Arvigo® Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy
This ancient form of bodywork originated in Belize in the 1980’s. The techniques were created by Dr. Rosita Arvigo and Doctor-Priest Don Elijio Panti. Restorative bodywork, traditional remedies, herbal medicine, and spiritual healing are woven together to support wholeness, biochemical balance, and structural integrity. Trauma can change the way our body functions. Dysfunction in the body is a sign of imbalance and stagnation. Our body holds the ability to heal itself if we allow it.
Concerns with menstrual cycles, hormonal imbalance, abdominal scarring, digestive conditions, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, stored emotions and disconnectedness from self may benefit from this session.
Arvigo® Therapy
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The intention of this external massage is to relieve congestion in the pelvic region by guiding displaced organs back into the proper position for optimal health. This bodywork is structured to heavily support the reproductive, digestive, nervous, and lymphatic systems. Spiritual healing is woven into this practice, and all sessions start and conclude with an honoring of self meditation, allowing for time to reconnect with the heart, womb or creative sacral space, our ancestors and mother earth.
Plant medicine is offered during your session (tea, essential oils, and/or paleo santo/sage). Bodywork and Energy Healing are woven together and the majority of the work will be spent in the middle section of the body, working the abdominal and pelvic space and may include the lower back and sacral areas. Other herbal remedies may be included if needed (castor oil pack, pelvic steam, or herbal compress). This work is meant to be deeply healing and supportive of embodiment and gentle trauma release.
You may benefit from this kind of work if you are experiencing any of the following:
Menstrual conditions (pain, PMS, irregularity)
Fibroids or Endometriosis
Trouble conceiving or infertility
Digestive discomfort, Constipation, or Bloating
GERD, IBS, Crohn’s Disease, or Diverticulitis
Post-Surgery Scarring or adhesions
Feeling disconnected to one’s body
Struggling to feel safe in one’s body
Chronic guarding or trouble letting go
Chronic fatigue or anxiety
Chronic pain
**Please note: This type of bodywork is intended to be nurturing and restorative. All work is external. It may provoke the release of trauma and/or sexual healing, but it is not a sexual form of massage.
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Clearing the body of congestion
Improving nerve communication and function
Restabalizing hormonal levels
Supporting menstrual cycle regularity + female reproductive function
Supporting male reproductive function
Improving venous and arterial blood circulation
Improving lymphatic flow
Decreasing swelling + inflammation
Energy (chu’lel) healing + releasing stored emotions
Post-surgery recovery and scar tissue healing
Digestion relief + supporting organ function
Deeply restorative
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You should avoid scheduling an Arvigo® session:
if you are ~ 5 days away from starting your menses
if you are currently menstruating
if you’re currently experiencing acute infection, specifically in the abdomen and pelvis
if you are currently pregnant
if you aren’t 3-months outside of post-cesarean birth
if you aren’t 6 weeks post-partum vaginal birth
post hernia repair; wait at least 8 weeks
post pelvic floor surgery; wait at least 8 weeks
if you have an IUD
if you are currently receiving chemotherapy or if cancer is present in the pelvis or bones
Although you may still be able to receive bodywork for some of the above, we prefer to adhere to this protocol to assure everyone’s safety and comfort.
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CBD Oil: reduces inflammation and pain
Happy Feet Focus: reflexology can help support reproductive and digestive function.
First Appointment
120 min. $210
*Includes: 20-30 of intake
+ 90-min. of integrative bodywork
+ self-care homework
Follow-up Appointments
*Your practitioner will assist you in determining which session to schedule after your first appointment.
60 min. $135 | 75 min. $155
60 min. | Brief intake + 30-40 min. abdominal work + backside work
75 min. | Brief intake + 30-40 min. abdominal work + backside work, and other areas needing attention
Arvigo® Therapy
+ Lymphatic Drainage or Therapeutic Massage:
90 min. $185 | 120 min. $225