The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy

What is ATMAT?

The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy is based on the ancient Maya techniques of abdominal massage. This therapy is an external, gentle manipulation that helps to reposition internal organs of the digestive and reproductive system. Repositioning organs that have shifted help to restore healthy and optimal blood, lymph, nerve, and energy flow within the body. This massage helps to support the bodies natural healing capacity to prevent disease within the body.

History and Lineage of
The Arvigo Techniques of
Maya Abdominal Therapy

The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy is a combination of science and ancient tradition that an American woman, Dr. Rosita Arvigo, developed throughout her lifetime of studying the human body and the healing properties of plants. She has lived in Central America for over thirty years apprenticing with several healers including Don Eliijio. He was a Shaman in Belize who was famous for his uterine massage techniques and extensive knowledge of rain-forest plants.

She also studied with Miss Hortence Robinson, a renowned herbal midwife in Belize. Combining ancient wisdom and modern science, Rosita was able to develop Maya Abdominal Massage to address digestive and reproductive ailments and gives clients self-care tools to nurture and heal their own bodies.

Benefits of
The Arvigo Techniques of
Maya Abdominal Therapy

For Women:

Realigns a tilted or prolapsed uterus or bladder 
Relieves symptoms of PMS: Including menstrual cramps, depression, low back ache
Regulates irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
Helps relieve painful menstruation and ovulation
Relieves symptoms of endometriosis 
Aids in dissolving ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids 
Regulates abnormal uterine bleeding
Aids in preventing recurrent bladder or yeast infections 
Assists with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers 
Relieves symptoms of perimenopause and menopause 
Aids in attaining pregnancies for women who are having difficulty becoming and/or staying pregnant

For Men:

Alleviates symptoms of mild prostatitis (frequent, painful and/or difficult urination, incomplete evacuation of urine, pain in low back) 
Reduces prostate swelling in some cases of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 
Alleviates male impotence and erectile dysfunction (depending on the causes)

For Everyone:

Relieves chronic headaches/migraines 
Relieves common digestive disorders, such as reflux and heartburn
Aids in increasing general energy levels
Alleviates symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Alleviates symptoms of Crohn’s Disease 
Aids in reduction of chronic constipation 
Relieves chronic low back pain 
Alleviates restricted breathing due to anxiety and tension

What to Expect During your Initial Session
During your initial visit we will spend time discussing your health history and the primary reasons for your visit. You will then receive Arvigo® Therapy, the majority of the session focuses on the low back, hips, sacrum, abdomen, and for women her uterus. At the end of your treatment you will learn how to preform the self-care massage at home. Self-care is a highly recommended aspect of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®. Practicing self care massage will help to increase the benefits of this work and encourage you tune into your own body.

This Treatment Cannot Be Performed

First 6 weeks Postpartum
Within 8 weeks of any Abdominal Surgery
When taking pain medications
When any infection if present within the body
If you have an IUD or Essure
Five days before menstruation and during menstruation

Preconception Health/ Fertility
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® support women as they prepare their bodies for conception, helping to optimize conception with a holistic approach.We encourage a three month period of uterine rest and self care where you are actively avoiding conception to prepare the uterus and your body for pregnancy. However, the work can also be received while a women is actively open to conception. The best time to receive your first session of ATMAT for Fertility is between menstruation and ovulation.

Pregnancy and Postpartum
Many women benefit from receiving regular Arvigo® sessions throughout their pregnancy and postpartum recovery. ATMAT can help to strengthen and normalize uterine function, provide emotional support during your pregnancy, and help support healing after childbirth. We recommend monthly sessions throughout your pregnancy and returning for a follow up 6 weeks after birth.

Benefits for Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum

Optimizes uterine position for a successful pregnancy
Relieves pain and discomforts of pregnancy
Improves blood flow to the pelvic floor and baby
Increases oxcytocin to help reduce tension, anxiety, and fear
Decreases nausea, congestion, and swelling
Improves alignment of pelvic bones, joint flexibility, and mobility of the sacrum during labor
Protects uterine ligaments from exaggerated stretching and reduces ligament pain
Assists in alleviating pregnancy induced heartburn and constipation
Improves fetal positioning for birth
Helps to facilitate a space to heal past traumas
Increases the efficiency of labor from active labor to birth
Increases the confidence of mother during labor
Improves healing for diastasis recti
Involution of the uterus occurs more efficiently and quicker
Loving touch for uterine scar and reduces excessive scar tissue

Ix Chel is the Maya goddess of light. She is connected to fertility, childbirth, motherhood, medicine, and the moon. Above and to the right she is depicted as The Maiden. Mayan midwives place an image of her under the birthing bed for ease of childbirth.

Causes of a Displaced Uterus

Repeated pregnancies close together
Difficult deliveries 
Carrying heavy burdens just before or during menstruation and too soon after childbirth 
Poor professional care during pregnancy, delivery, postpartum
Running on cement surfaces
Injury to tailbone or sacrum from a fall
Car accident or severe blow 
Chronic constipation 
Poor alignment of pelvic bones with the spinal column 
Aging and the pull of gravity of ligaments
Emotional armoring from rape, sexual abuse, or incest during your life

Symptoms of a Displaced Uterus

Dysmenorrhea or painful menses
Dark spotting before or after your period
Blood clots during menstruation and excessive bleeding
Headaches or migraines with menses 
PMS and depression  
Chronic miscarriages, difficult pregnancies, incompetent uterus 
Anovulation
Irregular menstruation and ovulation
Infertility 
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Frequent urination, reoccurring bladder and yeast infections
Vericosities in the legs and hemorrhoids 
Tired, weak legs, sore heals when walking
Low back ache 
Painful intercourse 
Endometriosis and Endometritis 
Uterine polyps, fibroids, infections 
Undiagnosed pelvic pain
Difficult perimenopause and menopause 
Cancer of the cervix, uterus, or colon
Constipation

The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy

History and Lineage of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy

Benefits of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy

History and Lineage of
The Arvigo Techniques of
Maya Abdominal Therapy

Benefits of
The Arvigo Techniques of
Maya Abdominal Therapy