Benefits of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ (ATMAT) are founded on the ancient Mayan technique of abdominal massage which is an external non invasive manipulation that repositions internal organs that have shifted, thereby restricting the flow of blood, lymph, nerve and chi.
About ATMAT
Dr. Rosita Arvigo brought ATMAT out to the world after she apprenticed with Don Elijo Panti, a traditional healer in Belize for 12 years. During her unique apprenticeship she saw that Don Elijio Panti used humor, traditional rain forest remedies, prayers, and spiritual healing. She saw him working on the abdomen and the huge improvements that his patients would have. When Don Elijio Panti passed, Rosita had made good on the promise to him that she would stay in Belize. She took care of the people around her and eventually brought this sacred modality out to the rest of the world. ATMAT has a beautiful lineage of the Mayan People. If you are curious about learning more about their unique relationship, please read her book Sastun: My Apprenticeship with a Maya Healer.
Typical Session
Before your initial session please print off and fill out the Intake Form. The first session lasts about 2 hours long. We will talk about your intake form, I will give you some self care ideas for you to do on your own at home, I will do the treatment for you, and I will teach you how to do a self care massage on yourself. My goal is to help educate you as much as you would like to be educated about what is going on with your body and this knowledge along with the self care will help empower you. I try to leave time for questions at the end of the session because I give you a lot of information.
Follow Up Sessions typically last a hour to a hour and a half (you have the option to choose what you would like). We check in with how you are feeling since your Initial Appointment and also how the self care is going for you. I do the treatment and you can ask questions. I typically recommend coming back at least one time per month for 3 months. The timing of your appointment depends on your wellness goals. If you are actively trying to conceive, you need to come in between the end of your menses and before ovulation. If you are not trying to conceive, the timing is whenever you would like it to be.
Benefits of ATMAT
It addresses all of these symptoms:
Digestive Disorders (IBS, Gastro Esophageal Reflux GERD, Heartburn, etc)
Emotional Health Disorders
Displaced or Prolapsed Uterus and/or Bladder
Fertility Issues
Supports pre-conception
Enhances Ovarian Function
Improves Male Sperm Counts
Enhances Pregnancy, Aids in Labor and Birthing
Low Back Pain
Painful and Irregular Menstrual Issues
Peri menopause and Menopausal Symptoms
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Urinary & Bladder Problems
Fibroids
Endometriosis
C-Section Adhesions
Varicose Veins
Early Stages of Prostate Swelling
Prostatitis (mild)
Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction (depending on cause)
Pre and Post Surgical Tissue
Adhesion, Scar Tissue
Crohn's Disease
Chronic Constipation
Trauma
Restricted Breathing Due to Tension
Headaches/Migraines
Pelvic Congestion and Pain
It addresses all of these symptoms:
Digestive Disorders (IBS, Gastro Esophageal Reflux GERD, Heartburn, etc)
Emotional Health Disorders
Displaced or Prolapsed Uterus and/or Bladder
Fertility Issues
Supports pre-conception
Enhances Ovarian Function
Improves Male Sperm Counts
Enhances Pregnancy, Aids in Labor and Birthing
Low Back Pain
Painful and Irregular Menstrual Issues
Peri menopause and Menopausal Symptoms
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Urinary & Bladder Problems
Fibroids
Endometriosis
C-Section Adhesions
Varicose Veins
Early Stages of Prostate Swelling
Prostatitis (mild)
Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction (depending on cause)
Pre and Post Surgical Tissue
Adhesion, Scar Tissue
Crohn's Disease
Chronic Constipation
Trauma
Restricted Breathing Due to Tension
Headaches/Migraines
Pelvic Congestion and Pain
FAQ's
What are the causes of organ misalignment ?
What are the contraindications for ATMAT? In general no direct massage is applied over the uterus in the following situations:
For Your Initial Appointment, Please Print Off and Fill In This Intake Form
- Injury to the sacrum or tailbone from a fall, car accidents, etc
- Pelvic ligaments that have weakened due to overstretching during pregnancy and birth
- High Impact exercise, running on cement surfaces, high impact aerobics, etc
- Lifting & carrying heavy objects before or during menstruation and too soon after childbirth
- Time and gravity
- Past surgeries
- Weak pelvic floor muscles
- Chronic muscle spasm around the low back and sacrum
- Emotional armoring
What are the contraindications for ATMAT? In general no direct massage is applied over the uterus in the following situations:
- during menstrual cycle
- within 6 weeks post normal vaginal birth or 3 months post Caesarian birth
- when IUD is present for birth control
- if there is Cancer or active infection in the abdominal cavity
- during First trimester of pregnancy
For Your Initial Appointment, Please Print Off and Fill In This Intake Form