Abdominal Therapy

Mayan Abdominal Therapy

Where the blood goes, oxygen flows. – Dr. Rosita Arvigo

Originating from Belize the specific sequence of strokes offered by the practitioners of the Abdominal Therapy Collective stems from the work of Dr. Rosita Arvigo and her studies with local healer Don Elijio Panti.  The simple, yet profound application of light but firm pressure to the full measure of the abdomen addresses the body’s systems; lymphatic, nervous, digestive, urogenital, reproductive, hormonal, and their associated fascia, nerves, arteries, veins, ligaments, and energetic components.  The applied strokes, working through the soft tissues of the body, homeostatically sets the environment for balance in the body in the way it sees fit.  The technique involves gentle, rhythmic manipulation of the abdomen, aiming to reposition internal organs, release tension, and improve circulation.

 Homeostasis is responsible for pH level, heart rate, blood pressure, hormones, digestion, absorption, elimination, oxygen levels, our breathing, and the rate of our breathing.