Maya Abdominal Therapy originates in ancient Maya massage practices as taught by Dr. Rosita Arvigo. Gentle external massage helps guide organs back into proper position and enhances the flow of blood, lymph, nerve impulses and energy in the abdomen, back, hips and sacrum. This increased flow removes congestion in the belly and pelvic bowl, restores balance and allows the body to heal.

I also teach you a daily routine of abdominal self-massage to enhance the results of professional sessions. 

What's Maya Abdominal Therapy Good For?

Regular treatments can help relieve:

• Menstrual pain and endometriosis

• Ovarian cysts and PCOS

• Pelvic Pain

• Chronic yeast, BV and bladder infections

• Urinary incontinence

• Pelvic organ prolapse

• Perimenopause/Menopause

• Digestive disorders

• Constipation

• Scar tissue and surgical recovery

Abdominal Therapy supports:

• Optimal fertility for both natural and ART supported conception

• Postpartum recovery

• Healing from cesarean birth

• Healing from birth trauma

What to expect.

The initial visit for patients who are new to Karuna Acupuncture are about two hours long. It includes a comprehensive intake, physical assessment, Maya Abdominal Therapy treatment and education on self-care for between sessions.

During the session you will be unclothed and draped as you would for a regular massage. The uterus sits just above the pubic bone, so I will be working quite low to begin with. The massage covers the entire abdomen, back, hips and sacrum. This improves nerve, blood, lymph and energy flow to abdominal and pelvic organs, supports proper uterine placement, and aligns your pelvis for your comfort and freedom of movement.

Self-massage: I will teach you the routine developed by Dr. Arvigo and send you home with written instructions. We recommend that you do this 10-minute massage every day between professional sessions. Daily massage improves and accelerates results. 

Clinically I find that combining Maya Abdominal Therapy with acupuncture results in more effective and rapid healing.

To learn more about Dr. Rosita Arvigo and the roots of Maya Abdominal Therapy you can visit www.rositaarvigo.com and the Abdominal Therapy Collective.

While I do acupuncture on all bodies I only do Maya Abdominal Therapy on female bodies. Renee Beshures is a skilled practitioner in Boulder who works on male bodies. You can reach her at 303-444-2739.