What is Maya Abdominal Massage?
Maya Abdominal Massage is a non-invasive external massage technique. It addresses the position of the uterus and the problems that can be caused by it being displaced. These techniques can also help alleviate common digestive complaints. The initial session usually takes about two hours. This allows for enough time to go over your medical history and teach you the self-care technique so you can continue your treatment at home.
Erin is trained in the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage and has had additional training from the Arvigo Institute in Maya Abdominal Massage for fertility, pregnancy and the postpartum period.
What can Maya Abdominal Massage do for me?
Some of the conditions that can be improved by this type of massage include:
- Infertility
- Enhances pregnancy and aids in labor and delivery
- Painful periods and ovulation
- Irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
- Endometriosis
- Bladder or yeast infections
- Displaced or prolapsed uterus
- PMS/Depression with menstruation
- Perimenopause and menopausal symptoms
What causes a displaced uterus?
The uterus is held in place by ligaments. When stressed or strained, these ligaments lead to the uterus being mal-positioned. This can be caused by:
Injury to the sacrum or tailbone from a fall, car accidents, etc.
Pelvic ligaments that have weakened from overstretching during pregnancy or birth
High impact exercise. running on cement surfaces, high impact aerobics, etc.
Lifting and carrying heavy objects before or during menstruation or too soon after childbirth
Chronic muscle spasm around the low back and sacrum
Emotional armoring from abuse at anytime in life
Time and gravity
Past surgeries
Weak pelvic floor muscles
Does Maya Abdominal Massage hurt?
This type of massage should not hurt while you are receiving it. In fact, many clients say that they are very relaxed after a session and note a feeling of lightness in their abdominal area.
When Maya Abdominal Massage is not performed:
- During menstrual bleeding
- During the first trimester of pregnancy (Erin uses other forms of massage that are acceptable during this time)
- Within the first 6 weeks following a normal vaginal delivery or the first 3 months after a c-section
- For a woman using an IUD for birth control
- If cancer is present or suspected anywhere in the pelvis, or the client is undergoing chemotherapy for this condition
- Gentle touch only for Hiatal Hernia
