Charlottesville Maya abdominal therapy

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™

ATMAT are a non-invasive, external, massage technique. When applied, they guide internal abdominal organs into their proper position for optimum health and well being. This external therapy gently lifts and guides the uterus into its optimal position in the lower pelvis. The uterus is held in position by over 10 ligaments. Ligaments, when stressed or strained cause the uterus to become mal-positioned. If the uterus is mal-positioned, women experience a multitude of symptoms.

Symptoms of a mal-positioned uterus

Painful or irregular ovulation and menstruation
Fertility challenges
Painful intercourse
Chronic miscarriages
Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids and Uterine polyps
Chronic constipation
Headache or migraine, back pain, PMS, with ovulation and menstruation
Varicose veins of the legs and/or tired, weak or numb legs
Frequent urination; bladder infections, incontinence
Recurrent vaginal infection
Difficult menopause

ATMAT and Birth

By strengthening and toning the uterus, ligaments and other pelvic organs, ATMAT helps to place and maintain the uterus in an optimal position for giving birth. With improved well being mother and baby are better prepared for labor and birth. Applying these techniques prenatally, I have seen a decrease in laboring, efficient birthing, and smoother postpartum recoveries.

ATMAT and Postpartum

Six to eight weeks after birth marks the closing of the passage of giving birth and journeying into motherhood. The technique nurtures the body and helps the uterus return to a place of homeostasis and readies the uterus for the next phase of life.

For women who have had a C-section, this technique is beneficial for breaking up scar tissue and encouraging increased blood flow and healing to the incision area.