Abdominal Therapy
is best known for addressing misalignment or congestion in the reproductive organs of both men and women, as well as many common digestive disorders. The techniques effectively alleviate tissue congestion and organ constriction. Benefits include the improved function of the vital flows of energy, blood, lymph, nerves in the abdominal region most specifically, and in the body in general. The work can release emotional and energetic tension from the gut. This assists to prevent the progression of chronic disease symptomology while improving the body’s ability to SELF REPAIR AND BALANCE aka homeostasis.
KMB is committed to working with each client, to make the most effective use of the session. Please, take time with the Arvigo® Intake Form which is required. Just bring it along. So, right now let's get you some relief!
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This brief film, by Jaque Hanson, Abdominal Therapy Practitioner, offers a first voice accounting on the Rosita Arvigo's inception, development of training programs, and expansive offerings internationally. Founder, Dr. Rosita Arvigo, DN, is an herbalist, educator, lecturer, author and keeper of healing traditions.
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KMB offers the Abdominal Therapy massage techniques. This non - invasive modality addresses pain and discomforts caused by stressful or active lifestyles, traumatic accidents, surgeries and various soft tissue dysfunctions. The Abdominal Therapy is best known for addressing misalignment or congestion in the reproductive organs of both men and women, as well as many common digestive disorders. The techniques effectively alleviate tissue congestion and organ constriction to improve the vital flows of energy, blood, lymph and nerves in the abdomen. They address and can release emotional and energetic tension from the abdomen. This assists to prevent the progression of chronic disease symptoms while improving the body’s ability to SELF REPAIR AND BALANCE. Abdominal Therapy supports and enhances health and wellness throughout the life cycle for women, men, and youth. The following are the most common symptoms and conditions that Abdominal Therapy may help address:
FOR EVERYONE (infancy to elderly)
Digestive disorders (Crohn’s, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, Gastritis, Constipation, Indigestion, etc.)
Muscular Tension
Urinary System (incontinence, frequent urinary infections, etc.)
Varicose Veins
Fertility Enhancement
Post Surgical (scar tissue,
recovery, etc.)
FOR WOMEN:
Menstrual disorders (painful/irregular periods)
Pre-conception through postpartum
Discomforts of pregnancy; labor and birth preparation
Cesarean Birth/hysterectomy surgery recovery
Menopause
Pelvic organ congestion (endometriosis, cysts, fibroids)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Chronic bladder/yeast infections
Pelvic organ prolapse
FOR MEN:
Early stages of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy)
Prostatitis (mild)
Impotence, erectile dysfunction
Abdominal Therapy supports and enhances abdominal health and overall wellness throughout the life cycle for women, men, and youth.
INITIAL SESSION 2 Hours
Please, take time with the Intake Form which is required and just bring it along.
Initial Session
The hour session includes Y.A.M. for your personal use between sessions. One virtual meet up offers time to review Your Health Story and instructional guidance on Your Abdominal Massage techniques. With that, we are ready for the hands on session.
What to expect in your appointment is a comprehensive review of your personal health history, YAM Q & A and current health care goals.
Recommendation of complementary modalities can include:
Herbal remedies
Castor oil packs
Faja (organ support wrap)
Bajos (traditional vaginal steam bath of the Mayas - pronounced ba-hos)
Nutritional and or lifestyle education and adaptations
Included in the Initial Session is an empowering take-away, Your Abdominal Massage (Y.A.M.) protocol with a handy Support Guide.
FOLLOW UP SESSIONS
Expect a 90 minute massage session. Our time will allow your client updates and additional concerns you may have experienced since the initial session.
Recommendation and/or introduction of complementary modalities:
Herbal remedies
Castor oil packs
Faja (organ support wrap)
Bajos (traditional vaginal steam bath of the Mayas - pronounced ba-hos)
Nutritional and or lifestyle education and adaptations
Meet Rosita Arvigo:
Watch this 13-minute film, by my colleague Jaque Hanson, Arvigo® Practitioner, featuring founder Dr. Rosita Arvigo, DN, herbalist, teacher, lecturer, author and keeper of holistic healing traditions as taught by the infamous Central American Shaman, Don Elijio Ponti. Now, these techniques are available worldwide, with therapeutic touch, plants and heart. Now, meet Dr. Rosita Arvigo, Founding Board Director at ABDOMINAL THERAPY COLLECTIVE, Inc, in Belize. Film and interview by my friend, Jaque Hanson
INITIAL PREGNANCY SUPPORT SESSION
Expect a comprehensive health intake about your reproductive and general health history. You will receive a session that offers trimester appropriate hands on massage. Also your takeaway is learning the self-care protocol at this initial session. Expressing your chief concerns will be important to guide the best approach in your prenatal, pregnancy or postpartum session. Our review of your Intake in a clarifying talk will make for specifics to address for you your needs and concerns. Then we can proceed with:
- Our pregnancy massage sessions focus upon aligning and enhancing blood, lymph flow in the reproductive and abdominal organs.
- Postural assessment of vertebral and pelvic alignment.
- Application of structural corrections
- Support modalities: faha, pelvic steam/skin care and hydrotherapy.
- Instruction in Your Abdominal Massage (Y.A.M.) techniques guide you in support of your own followup to the initial session. Opt for online in your personal Zoom Intake and Y.A.M. session.
Please, taking time with our Intake Form offers an Online Zoom to complete so that your which you can complete and bring it along.
What to expect in your appointment is a comprehensive review of your personal health history and current health care needs. Expect a 2 hour session.
FOLLOW UP SESSION
Expect a 60 - 90 minute Pregnancy Massage with attention to any special concerns you may have. A brief chat about your Y.A.M. practice and just where you are in your body overall with the trimester and your feedback create the flow of this time. Pelvic Steam is included in follow up sessions where appropriate may review your hands on practice and then proceed with our techniques for you and yours.
Our Abdominal Therapy Pregnancy techniques offer treatments that addresses preconception, pregnancy and postpartum stages of pregnancy. A.R.T. success is often supported by these techniques as well.
Abdominal Therapy incorporates shamanic and midwife traditions of Central America, along with Herbalism, naprapathy, and massage, in a unique combination. The techniques specifically address the ligaments supporting alignment and support of the uterus and associated organs. In our session, the mother is fully supported and bolstered to elevate upper body. Moms are most often in the side-lying positioning on the table. Chief complaints include numbness, poor circulation, edema/swollen ankles, low back pain and pressure causing increasing discomfort and distress over time which shifts so let your therapist know of shifts.
Our Pregnancy Massage techniques take into account pre-conception, pregnancy and postpartum as all are part of the process. These sessions can help to relieve pressure and discomfort associated with the stages of pregnancy. These include assessment and gentle realignment of the organs, improve efficient flow of blood, lymph, nerve impulse, and energy help to alleviate pain, pressure and the discomforts. Preconception work prepares and supports the female reproductive system. Benefits for women in the process of Artificial Reproductive Technology whether Intra Uterine Inception or In-vitro Insemination we can support these therapies. The benefits with A.R.T. can be profound in preparing a system to receive and connect. Obstetric and Gynecologists are beginning to refer A.R.T. patients for Preconception/A.R.T. massages among our collective therapists worldwide!
Outcomes from our clients report improved emotional balance, relief of pain, numbness, and swelling due to posture and organs shifting to accommodate the developing fetus. and improved breathing and relaxation. Positioning is all about support and comfort, inclining the body from hips to head and with bolsters under the knees. This makes it easier to breathe comfortably with reduced pressure and nausea. We primarily use side-lying positioning with comfy supports for your comfort. And, this is important for your personal use at home. The intention is to keep optimization of five flow, ease and comfort going between sessions in supporting mom and baby or the mom to be in the processes.
DECOMPRESS STRESS THERAPY
Life is quite different with a global pandemic. Our internal balance is stressed beyond the norm. KMB can help with safe and mindful therapeutic massage! Sessions are by appointment only.
Request a session on this site with your preferred date and time.
Watch for our reply which usually arrives within 24 hours.
Submit a $25 confirmation payment which is applied to your balance due at the end of the session..
Submit signed and completed KMB Informed Consent clients.
Arrive at the Massage Suite 10 minutes before your session time.
Once, confirmed the massage time is yours to decompress. Soft sounds, stretching, hydro and aromatherapy along with moderate pressure are tools to be employed. The depth of pressure is synced with the modality and the client comfort level. You can enjoy breathe as you drift into the stress!
This session employs a light to medium pressure to the body. This generally creates a calming and grounding relief from the intense fight-flight-freeze of our sympathetic nervous system. KMB sessions stimulate your parasympathetic (rest-digest) nervous system bringing a relaxed state of being in yourself/your body-mind-emotion connections. With intermittent breath-work, a number of massage techniques applied in this session include stretching and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits include enhanced general wellness, relief from muscle tension, stress reduction, improved circulation and more.
DEEP SPORTS THERAPY employs case specific protocols to address and support your chief complaints and goals within the session. Let us know your preferred time as 60-75-90-minute session. Sports sessions are designed for highly active people who engage in athletics or comparable physical exertion. Engaging in sports is hard on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce painful inflammation, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body’s natural immune function and in maximizing blood and lymphatic flow. Muscle testing, passive or active stretching, deep tissue techniques and more are session to address specific treatment goals of each client.
DEEP TISSUE employs additional protocols upon deeper layers of tissue and fascia within your session time. Please let us know in advance if you wish to extend the session time. This form of bodywork can relieve muscular pain and tension (hypertonic) in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress discomfort due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to avoid increased discomfort or pain. You gain the benefit of greater awareness and support of your natural immune function with maximizing blood and lymphatic flow.
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Keep in mind that some soreness is common after either treatment which diminishing over a 24 - 48 timeframe. Hydration aids expedient cellular health after this session.
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Comprehensive Myofascial Therapy employs additional protocols within your session time. Let us know if you prefer 75 or 90-minute session.
This technique is often used to treat clients recovering from injuries and/or experiencing pain and discomfort from repetitive stress motion. It helps in reducing pain, increasing the range of motion. Myofascial massage differs from other types of massage in that it targets the fascia - the membrane surrounding muscles - rather than the muscle itself. Fascia encases muscles and more in the body. Adhesions may result from injury or surgery. Two top causes for fascial restrictive effect on your mobility as in "Feeling stiff or tight.". Additional work is done to address muscles, tendons and ligaments in this massage. Myofascial techniques will specifically seek to release tension in this fascia-connective tissue. You may have home exercise to do at home.
Muscle Trigger Point Therapy employs additional this specific technique within your massage session time. This technique focuses on stimulating and releasing “trigger points” knots in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension treated in a manner that is similar to acupressure, except they occur in the belly of the muscle tissue rather than along the energy pathways of the body. Trigger points produce symptoms such as jump sign and referral sensation. These ‘knots’ are build up of metabolic waste, often due to a combination of physical, mental, and emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques intended to release your trigger points and restore healthy tissue. Communication between therapist and client help to relieve and minimize pain/discomfort in the session.
This comprehensive process, though uncomfortable at times, yields lasting effects and can provide relief. Homework for the client to do post session may be given to sustain the benefit of the therapy. Three sessions are recommended to resolve more complex and/or long-term conditions. While Trigger Point work will be the focus of the session one can expect warming, stretching, and joint mobilizations as part of the session as needed.
Expect your scar tissue session to focus on the damaged area and associated structures, not only the scar. How massage can benefit client's has much to do with how long since the injury, the type and density of the scar and where one is in that process. Treatment will aim to give the general massage benefits including circulation of blood and lymphatic flows. We will directly treat, where appropriate, the actual scar tissue and associated structures tried and true techniques.
As scars heal, there are several factors that can cause long term effects. Our clients are treated to minimize long term restrictive effects on the form and function of the scaring at various stages of one's recovery.
OUR PERINEAL HYDROTHERAPY IS A STEAM FOR PROSTATE AND UTERUS WELLNESS SUPPORT TO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF CONCERNS:
GLOBALLY, THIS PERSONAL CARE TECHNIQUE IS TRADITIONAL IN MANY INDIGENOUS CULTURES TO RELIEVE SIGN AND SYMPTOM OF PELVIC DYSFUNCTIONS:
The overall benefit is the support optimal healthy function within pelvic organs and systems of flow. This technique gently stimulates the optimal nerve impulse conduction, blood flow, lymph flow and lifeforce, to the associated internal structures of the pelvis on a cellular level. Reducing stress of the body-mind-emotional connection with botanicals, even just water can generate a felt sense of balance.
KMB PELVIC HYDROTHERAPY OFFERING
WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR SESSION
PLEASE NOTE: Organs echo our emotions and the body remembers the trauma and this can stimulate a psychosomatic reaction in the body. Commonly this may trigger dysfunction in soft tissue (organs, tendons, ligaments and their life cycle. Steaming offers relief. Free consultation to learn more.
Corporate & Workplace Massage Therapy
The benefits of massage in corporate settings have become increasingly popular and research supports it. Bodywork reduces absenteeism, increases productivity and creates both incentive and reward for employees. Corporate massage is proven to increase morale and productivity. A great perk for large and small businesses and even at conferences.
Staffers receive the massage in a specialized ergonomic chair or professional massage table which is brought by the therapist to your location. The massage is done over the clothing so that one can enjoy a brief session that can relieve areas of discomfort expediently without the need to disrobe. This is convenient and easy to manage with a busy work schedule.
Because there are a number of considerations in designing your Corporate or Workplace Event, it is required that a meeting and possibly a site visit actually happen. There we can establish actual costs based on your event specifications. Here is a brief list of items for event planners to consider:
Ask about the First Event Engagement discount when you get in touch!