Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ (ATMAT)
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ATMAT™ Intake Questionnaire
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What are Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy ™ (ATMAT™)?
Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ is a non-invasive, external technique of massage therapy. This system of health care promotes optimum health and well-being by using external massage techinques to guide abdominal organs into their proper positions. ATMAT™ improves organ function by releasing physical congestion and holding patterns from the abdomen. The therapy is effective for both men and women.
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage™ combine modern science with traditional healing and wisdom to produce a holistic path to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Dr. Rosita Arvigo, DN, has lived and practiced in Central America for over 30 years. She developed these techniques after apprenticing with Don Elijio Panti, one of the last of the Traditional Maya Shaman in Central America.
The technique combines practical anatomy, physiology, herbology and naprapathy (study of the ligaments, joints and muscles), with Ancient Maya healing techniques to address common female and male complaints. The technique functions by relieving congestion and blockages to improve the flow of chi (energy) and fluids of the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems to help prevent the progression of chronic disease symptoms. Kirsten Kern, PhD and Katherine Brady have studied with Dr. Arvigo and continue the lineage of this work.
What Should I Expect In An ATMAT™ Session
Allow yourself at least 2 hours of time for the initial session. Subsequent sessions last about 1.5 hours.
Please arrive to your appointment early to complete the ATMAT™ intake questionnaire. The questionaire is designed to provide a comprehensive review of your personal history & health care needs. You may download an ATMAT™ intake questionnaire in PDF format if you wish to fill it out prior to your appointment.
You will receive instruction in ATMAT™ Self Care techniques. Self Care is practiced at home to enhance the benefits of the treatment provided by your therapist.
Your abdomen, lower back, sacrum, and legs are treated thoroughly during the course of the massage. Additionally, Rainforest Herbal Remedies and other natural products are available that may enhance the effects of the Arvigo treatment and may be indicated based on the lifestyle consultation.
Follow-up care depends on individual goals and the treatment results. You and your therapist will work together to ensure that your health care needs are met either through ATMAT™ techniques or, when necessary, by referral to additional health care providers.
ATMAT™ can be performed either with loose clothing, or with little or no clothing. Depending on your comfort level, the abdomen is treated with a drape (sheet) over the skin.
Contraindications To ATMAT™ Treatment
ATMAT™ is offered as a supportive modality to enhance health and wellness. The techniques are not meant as an entire approach to health care. If you have any serious medical conditions, please consult your health care provider before proceeding with this massage and its suportive modalities.
This treatment is not recommended for women during menses, where an IUD is present, immediately after abdominal surgery, or where an active infection or cancer is present in the pelvic region.
Most Common Symptoms Improved By ATMAT™
ATMAT™ supports and enhances health and wellness and the techniques have been found to provide satisfactory resluts when compared to alternative treatments. Practitioners report these techniques alleviate many common health care symptoms.
This following list contains the most common symptoms that are improved by incorporating this holistic modality into an individual's health care. If you suffer from any of the above symptoms you may need abdominal care to support and maintain the health of these systems.
For Women
- Displaced or prolapsed uterus and/or bladder
- Painful menstrual cycles and ovulation
- Irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
- Dark thick blood at beginning and end of menses
- Chronic miscarriages
- Difficult pregnancy and delivery
- Premature deliveries
- Infertility
- PMS/Depression
- Uterine and/or bladder infections
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
- Blood clots during menstruation and excessive bleeding
- Painful intercourse
- Difficult menopause
- Pelvic congestion and pain
For Men
- Early stages of prostate swelling
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Prostatitis (mild)
- Painful ejaculation
- Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction (depending on the cause)
Both Men and Women
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic Constipation
- Digestive disorders
- Gastro-Esophogeal Reflux (GERD)
- Chronic indigestion or heartburn
- Gastritis
- Crohn's Disease
- Lower backaches or pelvic pain
- Headaches or migraines
- Frequent, difficult, and/or incomplete urination
- Tired legs, numb feet, sore heels
- Low energy
- restricted breathing due to tension