Naturopathic Care +
Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage
for Pelvic, Gynecological, Digestive & Fertility Health
“I believe that it is essential for women to prioritize addressing issues of the gut, abdomen, uterus and pelvis as one of the most central strategies to directly promote a positive ripple effect in the vitality of their entire body and mind. When your belly is well, everything often feels better.”
- Dr. Christine Matheson, ND
Learn about the Belly Be Well™ Program
The BELLY BE WELL™ PROGRAM
"BELLY"=Abdomen/Pelvis/Gut/Gynecological Organs
My signature and unique program for women that combines the benefits of
individualized naturopathic care
with the
Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy (ATMAT)
to give women a hands-on, stress-relieving and self-care focused approach that takes 5 mins/day with the ultimate goal of improving the health, alignment and function of the pelvic and abdominal organs in order to promote a woman’s overall wellbeing by
supporting women to heal from both the 'inside out' and the 'outside in'.
For proactive women with belly concerns who are seeking
EASIER PERIODS, CALMER DIGESTION,
OPTIMIZED GYNECOLOGICAL HEALTH,
ENHANCED FERTILITY
INCREASED CONFIDENCE CONCEIVING,
MORE EMPOWERED PREGNANCY,
STRONGER POST-BABY RECOVERY
or A SMOOTHER MENOPAUSE
PELVIC PEACE & BELLY BLISS
to support YOUR ULTIMATE HEALTH
What health concerns will the BELLY BE WELL™ Program & Arvigo® massage help with?
✓ DIGESTION it may stimulate more predictable and regular digestion and may help to resolve constipation, IBS symptoms or gas/bloating
✓ MENSTRUATION it may lead to less symptomatic and easier periods (hallelujah), more regular cycles, possible relief from PMS symptoms and less painful periods
✓ FERTILITY it may prime your uterus and pelvis to conceive by stimulating blood circulation and by improving the alignment of the uterus and pelvis. The techniques potentially assist in getting all the fertility juices flowing both in mind and body whether to prepare safely for conventional fertility treatments or if trying to conceive naturally. If undergoing conventional fertility treatments, Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage is safest and most beneficial to enhance your fertility and prepare your body prior to undergoing conventional treatments.
✓ GYNECOLOGICAL/PELVIC CONDITIONS it may stimulate a type of “uterine cleanse” which may help reduce or relieve pelvic discomfort associated with endometriosis, uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Also for considerationoften after laparoscopic or abdominal surgeries to aid in proper healing and alignment.
✓ POST-PARTUM RECOVERY it may help women feel proactive about preventing the pelvis from becoming weak or out of alignment post-partum by being part of a plan to restore, strengthen and re-align the abdomen.
✓ PROLAPSED ORGANS it may improve the alignment of the pelvic organs by improving circulation to the area and creating a pattern of a natural “pelvic lift".
✓ MENOPAUSAL or PERI-MENOPAUSAL it may help create a smoother and more graceful transition to menopause because it may improve blood flow to the pelvis allowing hormones to reach where they need to go more easily. This may support a feeling of vitality while your body undergoes this natural change.
WHEN WOULD ARVIGO® TECHNIQUES OF MAYA ABDOMINAL MASSAGE NOT BE ADVISED & SIMPLY CHOOSING CHRISTINE'S GENERAL NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION BE A MORE APPROPRIATE PLAN?
Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage is not advised if:
you are pregnant or not sure if you might be pregnant
you have an a IUD (Intra-uterine-device) in place
you have had a very recent abdominal or pelvic surgery (wait until 8-12 weeks after) including if you have had a very recent hernia repair
you have acute abdominal or pelvic pain that has not been properly diagnosed
you have an active gastro-intestinal or pelvic infection
CAUTION and modifications are taken if there is a hiatal hernia or if Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) is active
What is Individualized Naturopathic Care?
Naturopathic medicine is the art and science of preventing or treating health conditions using natural therapies. As certified Kundalini yoga instructor I also incorporate my knowledge of yoga breathing, postures and meditation to optimize my patients results. The focus is always on treating the root causes of illness.
Each personalized treatment plan is tailored to suit a person’s unique needs and goals. My goal is to support the body’s own innate healing mechanisms as much as possible and to engage each patient to tap into their own self-healing abilities through a priority on easy and powerful self-care strategies. The naturopathic therapies that I emphasize in my practice are:
clinical nutrition- because food is the first and safest medicine
herbal medicine, homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (especially acupressure)
hydrotherapy, naturopathic bodywork
mindful stress management
lifestyle counselling-incl. reducing environmental links to health
What are the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy ® (ATMAT)?
The Arvigo® techniques were developed by Dr. Rosita Arvigo, DN based on her apprenticeship with the Maya healer Don Elijio Panti and her own education, training, and research as a naprapathic physician. She developed a thorough method of abdominal massage founded on ancient Maya techniques while adding her exceptional knowledge of anatomy.
Arvigo ® techniques (also known as “uterine massage”) traditionally has two elements. It can be an external massage treatment that is given to you and a self-care abdominal massage technique that is taught to you which only takes 5-10 mins to do daily . Christine has found the self-care massage to be by far the most valuable element since it can be practiced more frequently and because it builds a woman’s connection to her own body.
Especially since the Covid 19 Pandemic, Christine is focusing on teaching the Arvigo® self-care abdominal massage technique only and conducting all appointments virtually.
Christine is very proud to be one of the only ND’s in Ontario and Canada trained to teach this valuable healing therapy.
“The uterus is the woman’s core, if it is out of balance, her whole life is out of balance-physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.”
- Don Elijio Panti, Maya Shaman of Belize (Central America) who trained Dr. Rosita Arvigo about the ancient Maya technique of abdominal massage.
The Benefits of Arvigo ® Techniques
The focus is to decongest the abdomen, pelvis and especially the uterus by stimulating the flow of the blood, lymph, nerve activity and qi (energy) which may help to restore function to the vital organs in your belly. This technique may help to shift and improve the alignment of the pelvic floor and abdominal organs to prevent prolapse and enhance function.
To learn more see the Arvigo ® Therapy website
“The female pelvis is a powerhouse of energy transformation, the very throne of creating through which universal creative energy patterns course and flow’.
- Dr. Rosita Arvigo, creator of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy ®
MEDIA and PRESS about Arvigo ® Techniques
Why is Belly or Gut Health so important?
A CALM BELLY = A CALM MIND
GUT INSTINCTS are real and medical research has confirmed that there is a powerful gut-brain connection. The gut is often referred to as the “second brain” due to the rich percentage of nerves it contains. Which means if you hold stress in your abdomen this can affect how you feel mentally. This underscores the tremendous value of easing any tension in your belly for a greater experience of positive mood, emotional calm and mental clarity. If you think of the myriad of expressions we casually use such as “go with your gut” , “listen to your gut reaction” or “trust your gut feelings”, these are actually founded in physiological and scientific truth.
“Soon I discovered there was an entire branch of medical research investigating the links between the gut and the brain…The influence of the gut on our health and well-being is one of the new lines of research in modern medicine.”
- Giulia Enders, author of Gut:The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ
MAGNIFICENT GUT MICROBIOME
Decades of studies are now revealing that the diverse and intricate eco-system of beneficial bacteria in your gut, called the gut microbiome is home to your IMMUNITY. In fact 70% of your immunity is located in your gut microbiome. To prevent inflammation and disease processes, it is therefore critical to address your gut health as a root cause connected to illness. Ensuring you are caring for, nourishing and protecting your microbiome from hazards is now an essential strategy and determinant in achieving optimal wellness.
“How the gut functions has both a direct and indirect effect on every single cell in the human body, from the cells in your bone marrow deep inside your bones to the hair and skin on the surface. Often dysfunction in the gut causes symptoms in the unlikeliest parts of the body.”
- Dr. Alejandro Junger, MD, author of New York Times best-selling book Clean Gut
BELLY BE WELL™ PROGRAM
APPOINTMENT STRUCTURE
*Note: Due to Covid-19 all appointments are virtual and conducted by phone and email for everyone’s safety
1st Consultation (90 min) includes:
a thorough naturopathic intake of your past and present health concerns
review of initial naturopathic guidelines and suggestions
introduction to and review of how to do Arvigo®Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self-Care abdominal massage
2nd Consultation (45 min) includes:
an assessment of the progress of your implementation of the initial naturopathic guidelines and suggestions given & any adjustments or additions to your naturopathic protocol may be made
review of any questions about your self-care Arvigo® massage routine
Subsequent Consultations (30 min) include:
continued monitoring and adjusting if needed on the progress of your naturopathic protocol and frequency of Arvigo ® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy self-massage
*It is not advised to do Arvigo ® Abdominal Massage Techniques when a woman is menstruating or particularly not at the early stages of pregnancy. Therefore keep this in mind.
*It is also more enjoyable to experience the massage on an empty stomach or bladder.
FEES and PRICING for the
“All disease begins in the gut.”
- Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician who is credited as the founder of modern medicine