Holistic Body Therapies
Sessions by appointment only. For Rates and Policies, click here (new rates apply 5/20/10)
I offer the following modalities for your wellbeing:
- Integrative
Structural
Therapeutic
Massage
- The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM
- CranioSacral Therapy & SomatoEmotional Release
- Prenatal Massage Therapies
- Energy Therapies: Spiritual Healing Bath, Clairvoyant Energy Reading
- The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM
- CranioSacral Therapy & SomatoEmotional Release
- Prenatal Massage Therapies
- Energy Therapies: Spiritual Healing Bath, Clairvoyant Energy Reading
Integrative Structural Therapeutic Massage
This combination of deep tissue and relaxation massage is both nurturing and medically therapeutic to muscles
which hold tension or pain from injuries, stress, or lifestyle. Drawing from a varied set of skills in relaxation,
neuromuscular techniques, deep tissue, Swedish, Zen Shiatsu, and CranioSacral therapies, I offer detailed
and intuitive bodywork in an integrated session that is personalized to your needs that day. As further support,
you have the option to choose from a variety of handcrafted organic therapeutic herbal oils and muscle salves
for your massage lubricant. (For more information about my artisan herbals, please go to "Handcrafted Arts")
"With Megan's various talents I have become a healthier person. Through her various body therapies
... I have become more grounded and my body feels the calmness and becomes energized.
I have seen many massage therapists and have had hundreds of massage therapies. Megan
is extremely talented and the best I ever had. She can feel exactly what your body needs, senses
what is going on with your body and is magically excellent in resolving the ailment." -Dr. M. Bodensteiner
“Megan has done wonders for my neck pain and my seasonal allergies. I’ve been getting sessions from her for 9 months
and I have seen such an improvement in my neck pain and I rarely have to take allergy medication.” -S. Jones
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM are founded on the ancient Mayan technique of abdominal
massage. This therapy guides internal abdominal organs into their proper position for optimum health and well being.
The technique works by relieving congestion and blockages to improve the flow of chi and fluids of the circulatory,
lymphatic and nervous systems to prevent the progression of chronic disease symptomology and provide the opportunity
for the body to self repair with less obstacles to it's own healing process. It also improves organ function by
releasing emotional and energetic congestion from the abdomen. This massage is effective for both men and women.
The work is best known for the correction of the prolapsed, fallen, tilted (or 'tipped') uterus and for the prevention
and alleviation of benign prostate enlargement in men, as well as for relief of many common digestive disorders.
What to expect in a session:
The first session is two hours long, follow up sessions are one hour each.
The first session includes:* comprehensive review of your unique health history
and current reproductive and digestive concerns
* abdominal massage focused on aligning and decongesting
abdominal organs
* evaluation and massage application of structural
repositioning with attention to the sacrum and
lower spinal ligaments
* Instruction in Self Care massage... I teach you how
to help yourself with your own two hands
* instruction in both ancient Maya and modern complimentary
modalities that support your wellness goals;
- may include the Faja (an organ support wrap)
- the Bajo (a traditional pelvic herbal steam bath of the Maya)
- Castor oil packs
- Lifestyle education and adaptations to your unique situation
Follow up sessions are a
time to receive more massage and balancing,review your self care massage skills, and learn more tools that support you in your goals.
FOR WOMEN:
FOR
BOTH:
FOR MEN:
* painful
menses, or no menses
*
gastritis
*
prostatitis
* hormonal imbalances * chronic indigestion or heartburn * benign prostatic hyperplasia
* uterine polyps/fibroids * chronic stomach problems * premature ejaculation
* ovarian cysts * chronic constipation * impotency problems
* endometriosis/endometritis * varicose veins
* recurrent bladder infections * tired legs/numb feet/sore heels
* nonspecific recurrent vaginitis * lower back ache
* painful intercourse
* frequent or painful urination
* headaches, dizziness with menses
* PMS/depression prior to menses
* infertility (men and women)
* difficult pregnancy
* perimenopausal symptoms
* menopausal symptoms
For more information, please visit www.arvigomassage.com
**Nurturing and empowering weekend immersion workshops and one day introductory workshops
are available to explore these techniques in depth for yourself...**
go to the "Classes" link for more info.
The March/April 2010 issue of Mothering Magazine (issue #159) featured an article on Maya Abdominal Massage.
Also, my artwork is featured in it! (yay!)
* hormonal imbalances * chronic indigestion or heartburn * benign prostatic hyperplasia
* uterine polyps/fibroids * chronic stomach problems * premature ejaculation
* ovarian cysts * chronic constipation * impotency problems
* endometriosis/endometritis * varicose veins
* recurrent bladder infections * tired legs/numb feet/sore heels
* nonspecific recurrent vaginitis * lower back ache
* painful intercourse
* frequent or painful urination
* headaches, dizziness with menses
* PMS/depression prior to menses
* infertility (men and women)
* difficult pregnancy
* perimenopausal symptoms
* menopausal symptoms
For more information, please visit www.arvigomassage.com
**Nurturing and empowering weekend immersion workshops and one day introductory workshops
are available to explore these techniques in depth for yourself...**
go to the "Classes" link for more info.
The March/April 2010 issue of Mothering Magazine (issue #159) featured an article on Maya Abdominal Massage.
Also, my artwork is featured in it! (yay!)
"...I am still euphoric.... Thank you so much for completely changing my life. I am so lucky to have found you!" - L.B., Indiana
“I started going to Megan at the advice of my acupuncturist. I was having trouble with extremely heavy bleeding, cramps,
and clotting. I was a bit skeptical, but have been so uncomfortable, that I decided it was worth a try. After going to Megan
for a short while and learning about Maya Abdominal Massage, I did get relief from all of these. Yet, I was surprised at how
much more came with it. I have learned a lot about my body and how by taking care of myself I can have painless, stress
free periods. In addition, I no longer have vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. So going to Megan not only
helped me find the relief from menstrual issues I was seeking, but it improved my sex life too.
I’m no longer skeptical and neither is my husband.” -L.A.
"I am so relieved to have found an ally in Megan. Before working with her, I was fairly ignorant of all
the ways my health could be affected by what we worked to correct. It's so amazing how you can not
even really feel that bad, but how much better you can feel after working with her. I now know many
simple ways that I can manage and maintain my body's health...I have found it so effective and beneficial.
I have all the highest respect and highest recommendations for Megan's talents and services." -B.G., Santa Cruz, CA
CranioSacral Therapy & SomatoEmotional Release
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle method that works directly with your Central Nervous
System. By gently holding different boney prominences of the skull and spine, I am able to
help alleviate restrictions in the soft membranes that surround your brain, spinal cord, and tailbone nerves.
This restores the proper flow of nourishing cerebrospinal fluid moving throughout the nervous system.
The results of this technique are deep, restful relaxation, and a body better able to assess and respond
to it's own needs and challenges. Research has shown that it gives a person increased overall health and
resistance to disease, and is able to alleviate a range of illness, pain and dysfunction, including migraine
and tension headaches, whiplash injuries, TMJ, pelvic pain, post injury recovery, and more. Sessions are
performed with the client fully clothed, and I use a light touch - generally no more than the weight of a nickle.
This work is wonderful for children and adults, as well as pregnant women. For children, it can help facilitate
proper head shape shortly after birth, which supports full brain development and function, as well as emotional
release of stored tension resulting from the birthing experience. For pregnant women it can foster increased
bonding and communication between mother and child in utero, support the baby's development,
and improve labor outcomes. CST sessions are an hour long for adults, 30 minutes for children/infants.
“Megan is an intuitive healer with magical hands. After years of frequent debilitating headaches and lower
back pain I am so very close to being pain free. Megan has assisted me to know my own body
and take corrective action before I reach a critical point.” - Nina C.
"Thank you again for all of your care and healing and the time spent -
you have 'the gift', and I/we are better for it." -S.T.
SomatoEmotional Release is a clinical name given to the process of releasing and integrating emotional energy
during bodywork. There are times in life when we experience emotional trauma, fear, pain, or other adrenalized
feelings which, during the time it is happening, are unable to fully release out of our system. When this occurs,
our innate intelligence will try to encapsulate or isolate this emotional energy by storing it somewhere in our body
or electrical field in an effort to protect us from it. As I work to free restrictions in your body during a session,
it is possible to spontaneously remember these trapped emotions/vibrations/energies as they release out.
During such a moment, all you have to do is allow your body to emote or move how it wants to in order to help
itself; and in the meanwhile, I am supporting your neurological and energetic reorganization.
Afterwards, clients report a deeper level of inner wellbeing, physical ease, relaxation and emotional integration.
This level of work arises spontaneously during a session out of your trust, safety, and a willingness to heal what
your body is ready to release. For more information: www.upledgerinstitute.com
“Over the last couple years, your patient and wise ways have facilitated me in beginning a deeper and more
inclusive healing than I alone would have ever found...Thank you so very much.” - M.H.
Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapies
The year of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum is one of most dramatic times of expansion and contraction
that a woman’s physical body and energy system can make in her lifetime. Therapeutic massage and CST can be
an outstanding support for the woman taking this journey at every step along the way. It has been proven to reduce
the aches and pains of the body’s changing landscape, promote a compassionate way to regard these changes in oneself,
support mother/infant bonding prior to birth, and facilitate an easier labor and postpartum period. Sessions are
customized according to your evolving needs, and integrate several modalities to comprehensively address
your concerns. A session may include nurturing relaxation massage, deep tissue release, CranioSacral
Therapy, The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM, energetic therapies and breathing visualization.
BENEFITS:
* raises energy levels
* relieves structural and muscular pain
* relieves excess fluid retention
* eases constipation, gas, heartburn
* increases muscle tone and flexibility
* promotes relaxation and reduces stress
* can improve labor outcomes
* fosters bonding with baby in utero
* increases body awareness
* promotes uterine and fetal health
* raises energy levels
* relieves structural and muscular pain
* relieves excess fluid retention
* eases constipation, gas, heartburn
* increases muscle tone and flexibility
* promotes relaxation and reduces stress
* can improve labor outcomes
* fosters bonding with baby in utero
* increases body awareness
* promotes uterine and fetal health
The first session is an hour and 15 minutes, and follow up sessions are an hour.
“Thank you for helping me connect with my body. You are my angel.” -C.F.
"Thank you for taking the time to not only be a part of Isabelle's birth, but also bringing a special quality
of peace and harmony that only your spirit could have brought!" -N.
“Thank you, again, for the fresh breath of calm expertise you brought to the birth experience. I didn’t realize how
much we all needed you until you arrived and your friendly, competent manner settled over us.” - S.W.
"The night I spoke to you on the phone, I had a good cry and a long conversation with this baby. She decided to come
into the world the next day! Thank you for your knowledge, insight, compassion, and thoughtfulness." -T.M., Georgia
Energy Therapies: Spiritual Healing Bath, Clairvoyant Energy Reading
I have trained with three women of different lineages of spiritual
healing and energy therapies in order to grow, heal, integrate and come to my own happiness.
After about a decade of study and integration, I have received their blessings to offer energetic and spiritual healings
in my body therapy practice. I offer energy therapies that are safe, grounded, ethical, and respectful.
Spiritual Bathing and Clairvoyant Energy Readings offer you the opportunity to refresh and purify your personal
energy field and shift stuck vibrational patterns. To accomplish this, I can work with the elemental energies of water,
fire, air, plants, and faith to offer you a Maya Spiritual Healing bath, and also with the subtle energies of your chakra system,
aura, and the reality of your Spirit in a clairvoyant energy reading (done either in person or long distance over the phone).
Afterwards clients report feeling shifted into a lighter, brighter, and a more authentic and whole sense of Self and vitality.
These approaches are gentle. They facilitate moving out what is not in vibrational harmony with you, including
the traditionally regarded spiritual sicknesses of Susto (trauma/fright), Pesar (grief), Tristeza (sadness),
and Invidia (envy), as well as foreign attached energies. In both approaches, these are then replaced by your
own spiritual vibrations for health and wellness. For more information please contact me directly. Thank you.
"So lovely to receive the Energy reading with you. It feels good to clear, clarify and create pathways.
Your sense of joy in your inner/outer 'seeing' and 'cleaning' is strong and effective...
and a great help to me now in this changing time and new beginnings." - J.V., New Hampshire
"Thank you for the life changing work you did with me last week. You are a blessing in my life." - K.E., Indiana
"Thank you for the healing session and great teachings that come through you so effortlessly.
There is a resonance that is always shining when I work with you." - M.N., Oregon
“I have had the pleasure of sharing Megan’s special gifts for healing and self empowerment for over two years. She has
not only helped my personal growth and awareness, she has also helped several generations of my family; including my 89
year old grandfather to my new 1 year old son who was still in the womb when he first met Megan. Her gentle wisdom has
allowed me to find my own truth and continue to embrace my life’s path.” - A. Hutchings, California
"I need to tell you again, working with you has really helped me. Thank you." - K.K., England
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