Holistic Body Therapies
Sessions by appointment only. For Rates and Policies, click here
I offer the following modalities for your
well being: (scroll down to see details)
-
Integrative
Therapeutic
Massage
- The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM
- CranioSacral Therapies for adults and infants
- Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapies
- Fertility Journey Therapies: a map of how to get the most support
- The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM
- CranioSacral Therapies for adults and infants
- Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapies
- Fertility Journey Therapies: a map of how to get the most support
Integrative
Therapeutic MassageThis is my unique
custom massage offering.
This combination of deep tissue and relaxation massage is both nurturing and medically therapeutic to muscles
which hold tension or pain from injuries, stress, and lifestyle. I offer detailed and intuitive bodywork in a session
that is personalized to your needs that day and draws from my training in neuromuscular, intelligent deep tissue,
Swedish, Zen Shiatsu, and CranioSacral therapies. To further personalize your session, I may custom blend
an herbal oil for use in your massage that is unique to you that day. Please inquire if interested.
(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
This combination of deep tissue and relaxation massage is both nurturing and medically therapeutic to muscles
which hold tension or pain from injuries, stress, and lifestyle. I offer detailed and intuitive bodywork in a session
that is personalized to your needs that day and draws from my training in neuromuscular, intelligent deep tissue,
Swedish, Zen Shiatsu, and CranioSacral therapies. To further personalize your session, I may custom blend
an herbal oil for use in your massage that is unique to you that day. Please inquire if interested.
(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
I really
love this
work. After using it to help my body heal itself of chronic
uterine pathology,
I am pleased to offer and share this work with you as both massage therapist and educator.
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.
I am pleased to offer and share this work with you as both massage therapist and educator.
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.
What to expect in a session:The first session includes:
*
comprehensive review of your unique health historyand 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.
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya
Abdominal TherapyTM are
offered as a supportive modality to enhance health and wellness,
and are not meant as an entire approach to health care. If you have any serious medical conditions, please consult your health
care provider first. This being said, this technique supports and enhances health and wellness and has been found to provide
satisfactory results when compared to alternate treatments. My experience as a practitioner of these techniques shows that many
common health care symptoms are alleviated by these techniques. Organ functions are supported and enhanced.
and are not meant as an entire approach to health care. If you have any serious medical conditions, please consult your health
care provider first. This being said, this technique supports and enhances health and wellness and has been found to provide
satisfactory results when compared to alternate treatments. My experience as a practitioner of these techniques shows that many
common health care symptoms are alleviated by these techniques. Organ functions are supported and enhanced.
This list contains the most common symptoms that are improved by incorporating this modality into ones care:
For Women
- Displaced or prolapsed uterus and or bladder
- Painful menstrual cycles and ovulation
- Irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
- Bladder or yeast infections
- Miscarriages, difficult pregnancies
- Endometriosis
- Peri menopause, menopausal symptoms
- Infertility
- PMS/Depression with menstruation
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Enhances Pregnancy, aids in labor and birthing
- Pelvic congestion, pain
For Everyone
- Headaches/migraines
- Digestive Disorders
- Low energy
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Gastro Esophogeal Reflux (GERD)
- Crohn's Disease
- Chronic constipation
- Low Back ache
- Chronic indigestion or heartburn
- Gastritis
- Restricted breathing due to tension
For
more
information,
please
visit
www.arvigotherapy.com
**Nurturing and empowering weekend
immersion workshops and one day introductory workshops
are available to explore these techniques in depth for yourself...**
please go to the "Classes" link for more info.
The May Indy 2011 issue of Natural Awakenings featured an article on Arvigo Therapy and interviewed Megan.
The March/April 2010 issue of Mothering Magazine (issue #159) featured an article on The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM.
are available to explore these techniques in depth for yourself...**
please go to the "Classes" link for more info.
The May Indy 2011 issue of Natural Awakenings featured an article on Arvigo Therapy and interviewed Megan.
The March/April 2010 issue of Mothering Magazine (issue #159) featured an article on The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM.
"...I am still euphoric.... Thank you so much for completely changing my life. I am so lucky to have found you!" - L.B., Indiana
"We have fabulous news in our casa: we're pregnant! The baby's movements are fabulous.
When sharing our process, we mention the help you guided us with, thank you.
We truly appreciate the love and healthy energy you've shared with our family." -B. & A.
“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 (CST) is
a gentle method that works directly with your
Central Nervous
System. By lightly holding different bony prominences of the skull and spine, I am able to
help alleviate tensions 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.
Sessions are performed with the client fully clothed, and I use a light touch - generally no more
than the weight of a nickle.
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.
System. By lightly holding different bony prominences of the skull and spine, I am able to
help alleviate tensions 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.
Sessions are performed with the client fully clothed, and I use a light touch - generally no more
than the weight of a nickle.
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.
This work is
wonderful for children and adults,
as
well
as
pregnant
women.
For
children,
it
can help facilitate
proper head shape 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.
proper head shape 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.
“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.
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.
“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,
Labor, and
Postpartum Massage TherapiesThe 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.
For pregnancy,
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, as well as support mother/infant bonding prior to birth.
It can help prepare mom's muscles and body awareness for her upcoming labor.
I weave a combination of Integrative Therapeutic Massage, Maya Abdominal TherapyTM, CranioSacral
Therapy and visualization with energy therapies as appropriate for your session.
an outstanding support for the woman taking this journey at every step along the way.
For pregnancy,
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, as well as support mother/infant bonding prior to birth.
It can help prepare mom's muscles and body awareness for her upcoming labor.
I weave a combination of Integrative Therapeutic Massage, Maya Abdominal TherapyTM, CranioSacral
Therapy and visualization with energy therapies as appropriate for your session.
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
For
labor
support:
Labor Mentoring Session: A custom mentoring session with you and your spouse, or other labor support person,
that will help your partner to familiarize him/herself in how to help you during labor through massage,
acupressure, and comfort measures. The goal is to help your support person feel personally confident in their
ability to support you, feel comfortable with giving therapeutic kinds of touch, and to open helpful communication
between you both. This session also includes practical tips on what to bring to the hospital, based on my experience
as a DONA birth doula for hospital births.
Labor Engaging Session: Also, if you are in the last week of pregnancy, or are overdue, and would like
an appointment to support the body in moving towards labor, I offer a labor prep session that combines
my training in both traditional Maya and Chinese massage methods to help the process along.
This session does not guarantee to start labor; instead, it promotes the body's own tendencies.
If the baby is ready to activate labor, it can serve as an extra nudge to help things along. If the baby
is not ready, it will not override the natural process. This is also a great session to learn which points
to work on yourself in your own time to continue the effects at home.
For postpartum therapies:
I work out the tension and soreness from 'new mom' achy shoulders, neck, and back, as well as offer
Maya Abdominal TherapyTM to gently massage the uterus back into her proper alignment following
the effort of labor. Sessions are a combination of intelligent deep tissue release and relaxation to
ease specific areas of discomfort that were brought about by labor or new mom/nursing lifestyle.
They may also include lifestyle ideas to support the body regaining her strength in this transitional time.
All sessions are customized according to your evolving needs, and integrate several modalities
to comprehensively address your concerns.
For clients who receive a session when they are pregnant with me,
I offer a complimentary 30 minute CranioSacral Therapy session for their infant.
“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.
Fertility
Journey Therapies: A map of how to get the most support
As a massage therapist who has studied and worked with women's menstrual and fertility balance for many years,
I offer a 'go the distance' supportive approach from preparing to conceive through postpartum!
For a map of support on this journey, here's what I recommend:
To help you set a foundation for conception, healthy pregnancy, and delivery:
Maya Abdominal TherapyTM
To help relax and ease discomfort in pregnancy,
and to help balance the uterus in the pelvis for delivery:
Pregnancy Massage (during weeks 1 -28)
Maya Abdominal TherapyTM for pregnancy (during weeks 28 - labor)
To prepare for labor:
Labor Mentoring Session
Labor Engaging Session
To support and ease your postpartum discomfort,
and to balance the uterus and pelvis after labor:
Postpartum Massage (may begin day after labor if vaginal delivery, 6-8 weeks after Cesarean delivery)
a session of Maya Abdominal Therapy TM for postpartum pelvic balancing
CranioSacral Therapy for Infants
Labor Mentoring Session: A custom mentoring session with you and your spouse, or other labor support person,
that will help your partner to familiarize him/herself in how to help you during labor through massage,
acupressure, and comfort measures. The goal is to help your support person feel personally confident in their
ability to support you, feel comfortable with giving therapeutic kinds of touch, and to open helpful communication
between you both. This session also includes practical tips on what to bring to the hospital, based on my experience
as a DONA birth doula for hospital births.
Labor Engaging Session: Also, if you are in the last week of pregnancy, or are overdue, and would like
an appointment to support the body in moving towards labor, I offer a labor prep session that combines
my training in both traditional Maya and Chinese massage methods to help the process along.
This session does not guarantee to start labor; instead, it promotes the body's own tendencies.
If the baby is ready to activate labor, it can serve as an extra nudge to help things along. If the baby
is not ready, it will not override the natural process. This is also a great session to learn which points
to work on yourself in your own time to continue the effects at home.
For postpartum therapies:
I work out the tension and soreness from 'new mom' achy shoulders, neck, and back, as well as offer
Maya Abdominal TherapyTM to gently massage the uterus back into her proper alignment following
the effort of labor. Sessions are a combination of intelligent deep tissue release and relaxation to
ease specific areas of discomfort that were brought about by labor or new mom/nursing lifestyle.
They may also include lifestyle ideas to support the body regaining her strength in this transitional time.
All sessions are customized according to your evolving needs, and integrate several modalities
to comprehensively address your concerns.
For clients who receive a session when they are pregnant with me,
I offer a complimentary 30 minute CranioSacral Therapy session for their infant.
“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.
Fertility
Journey Therapies: A map of how to get the most supportAs a massage therapist who has studied and worked with women's menstrual and fertility balance for many years,
I offer a 'go the distance' supportive approach from preparing to conceive through postpartum!
For a map of support on this journey, here's what I recommend:
To help you set a foundation for conception, healthy pregnancy, and delivery:
Maya Abdominal TherapyTM
To help relax and ease discomfort in pregnancy,
and to help balance the uterus in the pelvis for delivery:
Pregnancy Massage (during weeks 1 -28)
Maya Abdominal TherapyTM for pregnancy (during weeks 28 - labor)
To prepare for labor:
Labor Mentoring Session
Labor Engaging Session
To support and ease your postpartum discomfort,
and to balance the uterus and pelvis after labor:
Postpartum Massage (may begin day after labor if vaginal delivery, 6-8 weeks after Cesarean delivery)
a session of Maya Abdominal Therapy TM for postpartum pelvic balancing
CranioSacral Therapy for Infants
Sessions by appointment only. For Rates and Policies, click here.
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