What is Arvigo? by Austin Dixon, L.Ac.

This past August I spent a week in Highlands, NC on top of a mountain learning the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy with a group of amazing women. Though I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into when I drove atop that mountain, I was excited and anxious to dive into these teachings. The result was an incredible experience and an opportunity to reconnect with myself on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level using the massage tools I learned. I drove home invigorated and ready to share what I had learned.

What is Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, otherwise referred to as ATMAT?

Though abdominal massage has been practiced for thousands of years by the Maya people of Central America, the development of ATMAT and its use worldwide is still fairly new. Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy is mainly known for helping relieve gynecological and digestive issues, but is also helpful for prostate health. It is a non-invasive, external manipulation of the reproductive and digestive organs. The massage repositions the organs and increases blood, lymph, and qi flow. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective a disruption in the body’s circulation of blood, lymph, and qi results in dis-ease. Dis-ease, being the lack of ease, the lack of comfort, the lack of efficiency in the body. This could range from gas and bloating after eating to more serious illness and disease. Therefore proper circulation is imperative to health and ATMAT is a great way to achieve this.

I am excited to incorporate Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy treatments into my practice. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. My email is au****@au********************.com