Supporting Pre & Perinatal
Wellness
It is advisable to begin as soon as possible to
provide you and your baby with the maximum
benefits these sessions can offer you. Ideally you would schedule prenatal sessions monthly until 20 weeks, then bi-weekly from 20-36 weeks, and then once per week from 36 weeks until birth.
At 6 weeks postpartum another session or series of sessions would be scheduled as part of your postpartum recovery.
"The female pelvis is a powerhouse of energy transformation; the very throne of creation through which universal creative energy patterns course and flow. This depends on balance within the system."Rosita Arvigo, DN
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® are a gentle, noninvasive approach to pre- & perinatal massage and provides many benefits to both mother-to-be and baby including:
In General
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Reduces stress, mental and physical fatigue,
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Promotes relaxation, self-awareness, and optimism,
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Provides emotional support and nurturance,
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Encourages and sustains deep breathing,
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Improves digestion,
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Increases chance for positive birth experiences.
Prenatal Benefits
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Normalizes pelvic alignment,
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Reduces edema, varicose veins, and blood pressure,
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Relieves musculoskeletal strain and pain, including carpal tunnel syndrome, hip and low back pain, sacral and pelvic pain, sciatica and similar sensations, abdominal pain, and more,
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Strengthens uterine ligaments and keeps uterus well-positioned, providing optimal position for baby,
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Increases uterine blood supply to enhance fetal health and development,
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May reduce labor time, complications, medications and interventions.
Benefits to Postpartum Recovery
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Facilitates emotional, physiological, and family adjustment,
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Promotes healing from labor and recovery from cesarean birth, including healing of the incision and the emotions associated with surgical birth and birth trauma,
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Helps heal diastasic recti,
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Improves the potential for a successful VBAC,
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Encourages pelvic floor and abdominal healing, involution and ligaments to return to an optimal position,
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Supports satisfying breastfeeding,
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Reduces residual pelvic and back pain,
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Helps to prevent strain and pain from childcare activities.
Pre- & Perinatal Support
Alleviate the most common pregnancy and postpartum discomforts by supporting optimal uterine position, healthy digestion, satisfying breastfeeding, rest, and emotional release.
Initial Session
2hr $178
This first session serves as an orientation to this unique work, body positioning, and supportive modalities. We begin at once with our focus to your comfort by addressing common complaints and conditions that may be present, structural alignment, nutrition, and psycho-emotional wellness.
Initial Session Includes:
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Comprehensive consultation
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Session Summary
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Introduction to Spinning Babies®
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Applied Arvigo® Therapy
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Self-care instruction for use at home between sessions
Follow Up Sessions
1hr $90 (offered until 20 weeks only)
1.5hr $135
During your ongoing sessions you will enjoy continued support through the dramatic changes your body will inevitably go through. The frequency of visits and the techniques evolve as you progress through each trimester, meeting your physical and emotional needs the whole time.
Follow Up Sessions Include:
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Applied Arvigo® Therapy
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Review of self-care instructions as needed
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Ongoing emotional support and educational resources
Labor Prep
1.5h Session $135
Initial Session required
We focus our intention to support you to have a positive birth experience whether you are planning a vaginal or surgical birth. Beginning at 37 weeks, we prepare you for labor and the birth of your baby with additional Arvigo® Therapy techniques as well as other techniques specific for this exciting time. If needed, feel free to ask questions about childbirth, traditional healing, and birth wisdom.
Postpartum Recovery
1.5h Session $135
Initial Session required
Your baby is here (YAY!) and it's now time to facilitate restorative healing. Even one postpartum session can be powerful as you process your birth story and adjust to hormone-driven emotional shifts and sleep deprivation.