Ancient Roots

For thousands of years, the original Maya Abdominal Massage was used to treat fertility problems and digestive disorders in Central America,with similar therapies found in other indiginous cultures around the world.

The modern-day version of the massage was introduced to the Western world by an American Naprapath, Dr Rosita Arvigo. In the early 80s, Rosita was working as a naprapathic chiropractor; that is, one who focuses on treating the soft tissues supporting the vertebrae and other joints, rather than manipulating the position of the bones and joints themselves.

After a chance meeting with one of the last traditional Maya shaman, she was persuaded that his ancient healing techniques would help to treat contemporary medical conditions. Over the next 10 years, she learned all she could from Don Elijio Panti, and combined his techniques with her naprapathic and herbal training to create the Arvigo Technique of Maya Abdominal Massage.