What to expect from a session
Abdominal work is generally incorporated into a full body massage session. My approach includes gentle strokes combined with myofascial or lymphatic techniques. Each stroke lightly impacts the organs, muscles, and fascia located between your pubic bone and rib cage. Draping with a chest cover will be used at all times while your abdomen is exposed.
While organ manipulation is a major part of abdominal treatments, you might be surprised to learn that only a small portion of your session focuses on the abdomen. I will also spend time palpating and stretching your sacrum, hips, low back, and glutes. Soft tissues in these areas provide crucial support for your pelvic floor- the foundation on which the abdominal and digestive organs rest.
Following your session, I can teach you a simple self-care routine. I will be available via text or phone call following a session for questions that may arise.
Relief from a variety of conditions
Reproductive Health
Painful / Irregular Periods
Postpartum Care
Infertility*
Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome
Endometriosis
Menopause
Digestive Health
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation
Chron’s / Celiac (no active flares)
Other
Urinary Dysfunction
Chronic Low Back Pain / Sciatica
For pelvic pain I strongly recommend combining abdominal work with pelvic floor physical therapy. As a massage therapist I am not licensed to perform the internal work you may need.
*Abdominal work is a wonderful compliment for clients working with other fertility specialists. It is outside of my scope of practice to diagnose or treat the core causes of infertility.
Abdominal Specific Trainings
Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy
Klose Lymphatic Drainage Certification
Chi Ne Tsang