Maya Abdominal Massage in Boulder, Colorado
Maya Abdominal Massage, also known as the Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, is a gentle, hands-on abdominal technique that supports reproductive health, digestion, circulation, and pelvic alignment.
At Whole Systems Healthcare Boulder, Maya abdominal therapy is performed by Dr. Shannon Curtis, a naturopathic doctor trained through the Arvigo Institute. Because Dr. Curtis has already completed a comprehensive holistic evaluation and treatment plan, your massage session works synergistically with internal medicine, nutrition, herbal therapies, and lifestyle guidance for deeper and longer-lasting results.
What Is Maya Abdominal Massage?
Maya abdominal massage is a traditional external technique that supports the position and function of the uterus and surrounding organs. Dr. Curtis received her training through the Arvigo Institute, which blends traditional Mayan wisdom with modern anatomical understanding.
The technique involves gentle, specific abdominal massage to:
• Improve blood flow to reproductive organs
• Support optimal uterine positioning
• Enhance lymphatic drainage
• Improve digestive motility
• Reduce pelvic congestion
• Support nervous system regulation
Conditions Maya Abdominal Therapy Supports
Maya abdominal therapy is commonly used to support:
Women’s Reproductive Health
• Painful periods
• Irregular cycles
• PCOS
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Fertility preparation
• Recurrent miscarriage support
• Postpartum recovery
• Cesarean scar recovery
Digestive Support
• Chronic bloating
• Constipation
• Sluggish digestion
• IBS
Pelvic and Structural Concerns
• Pelvic tension
• Low back discomfort
• Pelvic floor imbalance
• Scar tissue restriction
What Makes Our Maya Abdominal Massage Different
At many clinics, Maya massage is offered as a stand-alone service.
At Whole Systems Healthcare Boulder, it is integrated into a comprehensive holistic treatment plan.
Dr. Curtis performs Maya abdominal massage only after completing a full naturopathic evaluation. She understands:
• Your hormone patterns
• Your cycle history
• Your lab results
• Your stress load
• Your digestive health
• Your nutritional status
Because she is both your holistic doctor and your hands-on provider, the internal and external treatments work together for synergistic care.
Herbal medicine supports circulation.
Nutritional therapy supports tissue health.
Functional labs guide hormonal balance.
Nervous system work improves pelvic tone.
And Maya abdominal massage enhances physical flow.
The result is synergy.
The body receives consistent messaging rather than fragmented care.
Why Receiving Maya Massage from Your Holistic Doctor Matters
Touch is powerful. The therapeutic relationship is powerful.
When your doctor also provides hands-on therapy, something shifts. The bodywork treatment is not isolated from your larger health picture and treatment plan. Instead, it becomes part of a coordinated system of care.
Dr. Curtis uses her medical training to understand what she feels under her hands. She can assess tension patterns, tissue density, congestion, and structural asymmetries within the context of your broader health story, creating a more informed and effective experience.
Is Maya Abdominal Therapy Right for You?
This therapy may be especially helpful if you:
• Experience painful or irregular cycles, or have a history (or suspected history) of endometriosis
• Are preparing for pregnancy
• Feel pelvic heaviness or stagnation
• Have chronic digestive issues like constipation
• Want a more embodied approach to reproductive care
Schedule Your Maya Abdominal Massage in Boulder, Colorado
If you are looking for Maya abdominal massage in Boulder performed by a naturopathic doctor trained through the Arvigo Institute, Dr. Shannon Curtis offers this service as part of a comprehensive holistic care plan.
Rather than treating the abdomen in isolation, she integrates internal medicine, functional evaluation, herbal therapies, and hands-on abdominal work to support whole-person healing.
Schedule a discovery call to see if Maya abdominal therapy is the right next step for you.
