
ErikaLutwin, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Arvigo Abdominal Therapist (for women only)




Massage Techniques
Please note: Maya Abdominal Massage is available to women only.
Most common symptoms relieved by this treatment:
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displaced/prolapsed uterus
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painful periods & ovulation
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irregular menstrual cycles & ovulation
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no menstrual cycle at all
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miscarriages, difficult pregnancies
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bladder or yeast infections
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endometriosis
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uterine polyps
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painful intercourse
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PMS/depression
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ovarian cysts
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peri menopause, menopausal symptoms
Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.)
"The medical approach is to drug patients so they temporarily are free from pain, but does nothing about the “straight-jacket” of pressure that is causing the pain. Traditional physical, occupational and massage therapy treats the symptoms caused by the pressure of the "straightjacket” of the Myofascial system, but does nothing about the “straightjacket” of pressure that causes and perpetuates the symptoms. This is why so many patients only have temporary results never seeming to get better with traditional therapy. Only Myofascial Release treats the entire Myofascial mind/body complex eliminating the pressure of the restricted Myofascial system (the straightjacket) that causes the symptoms.” ~ John F. Barnes
Rainforest Remedies
"Rainforest Remedies is the line of traditional herbal and topical healing products formulated by Dr. Rosita Arvigo based on her work with Don Elijio Panti in Belize. Don Elijio as a traditional Maya healer introduced Dr. Arvigo to the healing herbs and topical treatments used for centuries by traditional Maya healers in Central America. Dr. Arvigo combined the knowledge Don Elijio shared with her and her physician understanding of human physiology to formulate a set of remedies which address many of the common ailments addressed by Don Elijio in his traditional practice. The Rainforest Remedies line also includes products which support both the physical and spiritual healing process of the Maya"
~ Dr. Rosita Arvigo
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage is safe throughout any point of the pregnancy. The pressure of the massage is altered and certain pressure points are avoided to provide safety to the fetus and mother. The position for prenatal massage is side-lying with the use of pillows for support.
Studies have indicated that massage therapy during pregnancy can relieve muscle and joint pain, reduce edema, improve overall circulation, reduce stress and anxiety, improve outcome of labor and ease labor pain. Sciatic nerve pain is one of the most common issues that women have late in their pregnancies. Massage releases the tension of muscles, which then reduces pressure on the nerves.