•2015 TESTIMONY THROWBACK•

#throwingitback to 2015 when I supported this #strong mama during her early birth! And Boy, that was a blessing to witness!

Guys, Its been such a great positive ride when i started in 2012, supporting women in birth to now with each of YOU!

I am so humble and grateful to all my reviews through the years.

And to to be invited in such big events was a true honor!

I am truly passionate and ABSOLUTELY no doubt LOVE what i do have have done. You all have my heart and we will both share a special intimate piece of the special memories birthing your beautiful babies #earthbound. Thank YOU so much for choosing me to support me in any stage of your lives. I will continue putting my best foot forth to support, be a conduit to heal in anyway I can.

BIG LOVE to you all 🤗💕💫

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The purpose of visceral manipulation is to recreate, harmonize, and increase proprioceptive communication in the body, in order to enhance its internal mechanism for optimum health.

We are familiar with the concept that our bodies need movement to be healthy. This same principle applies to every structure in the body including the viscera. Our organs have two types of physiologic motion, mobility and motility. Mobility refers to movement of the viscera in response to an external force. This force can be voluntary, such as when you are performing a pelvic floor contraction or involuntary, like the contraction of your diaphragm with respiration.

Let’s use surgery, a Cesarean section, as an example. A C-section requires cutting through the abdominal fascia to access the uterus. The connective tissue or scar tissue that replaces this incision is less elastic than the tissue that was previously there. Early on postpartum, the C-section scar may be sensitive which may encourage the mother to move in a flexed trunk position. At first this may not seem problematic but could lead to a cascade of dysfunctions in the future. If we extrapolate Woff’s law to the fascia, the body will continue to lay down less elastic connective tissue in areas of tension. This flexed trunk position overtime could create weakness and decrease support of the abdominal muscle and back extensors leading to back pain. It could also potentially create myofascial trigger points in the adjacent muscles that refer to areas such as the clitoris or urethra. And what about the nearby viscera? This restriction in motion could impact the bladder or bowels leading to symptoms of urinary urgency, incontinence and constipation.
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This is not a STD. These are known to be called “Bartholin's cysts” and can form anywhere on the body. They usually develop over two to four days. They can tend to rupture and drain after 4-5 days on their own. But in some cases may need extra TLC.

Pelvic Hydrotherapy aka #yonisteaming and hydrosols can help them heal more rapidly without outpatient surgery or infection. All cases vary. But don’t lose hope, there are alternative #holistic therapies offered within an Arvigo approach.

I am excepting new clients, so plz feel free to PM or book online.

#bewell 💫
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Those who suffer from depression, the first solution is psychotherapy, where a person sees a trained mental health professional to talk (and at times medication is prescribed). Now, people are also beginning to better understand how a combination of treatment options can be beneficial, and massage therapy is showing great promise in alleviating depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Related Studies
* The effect of massage therapy on trait anxiety and depression is virtually the same as those routinely found in the research studies of psychotherapy for people with the same conditions.

* Research indicates that massage can improve mood and reduce depression in those living with chronic pain, as well as in cancer patients, pregnant women, and people living with chronic disease.

* One in five Americans are impacted by Seasonal Affective Disorder; leaving many people feeling depressed and lethargic. Studies show that regular massages can improve mood and reset circadian rhythms, leading to improved mood, better sleep, and more energy.

Don't forget about your self-care and book a massage to keep your immunity and mental health in balance!
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•ROCKTAPE• PREGNANCY & DIASTASIS RECTI•

Did you know you can use #rocktape for #diastasisrecti, or postpartum recovery?

This magic tape will help you narrow your pelvis rehab post-birth, aide in weight load and posture correction during #pregnancy and into your fourth trimester in any activity.

Stop on by to get the extra support you deserve and learn how the magic starts here!
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•Visceral Manipulation•

This is a type of gentle manual therapy that aids your body's ability to release restrictions and unhealthy compensations that cause pain and dysfunction.

In the picture is what a fascia restriction looks like in your organs. From the stomach, large intestines to the L ovary this is a fascia restriction within the abdominal cavity.

If you see the tension lines in my shirt from stomach, intestines to ovaries, you might have constipation, bloating or even painful periods.

Many things happen in pregnancy where things are shoved around or even kicked in such a small space. Then you give birth and are in postpartum and many shifts have happened in so many weird ways you know something feels off, tight or wrong.

But maybe this isn’t you, maybe you have scar tissue from a past surgery, vomiting from a bad case of the flu, a hernia from lifting too much or you just sneezed harder than usual. Well all of this can cause a negative disruption within. This is why manual abdominal therapies can be so important and beneficial to everyone.

You can go to the @barralinstitute to
find your local licensed practitioner that can do the work and also teach you some self care methods to help you become more free on the inside out!
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CUPPING THERAPY
This therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to remove stagnation and stimulate the flow of qi (chi). Qi is the free flow of vital energy circulating through the body and the world around us, if the qi is disrupted or disturbed, it can create stagnation (blockages) or imbalances in the body.
But with the help of cupping therapy it increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. It relieves muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It also helps form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.
Swipe left to see an education diagram that shows different type of cupping skin reactions after a session.
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Ankle #sprain and #edema using RockTape..

RockTape promotes circulation to an inflamed area. It lifts the skin just enough to create a negative pressure area in the tissues just under the skin. The blood and lymph vessels then dilate and collected lymph fluid or pooled blood, which can then drain away and reduce the swelling.

Also swollen ankles are one of the most common miseries of pregnancy. But the good news is, taping can provide a safe, simple remedy of relief.

How to tape:

♦️Anchor edema tape above ankle and run strips to ball of foot with little to no stretch.

♦️Anchor above ankle and wrap tape to create a weave pattern with first edema.
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