An initial healing session includes a comprehensive review of personal health inquiry and current health care needs. This intake allows Christine to understand your present concerns and your history. Before Christine has you receive your MAM massage, she will explain, in detail, what you can expect when you are on the massage table. The abdominal massage will align the reproductive and abdominal organs in a gentle and soothing way. Christine also uses polarity in most of her sessions, balancing energy as she feels appropriate.
Because the lower back, hips, sacrum and tailbone are so interconnected with the abdomen, there will be specific massage work done on these muscles and ligamentous attachments.
At all times, the massage is done at your own pace for comfort and ease.
Instructions on self-care massage will be shown to you at the end of the massage. Learning this empowering self-care to enhance your professional treatment is vital. This care that you will perform on yourself daily for about 2-3 minutes each day gives you the ability to improve your symptoms at home. Christine will give you self-care instructions to take home with you for future reference.
She may recommend complementary modalities, including herbal remedies to cleanse the uterus and male reproductive systems, enhance digestion, and soothe stress and insomnia. This includes the use of castor oil packs and yoni steams (bajos), as well as lifestyle and nutritional recommendations. Christine will provide appropriate bodywork and other healing modalities, as she may feel fit. This is all done in a private, supportive environment.
All therapies can be performed while you are fully clothed. However, for therapeutic massage, it may be preferable to remove some of your clothing based on the requirement of the therapy and your own comfort level. During the consultation, Christine will offer suggestions for appropriate treatment.
For this first visit, you should plan on being in the office for approximately one and a half to two and a half hours depending on questions and individual needs.
For females, when scheduling a visit with Christine, you should keep in mind where you are in your cycle.
Please do not eat, or eat only lightly, for two hours before appointment. Thank you.
Contraindications for Maya Abdominal Massage
*IUD (intrauterine device for contraception) is present
*During active menstruation
*Within the first six weeks after a vaginal birth and three months after a C-section
*If cancer is present or suspected anywhere in the pelvis
*Hiatal Hernia- gentle massage only
*During the first trimester of pregnancy
How long will it take before I notice results?
Depending on you own personal needs it could take as little as one to two visits to see results. Keeping in mind that self-care is necessary. Then maintenance will depend on your own health needs.
Fees
First visit is $125.00
Additional visits are $80.00
Unfortunately, at this time Christine does not take insurance. However, if you check with your insurance company, you may have “Flex money” or a “Spending allowance.” This should cover massage. All fee are subject to change.
Cancellation Policy
24 hours notice is required for cancellation or rescheduling. Of course, as much notice as possible is appreciated. With less then 24 hours notice given, the full appointment fee is due immediately. Also, if you do not show for an appointment without giving notice, you will be responsible for full fee. Thank you for your consideration.
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