"... I was told by my OB/GYN... that the pain during my monthly cycles was do to a tumor growth in my uterus, (which would send me to the hospital monthly for morphine, causing me to lose about 3-4 days of work on average), would never stop growing and would prevent me from having a healthy pregnancy, so I should get a hysterectomy.
Well, at the early age of 34, you can imagine how devastated I was with the thought of never having children and losing my uterus. I researched several 'alternative' treatments.
I began my sessions with Angela in February of 2005, by April I did not require hospital medication, nor did I miss any days off from work for my monthly cycle. I continued my monthly, sometimes bi-monthly visits with Angela until September 2006 at which point I became pregnant with my amazing daughter who was born in June of 2007.
I returned to Angela... after having my daughter ... I continue to remain 'hospital free', and my OB/GYN and specialist now say I donít need a hysterectomy because the tumor has not progressed any further in growth ... This is just a small part of what the massage time with Angela means to my family and me.
We are truly thankful for her compassionate, caring and healing hands. You have the power to heal yourself from within, but sometimes you need someone elseís hands to guide you in the right direction."
-Ashley T., Germantown, MD
"Thank you Angela,
As a self confessed CURMDGEON, defended as a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man…I am very hard to please, and I rarely, if ever give testimonials, but Angela is that good…
I have never experienced such a profound emotional release and physical relief from a massage technique, and as a retired professional massage therapist myself, I have been searching my entire career for the one person that has all of the techniques that make for not a good massage, but a great massage…
What I learned and experienced:
What I realized was that I have been unconsciously holding my gut in, which was putting so much stress on my muscles and ligaments of the abdomen, it was stressing my intestines, causing me to get “backed-up” on my diaphragm, preventing me from breathing right and when you combine both of them, the stress on my heart was making me hypertensive, to the point of mini-shakes…
Why I will continue to see Angela:
The abdominal techniques combined with all of the other massage techniques she uses is the total solution for me, the pressure is not deep or light. It is the correct pressure, her style is not general, but hyper specific…"
-Steven Hefferon,
Germantown, MD
Co-founder of The Healthy Back Institute
"You have introduced me to my body and I am more aware now as how body and mind are connected/intertwined. The experience has been relaxing, joyous and peaceful.
I also enjoyed and learned Maya Abdominal massage from you. I practice it on myself very often. You have been an excellent caregiver in its totality. You are so apt to your name Angel(a).
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there."
-Shilpa S., Germantown, MD
Maya Abdominal Therapy, cont’d
Maya Abdominal Therapy has benefited many women
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What to expect
- Comprehensive review of your personal health history and
current health care needs. - Abdominal therapies focused on aligning reproductive organs
- Evaluation and application of structural alignment of spine with attention
to the sacrum, lumbar and thoracic spine. - Instruction in Self Care Home techniques to take home with your
treatment session - Recommendation of complementary modalities, which may include:
- Herbal remedies
- Castor oil packs
- Faja (uterine support wrap - pronounced fa-ha)
- Bajos (traditional Maya vaginal steam bath - pronounced ba-hos)
- Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations
Maya Abdominal Therapy contraindications:
- During active menstruation
- IUD (intra-uterine device for contraception) is present
- Immediately after abdominal surgery
- Active infection or cancer present in pelvic area, or while undergoing active treatment of chemotherapy
- Before the 20th week of pregnancy (can receive prenatal massage at this time)
- Hiatal Hernia (gentle massage required)
Scheduling
Fee for Maya Abdominal Therapy sessions $280-$360
Sessions for Maya Abdominal Therapy is scheduled, if you are a menstruating woman, between the time that your last menstrual period ended and five days prior to the expected onset of your next cycle. For those who do not menstruate, any mutually agreeable time will work. By following the steps below your healing process begins!
- Please call to speak with me personally. The sound of a person's voice says a lot about the connection you will be able to have with them. It is the beginning of the healing relationship.
- I cannot answer all questions through email. Quite often, you may have one question, and I will need to ask you another, and perhaps more, before I can give you a relevant answer. Developing a working relationship is part of the
process of holistic healing. - Prior to your first session, you complete a personal history questionnaire of
your life-style and health care issues. This form can be downloaded at the
link below. Please fill this out at home. What works best is to go over the
form once and answer the easy questions, and then go over it again and fill in
the items that require more thought. It is best not to leave this until the last minute. Please bring this form with you to our appointment.
Please do not email it to me.
Click here to download a confidential intake form.