A Root-Cause Approach for Women Ready to Address Pelvic Congestion and Pain
If you’re living with endometriosis, you already know: this isn’t just about your period. It’s pelvic pain that disrupts your life. Digestive issues that flare with your cycle. Fatigue that no amount of rest seems to fix. A body that feels inflamed, congested, and stuck.
Maybe you’ve tried medication, dietary changes, even surgery. And while those approaches have their place, you’re still searching for something that addresses the root patterns—the pelvic congestion, the compromised circulation, the nervous system that won’t let your belly relax.
That’s exactly what Mayan Abdominal Therapy does.
This isn’t a cure for endometriosis. It’s not a replacement for medical care. But it is a powerful complementary therapy that addresses what conventional treatment often misses: circulation, lymphatic drainage, organ positioning, and nervous system regulation in the pelvis.
If you’re ready to work with your body instead of just managing symptoms, this approach may be exactly what you need.
Understanding Endometriosis as a Whole-Body Condition
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to your uterine lining grows outside the uterus—on your ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, bladder, or pelvic walls. This leads to:
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Painful periods and ovulation
- Heavy bleeding or irregular spotting
- Digestive problems (bloating, constipation, diarrhea that worsens with your cycle)
- Persistent fatigue and inflammation
- Fertility challenges
But here’s what many women experience that doesn’t show up on imaging:
Your pelvis doesn’t feel free.
There’s a constant sense of tightness, guarding, or heaviness in your lower abdomen. Inflammation that never fully resolves. Digestive symptoms that intensify around your period. A nervous system stuck in protection mode.
From a holistic perspective, endometriosis isn’t just about misplaced tissue—it’s about environment. The quality of circulation in your pelvis. How effectively your lymphatic system clears inflammation. Whether your organs have the mobility they need. How safe your nervous system feels in your body.
This is where Mayan Abdominal Therapy creates meaningful change.
What Is Mayan Abdominal Therapy?
Mayan Abdominal Therapy (also known as Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy) is a specialized, non-invasive abdominal and pelvic therapy rooted in traditional Maya medicine.
This work focuses on:
- Improving circulation of blood, lymph, and energy in the pelvis
- Supporting optimal positioning of your uterus, ovaries, and other abdominal organs
- Reducing pelvic congestion and stagnation that contributes to pain and inflammation
- Regulating your nervous system through slow, intentional, respectful touch
Unlike deep tissue work or aggressive manipulation, Mayan Abdominal Therapy is listening-based. The practitioner follows your body’s cues, working gently with your abdomen, lower back, hips, and sacrum.
For women with endometriosis—whose bodies are already inflamed and protective—this gentleness is essential.
Your body doesn’t need to be forced. It needs to be supported in a way that feels safe enough to release long-held tension.
Why Pelvic Circulation Matters for Endometriosis
Pelvic Congestion Creates a Stagnant Environment
One of the most common patterns in women with endometriosis is pelvic congestion—restricted blood and lymph flow in the lower abdomen and pelvis.
When circulation is compromised:
- Inflammatory byproducts accumulate instead of being cleared
- Hormones can’t be transported or metabolized efficiently
- Tissues become more sensitive, reactive, and painful
- Healing is significantly slowed
Mayan Abdominal Therapy addresses this by gently encouraging movement and drainage in the pelvic region. Over time, improved circulation creates a healthier internal environment—even when endometrial lesions are present.
This doesn’t remove endometriosis, but it can significantly reduce the congestion, pressure, and pain that make it unbearable.
The Lymphatic System and Inflammation
Your lymphatic system is responsible for clearing inflammatory waste and supporting immune function. Unlike your circulatory system, lymph doesn’t have a heart to pump it—it relies on movement, breath, and tissue mobility.
For women with endometriosis:
- Chronic inflammation overloads the lymphatic system
- Scar tissue and adhesions restrict lymph flow
- Stress and a sedentary lifestyle compound the stagnation
Gentle abdominal therapy supports lymphatic drainage, which can help:
- Reduce pelvic swelling and that “heavy” feeling
- Clear inflammatory waste more efficiently
- Decrease overall pain and sensitivity
- Support your body’s natural immune regulation
Many women describe feeling “lighter” and less congested after sessions—that’s improved lymphatic function.
How Mayan Abdominal Therapy Supports Hormone Balance
Endometriosis is often linked to estrogen dominance, but your body doesn’t just produce too much estrogen—it may not be clearing it effectively.
Hormone balance depends on:
- Liver function (metabolizes estrogen)
- Gut health (eliminates processed estrogen)
- Proper circulation to these organs
Mayan Abdominal Therapy doesn’t lower estrogen directly. Instead, it supports the organs responsible for hormone processing:
✓ Improved circulation to your liver and digestive organs
✓ Better bowel motility and elimination
✓ Reduced abdominal tension that interferes with digestion
✓ Enhanced lymphatic drainage
When your gut and liver function optimally, your body can metabolize and eliminate excess estrogen more effectively—a critical piece of managing endometriosis naturally.
This is especially important if you experience:
- Bloating or constipation that worsens with your cycle
- Pain that intensifies with digestive symptoms
- A history of antibiotic use, gut issues, or chronic inflammation
The Nervous System Connection: Why Your Body Can’t Relax
Chronic Pain Creates Nervous System Sensitization
Living with endometriosis often means living with anticipatory pain—your body braces before symptoms even begin. Over time, this creates:
- A sensitized, hypervigilant nervous system
- Chronic pelvic floor tension and guarding
- Difficulty relaxing or feeling safe in your body
- Pain signals that persist even when inflammation is lower
Your nervous system is stuck in protection mode, and that protective tension makes everything worse.
Mayan Abdominal Therapy supports nervous system regulation by:
- Activating your parasympathetic “rest and digest” response
- Offering slow, predictable, consent-based touch
- Helping your belly experience safety instead of threat
- Allowing your pelvic floor to release guarding patterns
For many women, this is the first time their abdomen has felt listened to instead of managed, forced, or invaded.
Stress, Trauma, and Holding Patterns in the Pelvis
Not all endometriosis is trauma-related, but many women with chronic pelvic conditions have experienced:
- Medical trauma from dismissive doctors or painful procedures
- Emotional stress or chronic overwhelm
- Being told their pain “isn’t that bad” or is psychological
Your abdomen is a primary storage area for stress and emotional protection. Over time, this holding contributes to:
- Chronic muscular tension in the pelvic floor and abdomen
- Reduced circulation and organ mobility
- Increased pain sensitivity
Trauma-informed Mayan Abdominal Therapy doesn’t force release. It allows your body to unwind at its own pace, which is essential when your system is already overwhelmed and protective.
What Women With Endometriosis Report After Mayan Abdominal Therapy
While every woman’s experience is unique, clients commonly notice:
Physical Improvements:
- Reduced pelvic pain and pressure
- Less bloating and digestive discomfort
- Lighter, less painful menstrual flow
- Decreased cramping intensity
- Improved bowel regularity
Nervous System Changes:
- Feeling more grounded and less anxious
- Ability to relax more fully
- Better sleep quality
- Reduced pain anticipation
Body Connection:
- Increased cycle awareness
- Greater trust in their body’s signals
- Feeling more “at home” in their pelvis
- Improved sense of agency over their health
It’s important to understand: This work is most effective when approached as consistent support, not a one-time intervention.
Why a Series Approach Is Essential for Endometriosis
Endometriosis develops over years—and healing happens the same way.
A single session may provide relief or insight, but lasting change requires consistency.
A series of Mayan Abdominal Therapy sessions allows:
- Gradual improvement in circulation and lymphatic drainage
- Observation of patterns across your menstrual cycle
- Adaptation of treatment as your body’s needs change
- Building trust between your nervous system and the therapeutic process
For you, a series builds relationship—with your practitioner, with your body, and with the healing process itself.
Most women begin with 6-8 sessions scheduled every 2 weeks, then transition to monthly maintenance sessions. This gives your body the consistency it needs to create real, lasting change.
Who This Work Is For (And Who It’s Not For)
This therapy is ideal if you:
✓ Are committed to addressing endometriosis holistically, not just suppressing symptoms
✓ Understand that pelvic healing takes time and consistency
✓ Are open to gentle, non-invasive approaches
✓ Want to work with your body’s healing capacity
✓ Are willing to show up for yourself reliably
✓ Value root-cause care over quick fixes
✓ Are ready to invest in a series of sessions
This work is NOT a fit if you:
✗ Want a cure or instant results
✗ Prefer only aggressive or pharmaceutical approaches
✗ Aren’t willing to commit to multiple sessions
✗ Expect passive treatment without your participation
✗ Are currently experiencing acute infection or have an IUD with complications
Mayan Abdominal Therapy requires participation and consistency. It’s for women who are ready to partner with their healing, not just receive it.
Mayan Abdominal Therapy for Endometriosis in Lincoln, Nebraska
At RELEASE Embodied Wellness, Mayan Abdominal Therapy is offered through a trauma-informed, nervous-system-centered approach with deep respect for your experience with endometriosis.
Every session includes:
- Comprehensive assessment of abdominal and pelvic health
- Gentle, client-led hands-on therapy (70 minutes)
- Education about pelvic circulation, lymphatic health, and nervous system regulation
- Personalized self-care practices to support your body between sessions
- Respect for your pace, your boundaries, and your body’s wisdom
This work is offered in intentional series for women committed to their healing journey.
Ready to Address Pelvic Congestion at the Root?
If you’re living with endometriosis and conventional treatment hasn’t given you the relief you need—if your body is asking for deeper, circulation-based, nervous-system-aware support—Mayan Abdominal Therapy may be exactly what you’re looking for.
Because your body deserves care that actually listens.
Your healing doesn’t need to be forceful to be effective.
Sometimes, it begins with restoring flow.
Book Your Initial Session
Mayan Abdominal Therapy sessions are available for women ready to commit to a treatment series and can be found on our booking page.
Questions? I’m happy to discuss whether this approach is right for your specific situation.
Mayan Abdominal Therapy | RELEASE Embodied Wellness | South Lincoln, Nebraska
Supporting women with endometriosis through gentle, root-cause pelvic therapy
