Optimal conditions for our organs would be that they can slide and glide against their neighbouring structures without causing friction or congestion. When organs are not able to move in a healthy way due to congestion or inflammation adhesions and restrictions can form which in turn can create pain and other pathologies.

Abdominal massage has been shown to increase motility and promote mobility between the organs and to decrease the probability of adhesions forming. Abdominal massage can stimulate lymph return to the venous system and reduce congestion related symptoms.

Fees:

Mama Medicina Abdomina Massage (90-120 mins) $200.00

Pregnancy Massage (90-120 mins): $200.00

Postpartum Care including Osteopathic assessment and treatment (60-90 mins): $200.00

Mama Medicina

“When the basic flows of the body are improved, the body’s very own healing intelligence has a stronger chance of kicking in and restoring health.’ - Andrea Lopez

Mama Medicina is a form of massage treatment lovingly created and birthed by Andrea Lopez, who has had over 20 years of experience working in the field of abdominal and pelvic care. Mama Medicina is a combination of massage, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, uro-genital fascial work, scar tissue and adhesion release and many more learnings from the ‘old wise ways’ of traditional folk medicine.

Mama Medicina is more than just massage. It carries a philosophy of deep women’s knowledge combining both traditional and modern education to support you along your pelvic care journey. Whether that be painful and/or heavy periods, your fertility, pregnancy or menopause.

One of the many ways the Mama Medicina approach has benefits is by relieving congestion and blockages to improve the flow of the circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems. Just this alone can improve energy within the tissues of the body as well as improving organ function by gently relaxing the physical and emotional congestion.

What can you expect from a Mama Medicina Massage?

Mama medicina massage techniques are repetitive, and gentle, creating a deep state of relaxation of mind, body and spirit. Although the primary focus and time of your massage is spent on the abdomen, pelvis and sacrum, you also receive a full body massage treatment to flush the lymph and blood through the entire body.

To give you the best possible chance of benefit, three sessions are recommended within a six-week period. During this time, we will teach you at home skills to help you become knowledgeable in areas of your own health. This may include how to perform a self-care massage or information around womb steaming at home.

Appointment times are scheduled around your menstrual cycle so to book an appointment please contact Christine on 0410692023 or email her at strongerstepsosteopathy@gmail.com

Who can benefit?

Mama Medicina is beneficial for both men and woman at any stage of life, these are just a few ways in which a mama medicina treatment can help:

  • Can aid menstrual pain and symptoms

  • Can be an aid towards your fertility journey

  • Can be beneficial during and after pregnancy

  • Can alleviate digestive pain as well help with constipation.

  • The uterus is held in position by ligaments. When these ligaments are stressed or strained it can cause the uterus to become mal-positioned. When this occurs women can experience a multitude of symptoms, such as painful or irregular periods, painful or irregular ovulation, dark or brown blood at the onset and/or end of menstruation, headache or migraine with period, varicose veins and/or tired, weak or numb legs, lower back pain particularly with period.

    This external massage lifts and guides the uterus into its optimal position in the lower pelvis. Clears congestion and helps alleviate inflammation.

    More serious imbalances that mama medicina may help with symptom relief include:

    • Endometriosis/itis

    • Fibroids

    • Polyps

    • Recurrent vaginal infections

    • Frequent urination; bladder infections, incontinence

    • Chronic miscarriages

    • Difficulty conceiving

    • Painful intercourse

    • Chronic constipation

    • Difficult menopause, perimenopause

  • The abdominal massage is done in the same way for men with a slightly different focus.

    The Prostate, is a glandular organ that rests behind the bladder and in front of the colon. It can become congested resulting in early stages of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), impotence (from a physical perspective), decrease sperm count, etc. By applying the massage to the abdomen, it supports healthy organ function and relieves congestion, by ensuring a full blood supply to the prostate, aiding in preventing swelling. Men report that they feel a distinct difference in blood flow after a treatment. Not only does the massage relieve prostate swelling, it also helps alleviate the following conditions:

    • Varicose veins

    • Premature ejaculation

    • Painful ejaculation

    • Some impotency problems

    • Frequent urination

    • Irregular constipation

    • Lower back pain

  • PREGNANCY

    Is a wonderful time for a woman and the growth of her baby. Support in gestational period can help in preparation for delivery.

    By tending to her ever-stretching womb and belly, we can optimise the blood flow of the abdomen and help clear any normal congestion that can occur in pregnancy.

    Care is also taken to massage around the lymph nodes of the breasts helping to decrease thoracic outlet syndrome which can sometimes occur in later stages of pregnancy.

    Bookings from 20 weeks are welcomed.

    Labour

    It has been observed that some women who have been receiving massage throughout pregnancy have a smoother labour, and a quicker second stage.

  • POSTPARTUM CARE

    Abdominal massage can be received 3 weeks postpartum for a vaginal birth. If C-section was necessary, you may receive this treatment between 6- 8 weeks depending on tenderness.

    Whether you are a new mum or not, this is a huge time in a womans life. Massage postpartum can not only help to support the uterus and other organs to return to optimum position and function. It can also nurture you and bring you back into your body.

    How does it help with C-Sections?

    Many birth complications can be eased with this simple and safe, easy massage. The massage techniques help to maintain the uterus in an optimal position and function. Techniques are also beneficial for breaking up scar tissue.

  • Many anxieties and emotions through life are stored in our body’s tissues and organs. A very common place is in the organs of the digestive system.

    The Digestion works to convert food to energy and basic nutrients to feed the body. Sounds pretty basic, yet we are at an all-time high with digestive issues from small to more serious concerns.

    Poor digestion can affect our overall picture of health as approximately 80% of our immune system cells line the gastrointestinal tract. From a state of low immunity, a list of symptoms and allergies can easily begin.

    Maya Abdominal Therapy is a key factor in helping to relax the diaphragm, loosen the tight muscles around the stomach and the arteries that feed the digestive and eliminative organs with their vital blood supply.

    THIS ASSISTS TO:

    Decongest the digestive organs

    Help reduce inflammation

    Increase assimilation of nutrients

    Ease constipation.

    Often there is a dramatic improvement after just one session combined with proper diet and self-care massage.

    Conditions that benefit

    irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

    Low Energy

    Crohn’s Disease

    Gastro Oesophageal Reflux (GERD)

    Chronic indigestion or heartburn

    Gastritis

    Restricted breathing due to tension