A Fab Collab!
The Herban Alchemist X Grasshopper Pilates.
Mayan Abdominal Massage
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Women
A Self-Care Ritual for Balancing Women
The Mayan Abdominal Massage is Mayan technique of abdominal bodywork, which is an external noninvasive manipulation that repositions the Uterus, Ovaries, and Pelvic Organs. When these organs shift out of position, it can lead to a host of imbalances in a Women’s Body. Dr. Gabrielle Francis has been practicing the Mayan Massage for over 25 years and was introduced to it by the healers and midwives of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. She brought this technique to her practice, and it is the foundation of her approach to supporting Women’s Health throughout the entire lifecycle.
The Maya Abdominal Massage addressees the position and health of the pelvic and abdominal organs. The work is best known for the correction of the prolapsed, fallen, or tilted uterus. When the Uterus is tilted or out of alignment it can lead to a long list of symptoms and conditions that create imbalance in women’s health.
What are the Signs that you may have a displaced Uterus? Here are some of the most common ones:
- Prolapsed uterus
- Urinary incontinence
- PMS
- Uterine Fibroids
- Ovarian Cysts
- Yeast Infections
- UTIs
- Infertility
- Endometriosis
- Perimenopause and Menopause
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Low Back Pain
- Varicose Veins
- And so much more……
Mayan Abdominal Massage
About Gina Papalia, Grasshopper Pilates
Gina Papalia, studio owner, is a Second-Generation Pilates Instructor (Certified in 1996 with Romana Kryzanowska and Bob Liekens). She was hand-picked by Bob to be the Regional Director of The Pilates Standard and a lead Teacher Trainer for the USA Program. She is an Internationally recognized Master Pilates Teacher Trainer, teaches for Pilatesology.com, and is PMA Certified. Recently, Gina has furthered her knowledge of the body by training with Dr. Antonio Stecco, Dr. Stephan Oswald, and Dr Warren Hammer, in the Stecco Fascial Manipulation Method (FM) for the past 4 years and is Level 3 certified.
Gina was a professional dancer for many years and has extensive knowledge of anatomy, movement, and in the intricate fascial system and its complex role in the human body. Gina works with each client with a global approach, which includes a Pilates movement plan and FM treatment as well. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with her clients to help them learn more about their bodies. This way, clients can work more efficiently and effectively. Gina makes Pilates a pleasurable learning experience that is simple, thorough, and effective. This is where change happens.
Gina’s very passionate about being a part of The Pilates Standard (TPS) Teacher Trainer team, to share her love and knowledge of the Classical Pilates that was mentored and nurtured by Romana Kryzanowska and Bob Liekens.
GABRIELLE FRANCIS, The Herban Alchemist, has been practicing holistic medicine for over 35 years. She is a Naturopathic Doctor, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, and Massage therapist.
Gabrielle received her formal medical training at National College of Chiropractic and at Bastyr University. She also has extensive training in Alternative Cancer Therapies, Environmental Medicine, Functional Medicine, Mind-Body medicine, and Bio-Identical Hormone therapies.
Following her formal medical education, Dr. Francis travelled extensively to various parts of the world studying medicine with indigenous healers in countries such as China, India, Thailand, Bali, Brazil, Morocco, Peru, Guatemala, Ecuador, Belize, Mexico, Turkey, Greece, Syria, Lebanon, Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt, and Mali.
Gabrielle currently practices in New York City as The Herban Alchemist and operates Backstage Alternative, which provides natural medicine to Rock’n’Roll performing artists on tour. She is the Author of The Rockstar Remedy, A rock’ n’ roll doctor’s prescription for living a long healthy life, published by Harper Collins in 2014. Gabrielle and her husband, Ahmed, own Moroccan Elixir, a beauty product line which features Argan oil from Women’s Co-Operatives in Morocco. She is an expert medical advisor for Veracity Skincare, Love Wellness, and KIKA.
LINKS:
MAYAN MASSAGE
ANCIENT WISDOM for MODERN WOMEN
DISCOVERING MAYAN MASSAGE on the RUTA MAYA
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