In conversation with Christine, who brings over 20 years of expertise in massage therapy to her treatments at Lume. With a special focus on women’s health and wellness, Christine's dedication to nurturing balance within the body has inspired her to travel the world seeking masterful training in diverse modalities, including Craniosacral Therapy, Arvigo Therapy, Fertility and Reproductive Health, and Reiki Mastery.
ARVIGO IN THREE WORDS?
Nurturing. Healing. Powerful
THE PURPOSE BEHIND ARVIGO MASSAGE
Arvigo Therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique that helps support the body’s natural ability to heal by improving the flow of blood, lymph, and energy in the abdomen and pelvis. It’s especially known for its benefits in reproductive and digestive health.
ARVIGO'S IMPACT ON YOUR WELLBEING
The impact of this work is reconnection—to the body, to intuition, and to a deep sense of well-being. It helps people feel more at home in their bodies, often unlocking emotional and energetic blockages while restoring balance physically.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ARVIGO TREATMENT?
A typical Arvigo Therapy session begins with a consultation to discuss your health history, concerns, and intentions for the treatment. You’ll then lie on the massage table as I gently assess your abdomen and lower back, feeling for areas of tension or stagnation. The hands-on work includes a soothing massage of the abdomen, sacrum, and hips to encourage circulation, release congestion, and restore balance. The touch is gentle yet effective, helping to realign the uterus, support digestion, and ease emotional or physical tension.
After the bodywork, I’ll guide you through a simple self-care abdominal massage to continue the benefits at home, along with holistic recommendations such as the use of castor oil packs.
LET'S EXPLORE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO RECEIVE A TREATMENT AND HOW IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL
The session is deeply nurturing and grounding. The touch is gentle yet intentional, creating a sense of safety and deep relaxation. As the practitioner works on the abdomen and lower back, you might feel a wave-like flow of warmth or subtle shifts in tension. Some areas may feel tender, especially if there’s congestion or stagnation, but the touch is always supportive, never forceful. Many people describe a sensation of being deeply held, of softening and opening and even emotional release, as the body begins to unwind long-held tension.
After the session, there’s often a feeling of lightness, clarity, and spaciousness in the belly—like things are flowing more freely. Some people feel a surge of energy and vitality, while others feel deeply relaxed and introspective. Some may even notice immediate changes within their menstrual cycles or digestive health.
WHAT HAS ARVIGO TAUGHT YOU?
That the body holds deep wisdom and has an innate ability to heal when we learn to listen, trust, and support it.
WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THE DEEPEST TRANSFORMATION, AND WHY?
✨ Those who struggle with reproductive health concerns – such as painful, irregular, or absent periods, fertility challenges, or symptoms related to PCOS, fibroids, or endometriosis.
✨ Have digestive issues – like bloating, constipation, or sluggish digestion, often feeling "stuck" in their gut.
✨ Carry emotional tension in their abdomen – whether from stress, past trauma, or simply feeling disconnected from their womb or gut intuition.
✨ Are postpartum or recovering from pregnancy loss – needing gentle support to restore balance after birth, miscarriage, or abortion.
✨ Experience pelvic discomfort or misalignment – including lower back pain, painful intercourse, or a sense of heaviness in the pelvic area.
✨ Want to reconnect with their body's wisdom – feeling called to deepen their connection to their womb, cycles, and feminine energy.