What to Expect from a Mayan Abdominal Massage
For Women's Health, Fertility, Postpartum Recovery, and Menstrual Balance
Mayan abdominal massage is a deeply restorative therapy rooted in traditional Central American healing. It focuses on the health and alignment of the uterus and abdominal organs, making it an effective and gentle approach for supporting the menstrual cycle, fertility, postpartum recovery, and overall digestive and pelvic health.
If you’re dealing with painful periods, hormonal imbalances, digestive sluggishness, fertility struggles, seeking postpartum care, or simply want to nourish your belly, this treatment offers hands-on, holistic support that addresses the root causes, not just the symptoms, offering profound healing for the whole body. Because the abdomen holds access so the major organs, we can nourish the whole body by simply massaging the abdomen. Abdominal massage ‘Ampuku’ is a traditional Japanese massage that has been practiced for thousands of years because of this.
Why You Might Book a Mayan Abdominal Massage
Your abdomen is not just a physical space, it’s a map of your life, holding the stories and imprints of everything you’ve experienced. Your womb, in particular, is a space of extraordinary transformation. It holds the memory of every cycle, every pregnancy, every loss, and every transition you’ve navigated. It remembers your first bleed and every period since, how they felt physically, emotionally, and mentally. This massage works directly with the core of the body, where life, digestion, emotions, and cycles originate. Mayan abdominal massage works with this memory, this imprint, and supports your body to release what’s no longer needed while restoring flow and function. You might benefit from this treatment if you experience:
Irregular or painful periods
Bloating, constipation, or sluggish digestion
Fertility challenges
Emotional disconnect from your womb after birth, miscarriage, or abortion
Postpartum depletion, misalignment or simply ongoing supportive care
Prolapse
Pelvic stagnation or low energy
Hormonal imbalances and cycle irregularity
Menopausal changes affecting digestion, mood, or circulation
What Happens in a Session
A typical session can include:
Abdominal massage: Gentle, intuitive techniques that release tension, realign the uterus, support organ function, and restore blood, lymph, and Qi circulation.
Castor oil packs: Used to soften tissue, reduce inflammation, and promote detoxification.
Faja (belly wrapping): Traditional cloth wrapping to support your centre post-treatment.
Womb steaming: Herbal steaming to nourish the pelvic area, cleanse, and promote circulation.
Lifestyle support: Self-care tools and guidance to take your healing home, including how to use steaming, massage, breathwork and warmth as daily or cyclical practices.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all treatment, it’s tailored to your needs and your body’s rhythm so the session and treatments included can vary greatly depending on what your individual needs are.
What You Can Expect to Feel
Many clients report:
Relief from pain, bloating, and tension
A lighter, more spacious feeling in the pelvis
Deeper connection to their womb and cycle
Increased energy and emotional clarity
Improved digestion and bowel function
A sense of returning to themselves after long periods of feeling disconnected
Because the massage works with all major abdominal organs and the womb space, it moves Qi through the whole body, clearing stagnation and allowing energy to flow more freely.
Additional Techniques I Integrate
In my sessions, I often weave in other complementary approaches when needed, such as:
Traditional Chinese Medicine principles (including meridian work and warming techniques)
Moxibustion and warming therapies for the womb and kidneys
Elements of Ampuku (Japanese abdominal massage) and energetic bodywork
Breathwork and postural alignment for pelvic health
These additions help deepen the results, particularly for those dealing with long-standing cycle irregularities, emotional holding patterns, or postpartum depletion.
Booking Your Session
This work is offered in and around Byron Bay, and is suitable for all stages of womanhood, from menarche to menopause. For women experiencing menstrual imbalances, women on a fertility journey, during the postpartum period or after a pregnancy loss, anyone experiencing digestive issues or if you are simply looking for a supportive way to nourish your whole body.
To book a session fill out an enquiry at the end of this page or check out my fresha account for mobile massage service around the Byron bay/ Northern rivers area.
You can also choose to book the Women’s Health Series, a 6-week journey that weaves together abdominal massage, bodywork, and self-care education to support your healing over time. Each session is tailored to your body’s needs and includes practical guidance for home care between treatments. This series is ideal for those navigating menstrual issues, fertility preparation, postpartum healing, or simply wanting to reconnect with their cycle in a supported, holistic way.
To read more about other body work treatments I offer follow this link
For Women's Health, Postpartum Recovery, and Menstrual Balance in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Northern rivers.