Rosita Arvigo
Dr. Rosita Arvigo DN, is a Naprapathic physician, herbalist, international lecturer and author. She has lived in remote areas of Mexico and Belize for over forty-five years, where she studied with many traditional healers the most notable of whom were Don Elijio Panti, the renowned Maya shaman of Belize and midwife/ herbalist Hortence Robinson, both recipients of the coveted National Living Treasure Award of Belize.
She and her husband, Dr. Greg Shropshire founded Ix Chel Tropical Research Centre in Belize, an organization dedicated to the preservation and study of medicinal plants of the rainforest. They founded the Belize Association of Traditional Healers, Bush Medicine Camp for children, The Rainforest Medicine Trail and Rainforest Remedies, a herbal concentrate company. In 1987 they founded the Belize Ethnobotany project with Dr. Michael Balick of the New York Botanical Garden. She is the co-founder of The Abdominal Therapy Collective that trains practitioners in the Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and The Wisdom of Water, Plants and Prayer or Maya spiritual healing.
OFFERINGS
Maya Abdominal Therapy Self Care, 4 hour Pre-Conference, All Levels
Dr. Rosita will explain the anatomy and physiology of the abdomen and pelvis and show us how to perform abdominal and pelvic massage on ourselves at home. These simple, ancient Maya techniques learned from Maya healers in Central America address and prevent a host of common digestive and reproductive health issues in men and women. The first half is didactic learning and the last two hours will be dedicated to practicing the techniques on yourself. All ages welcome but best for those over 12. Bring something to lie on and a pillow or cushion.
KeyNote: Be In Right Relationship with Our Healing Plants, 1 hour
Whether you gather plants for food, medicine or crafts you will learn how to create and maintain a traditional, respectful approach that honors the wisdom blessings of the Green World.
Wisdom of Water, Plants and Prayer: 1.5 hour, Adult, All Levels
Dr. Rosita spent thirteen years as apprentice to a Maya shaman in Belize. She will share how to alleviate, grief, shock and other spiritual ailments recognized by the Maya using common medicinal plants, water and faith.
Women's Health and Traditional Wisdom featuring 'Where is my Uterus': 3 hour, Adult, All Levels with Kayla Becker
Learn about ancient home remedies you can find in your kitchen cabinet, your backyard or the grocery store. Dr. Arvigo will share the granny healer wisdom she has learned and applied in her long career working with families in developing countries. Rosita will present Women's Health the Mayan way and Kayla Becker will present along with her the anatomy of Uterine ligaments and the majesty of the Uterus herself.
Do you Know Where Your Uterus Is?: 45 minutes, Girls Grove with Kayla Becker
For young girls to learn about their wombs, the majesty of the Uterus, and how to prevent some common injuries that effect uterine health.
The Wise Woman Panel, All Levels, 1 hour