Tul’ix Therapy
Tul’ix Therapy supports reproductive, digestive, circulatory, and structural health. It gently aids trauma recovery, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum healing, menstrual health and overall balance.
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Ancestral wisdom grounded in modern anatomy and physiology for deep healing
Tul’ix Therapy is a holistic bodywork modality rooted in the ancient healing traditions of the Masewal Maya people of Central America. This work was generously passed down by Don Elijio Panti, a revered H’men (healer, herbalist, and spiritual guide) from Belize. His teachings were further developed by Dr. Rosita Arvigo, who apprenticed with Don Elijio for over a decade and integrated her own knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and natural medicine to evolve the work towards what it is today.
Tul’ix Therapy draws from this lineage and continues to grow through the shared wisdom of many practitioners. It brings together traditional sobada (abdominal and reproductive massage) with additional bodywork techniques that support the body structurally, functionally, and energetically.
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Tul’ix (pronounced tool-eesh) Bodywork helps restore balance in the body by supporting healthy flow—of blood, lymph, nerves, and Chu’lel (life force energy, in Yucatec Maya). This work encourages the body’s natural ability to heal by:
Repositioning abdominal and pelvic organs
Releasing held tension and emotional imprints
Enhancing circulation and nervous system flow
Restoring inner harmony and homeostasis
While deeply rooted in tradition, these techniques are grounded in an understanding of modern anatomy and physiology, offering a bridge between ancient knowledge and contemporary care.
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Tul’ix Therapy is gentle, non-invasive, and inclusive. It supports people of all genders and stages of life, and can be especially helpful for:
Fertility, preconception, and pregnancy
Postpartum recovery and womb healing
Emotional challenges and trauma recovery
Menstrual irregularities or pelvic pain
Digestive issues and gut health
Post-surgery integration and preparation including hysterectomy
Reconnection with body, spirit, and ancestry
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Each session may include a unique combination of:
Abdominal and sacral massage (front and back body)
Spiritual healing and heart-womb meditation
Self-care massage instruction
Traditional bajos instructions for home (herbal pelvic steams)
Faja (hip wrapping)
Castor oil therapy
Bone closing or other supportive ceremonies
Herbal guidance
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Your healing journey begins with a thorough consultation to understand your history and current needs, especially around reproductive and digestive health. You’ll be sent an intake form to complete before your first session.
Initial Session – 2 hours
In-depth consultation
Hands-on bodywork (abdomen, sacrum, hips)
Spiritual healing (if you are open to it)
Introduction to the heart-womb connection
Gentle adjustments and supportive practices
Follow-Up Sessions – 75 minutes
Continued bodywork
Instruction in self-care massage (usually at second visit)
Supportive practices such as bajos, faja, or castor oil packs
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Tul’ix Therapy is gentle and adaptable, but some conditions may require caution.
We will avoid deep lower abdominal work if:
You are menstruating
Pregnancy is possible or confirmed
An IUD or other foreign object is present
You have recently had a surgery in this area
We will avoid body work all together and focus on spiritual healing or other gentle healing during
Cancer
Active infections description
Offerings
Initial Consultation
2 hours | $220
A thorough health review and an abdominal massage session (sobada). May also include sacrum and lower back massage with hip alignment. Sessions often end with a guided body connection visualisation.
Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and early postpartum.
Follow Up Session
75 mins | $135
Body work session that may include spiritual healing as well as self-care techniques such as learning to use abdominal massage at home, pelvic steams, castor oil packs, and traditional supportive tools.
Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and early postpartum.
Postpartum Care Package
$799
This package includes:
Initial Tul’ix Therapy consultation (at home or in-clinic)
Two follow-up sessions (at home, in-clinic, or both)
Bone closing ceremony
Tailored postnatal yoga program for home
Guided meditation recording for mother.
3-Session Package
$430
This package includes:
2-hour initial consultation
Two follow-up sessions
Honouring the Lineage
Tul’ix therapy is rooted in a living lineage of Maya healing wisdom. We honour the legacy of Don Elijio Panti, a revered Maya healer of Belize, whose deep knowledge and generous spirit continue to ripple through this work. One of his students, Dr. Rosita Arvigo, carried this tradition forward with respect and dedication, helping to share it with the wider world.
The name Tul’ix—the Yucatec Maya word for dragonfly—has been blessed in a ceremonial fire by Don Elijio’s niece Maria Garcia and Maya firekeeper Walter Coholio. With deep reverence, we acknowledge the Indigenous roots of this practice and its connection to the Maya community today.
For more on the history and living lineage of Tul’ix, please visit: Tul’ix Indigenous Arts
