Actually the title of this blog isn't totally accurate. The 'wilds of Alaska' is really referring to the cool little city of Anchorage, starting point for the Ididorad sled dog races. Thankfully the air was crisp and cool and sunny for most of the week long journey, a very welcome occurrance for this Hawai`i girl caught in the last American frontier!
In all honesty the place felt a bit gamey to me because one of our travel companions confronted a black bear and a family of moose on a bike path in the city. I asked one of the cab drivers if this was a normal occurrance and he said, "Yeah. Pretty normal. The mayor said to make sure you're prepared, which basically means shoot the bear if it comes after you." Hhhhhmmmmm...always packing...I felt a little whimpy and subdued after hearing this. I also felt a little subdued and just plain old TIRED after the cab guy tried to coax me out of more tip money then he was worth. I've learned that with cab drivers the world over there is always a story about the person just trying to make ends meat so that he/she can pay for the family's dental work or surgery or newborn's first set of shots. I get disappointed these days if I don't hear a good story from the cabby. My tip increases with the more creative story lines. LOL!
My hubby was in Alaska on business and I went along for a much needed vacation. So I decided to treat myself to some different bodywork therapies. My first stop was Beverly Sorenson's place for some PMS acupuncture and Mayan abdominal massage. Bev is an acupunturist and owns the cutest little clinic in dowtown Anchorage called Points to Health, LLC. The appointment started with a REALLY thorough intake process and was professional from beginning to end. I felt really well cared for and much better after the session.
The Arvigo techniques of Mayan abdominal massage focuses on repositioning organs that have dropped (a uterus is a good example) or are cutting off circulation, lymphatic flow and chi to parts of the abdomen. You can go to http://arvigomassage.com/displacement_symptoms.php. to check out the list of organ dropping symptoms if you like. I figured my uterus could use a little 'lift' given the amount of time I've been alive. It seems to me that mayan uteran massage is sort of cosmetic surgery without the surgery. I mean whose uterus doesn't get tired and start to droop after a while, right girls?
I think one of the coolest parts of the session was the self care portion. Bev showed me how to massage my own abdomen and gave me a take home hand out for reference. I also received a handout on vaginal steaming (Bajos - pronounced ba-hoes). Evidently this steaming, in conjunction with mayan abdominal massage assists with cleansing and treating the uterus for a number of ailments. Bev told me that it was very relaxing and that it was like a facial for my hoo ha. Well, I figured that steam feels pretty good on most other bodyparts, so why not the hoo ha, right? Next thing I know I have a wonderful blend of dried rose petals, lavender and calendula to add to the hoo ha facial experience. I haven't tried it yet, but I'll let you know how it goes!!
If you're ever in Anchorage Alaska be sure to check out Bev Sorenson's place! Also, stay tuned for my other Anchorage bodywork experiences - honey massages and colon hydrotherapy!
Beverley Sorenson L. Ac.
Points to Health
626 Cordova St
#103
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
907-222-3450
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