Abaton Belize Healing Center offers a numerous therapeutic services in an ever-evolving array. However, while we are always offering new healing methods, certain amenities will always be available at the center. Below are some of the many resources that will always be available to the visitors of Abaton Belize.
Dream Incubation
Dream incubation is core to the identity and mission of Abaton Belize and is the centerpiece of our approach towards healing. For an in depth explanation of the history and elements of this practice, visit our Dream Healing page. The namesake, Abaton, refers to the dream incubation sanctuaries, or “wombs”, in which patients sleep in order to receive a dream that heals their mental and physical ailments or at least points the way towards healing. Although dream incubation is still being practiced, our Abaton is one of the only active, permanent, and purposefully constructed sanctuary for dream incubation in the world. All patients will have the opportunity to seek divine healing within our chamber and get to experience the ancient powers of this largely forgotten practice. Although the method of dream healing has nearly died out in the modern world, at Abaton Belize the practice lives on.
Acupuncture and Electro Acupuncture
At Abaton Belize, we offer the cutting edge of acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and complementary holistic therapies for pain, addiction, detoxification, relaxation and other chronic physical or mental illnesses. We utilize EAM, Electronic Acupuncture Medicine, as taught by Dr Jeremy Steiner, MD, PhD, DAOM, who is saving the field of acupuncture. His EAM system utilizes four small needles only, hooked up to special high voltage low amperage electronic devices.
These electronic acupuncture devices were invented in recent times, though they may touch on some of the powerful electronic healing work that Nikola Tesla and Royal Raymond Rife were doing in the early 1900s to clear cancer and frontal brain lobe behavioral issues. A single 20 minute EAM treatment is equivalent to probably 30 or more regular acupuncture sessions. Pain, addiction, psychological/emotional conditions and many many acute and chronic illnesses are effectively treated by this method, without the associated side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. Beta-endorphin for example, an endogenous opioid secreted by the pituitary gland that is 18 to 33 times stronger than morphine, can be released in very high amounts for long term pain relief using electro-acupuncture.
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Fasting
We offer both intermittent and extended fasting programs, tailored to each individual’s specific needs and supervised by our trained experts. Our fasting protocols are designed to promote detoxification, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the immune system. Fasting also helps bring greater mental clarity and improve memory.
Modern scientific research supports the body’s innate ability to heal and regenerate through intentional practices such as fasting. Periods of fasting activate autophagy, a cellular recycling process that removes damaged cell components, bacteria, and viruses while supporting cell renewal and longevity. Research shows that fasting for 12–24+ hours can trigger autophagy and is associated with improved blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, weight loss, enhanced brain function, and neuroprotection. Exercise can also stimulate autophagy, and fasting has been practiced for millennia across cultures for religious, spiritual, and health purposes. As researched by the award winning cell biologist Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi
Forest Bathing
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku as it was called in its birthplace of Japan, is a powerful form of ecotherapy where “bathers” venture into nature to immerse themselves and allow their minds to still and contemplate the beauty of their surroundings. It has been scientifically proven that concentrating on the branches of a tree can reduce one’s stress levels by up to sixty percent. By allowing your senses to connect to the environment around you, the innate harmony between us and the ecosystem is restored and our body and minds are replenished and rejuvenated. The vibrant and lush forest of Belize is a treasure trove of natural beauty, a web of symbiotic exuberance where a plethora of flora and fauna weave into and around each other to create a living art piece like none other. Our certified forest trail helps our guests to indulge in this feast for the senses and soul, and to reap the many benefits that come with it.
Yoga
Our large yoga studio is open to all guests and provides a peaceful space for meditation, stretching, and exercise. Move your body and settle your mind while you look out over our water garden and into the beautiful Belizean forest and skies that surround you.
Aqua Therapy
Aqua (Water) Therapy has been used by many cultures for thousands of years to promote relaxation, muscle strengthening, healthy joint function, pain relief, and balance. Our natural swimming pond gives guests access to this way of healing as well as provides a blissful source of refuge and refreshment from the powerful Belizean sun. The natural filtration system ensures that there are no harmful chemicals in the water and that the pond is always clean and safe to swim in. The surrounding water garden also provides guests with a gorgeous array of aquatic plants to delight in as they enjoy the water.
Medicinal Food & Herbs
Abaton Belize has thousands of young fruit trees and local plants and more are being added every day. In two years we will be producing over 1.2 tons of food. This gives all guests direct access to the freshest produce possible. To properly heal, we must not only address the maladies of the mind, but also of the body, and this starts with the food that we use to nourish ourselves every day. Here at Abaton Belize, all guests will be fed naturally grown fruits and vegetables that come from the very soil they walk on every day. In addition, there are many plants grown at the center that have been used for thousands of years as remedies for almost any ailment or affliction. At times we will also have our local bush doctor provide herbs gathered from the deeper parts of the jungle.
BioHarmonics Technologies
Abaton Belize is the only place in the country where people can experience the therapeutic effects of full body vibrational resonance technology. Bioresonance Technology accesses a direct connection into human neurology and physiology through the biggest sensory organ in the body – the skin. This mechanism provides deep quick levels of meditation, relaxation, and cellular memory release. Some potential benefits of this sonic therapy are enhanced mood, deep relaxation, cell regeneration, increased mental clarity, clearing of cellular memory, and boosting the immune system.
Lymphstar
Our LET (Lymphatic Enhancement Technology) therapeutic system accelerates lymphatic drainage for tissue detoxification applications. LET lymphatic therapy improves the entire circulation of the body by encouraging the body to release toxins and accumulated fluid and proteins within the interstitium. As it improves lymphatic fluid flow it also works on the acupuncture meridian systems and points, clearing blocks and restoring balance. This process helps improve immune function, swelling, muscle pain, and much more.
Local Healers
Each visitor will have a one-on-one healing session with either a local bush doctor or a local Mayan healer. These Belizean natives are experts in ancient healing methods and natural medicines that have been practiced and utilized for thousands of years. Our local healers will craft an individual treatment and program for each visitor, specific to their needs. Our organic herbs are selectively harvested according to season and the moon cycle.