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Visceral Manipulation
You may be interested in learning about something called “Visceral Manipulation”. It’s a massage therapy technique that only some RMT’s are able to provide
Visceral manipulation is an exciting emerging field in the hands-on treatment of the human body and it’s not as scary as you’d assume.
Despite the name, it positively affects and works with all of the body’s tissues.
We’re able to identify and gently release tissue and other organ restrictions to restore the proper function and movement of the organs.
This massage therapy technique is often the missing piece to help you recover from shoulder pain, constant back pain, and headaches.
It’s able to have a benefit for chronic pain, digestive issues (constipation and bloating), symptoms of fibromyalgia, and even reducing hot flashes during menopause.
It’s effective for chronic pain, movement issues, and injuries that are old or have surgery components to them.
Does this sound like you?
Chronically tight shoulders with or without headaches
Chronically tight hips, sore achy muscles, or waking up around 2-4 AM
Massage therapy only “lasts” a few days and the pain or tightness comes back
Trouble sleeping from shoulder pain
Too deep of a massage leaves you in pain for days
Hot flashes during sleep or just in the day
How we can help you
You may be interested in learning about something called “Visceral Manipulation”. It’s a massage therapy technique that only some RMT’s are able to provide
Visceral manipulation is an exciting emerging field in the hands-on treatment of the human body and it’s not as scary as you’d assume.
Despite the name, it positively affects and works with all of the body’s tissues.
We’re able to identify and gently release tissue and other organ restrictions to restore the proper function and movement of the organs.
This massage therapy technique is often the missing piece to help you recover from shoulder pain, constant back pain, and headaches.
It’s able to have a benefit for chronic pain, digestive issues (constipation and bloating), symptoms of fibromyalgia, and even reducing hot flashes during menopause.
It’s effective for chronic pain, movement issues, and injuries that are old or have surgery components to them.
What we can help you with
Visceral manipulation performed by your RMT can not only have a positive effect on the digestive tract but it can provide relief in other areas such as your neck, shoulder, and back
The list below is only a small selection of the long list of things people report as benefits from visceral manipulation.
Visceral manipulation isn’t well-researched. A lot of the research around it involves rat models, but results are worth paying attention to. Here are a few examples of things researchers observed about visceral manipulation so far:
You’re RMT will be able to provide you with the standard of care that you’re used to with a massage but also assess limitations in your body that you may not be aware of. You’re RMT is trained in visceral manipulation, which is a gentle technique for the organs. This is great for chronic pain or tension, areas of the body that are always tight, or for when massages only give you a few days of relief.
These are often the relationships we see with the muscles to organs
- Back pain or tension = restrictions in the colon
- Right shoulder pain with or without neck pain = restrictions in the liver
- Left neck or shoulder pain = gall bladder restrictions
- cold feet = a taught ligament in the abdomen reducing blood flow to the legs
You don’t need to have digestive issues, constipation, gas, or bloating to feel the restrictions either.
Whether it’s the restrictions in the organs that create your right shoulder pain, the tension in your traps, your headache, or your back pain.
We’re able to relieve the pain you have while showing you the safe and effective exercises that you can do to strengthen or increase mobility.
Your RMT can have a discussion after an in-depth assessment to make sure that this type of technique is right for you.
If you have a history of trauma (fall, fracture, surgery), whiplash and seatbelt injuries, lower back pain and sciatica, digestive disorders, acid reflux, postoperative scar tissue pain, hot flashes or night sweats, anxiety, or depression (plus more).
The light touch of visceral manipulation compliments all other forms of therapy such as regular massage, chiropractic, or physiotherapy.
It may be best utilized as a part of a program to improve your gut health. This works well for headaches, depression, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and gut-specific disorders such as Crohn’s, chronic constipation/bloating, or autoimmune conditions.
Visceral manipulation helps to re-establish the body’s ability to adapt and restore itself to good health.
Who is visceral manipulation for?
Visceral manipulation performed by your RMT can not only have a positive effect on the digestive tract but it can provide relief in other areas such as your neck, shoulder, and back
The list below is only a small selection of the long list of things people report as benefits from visceral manipulation.
Visceral manipulation isn’t well-researched. A lot of the research around it involves rat models, but results are worth paying attention to. Here are a few examples of things researchers observed about visceral manipulation so far:
Meet Your RMT
Daryl Stubbs
RMT and Owner
7+ Years of clinical experience
Pricing
Massage therapy is covered under most major insurance plans. You’ll need to confirm your coverage prior to your session.
Initial Visit
/60 minute massage
$ 99.75
Per session
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Direct billing available
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Perfect for half-body or multiple areas
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Deep tissue massage available
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Convenient schedule and online booking
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Premium heated massage table
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45 Minutes
$ 78.75
Per session
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Perfect for 1 section of the body
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Convenient schedule and online booking
90 Minutes
$ 147.75
Per session
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Direct billing
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Perfect for full body relaxation
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Deep tissue massage
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Premium heated massage table
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Weighted blanket available
Frequently asked questions
What can visceral manipulation help with?
Visceral manipulation can help relieve symptoms of digestive disorders, menopause (hot flashes), or chronic tension in the body (typically neck, shoulders, back, or hips) . It is a gentle hands-on therapy that works through the body’s visceral system, including the intestines and other internal organs, to alleviate abnormal points of tension. It encourages the normal mobility, tone, and motion of the viscera (the internal organs) and their connective tissues.
What is the goal of visceral manipulation?
The goal of VM is to encourage normal tone and movements both within and between the internal organs, their connective tissue, and other structures of the body.
Visceral manipulation is used to locate and release dysfunctional patterns throughout the body that restrict movement and decrease vitality. It encourages your natural mechanisms to improve the functioning of organs, reduce the negative effects of stress, enhance mobility, and improve metabolism.
How is visceral manipulation performed?
When performing visceral manipulation, your RMT will use up and down, back-to-front, and side-to-side motions to massage the organs and release tension or restrictions to return the organ to optimal functioning.
The type of touch performed by the practitioner includes compression, mobilization, and elongation of the tissues. These are all very gentle pressures throughout the treatment. You may be standing, sitting, or laying down, depending on the goal.