Visceral Manipulation Therapy
Visceral Manipulation (VM) is a gentle hands-on therapy that works through the body’s visceral system (the heart, liver, intestines and other internal organs) to locate and alleviate these abnormal points of tension throughout the body. Visceral manipulation will enhance the normal mobility and motion in the body’s organs after it has suffered severe trauma - perhaps due to an accident or fall.
Whenever the abdominal cavity is compromised (this occurs when the ligaments shift out of place for whatever reason), the body’s organs are unable to move freely - and thus unable to work efficiently and to their full capacity. VM locates the misplaced ligaments and encourages your body to improve the natural functioning of your organs, by easing stress within the body. It’s amazing how much of a negative impact that stress can have on the human body.
What can I expect?
During a visceral manipulation therapy session your therapist will gently massage the body’s deep tissues - encouraging the body’s visceral system (liver, kidneys, intestines, heart and so on) to release stress and tension. As a result the organs will glide freely, and with less tension. Now the body can begin to work as a whole, functioning more effectively overall.
Your first appointment can last up to 45 minutes in length using deep tissue massage to locate restrictions or blockages in your body. This is done by testing the motion of your ligaments. Once a ligament is identified as restricted, the therapist will gently massage the area to release tension within.
