Visceral Manipulation (VM) – Gentle Manual Approach for Body Balance
Visceral Manipulation (VM) is a gentle hands-on approach that works with the body’s internal organs and connective tissues. By encouraging natural motion and mobility, VM helps support balance, release restrictions, and enhance overall well-being.
The visceral system depends on the harmonious movement of organs and their supporting structures. Even small restrictions or adhesions may create tension patterns that affect comfort, posture, and mobility.
How Visceral Manipulation Supports the Body:
Organs and tissues can lose their natural motion due to various factors such as:
surgery, accidents, or falls,
repetitive movements or postural habits,
digestive strain or poor diet,
environmental toxins,
chronic stress or emotional tension.
With gentle and precise hand contacts, the practitioner listens to the body and works with areas of tension or restriction. Subtle manual techniques encourage mobility and allow the body’s natural self-regulating mechanisms to function more freely. Sessions are always adapted to your comfort level.
Origins of Visceral Manipulation:
Visceral Manipulation was developed by French osteopath and physical therapist Jean-Pierre Barral. His approach highlights how organ mobility and structural balance are interconnected, influencing posture, comfort, and overall quality of life.
Areas Where Visceral Manipulation May Be Beneficial:
Clients often seek VM sessions to support:
After physical stress or injury - whiplash, seatbelt tension, abdominal or chest impacts,
post-concussion recovery support
Women’s and Men’s Wellness - pelvic discomfort, menstrual challenges, endometriosis, fibroids, cysts, bladder sensitivity, prostate strain, menopause-related changes
Digestive Well-being - bloating, sluggish digestion, acid reflux or heartburn sensations, swallowing discomfort
Musculoskeletal Comfort - spinal stiffness or tension, headaches, migraines, carpal tunnel, joint tension, sciatica
Scar and Post-Surgical Restrictions - abdominal or pelvic scar tissue, tension after infections or procedures
Emotional Balance - stress, overwhelm, anxious states, post-traumatic experiences.
Why People Choose Visceral Manipulation
VM is a non-invasive, client-centered approach that uses gentle touch to support the body’s ability to adapt, release tension, and restore ease. Many people find it valuable as part of their wellness routine for maintaining balance, comfort, and resilience.