Visceral Manipulation
‘What exactly is visceral manipulation?’ you might ask. ‘It sounds painful.’ This wonderful and strange modality is actually incredibly gentle. It focuses on using skillful touch of the hands to evaluate and treat the internal organs (viscera). Specifically, it addresses restrictions in the mobility and motility of the organs, and seeks to reignite the body’s innate healing processes. Mobility refers to how well the organ moves in relation to the rest of the body (For example: the movement of the organ during diaphragmatic breathing, running, sitting, etc.), while motility refers to the inherent movement of the organ that was developed from and mimics the path it takes during embryologic development. This incredible modality is something I am just beginning to study, and am not quite ready to add as a separate service. Check back in the coming months to see if anything’s changed! In the meantime, if you have questions about visceral manipulation or my training, please email me at catherinehampton.lmt@gmail.com.