Meredith's approach to pelvic pain and disorder is comprehensive and multi-factorial. Together we dive deeper into your health history and life experience history to explore possible contributing factors for pain and dis-ease in the reproductive carriage. Some factors could include trauma, diet, lifestyle habit, and relationships. Meredith and the client work together to address any and all layers that are affecting the quality of one's inner peace and well-being. Meredith is skilled in a number of manual therapy skills and will continually assess, adjust modalities and modify her approach as necessary for a restorative outcome.
From a physical platform, pelvic visceral manipulation is helpful for women who endure painful or irregular periods, have adhesions in their reproductive tract, suffer from dyspareunia (painful intercourse), incontinence, GI issues and reproductive disorders such as lack of menses/ovulation and sexual trauma. Women transitioning into menopause benefit as well. Meredith Martin recognizes the highly sensitive emotional challenges that come with chronic and persistent pain /disorder and seeks more natural answers to life-impacting issue(s).
Organ position, mobility, scar tissue, and adhesions affect the function of the uterus and ovaries as well as the bladder and colon. Adhesions act like glue — disrupting the function of affected organs. Visceral Manipulation involves gentle stretching to loosen tightened areas of soft tissue and is continued until the tension is released. The goal is to decrease adhesions in and around the organs, ligaments, muscles, joints and support structures of the pelvis, abdomen, hips and lower back. Optimizing blood flow, movement, and circulation to the uterus and ovaries benefits the performance and health of the whole pelvis.
Chronic pelvic pain can be debilitating and difficult to handle on a daily basis. Lack of a regular menstrual cycle and ovulation can be frustrating and confusing. Sexual trauma (abuse, infidelity, etc) can disconnect one from their feminine divine and/or leave negative feelings around that sacred space. Meredith assists using a number of determined appropriate manual therapies that may include: Gyno visceral Manipulation Therapy, Myoskeletal alignment, therapeutic massage and muscle energy to gently restore one's connection to the pelvis and cultivate positive empowerment both physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Typically, pelvic pain can occur within the structures surrounding the female reproductive organs such as the urinary bladder, bowel, musculature, ligaments and bones. Also, pain could be coming from the reproductive organs themselves. This visceral manipulation technique is done externally through the abdomen and requires NO internal or vaginal work.
Pelvic Pain and Disorders
Getting Started…
The first step is a 90-minute consultation necessary prior to beginning wellness sessions that will include a comprehensive health history, therapy objectives/goal outline, and evaluation of pelvis mobility and position of organs.
We will explore the whole "you" suggesting modalities individual to you to facilitate optimal health and well-being. Other appropriate manual modalities may be incorporated to promote healing and restoration.
Meredith and the client will outline a wellness plan of any necessary diet/nutrient modifications, supplements to promote healing and or restoration and sessions for an optimal outcome. Appropriate referral to a Uro/Gyn Physician can be given for further evaluation.
The consultation fee is $175.00 payable by cash or check (sorry no credit cards)
The Gynovisceral Manipulation Therapy Protocol fee is $135.00 per session.
The recommended number of sessions is typically 4 - 6 one-hour weekly sessions over the course of 4 - 6 weeks.
Patients may attempt to submit their own receipts for insurance reimbursement as Deeper Dive Wellness is not a network provider.
Visceral manipulation promotes healing and restoration with the following issues:
Fertility Struggle
Fibroids
Incontinence
GI Issues
Menopause
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Pelvic scaring or adhesions from previous surgery
(such as C-section)Sexual Abuse Trauma
Persistent pelvic pain
Anovulation
Amenorrhea
Sexual function
Pregnancy Termination
Appendicitis, Gastritis, and other Abdominal Inflammations
Adhesions develop through a woman’s lifetime in various ways:
Abdominal or pelvic surgery
Back surgery
Endometriosis, sexually transmitted disease, IUD
Fall onto the hip, buttocks, or tailbone
Hip surgery
Low back, hip, or leg pain
Pain or cramps in the abdomen or groin
Pain with sitting or with sexual intercourse
Pelvic inflammatory disease, bladder or yeast infections
Physical trauma or vehicle accident
Physical or sexual abuse
Physical PMS symptoms, Vaginitis, cystitis, colitis, & other pelvic inflammation
Top 5 Reasons
to Use Gyno-Visceral Manipulation:
Visceral Manipulation is NATURAL.
No drugs, no needles, and no compromise to the integrity of the body or reproductive organs. Visceral Manipulation is a gentle and practical external manipulation of the ovaries and uterus that restores mobility and blood flow to the reproductive organs thus optimizing their function.Visceral Manipulation is EFFECTIVE.
This application has proven results in achieving conception, reduction of pain due to scar tissue and adhesion, endometriosis, PCOS, sexual trauma, and much more.Visceral Manipulation is SAFE.
There are little to no side effects! A little tenderness may result otherwise this work is completely non-invasive to the patient.Visceral Manipulation is GENTLE.
This application is a slow and methodical manipulation of the uterus and ovaries.Visceral Manipulation is AFFORDABLE.
Whether pursuing the Pre-Conception Planning Offering or individual sessions, this approach is a fraction of the cost of IUI, IVF and visits to a clinic that may involve large out-of-pocket expenses, co-pays, medications, and/or time off from work.
Top 5 Conditions
Gyno-Visceral Manipulation Can Help With:
INFERTILITY: Why a woman is struggling to conceive is often very much a mystery. Everything can appear normal, be functioning normally, and yet nothing is happening. Visceral Manipulation stimulates blood flow and circulation to the ovaries and uterus. The reproductive organs could quite possibly be mal-positioned, lacking adequate blood nourishment, or have pelvic adhesions creating an obstruction. The fallopian tubes may need some blood flushing or the ligaments in the pelvis could be short, tight, or out of balance preventing optimal function of the reproductive system. Visceral Manipulation helps to facilitate the best function of the uterus and ovaries.
ENDOMETRIOSIS: A woman suffering from Endometriosis (tissue that grows or transplants itself outside of the uterus on other structures of the body) often experiences terrible pain and discomfort, especially around her menstrual cycle. This can cause painful adhesions, scar tissue, and a number of other issues that can affect a woman's quality of life especially if she is trying to conceive. Visceral Manipulation promotes the breakdown of these adhesions, reduces scar tissue, and creates fresh blood flow to the uterus and ovaries thus greatly reducing discomfort and keeping her pelvis free-flowing and balanced.
PCOS: This condition is rather dynamic with many factors involved. Visceral Manipulation promotes the breakdown of cysts on the ovaries, scar tissue or adhesions around the ovaries and increase circulation to the ovaries, uterus, and surrounding structures.
ANNOVULATION: This issue involves the absence of ovulation. Visceral Manipulation stimulates the ovaries, increasing the circulation to these organs "waking them up" and bringing them back into balance and proper positioning.
AMMENORRHEA/DYSMENORREHA: This condition involves either the lack of a period (amenorrhea) or a painful period (dysmenorrhea). Visceral Manipulation helps to mobilize the uterus, stimulate the endometrial tissue and move fresh blood flow to the uterus. Actively working on the ovaries stimulates these organs to get their function moving and flowing. A painful period could mean a uterus is working very hard to expel menstrual blood and needs some mobilization. It could mean the uterus has tension and is not receiving adequate blood flow; there could be cysts. The position of the uterus may not be optimal; this approach helps to soften the tissue, encourage new blood to nourish the reproductive organs and ultimately bring harmony to the pelvis.