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  • Home
  • About
  • Our Team
  • Services
    • Pregnancy Support
    • Postpartum Fitness
    • Male Pelvic Floor Therapy
    • Lymphatic Drainage
    • Fertility Physical Therapy
    • Surgery Prehab and Rehab
    • Perimenopause & Menopause Care
    • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy
    • Dry Needling
    • Trauma-Informed Care
    • Visceral Manipulation
    • Clogged Ducts & Mastitis Care
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Learn with Dr. Brandie

Visceral Manipulation

Advanced manual therapy that works directly with the tissues and fascia surrounding your organs - to relieve constipation, bladder pain, endometriosis symptoms, and deep pelvic and abdominal pain that other treatments have not resolved.

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What Is It?

Your Organs Move — And When They Can't, You Feel It

Your organs aren't fixed in place. They move with every breath, every step, and every heartbeat. When organ mobility is restricted — due to surgery, inflammation, adhesions, or scar tissue — it can create pain, pressure, and dysfunction far from the original site. Visceral mobilization uses gentle, precise manual techniques to restore normal organ movement and function.

Advanced training through the Barral Institute

Dr. Brandie has completed advanced coursework in visceral mobilization through the Barral Institute — the world leader in this specialty. This training goes well beyond standard physical therapy education and allows us to address the root causes of complex, long-standing pelvic and abdominal conditions.

Conditions We Treat

When Visceral Mobilization Can Help

Chronic constipation or IBS
Bladder pain or interstitial cystitis
Urinary frequency or urgency
Endometriosis pain
Pelvic organ prolapse
Chronic pelvic pain
Post-surgical abdominal adhesions
C-section scar restrictions
Vagus nerve dysfunction
Chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation
Digestive pain or bloating
Fertility optimization

What We Work With

Organ Systems We Address

Bladder & Urethra

For urinary urgency, frequency, pain, and interstitial cystitis.

Uterus & Ovaries

For endometriosis, menstrual pain, fertility, and prolapse support.

Large & Small Intestine

For IBS, constipation, bloating, and post-surgical adhesions.

Liver & Gallbladder

For referred pain patterns and fascial restrictions affecting the abdomen.

Kidneys

For referred back or flank pain and circulatory restrictions.

Vagus Nerve

For nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress response, and autonomic function.

FAQs

Common Questions

Is visceral mobilization painful?

No. The techniques are gentle — often surprisingly so. Most patients report a sensation of release or warmth during treatment, and significant relief afterward. It is not deep pressure massage.

How is this different from regular abdominal massage?

Visceral mobilization is a highly specific, medically-trained technique that works with the mobility and motility of individual organs. It is not general massage — it requires advanced post-graduate training and an understanding of organ anatomy, fascial connections, and nervous system function.

I've had surgery in the past. Can visceral mobilization help with scar tissue?

Yes. Post-surgical adhesions are one of the most common reasons people seek visceral mobilization. Scar tissue can tether organs to each other or to the abdominal wall, restricting movement and causing pain. Visceral mobilization can gently release these restrictions.

How many sessions will I need?

This varies based on your condition and history. Some patients notice significant improvement after 2–4 sessions. Chronic or complex conditions may require more. We'll give you a realistic picture at your first visit.

Do I need a referral?

No referral is needed in Georgia. You can contact us directly to get started.

Finally Address the Root Cause

Visceral mobilization therapy in Acworth, GA — for complex, chronic conditions that haven't responded to other treatments.

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Connect Pelvic Health and Physical Therapy provides visceral mobilization therapy in Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Dallas, Hiram, Cartersville, and surrounding Cherokee and Cobb County communities in Georgia. Our Barral Institute-trained therapists specialize in visceral manipulation for constipation, bladder pain, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, post-surgical adhesions, and chronic pelvic pain. If you are searching for visceral mobilization near Acworth GA or visceral manipulation therapy in Kennesaw or Marietta, our advanced-trained team is here to help.

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Dr. Brandie is absolutely phenomenal! She is incredibly kind and truly cares about helping you, solving your problems as quickly as possible, and getting you back to feeling normal. She is an expert, there’s no one better!

Callie H.

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