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Therapeutic and restorative massage in Montclair, NJ designed to ease pain, release tightness, and support functional alignment.


What Is Visceral Manipulation? The Gentle Technique That Heals from the Inside Out; [Part 1]
You’ve probably heard of deep tissue or Swedish massage—but have you ever heard of visceral manipulation?
It’s a gentle, hands-on abdominal massage therapy that works with your organs (yes, your actual internal organs!) to restore mobility, ease pain, and help your body function the way it’s designed to. While it might sound unusual at first, this work is rooted in anatomy, physiology, and osteopathic medicine—and it can be life-changing, especially for postpartum recovery
Kendra Fitzgerald
Nov 53 min read


Signs You Might Benefit from Visceral Manipulation (Even If You’ve Never Heard of It Before): [Part 4]
If you’ve never heard of visceral manipulation, you’re not alone—most people haven’t! But once they experience it, they often say, “Why didn’t I know about this sooner?”
Visceral manipulation is a gentle, hands-on therapy that helps your internal organs and connective tissues move freely again. It’s deeply restorative for anyone dealing with tension, pain, or imbalance that doesn’t seem to respond to stretching, massage, or exercise alone.
Kendra Fitzgerald
Nov 53 min read


How Visceral Manipulation Supports Postpartum Recovery; [Part 3]
Pregnancy and birth transform your body in ways that are nothing short of incredible. Your organs shift, your core muscles stretch, and your fascia adapts to support new life. But after giving birth—whether vaginally or via C-section—your body doesn’t slide right back into alignment. That’s where Visceral Manipulation (VM) comes in. It’s a gentle, hands-on technique that helps restore the natural mobility of your organs and fascia, supporting your body’s ability to heal and
Kendra Fitzgerald
Nov 53 min read


Inside a Visceral Manipulation Session: What Really Happens and How It Feels; [Part 2]
Curious what happens in a visceral manipulation session? Learn how this gentle abdominal massage therapy in Montclair, NJ restores balance, relieves pain, and supports postpartum recovery.
Kendra Fitzgerald
Nov 43 min read
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