Organ massage, otherwise known as Visceral Manipulation isn't a new fad. It was popularized in the 80s by French osteopath Jean Pierre Barral. He went on to create the Barral Institute which has become a leader in training and education in Visceral Manipulation and other manual therapy techniques.

Most of the time when people hear the word massage soft music, scented oils, and relaxation comes to mind. Sometimes, we think of more therapeutic applications such as sports injuries, headaches, or low back pain. Rarely do we associate massage therapy with our organs.

Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. Filled with the awesomeness of giving birth to a teeny tiny creation, unconditional love, and profound joy. Women are made to create life and bring it into the world and yet it can also be one of the most daunting adventures in life. Fraught with unknowns and difficulties we weren’t prepared for.

Mummy Tummy or Diastasis Recti is one such challenge. This is where the “six-pack abs” or Rectus Abdominus muscles begin to separate down the midline of the trunk as a baby grows to term. While this is a normal adaptation during pregnancy, the separation should normally begin to draw together in the first 8 weeks of postpartum, however, in some instances, this is not the case.