Meridian Body Contouring (TM)
Meridian Body Contouring(TM) is a natural, holistic approach that focuses on improving body contour by restoring internal balance rather than forcing external change. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, concerns like abdominal fullness, bloating, and a stubborn big belly are often linked to patterns such as dampness, qi stagnation, and weakened digestion. By addressing these root causes, the body can regulate itself more efficiently and return to a healthier, more balanced state.
Myth: Excessive body fat is always the root cause of a big, protruded, sagging belly appearance.
In men, other conditions that may contribute to a mis-shaped belly include intra-abdominal pressure resulting from knotted visceral fascia. A knotted and twisted visceral fascia can lead to energy blockages and poor circulation in the intestinal tract, further increasing abdominal pressure, potentially obstructing bowel movements and causing digestive dysregulation. Many men develop a hardened, big belly and wonder what's causing it. Belly fat isn't always the culprit! Especially if you regularly work out at the gym and it hasn't decreased the hardened belly protrusion.
In some men and many women, the visceral fascia loosens, leading to a sagging belly. Visceral fascia functions like a corset, helping internal organs stand upright against gravity inside our abdominal cavity. It may loosen with age or after giving birth. A loosened visceral fascia often leads to a droopy, sagging belly, also known as mama's pooch! It's a sign of early prolapse. In some women, it is accompanied by urinary incontinence or a prolapsed uterus that does not improve even after Kegel exercises. This is very common among women postpartum. If left unaddressed, women may continue to have a sagging mama's pooch, which can worsen with aging. For females, if the belly pooch isn't coming from belly fat, exercise and diet will not address the issue.
Our signature approach to the physical aspect of distorted body shape includes abdominal therapy and supportive body-shaping therapies to help resculpt the abdominal region, plus TCM diagnostics and treatment to improve circulation, reduce water retention, and ease internal tension. The result is not only a more refined appearance, but also better digestion, reduced bloating, and an overall sense of wellness—helping your body reshape naturally from within.
Check out the results of our treatment on our patients:
If you are unsure whether your belly pooch is from excess fat or a mis-shaped body figure, get an assessment and consultation for a Meridian Body Contouring session.
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