Reviews From Satisfied Patients

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Digestive Issues

I have suffered from chronic right shoulder pain for a number of years but I always related it to my history of several auto accidents and a ski injury. I took NSAIDs until my stomach couldn’t tolerate any more, used heat and received regular therapeutic massages, all of which provided only temporary relief. But the pain always returned. I also had a history of chronic heartburn, which I finally related to my chronic NSAID use and gallstones. After being frustrated with the traditional medical practitioners telling me to just continue taking antacids I decided it was time to try some other type of medicine. This was difficult for me as a seasoned RN who always supported conventional medicine.

I saw my first naturopathic doctor who referred me to Dr. Ron for Visceral Manipulation for my chronic heartburn after some very different lab tests had revealed a number of food sensitivities. I was skeptical but made an appointment.

I was impressed at the first visit when Dr. Ron was able to tell me where my discomforts were by just a light hands-on exam before we even discussed my symptoms. He did some deep manipulations and told me I would feel achy and tired later that day but should feel better in the morning. I had to go to work and by the end of my shift I was so tired and achy all over so I went home, turned up the electric heating blanket and slept heavily. When I awoke the next morning my shoulder pain was not just better, but it was gone! The pain was referred pain from my gall bladder and the manipulation eased the congestion.

Now I get treatments every 3 or 4 months and this maintains a pain free shoulder.”

Carol (age 63)

After many years of dysfunctional Gall bladder function and pain in the area of the GB and liver/upper GI tract, I came to visit Dr. Mariotti for help. I had liver stats that would indicate severe issues with the liver (liver enzyme – ALT of 302, AST 77 – normal for both is less than 50) and my primary care physician, despite additional tests, was still stumped as to what the issue was. Feeling really bad and unsure as to what was the problem was both highly frustrating and scary.

Dr. Mariotti did an exam and hands on assessment, first thing, when we met for the first time. He wanted to conduct a physical examine before discussing my current medical history. His hands went directly to the very specific area of pain and tenderness which just floored me and gave me confidence, which increased as he discussed his findings and described my probable issues based on his findings.

 After working with him for three sessions I have felt renewed energy and less pain and just had my liver stats checked two days ago and my stats have returned to normal (enzyme – ALT and AST are 21). My diet changes supporting better liver health and work with Dr. Mariotti have been some of the most profound experiences for my health that I have ever experienced.

I am grateful for his work and would obviously recommend him highly.

Carmen (age 50)

A few months ago I visited Dr Mariotti, I hadn't been feeling good for almost a year.  I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and it had really flared up and was painful.

I have never had a doctor ask so many questions at my first appointment, I felt like he was really getting to know me and my body.  I have to admit that my first visceral manipulation appointment was a new experience for me.  It was like getting a massage for my bowels.  He found all of the painful spots and when I left I couldn't believe how the sharp pain in my side felt so much better.  The pinching feeling I felt on my left side had all but dissipated.  My bowel movements were better too.

After a few visits, he suggested a DNA stool test to find out what was going on inside of me.  I can't believe all of the things the test told us, I never knew I had an intolerance to gluten and since changing my diet and having the visceral manipulation treatments, along with some herbs, I feel 100% better.  My "bad" days, when I spend most of the day in the bathroom, are fewer and fewer.  I can't tell you how much my life has changed for the better.

Dr Mariotti does an amazing, thorough job and has changed my life by helping me feel better.

Sheri (age 42)

During the summer of 2014, I was referred to Dr. Mariotti by my naturopathic doctor for relief and treatment of idiopathic gastroparesis.

I had been suffering from nausea, intense stomach pain, vomiting, and weight loss for almost three years (since 2011) and had been to many different doctors while living in Chicago and while I was back in Seattle visiting. Originally the doctors in Chicago thought I had a hernia, which led to Novocain shots, steroid injections, and eventually muscle relaxers. None of these treatments provided any relief and the diagnosis was incorrect.

Still losing weight, over the summer while I was home in Seattle I decided that I needed to go to a GI Specialist. I had an endoscopy and many blood tests for allergies and autoimmune diseases and still received no definite diagnosis or cause for all my symptoms. I was put on Reglan but did not like the side effects and found it was not doing anything for relief and stopped using it.

Finally, the last test that was performed on me was the stomach emptying test which led to my diagnosis of gastroparesis. After receiving the message that there was no cure for gastroparesis or treatment/help for relief of my symptoms by my doctor in Seattle, I researched and learned I needed to change my diet which led me to only being able to have protein shakes in order to help gain back all of the weight I had lost. I went to a GI Specialist in Chicago who put me on Domperidone, which has helped with relief of my symptoms. I also had a SIBO test done, which showed that I had small bacteria overgrowth in my small intestine, which was also causing symptoms. I was on two rounds of antibiotics for the SIBO, which went away after those two rounds.

When I moved back to Seattle in the summer of 2014, I went to a naturopath who referred me to Dr.  Mariotti. After the first visit with Dr. Mariotti I felt relief of my symptoms within the first week after the appointment. After the second appointment I realized that he sincerely wanted to make sure that I had relief from my symptoms after my appointments with him. I was less nauseous and my pain level had dropped drastically from what it was before my first appointment. I felt like my stomach and overall GI tract was finally working again and it felt great. Over the last six months, I have found relief and treatment for my symptoms that I had been suffering from for the last three years before I got a diagnosis of gastroparesis. Domperidone, visceral manipulation with Dr. Mariotti, probiotic, and recently a very small dosage of E. E. S. every night starting in November has finally made my symptoms go away and my flare-ups minimal.

Suzy (age 23)

Last January, I thought I had a cold that I couldn’t shake. My voice was frequently hoarse, and I was having trouble breathing as I walked up hills, even though I am a regular exerciser. I was also experiencing loud tinnitus in one ear.

A month later, I constantly felt a lump in my throat, was coughing a lot, and my stomach frequently hurt after eating. At night I would wake up to a burning throat. Over the next four months there were few foods I could tolerate, and I lost over 13 pounds, much of it muscle mass.

Conventional treatment is to take omeprazole, but I was determined not to take it, having read about the terrible side effects of acid reducing drugs. My naturopathic doctor started me on betaine and enzymes. I began sleeping on a wedge and didn’t eat after 6 pm at night, which reduced my acid reflux while sleeping.  However, during the day I was still coughing, feeling a lump in my throat, and experiencing hoarseness. I read that my symptoms could be airway reflux, and that a diet of low acid foods (pH greater than 5) could reduce these systems. I ate a low acid diet for the next three months, and it helped my throat feel better but I was still constantly burping after eating, getting frequent reflux, and continued to loose weight.

I began to wonder if I would ever feel healthy again. Then my acupuncturist suggested I look into visceral manipulation, because it had helped his acid reflux. During my first appointment, Dr. Mariotti felt my abdomen and told me I had a sliding hiatal hernia. He explained that 40% of women my age experience sliding hiatal hernia, and this was likely the root of my chronic symptoms.

After the second treatment, my airway reflux was almost gone, and the burping greatly reduced.  Additional treatment resulted in elimination of all my symptoms, even my tinnitus. I was able to start jogging to regain my muscle mass. Nowadays, only a few foods and drinks cause problems, and I know to avoid them to keep feeling good. It is very reassuring to know that if my symptoms do return, I can rely on visceral manipulation to provide relief.

Cyrilla (age 59)

Last January, I thought I had a cold that I couldn’t shake. My voice was frequently hoarse, and I was having trouble breathing as I walked up hills, even though I am a regular exerciser. I was also experiencing loud tinnitus in one ear.

A month later, I constantly felt a lump in my throat, was coughing a lot, and my stomach frequently hurt after eating. At night I would wake up to a burning throat. Over the next four months there were few foods I could tolerate, and I lost over 13 pounds, much of it muscle mass.

Conventional treatment is to take omeprazole, but I was determined not to take it, having read about the terrible side effects of acid reducing drugs. My naturopathic doctor started me on betaine and enzymes. I began sleeping on a wedge and didn’t eat after 6 pm at night, which reduced my acid reflux while sleeping.  However, during the day I was still coughing, feeling a lump in my throat, and experiencing hoarseness. I read that my symptoms could be airway reflux, and that a diet of low acid foods (pH greater than 5) could reduce these systems. I ate a low acid diet for the next three months, and it helped my throat feel better but I was still constantly burping after eating, getting frequent reflux, and continued to loose weight.

I began to wonder if I would ever feel healthy again. Then my acupuncturist suggested I look into visceral manipulation, because it had helped his acid reflux. During my first appointment, Dr. Mariotti felt my abdomen and told me I had a sliding hiatal hernia. He explained that 40% of women my age experience sliding hiatal hernia, and this was likely the root of my chronic symptoms.

After the second treatment, my airway reflux was almost gone, and the burping greatly reduced.  Additional treatment resulted in elimination of all my symptoms, even my tinnitus. I was able to start jogging to regain my muscle mass. Nowadays, only a few foods and drinks cause problems, and I know to avoid them to keep feeling good. It is very reassuring to know that if my symptoms do return, I can rely on visceral manipulation to provide relief.

Cyrilla (age 59)

Abdominal Pain

I was referred to Dr. Mariotti after years of abdominal pain brought on from scarring from the c-section delivery of my son.  My primary care doctor said it's just one of those things that you must live with.  My naturopathic physician said, you must see this doctor up in Seattle and gave me Dr. Mariotti's card. After 5 years of pain I wasn't sure anything could be done. 

I am so glad I scheduled!  After 4 or 5 treatments with Dr. Mariotti my abdominal pain has all but disappeared.  The cream he gave me for my scar lessened it's appearance and impact on my digestion much more quickly than I anticipated.  After following what my primary naturopath said and having treatments with Dr. Mariotti I am pain free and have normal digestion for the first time in my life. 

Thank you Dr. Mariotti!

Shari (age 43)

Pelvic Pain

A few months back I was experiencing intense pain on my right side.  After an ultrasound, I was told I had cysts on my ovaries that were activated around my cycle.  The treatment plan was to get on birth control pills or have my ovaries removed.  I wasn’t interested in either of those options so I called Dr. Ron.  I have been seeing him for over a year for a digestive issue.

He also helped me with my bladder so I thought I might as well ask.  He said that visceral manipulation could definitely be a helpful option and it was great.  After two session, I had no more pain and it hasn’t returned.

What I learned is – it never hurts to ask – it’s amazing how our bodies want to heal themselves – they just need a little encouragement from Dr. Ron.

Debe (47)

Two and a half years ago, I started experiencing intense, constant burning pain in my groin area and inner thighs. After two trips to the emergency room within a week, I began a months-long search for diagnosis and relief. I saw family medicine doctors, urologists, a pain specialist, and a neurologist. After undergoing a CT scan, an MRI, a cystoscopy and a course of antibiotic and drug treatments, no diagnosis was forthcoming– there were only the things it wasn’t - prostatitis, bladder cancer, nerve damage, tumors, muscle tear, VD, etc. Eventually I found an ayurvedic doctor who made some diet and supplement suggestions that offered some relief, but the pain remained intense enough that I still needed to take a small dose of narcotics every day. My pain was managed but no relief was forthcoming.

Flash forward two years - I was discussing my health with a local naturopathic doctor and began describing my history and type of pain to him. Unlike any other doctor I had talked to up to that point, he understood the type of pain I was experiencing and could describe it for me – the was first time this had happened in all my conversations with doctors. I was used to seeing confused or questioning looks and no more. He said, “I think I know someone who can help you…”, and that’s how I was introduced to Dr. Mariotti and visceral synergy.

After the initial visit to Dr. Mariotti, I noticed immediate effects and relief. After 4 months, I can say that the pain is 80-90% lower on any given day than it has been in the preceding two years – I expect it to be completely gone within a few months if not sooner.

I would describe Dr. Mariotti’s technique as firm, but gentle - as well as scientific but intuitive. I would also say, as someone who is typically skeptical of “non-traditional” treatment that I cannot argue with the results and very real relief from experiencing pain for 2 plus years.

I cannot recommend Dr. Mariotti highly enough – especially to anyone who has chronic pain, which other doctors have failed to diagnose.

John (age 51)

Over three years ago, my uterus ruptured during the birth of my son and I nearly bled to death. When I woke up from emergency surgery the surgeon told me that although they saved my life they couldn’t save my uterus and so my journey to healing began.

I have had chronic pain ever since in the area of my left ovary and after going to countless doctors and the ER, I was told to have my fallopian tubes and ovaries removed. I did not want to have another surgery!

The pain and discomfort was something I learned to live with and I didn’t realize how miserable I had become. It wasn’t till I met with Dr. Mariotti and in two visits he was able to move my ovary to what felt to me as a higher more comfortable position.  It also seemed that he must have released the scar tissue surrounding it.

I also did not realize that my small intestine had been comprised due to the surgery and my chronic back pain was also tied to my uterine surgery.  All of these details Dr. Mariotti shared with me as he evaluated and worked with my viscera (organs).

I woke up the next day feeling better than I had in years. I couldn’t believe I spent an entire day without any discomfort particularly in my ovary. I am still in amazement that just by seeing Dr. Mariotti for two visits, and receiving visceral manipulation, Dr. Mariotti was able to resolve my ovary pain and other physical pains and discomfort.

I will never forget him!

Suzy (45)

Sinusitis and Pain

I was referred to Dr. Mariotti by my ND for chronic sinusitis, fatigue and a compromised immune system. As a women in my early 40’s I knew I needed to get my health in order sooner than later. So, I was excited to work with Dr. Mariotti. Working with Dr. Mariotti has been life changing. More things than I expected came out that needed work within my body. I was open to his work and his healing energy. I found myself recreating “me”. My body started to work in line with it’s natural rhythm and I noticed a calmness about me. My physical and emotion energy improved and it has helped me become more clear about my path in life.

Chronic sinusitis has been a long term condition for me since grade school and healing has been a process, but I am healing each day and feel a benefit with the work Dr. Mariotti has done. My MD doctors said there wasn’t anything else they could do for me even after a sinus surgery. I am so grateful to my ND for referring me to Dr. Mariotti.

I am also grateful to know such a wonderful doctor who helps others each day. Thank you Dr. Mariotti for everything you do in our world.

Rachel (41)

My journey with Trigeminal Neuralgia began in 2005. It began with jaw pain and intermittent facial pain at the left eye tooth position. (My left eye tooth must be the most examined and x-rayed tooth in the world because it was believed my pain originated there.) My pain, electrical in nature, searing. The kind of pain that could bring me to me to my knees. This began at the left eye tooth and radiated through the left cheek, up around the left eye, through the left temple to the top of the head. Pain intensity and duration varied but it would be so severe at times I would be in bed for days. When a flare-up would occur, which happened many times a day, I was unable to chew food, smile, talk, laugh, brush my upper left teeth, or clear my left nostril. The pain intensity varied. The pain was totally unpredictable and there was no way of knowing what would set it off. I had an MRI two years ago to rule out other issues.

All of these therapies helped for a short time but did not heal the pain. The most hope I have had in 9 years is with Dr. Mariotti’s work. After 4 or 5 sessions I began to experience long periods of complete freedom from pain lasting 20+ hours. I experienced pain primarily in the morning for an hour or less, then it would subside and be gone for most of the day. As time goes by the frequency, duration and intensity of the pain continues to lessen. The 24 hour vice-like jaw clenching is subsiding, which has taken visible tension from my facial appearance. Dr. Mariotti has shown me techniques I can use to break up the pain when it occurs. I have had several pain free days. When you have lived with such unbearable pain for as long as I have there are no words to describe what “pain free” feels like. This feeling of being pain free has more of a permanence to it, like something has shifted back into place in my body. I am very hopeful of being completely pain free in the near future.

Ann (age 75)

Musculoskeletal Pain

I have suffered from chronic shoulder pain for a number of years but I always related it to my history of several auto accidents and a ski injury.  I took NSAIDs until my stomach couldn't tolerate any more, used heat and received regular therapeutic massages, all of which provided only temporary relief.  But the pain always returned.  I also had a history of chronic heartburn, which I finally related to my chronic NSAID use and gallstones. 

After being frustrated with the traditional medical practitioners telling me to just continue taking antacids I decided it was time to try some other type of medicine.  This was difficult for me as a seasoned RN who always supported traditional medicine. 

I saw my first Naturopathic Dr. who referred me to Dr. Ron for Visceral Manipulation for my chronic heartburn after some very different lab tests has revealed a number of food sensitivities.  I was skeptical but made an appointment.  I was impressed at the first visit when Dr. Ron was able to tell me where my discomforts were by just a light hands-on exam before we even discussed my symptoms.  He did some deep manipulations and told me I would feel achy and tired later that day but should feel better in the morning.  I had to go to work and by the end of my shift I was so tired and achy all over so went home, turned up the electric heating blanket and slept heavily.  When I awoke the next morning my shoulder pain was not just better, but it was gone!  The pain was referred pain from my gall bladder and the manipulation eased the congestion.  Now I get treatments every 3 or 4 months and this maintains a pain free shoulder.

Carol, (age 63)

I was referred to Dr. Mariotti for abdominal pains that had persisted, intermittently, for some ten years. No physician had been able to form a clear diagnosis, despite scans and tests. Ulcer, hiatal hernia, even deep muscle pulls, had all been proposed, but treatments had proven ineffective – and at the time of my referral, I was suffering from a chronic period of unexplained pain.

On my first visit to Dr. Mariotti, he examined me carefully, and became convinced that the problem stemmed from a restriction in the gallbladder. I was unsure – and I had never experienced visceral manipulation, so was concerned that the physical “massage” work he performed on the area would have little effect. You can imagine my surprise when the week following my visit was remarkably pain-free.

After each of a number of return visits I felt new, dramatic improvements. I have now lived largely pain-free for some two years. Further, during our course of treatment, I mentioned to Dr. Mariotti that I had suffered for nearly three years from chronic tennis elbow in both arms. He concluded upon investigation that I was experiencing a form of nerve compression; two days of treatment, and the condition was virtually healed! I have been using my arms, exercising, lifting heavy objects, for over a year now, in a manner impossible for me for three years.

Dr. Mariotti’s diagnostic acumen and sensitivity to the body make it possible for him to identify and treat ailments that most medical approaches neither properly identify nor effectively treat!

Stuart (age 50)

I am a 60 year old woman with severe osteoarthritis in both hips. Although my MRI shows me to be "bone-on-bone", I don't have much pain. I came to see Dr. Mariotti for an abnormal gait where I lurch to the left as I walk. I have been to see every kind of doctor possible to treat my gait.

Dr. Mariotti was the only one to figure out that I had a fascia restriction in my left hip cutting of the blood supply to the femoral artery running down my leg. He also treated me for what he described as a torsion in my disc in my spine between L3 and L4.

I had no idea anyone could even address this manually! My normal doctor had said I might need surgery but Dr. Mariotti has been able to improve my mobility in this area as well.

Joan (60 years old)

Migraines and Headache

I first saw Dr Mariotti about one year ago. He was recommended to me by my daughter in law, who was suffering from lower back pain after a difficult cesarean birth. She had found Dr. Mariotti such a great help, so I made an appointment.

I had developed a chronic right shoulder and neck pain. Nothing helped it much. I saw a GP and a Chiropractor for help. I was prescribed an anti inflammatory and given several adjustments. Both gave me relief but did not solve the problem. This went on for six months. Within one session I had extended relief and after three sessions I had complete relief.

However, the amazing thing that happened to me was not just relief from chronic neck pain but the fact that Dr. Mariotti cured my migraine headaches. This is something that I had suffered from for 30 years, at least once a month. I had been to every kind of practitioner over the course of that time and tried many remedies. Nothing stopped my migraine's. I did not believe anything could help, but they are now gone. Dr. Mariotti is an astute physician with a keen sense of the person.

Susan (age 62)

I would like to express my great appreciation for the work that Dr. Mariotti has performed both on me and my 6 year old son.

I have seen Dr. Mariotti over the course of the last several months for severe and chronic migraine headaches that often occurred for more than 10 days a month, and related head and neck injury symptoms.  At this time I am almost completely headache free and believe that this is because of the amazing work done by Dr. Mariotti.  In addition, I have increased energy and vitality and would go as far as saying that I feel about 10 years younger.

Even more miraculous was the experience I witnessed with my son.  He had been experiencing allergic reactions and sensitivities to a wide variety of things ranging from chlorine, to pollen and animals, particularly cats.

After one session with Dr. Mariotti his symptoms completely disappeared.  We now have 2 cats and Max swims twice a week in a heavily chlorinated pool.  Neither of those would have been possible in the past.

heavily chlorinated pool.  Neither of those would have been possible in the past.

I can't say enough about how I feel in regard to  Dr. Mariotti's work. and how it is of tremendous value for stimulating the healing process and maintaining a state of health and well being.

Dagny (age 47) and son (age 6)

Prolapsed Bladder

I experienced immediate results for a prolapsed bladder as well as other results which will keep me a patient of Dr. Ron Mariotti forever.

After being told by a Seattle gynocologist that my bladder was prolapsed and that I’d most definitely need surgery to correct the problem, I felt great concern and much reluctance.  She also told me that when she fixed the bladder my uterus MIGHT prolapse as well so she suggested that a hysterectomy be done at the same time.  In that way I’d save myself another surgery.  In addition to that reluctance I silently said goodbye knowing that another alternative would unfold.

More than a year later I learned of Dr. Mariotti and experienced Visceral Manipulation for the first time.  After our initial friendly visit (and 2 more) my bladder corrected itself and has stayed.

In addition to this astounding experience all the low-back pain that I’d experienced for many years had vanished.

Disappearance of low-back pain, and no longer needing surgery for the prolapse might be called a miracle, but I know it’s the gentle, loving care and treatment that Dr. Mariotti offers.  I will be eternally grateful.

MaryAnn (age 68)

 I have had quite a remarkable experience in dealing with a prolapsed bladder.  I explored many options to fix the problem beginning in 2003.  I talked with a urologist about medication and rejected going that route.  Physical therapy was suggested by my general practitioner. I tried several sessions with at-home regular exercising but didn’t feel I was making any progress.

In 2005 I was fitted for a pessary and used this device for over a year before becoming frustrated with its effectiveness.  The pessary worked sporadically but was very difficult to get in and out and the needed to be periodically upsized.

In the fall of 2006 I had reached the point where I was seriously considering surgery. I discussed my condition with a friend in my yoga class who shared the same problem.  We were both trying to find a potential surgeon. One week she told me that she knew a woman who had gotten incredible non-surgical results with a form a treatment called visceral manipulation.  This is a form of healing that originated from a French physician named Jean-Pierre Barral.  I learned that someone from my own backyard (Bastyr University) had studied with Dr. Barral and practiced in Seattle.

In December 2006 I had my first visit with Dr. Ron Mariotti.  The treatment was akin to a sort of massage with the difference that Dr. Mariotti was gently moving organs.  The results were miraculous.  My bladder retreated and I quit having accidents and constant leaking.

My digestion improved. I have also been free of lower back pain since working with Dr. Mariotti.

I see Dr. Mariotti about every 3 -6 months for a tune up and enjoy worry-free bladder health.

I am thrilled with the results and wanted to pass on this story.  It sure beats any of the conventional options.

Cynthia (age 58)

After my second baby was born, I had a dragging feeling in my pelvis and an urgency to urinate. I was diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse, a cystocele and rectocele, which I had never heard of before. When I found out that there is no cure, except for surgery, which often does not work and has terrifying side effects, I was devastated. I couldn’t believe it was happening to me, I am young and healthy. Then I started googling and fell into a state of depression. I found that my gynecologist was no help and decided I would try any alternative treatments I could find, and surgery would be my last resort.

I found Dr. Mariotti on youtube speaking on pelvic health. I made an appointment and he made me no promises, since I was still nursing and only 7 months postpartum. At this time I also started physical therapy with a pelvic health specialist, and was learning posture and movement from the whole woman program, and began a new supplement regime.

After my first visit with Dr. Mariotti, my symptoms seemed to improve 80% and it seemed like my body felt more like my own, I’m not sure if it makes sense, but I also lost the extra baby weight. This all happened almost immediately, It felt like a miracle!

Before I went for visceral manipulation, I could barely walk around the block or take a shower without feeling rundown. Now, I am able to hike and take care of my children, with very little problem. I have some bad days, usually around my menstruation and I'll always be working to maintain my pelvic health, but over all, I am much improved and so grateful! I can’t recommend Dr. Mariotti enough, actually I recommend him all the time, I have sent many family members and friends to him.

I don’t want to give a false hope, it may not work for everyone, but I do want this testimonial to be a light in the darkness.

Grace (age 36)

It was after suspecting I suffered from a rectal prolapse that I saw Dr. Mariotti’s ad for visceral manipulation in the PCC newsletter.  It referred to bladder prolapse, but I still called.  He made no promises, and I figured I had nothing to lose.  The thought of the surgical “fix” offered by the medical community was too unpleasant to consider.

We’ve had significant success in the past year – no cure yet, so I still see Dr. Mariotti once a month.  But I know my situation will eventually correct itself with continued treatment.  I now sleep through the night after drinking several glasses of water before bedtime.  Bladder improvement wasn’t even on my list.  I figure, if the bladder can go back to its youthful state, the rectum can too. 

Karen (age 67)

Bladder Incontience

I want to again thank you for introducing me to VM and for your encouragement in working with me to gain better bladder functioning. As you know, I came to you after seeing a gynecologist and then a surgeon, both of whom advised me to have surgical procedures to handle my prolapsed bladder and growing inability to handle my continual need to urinate. The two friends who recommended you to me had more immediate results than I and as you recall, I was initially discouraged that I wasn’t responding as quickly. However, I stayed the course with you and am happy to report that I now have full control over my bladder functioning and in addition, am sleeping much better through the night without the constant need to urinate.

Thank you for your ongoing research and pursuit of VM as a viable course of treatment for such problems. I will certainly recommend you to anyone whom I hear is struggling with similar issues.

Sincerely, Margie

I had been hearing miracle healing stories about Ron Mariotti’s work from two very close friends. They both had problems with their bladders and were told by medical doctors that they needed to have surgery. When their problems disappeared I decided to take their advice and even though I wasn’t currently experiencing serious problems with my bladder, seeking his help could prevent more decline.

I am so grateful I found Dr. Mariotti.  He is a gentle man with a brilliant and amazing mind. I love the knowledge and passion he brings to his work. He always spends 3 times longer with me than any of my medical doctors ever did. I love how he explains in detail all the things he knows about my body and what exactly we can do to help me. He sees his work with me as a partnership and I have come to understand the power I have over my own health care. Not only have my bladder symptoms disappeared, Dr. Mariotti has helped me cope with the other chronic illnesses that I struggle with.  He is my primary doctor now and I am living a more healthful life because of him.

Deb  (age 59)

I used to have stress incontinence when doing strenuous activities. I did not have any problems doing everyday tasks, but I like exercising and I had to stop doing some activities because the leaks kept increasing to the point that pads were not enough.

I have been doing kegel exercises for years and testing done by a physical therapist showed that my pelvic muscles were strong.  However, despite the fact that the pelvic muscles were strong, I kept having leaks when exercising. I consulted with many OBGs and they suggested using a pessary. The pessary worked, but it was very difficult to put in and out and it was very uncomfortable. The next step was having surgery. I did not like this option, it is invasive and the recovery time is at least 6 months.

A friend with a similar problem recommended me to see Dr. Ron Mariotti. I went to the first appointment with some skepticism. To my astonishment, after the first visit, the leaks were reduced significantly to the point that they were manageable with a thin pad regardless of the activity performed.

Thanks to Dr. Mariotti, I can do again the activities that I was not able to do without having significant leaks (jump rope, crossfit, tennis, etc.).

I highly recommend his technique to address stress incontinence.

A.T. (age 51)

Prostate Issues

I called Dr. Mariotti because of a prostate problem.   My regular doctor prescribed medications that I didn’t need, and he didn’t help me at all.  Dr. Mariotti decreased my symptoms by about 70% in three visits with visceral manipulation.  He also provided a natural alternative to blood pressure medication which turned out to be more effective and have less side effects than my prescription medication.  I’m grateful and couldn’t be happier with the results that I’ve had under Dr. Mariotti’s care.

Kevin (age 53)

In my late 50's I began having prostate symptoms. I woke up 4 to 5 times a night to relieve my bladder. At work, I was losing concentration and becoming overly sleepy. I didn't want the potential side effects of prescription medicines and had little success with the health food store "prostate health" remedies.

I heard that Dr. Mariotti's visceral manipulation was effective, so made an appointment. After the first visit, my symptoms were dramatically improved. That night, I was surprised to only have to get up twice. As long as I visit Dr. Mariotti every 6 to 12 months, my symptom level has remained the same, averaging twice a night. I am so happy to find this amazing, drug-free remedy!

M (age 63)

Hormonal Imbalance

After suffering two miscarriages and testing, which could not provide any information to indicate what was wrong, I decided to drive to Seattle from Portland to see Dr. Mariotti.

My first visit was very interesting to discover my uterus was pulling to the left & my ligament of Cleyet was severely restricting my right fallopian tube. After that first visit I knew this was good for my insides.

A follow-up visit a few months later provided a surprising result as well—I had very long cycles following my second miscarriage (45 days or so) and the day after my follow-up Dr. M centered my uterus again I started my menses right at 28 days! It definitely released my body.

I’ll make sure to update this ‘testimonial page’ if we get pregnant again.

Angie (31)

After my first visceral manipulation session with Dr. Mariotti, in December, my period came as normal - 28 days after the miscarriage. With previous miscarriage, in July, it came 6 weeks later. Interesting!?

I've now had 2 periods, one more after our 2nd visceral session together. There have been noticeable changes, to the effect that no longer do they take forever to start. They used to start in drips & drabs for a few days, with brownish blood first, whereas now they come in fast & fresh. Before I would get a dull ache in my sacrum, now I just feel a muscular cramping sensation in the uterus, and either that day or a day later it starts in full force. A full, fresh bright red bleed for 4 days. Before it would start & stop, 2 days full'ish, & drips & drabs the rest of the time.

As the German's say; "This is good ya!?". Feels different, feels great! My internal pelvis has a lot more sensation in general - pulsation & heat being the main ones, and blood flow is bright red, fresh and fuller.

So, I'm very grateful!

Thank you,

Andrea (age 40)

For the last twenty years I have experienced unusual reoccurring vaginal infections including yeast, Staphylococcus aureus and Group B streptococcus (strep). Along with these mysterious infections, over the past six years I began to have increasingly painful menstrual cycles with intense prolonged cramping for three or four days each month. Each month I would dread the arrival of my period as the pain and pain medication would impact my ability to work and sleep. Over the last 12 years since moving to Seattle, I have worked on these frustrating issues diligently with no success. Treatments included multiple rounds of antibiotics, garlic and boric acid vaginal suppositories, castor oil packs, food elimination, pH testing, supplements, acupuncture and more! Over the years I have spent significant time, energy and money to try to find solutions to these issues. Each visit to the naturopath would again confirm the return of vaginal infections and no relief from cramps.

On my first visit for Visceral Manipulation Dr. Mariotti, in addition to treating me with visceral manipulation, determined testing that would be beneficial to get information to inform treatment of my situation. Within a month I was being treated for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth and was seeing positive changes in my digestion. I received visceral massage focused on my left side where pain originated from each month and Dr. Mariotti created a nutritional plan based on my test results.

I have been seeing Dr. Mariotti monthly for a year now and my vaginal infections are gone ---without the use of antibiotics—and I have been retested twice! This is the first time I have ever been clear of infection for this length of time. I am hopeful that I will now be infection free and am free from the frustration that was part of this journey. My menstrual cramps have decreased to the point where I now usually have pain on one day of my cycle. The pain is less and I am able to function at work and limit pain medication.  I am amazed at the progress that has been made in such a short time on issues that I thought I would have to deal with long-term. I am so grateful to Dr. Mariotti for his expertise, visceral manipulation and Dr. Mariotti's thoughtful care and informed treatment planning.

Linda (age 44)

Infertility

As a healthy, active 28 year old I was shocked that we were suffering from infertility. My husband and I went through all of the standard testing and everything came back completely normal. We even sought treatment from a well renowned fertility clinic but had a terrible side effects from the medications and had an overall bad experience.

My acupuncturist and naturopath helped make the connection to my lifelong history of painful periods and urged me to see Dr. Mariotti. I had two very productive sessions just a week apart. Dr. Mariotti was kind, gentle and intuitive.

My uterus was fused to my colon with endometrial tissue and was tilted to the left- something that standard fertility testing and treatment would never pick up on or address but was definitely the root of my issues. As warned, my period following treatment was extra painful as my body was working out the changes. Then, I was surprised and shocked to find out that I was pregnant just the next cycle.

The cost of Visceral Manipulation is nothing compared to the cost of IUI & IVF rounds, which were what the fertility clinic was recommending for us. Not only that, but they would not have even been effective considering the root of my problem. Visceral Manipulation was a painless, easy fix that will have lifelong results for me. I will definitely be back throughout my pregnancy and afterwards to make sure that everything remains on par.

I am obviously so grateful to have found Dr. Mariotti; we are very lucky to have such an expert in this field in our area.

-anonymous

In 2011 I was in a high speed, rear-end accident and suffered from chronic pain, fatigue and other health issues.  I went to doctors of every type and nothing relieved my symptoms.  I heard about visceral manipulation from my physical therapist and reluctantly decided to give it a try.  Upon meeting Dr. Mariotti, he was very professional, compassionate and explained the process thoroughly, putting me at ease.  A few days after the treatment I started to feel better and after my second treatment I felt fabulous. Soon after seeing Dr. Mariotti I was able to regain my active lifestyle.  I also believe that visceral manipulation helped me to conceive very quickly after deciding to become pregnant.  I highly recommend visceral manipulation.

Kim (age 37)

Motor Vehicle Accident

In 2011 I was in a high speed, rear-end accident and suffered from chronic pain, fatigue and other health issues.  I went to doctors of every type and nothing relieved my symptoms.  I heard about visceral manipulation from my physical therapist and reluctantly decided to give it a try.  Upon meeting Dr. Mariotti, he was very professional, compassionate and explained the process thoroughly, putting me at ease.  A few days after the treatment I started to feel better and after my second treatment I felt fabulous. Soon after seeing Dr. Mariotti I was able to regain my active lifestyle.  I also believe that visceral manipulation helped me to conceive very quickly after deciding to become pregnant.  I highly recommend visceral manipulation.

Kim (age 37)

Pediatrics

I have seen Dr. Mariotti over the course of the last several months for severe and chronic migraine headaches that often occurred for more than 10 days a month, and related head and neck injury symptoms, with wonderful relief. 

Even more miraculous was the experience I witnessed with my son.  He had been experiencing allergic reactions and sensitivities to a wide variety of things ranging from chlorine, to pollen and animals, particularly cats.

After one session with Dr. Mariotti his symptoms completely disappeared.  We now have 2 cats and Max swims twice a week in a heavily chlorinated pool.  Neither of those would have been possible in the past.

I can't say enough about how I feel in regard to  Dr. Mariotti's work. and how it is of tremendous value for stimulating the healing process and maintaining a state of health and well being.

Dagny (age 47) and son (age 6)

Dear Dr. Mariotti; I can’t thank you enough for the help you have given Tess (age 7).  I’ll never forget the almost ecstatic way she danced and sang around our house after her first adjustment by you, nor how last time we saw you she said “thank you mommy to me” over and over the whole 1.5 hours drive to your office.

Since she began seeing you her ability to concentrate and focus and her level of joy have all climbed exponentially. In August she tested below grade-level enough to qualify for a personal aide.

Six months later her 1st report card declares she is working at or above grade-level.

With help from you, and changes to her diet my daughter is exhibiting signs of a profound recovery from seizures and Spectrum issues.

Mere words cannot convey our family’s gratitude.

With much love, Annie

Dr. Mariotti is a gifted practitioner that fortunately was recommended to us shortly after our first daughter was born. Various complications in birth led caused us to seek a skilled craniosacral therapist and we felt so fortunate to have her in the healing hands of Dr. Mariotti.  His knowledge and intuitive nature helped our daughter have a healthy, successful beginning after a very traumatic start.  It was amazing to watch the stillness with which she accepted his treatment at such a young age.  Her body became rested and calm as she responded to his treatments.

As her medical needs changed through toddlerhood (bumps, bruises, allergy related issues) we continually sought treatment from Dr. Mariotti. He is an important part of her continual wellness as she grows into a lively young girl.

Mother of 6 year old Berkley

The first year of our daughter's life was very challenging in the sense that she only slept one night the entire year without waking up. When she woke up, the only thing that would calm her and get her back to sleep was breast feeding. The problem was that this occurred all night long, often multiple times in an hour. At about 6 months we tried to move her to the crib but it simply did not work: after nearly three weeks of trying, we gave up because she was so agitated and seemingly only getting more so. Then at 9 months we transitioned her to sleep with me, her father, in order to get mom some sleep. What we found was that she was very agitated in her body all night long. She would wake up, fling her head back, scream and cry, flop all over the bed and basically be unable to get herself back to sleep. She woke everyone in the house up, so no one was getting a good night's sleep including her. She also was not napping so we had a very cranky and unhappy girl, who was in severe pain during the night, every night. We consulted a variety of sleep specialists, but nothing worked.

n desperation and at the end of our rope, we arranged to have two visceral manipulation sessions when our daughter was about 13 months old. The night of the first session she woke up several times, screaming, through the night. But the second night something changed: the agitation was less intense, she slept better and when she woke up she just turned over and went back to sleep. The same thing occurred after the second session a week later: her sleep was more restless that night but then she was more settled and able to sleep deeper throughout the night. Now, about a month after the second session, she is sleeping all night long. Getting her to sleep can still be a challenge, she usually wakes up earlier than we would like and only naps in the car or stroller, but she is sleeping at night! Viceral manipulation was the only method that worked with our daughter, and now she is getting about 10 unbroken hours of sleep on most nights. It has been nothing short of a miracle.

Thank you so much.

My daughter has struggled with digestive issues since she was an infant. As a newborn she would scream for hours every night. We continually sought help for her. We were given prescriptions for Zantac and told she was probably lactose intolerant. Finally, at the age of 9, a friend referred us to Dr. Mariotti. He was able to immediately identify some issues and begin work to help our daughter.  It has been a very positive experience working with Dr. Mariotti and in just one appointment received more care and answers than in the previous 9 years of doctor’s appointments. I appreciate that he treats the body as a whole and not just individual symptoms.

Beth (mother)

My 6 year old daughter was suffering from very runny stools, debilitating car sickness, fear and anxiety and she fainted 3 times within a year. I was getting very concerned about her, I knew that all the symptoms were related. I thought, If I could get her stools formed, which they never were, then her overall health would improve. We tried an elimination diet, probiotics, hypnotism, strain counterstrain, fiber, probiotics, etc. nothing worked.

After one session with Dr. Mariotti, It’s crazy, but she was cured! She had two Visceral Manipulation sessions, one year ago and she continues to have solid stools, she rarely has motion sickness and she hasn’t fainted since. I am so grateful for Dr. Mariotti and his practice!

Vivian (7 years old)

Although my 12 month old was thriving physically (highest percentiles), as well as smart and social, he still had behavioral issues that I knew were the result of some underlying discomfort. Practically since birth we were dealing with unpredictable mood swings, excessive sweating, head banging tantrums with no discernible cause, sleep issues and a general discontent that was inconsistent with his true loving nature. We went through a few doctors in those difficult 12 months before finding one who actually believed us and recommended visceral manipulation.

My son was better before we had even left the office from our first visit to Dr. Mariotti. By the end of the session the anxiety, crankiness and constant movement had stopped. I watched him lie calmly to receive his second treatment (his entire body still for the first time since birth). He then fell into a deep and sound sleep instead of the tantrum that usually follows anything involving a car seat. His progress since our first session has been remarkable.

Wick (14 months)

Neurological

Dear Dr. Mariotti;

I want to thank you for you help.  After my craniotomy for brain cancer I was not only in pain I was very dizzy. The pain was managed with drugs but there was nothing that could help with the dizziness. My doctors threw all the drugs they could think of at me but nothing made the dizziness better. In fact, some of the drugs made the dizziness worse.

I made an appointment to see Dr. Mariotti for visceral manipulation and felt immediately better after my first visit. Prior to my first appointment for visceral manipulation with Dr. Mariotti I had honestly begun to think; “Pain I can manage but this dizziness will drive me crazy”.

Not only did the dizziness subside but the pain also diminished and I no longer needed any medication.  I have been medication free ever since.

One of the medications I was on for dizziness cost $3,000 for a ten-day supply.  If I were an insurance company I would be very interested in this alternative to drugs given all their adverse side effects. As a patient I am so very very great full for visceral manipulation.

Anna (age 41)

I have had unexplained health challenges for 6+ years - dealing mostly with significant sweating (back, under arms, waistline) and stomach spasms / burping.

After trying for years to treat the symptoms in a traditional way (GI doc, Physical Therapy, Endoscopy), I finally found my way to Dr Ron.

In the 2 years we've been working together he's provided guidance and advice as to what may be occurring in my body and suitable ways to address the challenges. I can confidently say that Dr Ron has put me on a path toward healing. He's given me hope - both in his guidance and explanations and also, most importantly, in the notable reduction of my symptoms.

I feel seen and heard when I meet with Dr Ron. I don't feel like I'm 'weird' or that I should just 'deal with it'. Rather, I feel genuinely understood. After years of struggle, to finally be so confident that I am on the correct path, and to see real results, is very encouraging.

I have and will continue to recommend Dr Ron to anyone struggling with health challenges that 'traditional' approaches have been unable to resolve.

Andrew (age 37)

Emotions

During my therapy session, I directed my breath downward to my pelvic region, the place in my body that has borne the most abuse, both physical and sexual.  I thought of the internal urogenital work Dr. Mariotti had done earlier in the day, and I was convinced it was no coincidence that my visceral manipulation and therapy appointments were concurrent that day.  I was supposed to gain the assistance he gave so I would be prepared to send healing energy to this region that needed it most.  Dr. Mariotti's internal work with my uterus, bladder and rectum helped loosen some sticky areas so my organs could properly move, and with greater ease.  How thankful I was that this work was done prior to my therapy session, for I believe it also opened priorly-stuck channels to receive the healing I've been in need of for decades.

Yesterday's EMDR [Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing] session was so intense and powerful that I continue to feel tired and sluggish today.  Rachel [my therapist] said I released a lot of toxins in the session that ended up lasting 90 minutes in lieu of the usual 50-60.

Earlier in the day, Dr. Mariotti had done some inner vaginal and bladder work, so I was very ready to allow any and all healing in.  For the first time, the first, I laid my deepest deprivation, shame, and affect from the incest out into the open.  I brought it to the surface from the furthest reaches of my psyche--where it was buried, but still alive.

Feeling the entirety of the actual truth of my life instead of arm's length secrets made it permissible to experience the full import of what I was faced with, the terrible truth of what I was up against.

This was the first time in my life when I wasn't dissociated from the truth of my incestuous travail.  I allowed its full impact to arise to the surface of my consciousness. "You weren't protected.  Make all the sounds your sorrow requires." The long-buried, devastating facts no longer stayed hidden.  The truth of all of it was fully fleshed out, there was safe space for it to be dealt with.  "Yes ... let it go."

It was no longer my silent burden to shoulder, my irretrievable loss to absorb.

Jennifer (age 50)

Infections

My treatment by Dr. Mariotti has been nothing short of life changing.  I was referred to Dr. Mariotti by my naturopath who had tested me and found that I had an active and chronic Epstein Barr virus (EBV).  Something I had likely contracted 25+ years prior when I had a bad case of mononucleosis.

I had felt tired and had a very delicate immune system for years, but after seeing one Dr. after another to get to the root of what was going on, I had no answers and a fist full on anti-depressant prescriptions-which was the only solution offered.  I had given up on every feeling better and just moved on with my life-which I now clearly see was half a life.

When my naturopath found the EBV, I was ready to hit it full force.   She spoke extremely highly of Dr. Mariotti and his work in IV therapy.  Because of time and money constraints I also did some checking around-but once I spoke with Dr. Mariotti on the phone I knew he was the physician that I wanted to work with-and it turned out his prices were by far the best.  I booked 10 IV appointments and started seeing him twice a week.

After we began working together Dr. Mariotti wanted to run another test.  He felt pretty strongly that there was more to my disease as almost everyone gets EBV but their immune systems kick it out.  After running the test he found the answer-I had two parasites that were trashing my immune system so that I had no chance of overcoming the EBV – or much else.  His instinct about this I feel made an enormous difference in how quickly I began to feel better.

After we began working together Dr. Mariotti wanted to run another test.  He felt pretty strongly that there was more to my disease as almost everyone gets EBV but their immune systems kick it out.  After running the test he found the answer-I had two parasites that were trashing my immune system so that I had no chance of overcoming the EBV – or much else.  His instinct about this I feel made an enormous difference in how quickly I began to feel better.

There is no way to describe getting your health back.  Those working with chronic fatigue know how much of life one misses out on.  How commitment phobic you become because of fear you will not have the energy to follow through on plans.  How your friends begin to count on you “flaking out”.  How your day is structured around the possibility of an energy crash.  My world had gotten pretty small because of my health.

That was the old me.  The woman writing this just finished traveling around Italy for two weeks with her family-and I was fully present the entire time.    I didn’t miss a thing.  Not only did I not have one energy crash- I didn’t even fear that I would.

I am a 43 year old woman who wakes up every day excited about the next 43 years-and am more grateful than I can put into words.

Suzy