Jamie Gates Wellness

10/21/2026

Knead-less to say (see what I did there?)… I'm obsessed with you all!

I was voted Best Massage Therapist in Keene, and I'm celebrating big time!

To my clients: Thank you for putting your backs, necks, and stress into my hands. Winning this award means the world to me, and getting to work with each of you is the real win.

To my amazing support system off the table: thank you for keeping me supported, sane, and fueled up when I'm the one who needs a bit of TLC. 🫶🏼

From the bottom of my heart, you all are the absolute best. Thank you for the love!

10/20/2026

Introducing Aligned Health: Monthly Wellness Workshops

How can we better support the health of our community?

Four local health and wellness businesses came together around that question to create more opportunities for education, conversation, and hands-on learning.

Join us for a welcoming, small-group workshop exploring chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage, and acupuncture. Whether you're curious about these approaches or simply interested in learning more about your health, we'd love to have you.

📅 Monday, October 26 | 5–6 p.m.
📍 Elevate Chiropractic, Keene, NH
🌿 Free to attend; suggested donation of $10

Space is limited to eight participants. Register at elevatekeene.com or call 603-357-4488.

We're looking forward to bringing our community together!

10/19/2026

🍂 Fall Reflections: Supporting the Body’s Natural Wisdom 🍁

Jean-Pierre Barral's words reflect a guiding principle of Visceral Manipulation (VM)—working gently with the body's natural mobility and interconnected systems.

🌿 This fall, take a moment to reflect on the body's incredible potential.

✨ Explore the principles and possibilities of Visceral Manipulation at BarralInstitute.com.

10/18/2026

DISSECTION CLASS UPDATE: SOME SERIOUSLY CRAZY S**T!

Where do I even begin?! Here’s just a glimpse of the incredible things I’ve seen, touched, and learned over the past couple of days!

I’ve held a stomach, spleen, gallbladder, and sections of the intestines. I’ve explored the heart, lungs, airways, and trachea from the inside, dissected fatty tissue surrounding an adrenal gland, and tugged on ligaments and tendons to observe their movement and function.

And finding nerves and arteries? MUCH harder than those perfectly illustrated anatomy books suggest!

I’ve seen an artificial tricuspid heart valve, a surgically reconstructed aorta (with a metal sleeve resembling a Chinese finger trap!), aortic and femoral aneurysms, cancerous tissue, and lungs showing evidence of environmental toxin exposure.

One of the coolest experiences was seeing the spinal cord and cauda equina, a bundle of nerve roots resembling a horse’s tail. If you’ve seen Avatar, think of the Na’vi’s neural braid!

Oh, and I can personally confirm that the prostate really does feel like a walnut! Yes, I palpated it from inside the pelvis!

What has surprised me most is how different actual human anatomy looks compared to textbooks. Structures aren’t neatly separated, color-coded, or conveniently labeled! Identifying them takes patience and a whole new appreciation for how interconnected everything really is.

We’ve also observed evidence of previous surgeries and medical conditions, revealing how disease and surgical interventions can dramatically alter anatomy.

And we’re not finished yet!

Next up: the brain, cranium, more spinal structures, and additional abdominal and pelvic anatomy!

I feel like a kid in a candy store, except my candy store is an anatomy lab!

None of this would be possible without the generosity of those who donated their bodies to science. What an extraordinary gift to education. ❤️

I came here hoping to deepen my anatomical knowledge. I’m leaving with an entirely new appreciation for just how incredibly complex the human body truly is!

10/15/2026

✈️ SACRAMENTO, HERE I COME!

Tomorrow morning, bright and ridiculously early, I’m heading to Sacramento for the Barral Institute’s Visceral Manipulation Dissection Class!

Am I excited? Absolutely! Nervous? You bet! Traveling across the country and stepping outside my comfort zone isn’t my favorite thing, but some opportunities are worth the anxiety!

Over the past couple years, I’ve invested heavily in studying Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral Manipulation, and Neural Manipulation. I’ve even taken Lymphatic Drainage through two different schools and Visceral Manipulation 1 twice, not because I had to, but because I wanted to truly understand the material.

And now, after years of textbooks, illustrations, and PowerPoint presentations, I’ll finally get to study human anatomy firsthand through cadaver dissection!

No more trying to turn two-dimensional pictures into three-dimensional anatomy in my head! 😂

After a couple of decades as a massage therapist, one thing has become abundantly clear:
Experience has taught me a tremendous amount. Continuing education has taught me how much I still don’t know.

This isn’t about collecting another certificate. It’s about deepening my anatomical knowledge, strengthening my clinical reasoning, and bringing that understanding back to better serve my clients and educate fellow therapists.

I’m incredibly grateful to the individuals who donated their bodies to science, making this extraordinary opportunity possible.

Over the next couple of days, I’ll be trading my treatment room for an anatomy lab, my comfort zone for an adventure, and a decent night’s sleep for an absurdly early flight!

The learning never stops. And I wouldn’t have it any other way!

10/07/2026

The Body Shows Us Where to Begin. Effective treatment begins with manual listening.

In Barral Visceral Manipulation (VM), the therapist learns to feel for areas of altered motion, tension, and restriction—and to let the body guide where the work begins.

Rather than chasing symptoms, Visceral Manipulation invites us to explore the relationships between the organs, fascia, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and the rest of the body.

The more precisely we listen to what we feel, the more we can work with specificity.

That is part of the art and power of Visceral Manipulation: following the body’s priorities and supporting its natural ability to adapt, organize, and move toward greater balance.

Learn more about the Therapeutic Value of VM: https://www.barralinstitute.com/courses/vm

09/18/2026

Join Joanne Muir for an upcoming EDU-TALK™ exploring The Viscerosomatic Connection: Why Organs Matter in Musculoskeletal Pain.

Discover how organ restrictions may:
✨ Contribute to pain and tension
✨ Influence posture, movement, and balance
✨ Offer new insights into persistent musculoskeletal conditions

Take a deeper look at the relationship between the organs and musculoskeletal system, with practical insights for assessment and hands-on therapeutic approaches.

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 6 PM Eastern | 3 PM Pacific

👉 RSVP to join: https://bit.ly/3yiiIXD

09/17/2026

Back to Visceral Manipulation 1 this weekend! 🤍

Some classes are simply worth repeating. Once you’ve had time to actually use the work, you come back to the material with more experience, better questions, and a deeper appreciation for the details.

That feels especially true with the Barral work, where precision matters. The intention isn’t to use more force or do more, but to make the right minimal input to create the greatest impact.

And the timing couldn’t be better. Next month I’m heading to Sacramento for a Visceral Dissection class, so this is a chance to really sharpen those foundations first.

This is also something I think matters when choosing a bodyworker. Continuing education isn’t just about how many classes someone has taken. It’s about how committed they are to refining their skills, deepening their understanding of anatomy, and becoming more thoughtful and precise with their hands.

More isn’t always better. Better is better. 🤍

09/03/2026

💚 PCOS + Your Lymphatic System

PCOS is hormonal, not lymphatic, but the inflammation and fluid retention that can come along with it may leave you feeling puffy, swollen or just… blah.

LDT isn’t going to “fix” PCOS, but supporting lymphatic flow may help your body better manage that extra fluid and swelling.

Sometimes it’s not about treating the condition, it’s about helping you feel better in your body. 💚

How Lymph Work Supports Clients with PCOS

Living with PCOS can feel like a constant battle with inflammation, hormonal swings, fatigue, and that frustrating sense of “stuckness” in your body.
Here’s the good news: Lymph Work is one of the gentlest, most effective ways to support the body’s natural balance, and many clients with PCOS are discovering just how transformative it can be.


We would love to hear PCOS management success stories through lymph work below. Your experience matters!

www.chiklyinstitute.com

08/14/2026

🦴🤲 Frozen Shoulder... From the Gut?

This study explored how Visceral Manipulation (VM) helped people with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)—and the results were remarkable:
🔹 Decreased pain
🔹 Increased shoulder mobility
🔹 Improved daily function

By addressing visceral restrictions—especially in the liver and stomach—the study showed how manual therapy can influence joint health from the inside out.

📖 Read the full research herehttps://www.barralinstitute.com/docs/articles/Effect-of-visceral-manipulation-on-pain-mobility-and-fun.pdf Or Barralinstitute.com Research Article Database.