Dr. Hannah Anderson is the only person in the Cedar Rapids area, and one of two practitioners in the state of Iowa that can perform Mercier Therapy. During your Mercier visit Dr. Anderson addresses the uterus, ovaries, bladder, and muscles surrounding the pelvis to decrease scar tissue, and stimulate blood flow and healthy function. It’s even applicable if you no longer have your uterus or ovaries, because your bladder, scar tissue, and surrounding ligaments still remain in your body.

Mercier Therapy

Is Mercier therapy for you? Let’s talk.

Mercier therapy is a great option for women who have had any sort of abdominal surgery, multiple pregnancies, particularly c-section or cesarean birth, because of the amount of internal scar tissue left in its wake. Are you trying for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)? If so, releasing adhesions to the uterus can create smoother and more even contractions during the birth process. Even if your scar isn’t bothering you now, it can slowly adhere to other organs over time and cause issues in the future. Even if your babies aren’t really babies anymore (or maybe have babies of their own) Mercier Therapy could still be a great option for you.

It’s also appropriate for women with pelvic pain, low back pain, urinary incontinence, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), and endometriosis (although timing of treatment is more important with endometriosis). It has even shown to be helpful for women experiencing infertility, as a replacement OR as a supplemental therapy to best prepare your body for fertility medications, IUI, or IVF.

Mercier Therapy may also be a great option if you are looking to achieve a successful pregnancy after previous miscarriage. We’ve had the absolute treasure of meeting some extremely special rainbow babies.

FYI: We cannot perform Mercier Therapy if you are actively pregnant, have an active pelvic infection, OR use an IUD as your current birth control… all of those are temporary, and we’ll see you after!

Mercier Therapy is a specialty service that requires and initial deposit, and a commitment to 6 visits. Please call or email us for specific pricing.

Can be helpful for symptoms related to:

  • C-section / Cesarean Recovery

  • Abdominal / Pelvic Surgery Recovery

  • PCOS

  • Endometriosis

  • Incontinence

  • Pelvic Pain

  • Low Back Pain

  • VBAC

  • IVF

  • IUI Preparation

  • Hysterectomy

  • Abdominal Surgery