About CenterIMT & What is IMT?

CenterIMT (The Center for Integrative Manual Therapy and Diagnostics) is an internationally recognized clinical healthcare organization dedicated to facilitating recovery for individuals experiencing acute, chronic, and complex medical challenges.

"Our mission is to be a beacon of world leadership in health care — ensuring optimal, non-invasive health solutions for any and all who seek healing."

Understanding Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT)

Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) is a sophisticated, non-invasive, drug-free manual healthcare methodology developed over three decades of rigorous clinical research and practice by Dr. Sharon (Weiselfish) Giammatteo, PT, PhD, and her colleagues.

Unlike conventional physical therapy that often concentrates predominantly on isolated musculoskeletal symptoms, IMT addresses the human body as an integrated ecosystem. Practitioners use hands-on palpation techniques to assess and treat dysfunction across all anatomical systems:

Vascular & Lymphatic

Optimizes circulation, reduces local congestion, and supports systemic detox and cellular oxygenation.

Neural & Cranial

Rebalances protective nervous system reflexes, brain tissue motility, and dural membrane tension.

Visceral Health

Restores mobility and physiological balance to internal organs and surrounding fascial planes.

Myofascial & Skeletal

Re-aligns structural posture and unloads chronic mechanical stress from bones, joints, and ligaments.

Our Clinical Approach

At CenterIMT, every client undergoes an exhaustive diagnostic evaluation utilizing specialized IMT assessment tools. Because the primary site of pain is frequently distant from the underlying root problem, our practitioners trace restrictions back to their true physiological origin.

Once identified, light touch interventions (often requiring minimal mechanical force) stimulate the body’s innate self-correcting mechanisms. This gentle approach makes IMT safe and exceptionally effective for patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients.

Conditions Commonly Treated

CenterIMT provides comprehensive programs for a broad spectrum of medical conditions, including:

  • Chronic back, neck, and joint pain unresponsive to conventional therapies
  • Neurological disorders, stroke recovery, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Pediatric developmental delays, autism spectrum, and sensory processing disorders
  • Autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, and inflammatory disorders
  • Digestive, hormonal, and women's health concerns

Headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, CenterIMT coordinates care across a network of clinics and affiliates worldwide, continuing to pioneer advanced continuing education for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and healthcare practitioners globally.