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Client-Centered Manual Therapy

Our institute has a 35-year history of offering unparalleled education based on Jean-Pierre Barral's development of manual therapies, starting with Visceral Manipulation and expanding over the years. Your pathway to success begins with VM1, NM1, or one of the NMAA courses, and can progress to advanced and specialized courses, along with two levels of certification. Join us today, and together we will continue to transform health care around the globe through client-centered manual therapy that optimizes health and well-being.

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Core Visceral Manipulation Courses

Descriptions and Dates

Visceral Manipulation 1 (VM1);
Assessment of Structural Relationships between Viscera, and their Fascial or Ligamentous Attachments to the Musculoskeletal System Visceral Manipulation 2 (VM2) The Pelvis (VM3) The Thorax (VM4) Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional (VM5) VisceroEmotional Relationships (VM6)

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Core Neural Manipulation Courses

Descriptions and Dates

Neuromeningeal Manipulation: An Integrative Approach to Trauma (NM1) Peripheral Nerve Manipulation; Upper Body (NM2) Peripheral Nerve Manipulation; Lower Body (NM3) Cranial Nerve Manipulation (NM4) Neural Manipulation 5: Central and Peripheral Connections (NM5)

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Core Listening Technique Courses

Descriptions and Dates

Listening Techniques 1: An Integrative Approach to Evaluation (LT1) Listening Techniques 2: An Advanced Evaluation Approach to Total Body Systems (LT2)

Manual Approach to the Brain Courses

Descriptions and Dates

Manual Approach to the Brain 1 (MAB1) Manual Approach to the Brain 2 (MAB2) Manual Approach to the Brain 3 (MAB3) Manual Approach to the Brain 4 (MAB4)

Barral Disciplines and Upper Level

Descriptions and Dates

Advanced Visceral Components of the Neck and Thorax (VMAT) Advanced Visceral Manipulation: Physiological and Neuroendocrine Effects of Soft Tissue Treatment and Clinical Applications (AVMHC) Advanced Visceral Manipulation: Trauma (AVMT) Advanced Visceral Manipulation: Visceral Osteoarticular Relationships (AVMVOR) Clinical Applications for Disc Disorders: Soft Tissue Applications (BICADD) Clinical Symposium with Jean-Pierre Barral (SYMJP) Neuro-Visceral Manipulation of the Thorax and Abdomen (NVMTA) Strategic Crossroads of the Body 1 (SCB1) Urogenital Manipulation (UGM and UGMA) Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System (VNANS) Visceral Manipulation Dissection (VMD) Visceral, Neural and Articular Advanced Clinical Synthesis (VNAC)

Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gastrointestinal Issues - 1 (VM-ACA-CG-1) Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gastrointestinal Issues - 2 (VM-ACA-CG-2) Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gastrointenstinal Issues - 3 (VM-ACA-CG-3) Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gynecological & Urogenital Issues (VM-ACA-GU) Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Thyro-Cardio-Pulmonary Issues (VM-ACA-TCP)

Visceral Manipulation Certification Neural Manipulation Certification (NMC)

Clinical Interventions: Concussion Recovery; Barral Manual Therapy

New Manual Articular Approach – Upper Extremity (MAUE) New Manual Articular Approach – Lower Extremity (MALE) New Manual Articular Approach – Spine & Pelvis (MASP) New Manual Articular Approach - Advanced Joints (MAAAJ) New Manual Articular Approach - Neurovascular, Synovial, Lymphatic Extremities (NSLE)

Applications for Pediatrics (VAP and VMPED)

Skill Enhancement Programs – Visceral Manipulation

Visceral Vascular Manipulation; Upper Extremity Visceral Vascular Manipulation; Lower Extremity

Polyvagal Manual Therapy 1 (PVMT1) Polyvagal Manual Therapy 2 (PVMT2)

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Visceral Manipulation 1 (VM1) VIsceral Manipulation Abdomen 1 - Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Program (VM1-VC and VM1-L) Visceral Manipulation Introduction (VMINT) Neuromeningeal Manipulation: An Integrative Approach to Trauma (NM1) New Manual Articular Approach – Upper Extremity (MAUE) New Manual Articular Approach – Lower Extremity (MALE) New Manual Articular Approach – Spine & Pelvis (MASP)

Visceral Manipulation 2 (VM2) VIsceral Manipulation Abdomen 2 - Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Program (VM2-VC and VM2-L) Visceral Manipulation Dissection (VMD) Listening Techniques 1: An Integrative Approach to Evaluation (LT1)

The Pelvis (VM3) VIsceral Manipulation The Pelvis - Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Program (VM3-VC and VM3-L) The Thorax (VM4) VIsceral Manipulation The Thorax - Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Program (VM4-VC and VM4-L) Applications for Pediatrics (VAP and VMPED)

The Thorax (VM4) Urogenital Manipulation (UGM)

Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional (VM5)

The Pelvis (VM3) Advanced Visceral Components of the Neck and Thorax (VMAT) Visceral Vascular Manipulation: Upper Body (VVMU) Visceral Vascular Manipulation: Lower Body (VVML)

VisceroEmotional Relationships (VM6)

Peripheral Nerve Manipulation; Upper Body (NM2)

Peripheral Nerve Manipulation; Lower Body (NM3)

Cranial Nerve Manipulation (NM4)

Neural Manipulation 5: Central and Peripheral Connections (NM5)

Fascial Decoding

Descriptions and Dates

Fascial Decoding 1 and 2

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Upledger Institute Alumnus

If you are an Upledger Institute Alumnus and wondering if the Barral manual therapies are for you, enjoy this research article by Gail Wetzler, about the integration of Upledger and Barral disciplines.

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Available Barral Institute Courses

Client-Centered Manual Therapy

Core Visceral Manipulation Courses

Core Neural Manipulation Courses

Core Listening Technique Courses

Manual Approach to the Brain Courses

Barral Disciplines and Upper Level

Fascial Decoding

BI Seminar Policies

Upledger Institute Alumnus

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International Affiliates

Client-Centered Manual Therapy

Core Visceral Manipulation Courses

Core Neural Manipulation Courses

Core Listening Technique Courses

Listening Techniques Courses

Manual Approach to the Brain Courses

The Brain

Barral Disciplines and Upper Level

Advanced VM Classes / Dissection / Trauma

Advanced Clinical Applications

Certification Programs

Clinical Intervention Programs

New Manual Articular Approach Courses

Pediatric Courses

Skill Enhancement Programs

Visceral Vascular Manipulation

Polyvagal Manual Therapy

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Programs Available with No Course Pre-Requisite

Programs Available after successful Visceral Manipulation 1 Attendance

Programs Available after successful Visceral Manipulation 2 Attendance

Programs Available after successful Visceral Manipulation 3 Attendance

Programs Available after successful Visceral Manipulation 3 and 4 Attendance

Programs Available after successful Visceral Manipulation 4 Attendance

Programs Available after successful Visceral Manipulation 5 Attendance

Programs Available after successful Neural Manipulation 1 Attendance

Programs Available after successful Neural Manipulation 2 Attendance

Programs Available after successful Neural Manipulation 3 Attendance

Programs Available after successful Neural Manipulation 4 Attendance

Fascial Decoding

Fascial Decoding

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Upledger Institute Alumnus

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International Affiliates