About the Seminar

The Visceral Manipulation – Abdomen 1 (VM1) seminar is professional training based on the Barral Institute International program, designed to introduce the fundamentals of visceral manipulation of the abdominal cavity. Through practical work, you will learn the principles of functional biomechanics, assessment of visceral dysfunctions, and manual techniques for treating internal organs.

Training Provider

The program is delivered by Barral Institute Slovenia, a branch of the Barral Institute International, a world-renowned institute for education in visceral manipulation.

Who Is the Seminar For?

The seminar is intended for graduates of the Academy of Manual Therapy, physiotherapists, healthcare professionals, sports and therapeutic massage therapists, and other professionals in related fields. It is also suitable for students in the later years of the above-mentioned programs.

What Will You Gain?

✓ Professional knowledge from the Visceral Manipulation – Abdomen 1 (VM1) program

✓ Internationally recognized Barral Institute International certificate

✓ Registration in the VM1 practitioners’ register at Barral Institute International

Seminar Content

✓ Fundamentals of Visceral Manipulation (VM) and its importance in manual therapy

✓ Functional biomechanics according to the method of Jean-Pierre Barral
✓ Indications and contraindications for the use of visceral manipulation
✓ Assessment and treatment of dysfunctions in the abdominal cavity
✓ Techniques for improving visceral fascial mobility
✓ The relationship between organs, fascia, and the musculoskeletal system
✓ Functional assessment of organs and related body structures
✓ Manual treatment of the liver, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, and large intestine
✓ Review of current research in the field of visceral manipulation

The training will be conducted in English.