Visceral Vascular Manipulation – Lower Body (VVML)

CPD/CPE: 18hrs

Full Fee: $1500inc GST.

The Saver Price of $1300 is available until the 18th March, 2026

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of evaluation and treatment techniques for the vascular system of the lower body. Through hands-on methods and research-based insights, you will learn to assess and release vascular restrictions to enhance circulation, organ function, and recovery after trauma or surgery.

Key Learning Outcomes

Vascular Anatomy & Function: Understand how arteries of the lower body, including the hepatic, splenic, femoral, and popliteal, adjust their diameter based on physiological demands and how vascular compression contributes to restriction patterns and pain.
Hands-On Techniques: Learn to locate and release vascular restrictions using direct compression, decompression, and elongation techniques to improve circulation and restore function.
Targeted Vascular Treatment: Explore Barral’s concept of the knee as a ‘neurological joint’ and discover methods to restore its intelligence through improved blood flow. Understand the role of vascular treatment in post-trauma and post-surgical recovery, particularly for pelvic, hip, and knee procedures.
Clinical Integration & Research: Examine Doppler ultrasound research on arterial mobilization techniques, learn to treat the vaso-pressive system and the brain, and integrate vascular treatment seamlessly into therapeutic practice.

Prerequisite: VM4
Required Reading

  • Visceral Vascular Manipulations by Jean-Pierre Barral, DO. Available for $130inc GST, email shane@barralinstitute.com.au or call 0411 488198 to order.

Suggested Reading

  • Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter, MD, and/or
  • A Regional Atlas of the Human Body by Carmine Clemente.
Visceral Vascular Manipulation (VVML) Course Dates
Date Course (Click link below for Booking Form) Location
Apr 22-24
(2026)
Visceral Vascular Manipulation - Lower Body - VVML The Vibe Hotel Sydney
Alain Croibier Formal copy 3Alain Croibier is an Osteopath in France and has been in private practice since 1990. He is a Member of the Registre des Osteopathes de France since 1991 and a Membre Titulaire of the Academie d Osteopathie de France since 1997. Together with Jean-Pierre Barral, Alain Croibier has developed the modalities of Neural Manipulation and New Manual Articular Approach based on their on-going clinical research. Alain Croibier is a Professor for Visceral Manipulation and Osteopathic Diagnosis at the Osteopathic College, A.T. Still Academy, Lyon, France. He is also an International Teacher for Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation (NM) and New Manual Articular Approach (MAA) for The Barral Institute. Alain Croibier holds the title of Co-Curriculum Developer for the Barral Institute. In conjunction with Jean-Pierre Barral, Alain helped develop the modalities of NM and MAA into various manual therapy courses, which he has personally taught to manual therapists around the world. Since 1995 he has been a Lecturer in Visceral Manipulation at the College International d Osteopathie (CIDO), St. Etienne, France. Since 1991 he has been a Guest Speaker at the Centre Osteopathique du Quebec, Montreal, Canada, the Nederland Academy Vor Osteopathy (NAO) Amhem, Nederland, as well as the Still Academy Deutschland, Munster, Deutschland. Previously he has been a Lecturer of Biomechanics, Visceral Anatomy and Visceral Mechanics applied to Osteopathy, in the Ecole Suisse d Osteopathic, Lausanne, Suisse, as well as a Lecturer in Human Anatomy, Biomechanics and Visceral Manipulation at the Institute Superieur d Osteopathie of Lyon, France.
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Date/Time 27/04/2017 - 29/04/2017
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location The Vibe Hotel Sydney, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia


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