CPD/CPE: 24hrs
Full Fee: $1400inc GST.
Early Saver price of $1200, applies until the 15th Aug 2026 - Brisbane
Course Description
(Corresponds to former VM1B)
In this four day course, Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 2, participants will expand on the functional anatomy, hand placements and techniques learned in Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 to give them a deeper understanding of the abdominal cavity and its relationship to the cranial, thoracic and pelvic cavities.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will have learned:
- The deeper structures within the abdominal cavity, focusing on the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, greater omentum, peritoneum, and their connective or suspensory tissues;
- The concept of restriction planes, mobility and motility;
- How to begin to incorporate multiple long-lever techniques into clinical VM work;
- Specific techniques for locating and evaluating each organ, along with the effects and contraindications, learned in a hands-on, lab environment.
Prerequisite: VM1
Required Reading
- Hard copy version of the Visceral Manipulation II text book by Jean-Pierre Barral, RPT, DO and Pierre Mercier. Available for $100inc GST Plus $15 P/H. Email admin@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.
Abdomen 2 (VM2) Course Dates
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Liz is a Physiotherapist working in private practice in Sydney, Australia. She has in-depth experience over three decades in many fields of Physiotherapy, including hospital Critical Care, cardiopulmonary, neuromyofascial, ergonomics, and women’s & men’s health in Australia and the UK. She has also worked extensively with performers and crew in music, theatre and film, including Disney’s “The Lion King” and “Where the Wild Things Are”. Areas treated include musculoskeletal, pain and movement dysfunction, as well as neurological, digestive, urinary and respiratory issues.
She has taught Physiotherapy students and graduates and lectured for University undergraduate courses at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and Critical Care Nursing. She has presented lectures to various audiences, including medical, allied health, pilates instructors, musical educators and the public.
Liz has undertaken extensive post-graduate studies, including in manual therapy, movement training and pelvic health. Recently, she’s studied Anatomy at Sydney University and at ACNEM (Australian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine), furthering a keen interest in digestion and nutrition. Her ongoing training with the Barral Institute came from discovering Jean-Pierre’s work in Visceral manipulation in 2010. This paradigm shift expanded her holistic approach, thus complementing physiotherapy techniques to help her patients attain a happy and healthy life. It has also inspired her to learn further, assist in classes and now teach Barral’s exciting work here and overseas.
Liz Dunn Course List
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Date/Time 19/09/2026 - 22/09/2026
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location The Vibe Hotel Sydney, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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