CPD/CPE: 24hrs
Full Fee: $1300inc GST.
Early Saver price of $990, applies until the 22nd Sept 2024 - Melbourne
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
| Date | Course (Click link below for Booking Form) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26-29 (2024) |
Abdomen 2 - VM2 | The Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne |
Dr. Mariotti started his manual therapy career as a massage therapist focusing mainly on Visceral Manipulation. He began studying with Jean-Pierre Barral, DO, MRO(F), PT in 1992. In 2000, he began leading study groups in Visceral Manipulation in Seattle, Washington and teaching Visceral Manipulation to naturopathic medical students. In 2009 Dr. Mariotti became a Barral certified instructor of VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4, VM5, LT1 and NM1. In 2004, Dr. Mariotti graduated from Bastyr University with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. In the US, naturopathic physicians are Licensed Primary Care Providers educated in diagnosis and evaluation of medical disorders using standard conventional diagnostic procedures and functional diagnostic tools focusing on the evaluation of the whole person. After completing an undergraduate degree and completing all pre-med requirements, a naturopathic physician must complete a four to six year post-graduate medical degree as well as undergo basic and clinical science national board licensing exams. Naturopathic physicians are trained in counseling, diet/nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, physical medicine, minor surgery and the use of prescriptive drugs. Dr. Mariotti works out of his Seattle, Washington private practice offering his patients an integrative approach to managing their health utilizing Visceral Manipulation within a naturopathic medical model.Dr. Mariotti has written an article “Melatonin and the Gut” as well as publishing a book “The Naturopathic Approach to Visceral Manipulation, Volume I.” Volume II and III are expected to be published in the next couple years.Dr. Ron Mariotti Course List
| Date | Course (Click link below for Booking Form) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18-20 (2026) |
Listening Techniques 2: An Integrative Approach to Evaluation - LT2 | The Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney |
| Apr 22-24 (2026) |
Visceral Manipulation: Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gastrointestinal & Urogenital Issues - VM-ACA-GU | The Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney |
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Date/Time 07/10/2017 - 10/10/2017
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location The Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne, 189 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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