Neuromeningeal Manipulation: An Integrative Approach to Trauma (NM1)

(Corresponds to former VTW I&II)

CPD/CPE: 18hrs

Course Accreditation - Click here for more informationATMS: Australian Traditional Medicines Society has approved this course for 18 CPE Points

Full Fee: $1100inc GST. The early Saver Price of $990 is available until the 11th Aug 2025.

Course Description

This three day course, NM1, is a specialized course focusing on the impact of trauma and whiplash.

Integrative treatment requires attention to mechanical relationships between the cranium/spine hard frame, and the dural and neural elements. NM provides approaches to address restrictions of the dural and neural components not commonly focused on with musculoskeletal symptoms.

Additionally, traumatic nerve lesions typically do not result in a recognizable, well-defined, clinical picture. Instead a broad spectrum of disturbances can be found. NM treatments change intra- and extra-neural pressure and improve sympathetic function to blood vessels due to the auto-innervation of the sympathetic ganglia and sympathetic innervation of peri-neural connective tissues, both of which are affected with treatment of fixations in the nerve sheaths.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will have learned:

  • The three primary areas of trauma as they relate to whiplash: physical laws, evaluation and treatment;
  • The appropriate anatomy and physiology for treatment of whiplash and trauma conditions;
  • To locate and release restrictions along the meningeal system;
  • Assess injuries to the soft tissues of the cervical region and learn treatment protocols for optimal release;
  • Tests to determine restriction patterns of the cervicobrachial region;
  • Understand how whiplash creates restriction patterns throughout the body;
  • Identify techniques that encompass the whole body, as the whole body receives collision forces in a whiplash injury, not just the cervical spine;
  • To evaluate restrictions in the lumbosacral region;
  • Discover new applications of visceral manipulation principles and techniques as they can be utilized for patients presenting whiplash and other conditions involving trauma;
  • Compare treatment sequence and tests for whiplash and traumatic injuries.

Prerequisite: Professional healthcare practitioner, student in healthcare program or graduate awaiting licensure/accreditation with experience in manual listening skills.

Required Reading

  • Hard copy version of the Trauma: An Osteopathic Approach text book by Jean-Pierre Barral, RPT, DO and Pierre Mercier. Available for $110inc 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.
Neuromeningeal Manipulation (NM1) Course Dates
Date Course (Click link below for Booking Form) Location
Sep 11-13
(2025)
Neuromeningeal Manipulation: An Integrative Approach to Trauma - NM1 Royal On The Park Hotel
DrRonMariottiDr. 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
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Apr 18-20
(2026)
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Date/Time 06/04/2017 - 08/04/2017
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