(Corresponds to former VMII and PIVM)
CPD/CPE: 24hrs
Full Fee: $1300inc GST.
Early Saver price of $1100, is available until the 21 Sept 2024.
Course Description
This four day course, Visceral Manipulation: The Pelvis (VM3) studies the relationship between functional and structural mechanics of the pelvis.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will have learned:
- To identify, receive and conduct Jean-Pierre Barral's method of evaluation and treatment for the organ systems of the pelvic cavity, including the integration of the pelvic organs with the complex ligament systems of that body region;
- Techniques for differentiating between somatic and visceral causes for pelvic and low back problems;
- How to integrate the pelvic organs functional movement patterns;
- Additional principles of direct and indirect approaches and their appropriate applications;
- How to integrate the pelvis into the body with principles of Lines of Tension and Interrelationships.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All the techniques taught in this class are external only, there are NO internal techniques taught.
Prerequisite: VM2 or VM1B
Required Reading
- Hard copy version of the Urogenital Manipulation text book by Jean-Pierre Barral, RPT, DO and Pierre Mercier. Available for $80inc 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.
The Pelvis (VM3) Course Dates
| Date | Course (Click link below for Booking Form) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2-5 (2024) |
The Pelvis - VM3 | Royal On The Park Hotel |
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 |
Booking Instructions
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Date/Time 03/11/2018 - 06/11/2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location The Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, 359 Crown St, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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