Synopsis: In VM1 you will study the models and theories of functional biomechanics as viewed from Barral's innovative approach.

Course Highlights:

• Learn manual skills to locate, evaluate and normalize primary areas of dysfunction within the abdominal cavity.
• Explore the dynamics of motion and suspension in relation to organs, membranes and ligaments.
• Examine the relationship of organs and structural or neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.
• Assess the quality of functional activity and somatic structures as they relate to an overall pattern.

Prerequisite: Experience with sensitive, light-touch palpation
Required Advance Reading: Visceral Manipulation by Jean-Pierre Barral, RPT, DO; Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter, MD, or A Regional Atlas of the Human Body by Carmine Clemente

More about Visceral Manipulation can be found on the Barral Institute UK site. 

Alison Harvey Alison trained as a chiropractor following her own chiropractic treatment. She was impressed by the natural, holistic methods employed by chiropractic and the focus on the prevention of further health problems.

After 5 years of study at the Anglo European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth, Alison graduated with a BSc (Hons) and MSc chiropractic. Alison was also awarded the Holm Award for the female with the most holistic approach to patient care. After her studies, she decided to work in Surrey and West Sussex in natural health centres, to widen her knowledge of complementary medicine, before returning to her Scottish homeland to start her own practice in Ayr in 2002.

Alison has also trained in Applied Kinesiology, a technique based on muscle testing which allows other natural therapies, such as vitamin and mineral advice, to be incorporated into chiropractic care. Having passed her clinical competence examination, she trained in the "Sunflower Method", a training in the treatment of children with learning difficulties. During her time in Surrey, Alison was one of five practitioners involved in treating children who were patients on a research project into the effectiveness of the Sunflower Method. She has also worked with brain damaged and physically disabled children.



Since graduation, Alison has become interested and trained in CranioSacral therapy. She finds this a very useful tool for treating certain conditions and plans to extend her knowledge in this field. She is an instructor for the Upledger Institute in CranioSacral Therapy and teaches classes internationally on a regular basis.

Since 2002 Alison has also been training in Visceral Manipulation through the Barral Institute and is increasingly using this with her patients. She finds this further increases her scope of practice and means she can work with people with conditions that do not usually resolve with chiropractic care. 

Alison has also done training in the treatment of pregnant women, babies and children and hopes to continue treating all age groups in the future.

23rd - 26th February 2012

Location: LYST, Old Fire Station, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham, London N15 4RX

Times: Varies - ranges from 8:30 am to 18:00 pm

Cost: £480 (inc. VAT)
 

Application Process:

All applications are to be made through the Barral Institute using the following Application Form