Synopsis: In Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 2 you will expand on the functional anatomy, hand placements and techniques you learned in Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 to give you a deeper understanding of the abdominal cavity and its relationship to the cranial and thoracic cavities.

Course Highlights:

• Explore the deeper structures within the abdominal cavity, focusing on the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, greater omentum, peritoneum, and their connective or suspensory tissues.
• Learn about the concept of restriction planes, mobility and motility.
• Begin to incorporate multiple long-lever techniques into your VM work.
• Participate in supervised, hands-on sessions that guide you through specific techniques for locating and evaluating each organ, along with the effects and contraindications.

Prerequisite: VM1 (Abdomen 1) or VMIA (Visceral Manipulation IA).
Required Advance Reading: Visceral Manipulation II by Jean-Pierre Barral, RPT, DO.

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

Annabel is a Registered Shiatsu Practitioner in the province of British Columbia. She has been in private practice in Vancouver since 1990. Annabel continued her education through courses in Visceral Manipulation, Nerve Manipulation, CranioSacral Therapy, Mechanical Link, and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. Currently she is a Certified Instructor for the following Barral Institute classes: VM1, VM2, VM4, and LT (Listening techniques). In addition she conducts a monthly Study Group at Royal Columbia Hospital, open to all VM alumni who wish to enhance their VM skills and knowledge. (vmstudygp@hotmail.com) Annabel has been a translator and editor for Visceral Manipulation, Neural and Vascular Manipulation Textbooks through the Barral Institute (French to English).

2nd - 5th June 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