Visceral Manipulation Certification

Earn your certification in Visceral Manipulation from the Barral Institute - and assure patients your training comes straight from the source – Jean-Pierre Barral, DO, MRO(F).

There are two levels in the Certification Program. The Techniques Level (CVM) which covers VM1-VM4, and the Diplomate Level (CVM-D) which covers VM5-VM6.

Certification Highlights:

• Ensures a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology and Visceral Manipulation Therapy techniques.
• Helps preserve the right of qualified healthcare professionals to practice Visceral Manipulation.
• Demonstrates your commitment to excellence and enhances your networking and referral status – establishes you as a dedicated professional with the highest standards of excellence.
• Allows you to use the professional designation "CVM" or "CVM-D" in your title.

Techniques Certification Level (CVM)

Tuition: $300

Successfully complete the following seminars.

• Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 (VM1)
• Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 2 (VM2)
• Visceral Manipulation: The Pelvis (VM3)
• Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax (VM4)

Successfully complete a Techniques-level at-home objective exam for each class level.
Submit ten (10) case write-ups following the required format. Click here to view the format for the case write-ups, which can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Successfully complete a practical/oral exam with a Certified BI examiner that tests your ability to understand and apply VM techniques from class levels VM1-VM4.

To start your process to be a Certified Visceral Manipulation practitioner:

1. Complete the Certification application by clicking here.
2. Register for VMC by clicking here (add item VMC to your shopping cart and complete the purchase), or call BI at 866-522-7725 or 561-868-6898.

Diplomate Certification Level (CVM-D)

Tuition: $300

Successfully complete the following seminars.

• Visceral Manipulation: Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional (VM5)
• Visceral Manipulation: VisceroEmotional Relationships (VM6)

Successfully complete a Diplomate-level at-home objective exam for each class level.
Submit ten (10) case write-ups following the required format. Click here to view the format for the case write-ups, which can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Successfully complete a practical/oral exam with a Certified BI examiner that tests your ability to understand and apply VM techniques from class levels VM5-VM6.

Note: Diplomate Certification encompasses both Techniques Level and Diplomate Level. Techniques Certification must be successfully completed before sitting for the practical/oral exam of the Diplomate Level, or a person may take the Techniques and Diplomate Level practical/oral exam at the same time.

To start your process to be a Certified Visceral Manipulation - Diplomate practitioner:

1. Complete the Certification application by clicking here.
2. Register for VMC-D by clicking here (add item VMC-D to your shopping cart and complete the purchase), or call BI at 866-522-7725 or 561-868-6898.

A person is eligible to repeat each seminar they have attended (VM1-6) for $200 each while actively signed up for the corresponding Certification Program (upon space availability).

Note: Visceral Manipulation Certification through the Barral Institute certifies a person’s abilities in Visceral Manipulation (VM). Since certification does not provide a legal right to practice, a person must have the appropriate credential and/or license to practice manual therapy in their locale.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions About Certification