Visceral Manipulation Certification
- Visceral Manipulation Certification
- Visceral Manipulation Certification Application
- Frequently Asked Questions About Certification
- List and Contact Information for Certified BI Examiners
- Barral Institute Diplomate
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:
- Techniques Level – CVTP – Certified Visceral Techniques Practitioner. This covers VM1-VM4
- Visceral Manipulation Level – CVMP – Certified Visceral Manipulation Practitioner. This 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 "CVTP" or "CVMP" in your title.
Techniques Certification Level (CVTP)
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 an at-home objective exam that covers VM1-VM4.
Submit ten (10) case write-ups following the required format. Case write-ups format, which can also be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Successfully complete a practical/oral/written 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 Techniques Practitioner:
- Complete the Certification application.
- Register for CVTP (add item CVTP to your shopping cart and complete the purchase), or call BI at 866-522-7725 or 561-868-6898.
Visceral Manipulation Certification Level (CVMP)
Tuition: $300
Successfully complete the following seminars.
- Visceral Manipulation: Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional (VM5)
- Visceral Manipulation: VisceroEmotional Relationships (VM6)
Successfully complete an at-home objective exam that covers VM5-VM6.
Submit ten (10) case write-ups following the required format. Case write-ups format, which can also be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Successfully complete a practical/oral/written exam with a Certified BI Examiner that tests your ability to understand and apply VM techniques from class levels VM5-VM6.
Note: Visceral Manipulation Certification includes Techniques Level. Techniques Certification must be successfully completed before sitting for the practical/oral/written exam of the Visceral Manipulation Level, or a person may take the overall Visceral Manipulation (CVMP) practical/oral/written exams at the same time, which cover VM1-VM6.
To start your process to be a Certified Visceral Manipulation Practitioner:
- Complete the Certification Application.
- Register for CVMP (add item CVMP 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.



