Visceral Manipulation (VM) Certification

There are two levels in the Visceral Manipulation Certification Program:

Techniques Level (CVTP)

Cost: $400 (included in VM Core-Pak)*

Requirements

  1. Complete the following seminars successfully:
    • Visceral Manipulation 1 (VM1)
    • Listening Techniques 1; An Integrative Approach to Evaluation (LT1)
    • Visceral Manipulation  2 (VM2)
    • The Pelvis (VM3)
    • The Thorax (VM4)
  2. Complete the certification application
  3. Register for CVTP online or call Barral Institute at 1-866-522-7725 or 1-561-868-6898.
  4. Complete written exams that cover VM1-4 successfully.
  5. Submit five (5) case studies following the required format.
  6. Complete a practical/oral exam with a Certified BI Examiner that covers VM1-4 & LT1 successfully. See details about what to expect and how to prepare.

Visceral Manipulation Level (CVMP)

Cost: $300 (included in VM Add-Pak)*

Requirements

  1. Complete the following seminar(s) successfully.
    • Visceral Manipulation: Manual Thermal Evaluation and VisceroEmotional Relationships (VM5/ VM6)
  2. Complete the certification application
  3. Register for CVMP online or call Barral Institute at 1-866-522-7725 or 1-561-868-6898.
  4. Complete a written exam that covers VM5-6 successfully.
  5. Submit five (5) case studies following the required format.
  6. Complete a practical/oral exam with a Certified BI Examiner that covers VM5-6 successfully.

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.

A person is eligible to repeat each seminar they have attended (VM1-5) for $250* each while actively signed up for the corresponding Certification Program (upon space availability).
* This is for U.S. and Canada classes only and some city surcharges may apply.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Who are the Certification Examiners?

The following people have achieved the highest level of Certification - Barral Institute Diplomate. Diplomate status is granted by Jean-Pierre Barral and Alain Croibier, and includes all Visceral, Neural, Vascular, and Manual Articular levels. Diplomate Certification will be available to all alumni in the future.

Congratulations to

  • Dee Ahern, P.T., BI Diplomate
  • Rene Assink, D.O., BI Diplomate
  • Olivier Bazin, D.O., BI Diplomate
  • Rita Benamor DO, CST-D, BI Diplomate
  • Mark Bloemberg, P.T., BI Diplomate
  • Roberto Bonanzinga, D.O., BI Diplomate
  • Lisa Brady Grant, D.C., BI Diplomate
  • Matias Chahab, PT, DO, BI Diplomate
  • Peter Coppola P.T., BI Diplomate
  • Kirstie Cousins B. Ost B.A (Hons), Psych, LSSM (Dip), BI Diplomate
  • A.J. de Koning, D.O., BI Diplomate
  • Joanne Enslin-de Wet PT, BI Diplomate
  • Ken Frey, P.T., BI Diplomate
  • Rosie Greene RM, BI-Diplomate
  • Alex Fugallo, DO, ND, BI Diplomate
  • Alison Harvey, DC, CST-D, AK, BI Diplomate
  • Kelly Handyside, LMT, CST-T, BI Diplomate
  • Nabil Lahlouh Gonzalez, PT, DO, CST-T, BI Diplomate
  • Annabel Mackenzie RST, BI Diplomate
  • Ron Mariotti, N.D., BI Diplomate
  • Eric Marlien, PT, DO, BI Diplomate
  • Marc Naudin, D.O., BI Diplomate
  • Jorg Petersen, P.T., BI Diplomate
  • Lisa Polec, D.C., BI Diplomate
  • Christoph Sommer, Heilpraktiker, Rolfer, BI Diplomate
  • Pierre Vey, DO, BI Diplomate
  • Bernhard Voss, P.T., BI Diplomate
  • Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT, EDO, BI Diplomate
  • Jean Anne Zollars, P.T., BI Diplomate
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