Study and Practice Groups

Online Study Groups

Locate a Study or Practice Group in your area.

Please contact studygroup@barralinstitute.com if you have additions or corrections.

Study groups are conducted in a variety of formats, depending on the needs of the group. The ideas are general and can be tailored to suit any study group focus.

  • The most successful study groups are member-driven. They encourage active participation, hands-on practice and question-and-answer periods, all facilitated by two or three more advanced therapists, such as teaching assistants or teachers.
  • We recommend holding an informal gathering once a month for two or three months at a time. Most study group members prefer to begin at 7 or 8 p.m. on week nights, studying and practicing for roughly three to four hours each time.
  • Start a study group by choosing a topic. After reviewing the topic of the evening, have participants split up into groups of two or three to trade sessions, specifically working on the aspect of therapy that was covered in the earlier discussion. Be flexible on where this practice takes you.
  • Once participants finish trading sessions, gather the group together again for a follow-up question-and-answer period. This is an excellent opportunity to share experiences and ideas that are immediately applicable to the therapy.

Important Points to Remember...

  • Study groups are a group-driven process. As a leader, you're there to provide a broad framework. Allow the group to define their needs within that format, and respond in that direction.
  • Study groups are designed to review material and techniques already presented and are not an environment to teach new material.
  • Be prepared to tailor a topic to all members' skill levels.
  • Many study group leaders also find it helpful to charge a nominal fee such as $10 per session or $50 for six sessions. The fee helps offset any costs incurred by the study group leaders (such as copies or refreshments). In addition, it tends to encourage a more active commitment from the attending members.

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Country State City Name Leader Info
Canada British Columbia Surrey Yes Lenora Klassen PT, CNMP, CVMP Sunday afternoons 1:00 - 4:00 pm in Surrey, BC, Canada. For dates and to register, please go to my website www.lkphysio.com  click "online booking" and find study groups under "groups sessions".
United States California Newport Beach Yes Kim Coyle (Lawler-Coyle) PT, DPT, GCFP, LMT Location: 
Focus on Health, Physical Therapy Corp. 
20321 Acacia St, Suite 150 
Newport Beach, CA 92660


Level/s: NM1, NM2 & NM3


Contact: Kim Lawler-Coyle; 949.851.8121;klc@focusonhealthpt.com

Meet: 9:00 -12:00, Saturdays (dates to be determined)
Fee: $20
United States California San Diego Yes David Taff CMT Location: Balance Plus Physical Therapy
3794 Clairemont Dr
San Diego CA 92117
858-483-1600

Contact: 
David Taff; 919-272-0991dtaff@me.com
Meet: Sunday every 4-6 weeks from 10-12:30
Fee: $20
United States California Santa Rosa Yes Elia Hutchins MA, CST-D, CVTP Location: 52 Mission Circle, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95409

Meeting Dates & Times: First Saturday of every month, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Member Eligibility: Completion of NM1, NM2, or NM3

Fee: $40

Contact Elia Hutchins
707-292-9675
elia@fusion-healing.com
United States Colorado Boulder Yes Natalie Wainani LMT Location: 2955 Valmont, Suite 120
Level/s: NM1 and up

Meeting Dates & Times: Dates TBA, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Maximum of 4 people
Fee: $45
Contact: Natalie Wainani

303-489-2211nataliewainani@gmail.com
United States Colorado Denver Yes Maria Taame DO, LMT, CST-D, CVTP

Location:

MT Biodynamic 
4155 E Jewell Ave
Denver, CO 80222

Dates and times to be determined. Contact for details. 

Maria Taame
669-292-4545
zmeyka.mt@gmail.com

United States Colorado Englewood Yes Juilene Johnston DC Location: Denver Tech Area
Level/s: NM
Contact: Dr. Juilene H. Johnston, DC; 970.903.3765;Dr.J@RockyMountainManualTherapy.com
Leader: Dr. Juilene H. Johnston, DC
Meet: Contact Juilene for meeting times
United States Massachusetts Northampton Yes Laurel Myers PT Location: 241 King St. Suite 119, Northampton, MA 01060

Meeting Dates & Times: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon, Saturday Morning-email for dates

Member Eligibility: Completion of VM1

Fee: $20

Contact Laurel Myers: 
413-535-9578
wmastudy@gmail.com
United States New Mexico Albuquerque Yes Jean Anne Zollars PT, DPT, MA, BI-D Location: Albuquerque
Level/s: NM
Contact: Jean Anne Zollars, MA, PT; 505.266.6908;jzollars@q.com
Leader: Jean Anne Zollars, MA, PT
Meet: Contact Jean Anne for details
United States New York New York Yes Steve Kravitz PT, DPT, CST-T Location: 2000 Glen Echo Road, Suite 209, Nashville, TN

Meeting Times & Dates to be determined. Contact for details. 

615-840-3281
steve@stevekravitz.com
United States Oregon Eugene Yes Ava Litton PT, CNMP Location: 2295 Coburg Rd. Suite B2, Eugene, OR

Meeting Dates & Times: To be announced. Contact for details. 

Member Eligibility Requirements: Completion of NM1

Fee: $25.00

Contact: Ava Litton
541-261-2176
goava21@msn.com
United States Oregon Portland Yes William Pleau DC, CNMP
Location: LifeQual Center
1975 NW 167th Place, Suite 1
Beaverton, OR 97006
 
Meeting Dates: 8 weeks - every Monday March 28-May 23, 2022, excluding April 18.
 
Times: 4:00 - 5:30 Pacific Time
 
Member Eligibility: Completion of NM2
 

This is intended to be a finite study group, meeting for 8 weeks, going systematically through the NM2 material in the Study Guide and the relevant portions of the textbook, Manual Therapy for the Peripheral Nerves. I would like to offer a hybrid format with limited in-person attendance (up to 6 students) and a Zoom option for remote students. I plan to use Zoom’s Share Screen feature with my document camera to present images from the text and study guide, as well as anatomy images.

 
Contact William Pleau:
303-902-2790
dr.pleau@williampleaudc.com
 

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Country State City Leader Name Info
Argentina Capital Federal Nadia Felix Klga. Yes Location: Capital Federal

Level/s: VM



Meet: Monthly, Saturday mornings

Contact: Nadia Felix CST, M.Psy.

+ 54 11 4803 0241
institutoupledgerargentina@gmail.com
www.upledgerargentina.com


Canada Alberta Calgary Nora Kowalsky RMT No PRACTICE GROUP
Contact for location, dates, and times. 


Contact:
Nora Kowalsky
403-519-8661
or
Christina
christinaRMT@shaw.ca
403-615-2314
Canada Alberta Edmonton Erin Blanchard RMT Yes Specific Location: 
MacEwan University, Robbins Health Learning Centre110 St. NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 2Y9

Meeting Dates & Times: One Sunday a month, 1:00-3:00 pm. Contact for specific dates and details. Missing three months consecutively excludes you from continuing with the group. 

Member Eligibility: completion of VM1

Fee: none

Contact: 
Erin Blanchard
780-964-0777
erin.marie.blanchard@gmail.com
Canada British Columbia North Vancouver Grace Dedinsky-Rutherford BSc, RMT Yes

Location:  
North Shore Lymphedema Clinic 
1372 Marine Drive
North Vancouver,BC 

Level/s: VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4

Contact: Grace Dedinsky-Rutherford
604-551-8202
gracermt@gmail.com

See website for dates, locations, times and cost.
Canada British Columbia Surrey Lenora Klassen PT, CNMP, CVMP Yes Sunday afternoons 1:00 - 4:00 pm in Surrey, BC, Canada. For dates and to register, please go to my website www.lkphysio.com  click "online booking" and find study groups under "groups sessions".
Canada British Columbia Victoria Cameron Moffatt D.O.(MP) No

Practice Group

Location, Dates & Times: To be determined based on the group

Please contact for more information: Cameron Moffat 250-642-5258

Additional Information: We are looking for a commitment of 3 sessions from participants.

Canada Ontario Pickering Lisah Hodges RMT No Practice Group

Location: Rougemount Physiotherapy, Pickering

Meeting Dates: every 4-6 weeks on Saturday 9:30 - 11:30 am

Contact Info: Lisah Hodges lisah_hodges@hotmail.com
Please type "VM Practice Group" as your subject line when emailing. 
Canada Ontario Toronto Timothy Davis RMT, CZB, CST-T Yes Meeting Times: Tuesday 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Dates and agenda scheduled, email for details. 

Fee: $20

Contact: Tim Davis 
tim@timdavis.ca
Canada Saskatchewan Saskatoon Linda Fisher R.M.T., CVTP Yes Location: Saskatoon
Level/s: VM1,2,3
Contact: Linda Fisher; 306.665.2424, 306.664.6467;lindasarah@sasktel.net
Leader: Linda Fisher
Meet: To be determined
Fee: $10-$25 depending on location
China QingDao Lu Chen Physical Therapist No PRACTICE GROUP

Location: Lijiangdonglu 505

Meeting Dates & Times: First Monday of every month 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Fee: $10

Contact: Lu Chen
+86 18562751080
lulu_fairy@foxmail.com
Hungary Budapest Orsolya Gabriel CST-D, CCEd, NP Yes

Location: Hotel Millennium, Budapest, Hungary

2024 Meeting Dates: April 13, May 12, June 16, September 14, October 20, November 16, December 1

Meeting Times: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Member Eligibility: Completion of VM1

Fee: 5.000 HUF

Contact: Orsolya Gabriel

+3670 7887 087

barralhungary@gmail.com

Addtional Leaders: Orsolya Varga & Gergő Domokos

Hungary Budapest Orsolya Elekne Varga PT, OMM Yes

Location: Hotel Millennium, Budapest, Hungary

2024 Meeting Dates: April 13, May 12, June 16, September 14, October 20, November 16, December 1

Meeting Times: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Member Eligibility: Completion of VM1

Fee: 5.000 HUF

Contact: +3670 7887 087

barralhungary@gmail.com

Addtional Leaders: Orsolya Gabriel & Gergő Domokos

Hungary Budapest Gergo Domokos MD Yes

Location: Hotel Millennium, Budapest, Hungary

2024 Meeting Dates: April 13, May 12, June 16, September 14, October 20, November 16, December 1

Meeting Times: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Member Eligibility: Completion of VM1

Fee: 5.000 HUF

Contact: Gergő Domokos

+3670 7887 087

barralhungary@gmail.com

Addtional Leaders: Orsolya Varga & Orsolya Gabriel

Portugal Lisboa Rita Benamor DO, CST-D, BI-D No
Contact: cell phone + 00351 962342870 or ritabenamor@hotmail.com

Location: Rua do Quelhas, 20, 5ºesq - Lisboa

Cost: 25 euros each meeting

Requirements: having completed VM1 and/or VM2 and other levels of VM curriculum with the Barral Institute.

The study groups meet once a month from 8.30pm until 11.15pm.

The number of students per meeting is limited, so presence confirmation is needed previously.
The study groups are covering VM1 and VM2 currently, but other study groups of more advanced levels can be created upon request.
The material covered includes Listening Skills and other techniques defined at the begining of each meeting depending on the specific requests or needs of the students.

South Africa Benmore Joanne Enslin-de Wet PT Yes Location: Johannesburg
Level/s: VM1
Contact: Joanne Enslin-de Wet PT; 27 11 883 3422;jomad@mweb.co.za
Leader: Joanne Enslin-de Wet PT
Meet: 2 hours, once a month
South Africa Cape Town Heidi Stroh PT Yes Location: Cape Town, Bergvliet
Level/s: VM1
Contact: Heidi Stroh; +27 21 715 7365;surfmap@iafrica.com
Leader: Heidi Stroh
Meet: Saturday afternoon, 13h00- 15h30, once a month
United Kingdom Ayrshire Scotland Ayr Alison Harvey (Individual BIUK) DC, AK, CST-D, BI-D Yes Location: Ayr
Level/s: VM1
Contact: Alison Harvey, DC; +44 (0)1292 266335;alison@barralinstitute.co.uk
Leader: Alison Harvey, DC
Meet: Saturday afternoons 2 - 5.30 approximately bi-monthly. Please contact for dates and details of topics to be covered.
Fee: 10P
United States California Claremont Steven Von Hargett LMT Yes

Meeting Dates & Times: One Sunday per month, based on group availability

Member Eligibility: VM1 (VM2, and NM1 also available)

Fee: $20

Contact Steven Von Hargett

808-937-1899

stevenvonhargett@gmail.com

United States California Corte Madera Scott Quinn Certified Rolfer No Hosting practice group, monthly, on a Sunday.  Contact sonomarolfer@gmail.com for questions/details.
United States California Fairfield Haan Elling PT, CVTP Yes Location: 825 Webster St, #G, Fairfield, CA
Level/s: VM1
Contact: Haan Elling P.T.; 707.718.0151;Haanpt@sbcglobal.net
Leader: Haan Elling P.T.
Meet: Sunday every 4-6 weeks from 10-12:30
Fee: $20
United States California La Jolla Gloria Gonzalez CMT Yes

Location: Eight Elements West, La Jolla, CA

Meeting Dates & Times: 3rd or 4th Sunday of the month, 3:00 - 5:30 pm. Contact for specifics

Fee: $15

Contact info: Gloria Conzalez, 858-336-5364, glo@san.rr.com


United States California Newport Beach Kim Coyle (Lawler-Coyle) PT, DPT, GCFP, LMT Yes Location: 
Focus on Health, Physical Therapy Corp. 
20321 Acacia St, Suite 150 
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Contact: Kim Lawler-Coyle; 949.851.8121;klc@focusonhealthpt.com

Meet: 9:00 -12:00, Saturdays (dates to be determined)
Fee: $20
United States California Pasadena Wilson Shook CMT Yes

479 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena CA 91101

Meeting dates and times TBD, monthly. Contact for details.

Fee is $40, advance registration required
Eligibility: VM1 and above
 

Contact Wilson Shook

www.wilsonshook.com
206.329.0594

Additional Leader: Yasaman Barzi

United States California Pasadena Yasaman Barzi PT Yes

Yasaman Barzi

479 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena CA 91101

Meeting dates and times TBD, monthly. Contact for details.

Fee is $40, advance registration required
Eligibility: VM1 and above
 

Contact Wilson Shook

www.wilsonshook.com
206.329.0594

United States California San Diego David Taff CMT Yes Location: Balance Plus Physical Therapy
3794 Clairemont Dr
San Diego CA 92117



Level/s: VM1, VM2

Contact: David Taff; 919.272.0991; dtaff@me.com

Meet: Sunday every 4-6 weeks from 10-12:30; contact David to learn start date
Fee: $20
United States Colorado Boulder Kristin Savory L.Ac. No Location: Boulder
Level/s: VM1 and up
Contact: Kristin Savory L.Ac.; 303-517-7651;ksavory@comcast.net
Leader: Kristin Savory L.Ac.
Meet: Wednesday, July 15, 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $30
United States Colorado Boulder Natalie Wainani LMT Yes Location: 2955 Valmont, Suite 120
Level/s: VM1 and up

Meeting Dates & Times: Dates TBA, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Maximum of 4 people
Fee: $45
Contact: Natalie Wainani

303-489-2211nataliewainani@gmail.com

United States Colorado Denver Maria Taame DO, LMT, CST-D, CVTP Yes

Location:

MT Biodynamic 
4155 E Jewell Ave
Denver, CO 80222

Dates and times to be determined. Contact for details. 

Maria Taame
669-292-4545
zmeyka.mt@gmail.com

United States Colorado Englewood Juilene Johnston DC Yes Location: Denver Tech Area
Level/s: VM1-VM4
Contact: Dr. Juilene H. Johnston, DC; 970.903.3765;Dr.J@RockyMountainManualTherapy.com
Leader: Dr. Juilene H. Johnston, DC
Meet: Contact Juilene for meeting times
United States Connecticut Wilton Peter Coppola PT, BI-D Yes

Location: Wilton, Connecticut
Level/s: all curriculums and all levels


Online study groups also available. Contact for details. 

Contact:
peterc.pt@gmail.com
https://www.coppolamanualtherapy.com/

United States District of Columbia Washington Michele Masset PT, L.Ac, CVTP Yes Meeting Dates & Times: One Saturday every other month 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Groups for all levels. Contact for details. 
Michele Masset PT, L.Ac.
202.429.0007
michmasset@aol.com
United States District of Columbia Washington Anne Marie Golla Cert. Adv. Rolfer Yes Location: 2604 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington D.C. 20008

Meeting Dates & Times: TBD, contact for details

Fee: $10

Contact Ann Marie Golla
703-879-1647
districtrolfing@gmail.com
United States Florida Boca Raton Mariann Sisco PT, CST-D Yes

Location:
Women's Healthcare Associates
6853 SW 18th St. 
Boca Raton, FL 33433
on the 3rd floor above Wachovia Bank
Monthly meetings from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. 
Fee: $30
Contact Info: 561.445.7007; ptexcellence@aol.com

United States Florida Jupiter Diana Johnson-Ford DPT, CFMT Yes
Location: 900 East Indiantown Road, suite 111, Jupiter, FL 33458

Date and Time: Sundays at 4:30-6:30pm

Member Eligibility: Completion of VM1

Contact: Diana Johnson-Ford, DPT, MSPT, CFMT
561-288-8810 (call for details)
Please text email address to be added to the "group" email.
The office has limited space, so please RSVP.
United States Florida Palm Beach Gardens Dee Dettmann Ahern PT, BI-D, CST-D Yes Location: 
The Upledger Institute International

11211 Prosperity Farms Rd. Suite D-325
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Contact: Shelly Heisler ShellyHeis@aol.com

United States Florida Saint Petersburg Kirsten Snellenburg PT, DPT, LMT, CVTP Yes Specific Location: Back 2 Normal Physical Therapy, St. Petersburg, FL

Meeting Dates & Times: Jan-Jun 3rd Saturday of the month, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Member Eligibility Requirement: Completion of VM1 or VM2

Contact: Kirsten Snellenburg
727-460-2147
kirsten@back2normalpt.com
United States Florida Tampa Bay Diane Molony L.M.T. Yes Meeting Dates & Times: 2nd Sunday of the month 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

Member Eligibility: completion of VM1

Fee: $30.00

Contact: Diane Molony
727.938.4477
dwmolony@aol.com
United States Georgia Atlanta John Bove RPT No PRACTICE GROUP

Location: Suwanee, GA - Above Physical Therapy

Member Eligibility Requirements: Completion of VM1

Fee: $10

For more information contact John Bove. 
770-655-7587
johnbovept@gmail.com
United States Georgia Decatur Gail Cole NMT No PRACTICE GROUP
This is a low-cost clinic for Visceral Manipulation where we would work in a community setting (4 tables in one room) and have each other to call upon for verification/assistance. Clients would pay a nominal fee ($10-$25) for a treatment. We would get hands-on experience, shared knowledge, and the clients would get low-cost treatments. Everybody wins!

Contact Info: 

Gail Cole, LMT
colewellnessmassage@yahoo.com
www.colewellnessmassage.com
www.WeEnvisionWholeness.com
United States Illinois Lincolnshire Malina Chin MSOM, OTR/L, L.Ac. Yes Location: Vital Points Therapy, 326 S Milwaukee, Libertyville, IL
Level/s: VM1
Contact: Malina Chin OTR/L; 847.281.9999; Web:www.VitalPointsTherapy.com;vitalpointstherapy@yahoo.com
Leader: Malina Chin OTR/L
Meet: 2nd Monday each month, 6:30-8:00 pm (min 2 participants)
Fee: $10 per session
United States Indiana Indianapolis Dan Somers LSW, LAC, CMT, Adv. Certified Rolfer, CST-T Yes

Specific Location: 

Home office of Dan Somers

728 E. 71st Street

Indianapolis, IN 46220

 

Meeting Dates: 3rd Saturday of Every month (excluding July and December or as other announced).

 

Meeting Times:10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 

Member Eligibility Requirements: Completion of VM1 or by special invitation.

 

Fee: Currently there is no fee to attend.

 

Contact: Dan Somers

(317) 213-7213

SomersTherapy@gmail.com

on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/390115074460004/ 

 

Additional Comments:  All members are encouraged to join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/390115074460004/ "Visceral Manipulation Indianapolis Study Group" as most group communications will take place through this group page.  

Although time will be allotted in study group for members to exchange visceral manipulation sessions, the group is primarily a study group and not a treatment group (i,e, free clinic). Attendees are asked to review posted agendas, HIPPA compliant case studies, practitioner questions, etc... on the Facebook group page prior to attending study group.

No food or drink in study group area please.

Our hope is that you will find our Indianapolis Visceral Manipulation Study Group to be very warm, inviting, educational and supportive.  
United States Kansas Lawrence Holly Krebs Certified Rolfer Yes Location: 
The Yoga Center of Lawrence
920 Massachusetts, Suite 4
Lawrence, KS 66044

Meetings Dates & Times: Saturdays 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Exact dates to be determined by member availability. 

Fee: $20

Contact: 
Holly Krebs
hollykrebs@gmail.com
785-832-1720
United States Maryland Chesapeake Beach Cristal Rae Toribio LMT No Practice Group
Cooridnator: Cristal Toribio, LMT; 301-266-4825; crtoribio@yahoo.com

Location: 
North East Community Center
4075 Stinnett Ave. 
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

Meeting Dates: July 21st, 2012, Additional dates will be added with interest. 
Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Member Eligibility Requirements: VM1

This is a round robin practice session for VM students. 2 massage tables and 2 thai massage mats will be provided. Please RSVP so more
United States Maryland Phoenix Susan Limburg PT, CST-T Yes

Location: Southland Hills Physical Therapy 12838 Stone Eagle Rd Phoenix, MD 21131


Level/s: VM1 and up
 

Contact: Susie Limburg, PT, CST; 410.823.1918;shpt@comcast.net
 

Meeting Days & Times: TBD
 

Fee: $10 cash; Minimum of 2 participants. Call or email to preregister.

United States Maryland Towson Emily LaBathe LMT No PRACTICE GROUP

Location: 
Holistic Massage Training Institute
2834 Loch Raven, Baltimore, MD 21218
410-243-4688


Meets monthly, contact for date & times. 


Emily LaBathe 401-602-8759
United States Massachusetts Northampton Laurel Myers PT Yes Location: 241 King St. Suite 119, Northampton, MA 01060

Meeting Dates & Times: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon, Saturday Morning-email for dates

Member Eligibility: Completion of VM1

Fee: $20

Contact Laurel Myers: 
413-535-9578
wmastudy@gmail.com
United States Michigan Ann Arbor Stacy Kelly LMT Yes

Location: 2350 Washtenaw Avenue, Ste. 24, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Meeting Dates & Times: One Sunday quarterly 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Member Eligibility: Completion of VM1

Fee: $15

Contact Stacy Kelly

Contact number: (734) 985-0324
 

stacy@intrinsicbodywork.com

United States Michigan Ferndale Kelly Handyside LMT, CST-T, BI-D Yes

Specific Location: NeuroLotus
241 E. Nine Mile Rd. 
Ferndale, MI 48220

Individual or small group 

2-3 hour hands-on mentoring sessions available 
Contact Kelly to set up date/ time/ fee

Member Eligibility Requirements: Completion of VM1-VM6

Contact Kelly 
248-506-5371
kahandyside@gmail.com
United States New Mexico Albuquerque Jean Anne Zollars PT, DPT, MA, BI-D Yes Location: Albuquerque
Level/s: VM1,VM2,VM4
Contact: Jean Anne Zollars, MA, PT; 505.266.6908;jzollars@q.com
Leader: Jean Anne Zollars, MA, PT
Meet: Contact Jean Anne for details

United States New York New York Anne Hammel C.A.T., CST-D Yes Contact Anne for details. 
Contact: Anne Hammel CAT, CST-D; 212.254.3442;tickleanne@mindspring.com


United States New York New York Kenneth Frey P.T., CST-D, BI-D Yes Location: Inst. of Physical Therapy, 30 W 60th Street, 1C, New York
Level/s: VM1,VM2
Contact: Kenneth Frey, PT, CST-D; 212.245.1700;ipt@mindspring.com
Leader: Kenneth Frey, PT, CST-D
Meet: Monthly, Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:30 pm
Fee: $15 each session, $40 for 4 sessions
United States Ohio Dayton-Cincinnati Gary Johnson DPT, LMT, CST-T Yes

Please contact for location and specific dates. 

Meeting Times: 1:00-3:00 PM. 

No Fee

Contact Gary Johnson

513-301-7193

yogaMFR@gmail.com

United States Ohio Toledo Maria Povsic PT Yes

Location: Mercy Health Physical Therapy. 
3930 Sunforest Ct., Suite 100 
Toledo, OH 43623 
 

Meeting Dates & Times: TBD, Tuesday or Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Member Eligibility Requirements: Completion of VM1

Contact: Marie Povsic 
419-944-8142 
mapov@yhahoo.com

United States Oregon Eugene Ava Litton PT, CNMP Yes

Location: 2295 Coburg Rd, Suite B2; Eugene, OR 97401.

Meeting Dates & Times: 1st Saturday of each month 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Fee: $25

Contact: Ava Litton 541-261-2176

United States Oregon Portland Lori Krampetz LMT Yes

Location: 
Laurelhurst Family Clinic / Flying Tortoise Academy

4410 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

Meeting Dates & Times: TBD

Fee: $40 for 2 hours

Also willing to travel to a location for a group.  

Contact: Lori Krampetz
503-516-7226
lori.krampetz@gmail.com

United States Pennsylvania Bally Diane Griffin ND, LMT, CST-D Yes Location: 20 North Front St., Bally, PA 19503
Level/s: minimum VM1 completion
Meet: Some Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: By Donation

Contact: Diane Griffin; 484.221.3565; dgriffinhealing@gmail.com
United States Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Daniel Gehret LMT No PRACTICE GROUP

Location: 
403 Biddle Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Meeting Dates & Times: once a month 7:00 - 9:30 pm. Contact for dates. 

Contact: 
Daniel Gehret
drummersanfran@yahoo.com
United States Tennessee Nashville Steve Kravitz PT, DPT, CST-T Yes Location: 2000 Glen Echo Road, Suite 209, Nashville, TN

Meeting Times & Dates to be determined. Contact for details. 

615-840-3281
steve@stevekravitz.com
United States Utah Farmington Lisa Larson L.M.T. No Practice Group
Location: Salt Lake City area
Level/s: VM1
Coordinator: Lisa Larson; 801.447.8680;info@advancedhealthclinic.com
Leader: Practice Group
Meet: Advanced Health Clinic, Inc.;630 W. Shepard
Lane; Farmington, UT 84025


United States Utah Salt Lake City Lorrie Harper PT Yes

Contact Lorrie Harper for details:

Lorrie@zenergywellness.com

801-644-8731

 

United States Utah Salt Lake City Marlena Lambert MS, LMT, ERYT500, CVTP Yes Please contact for dates & location. 
Meeting usually one Saturday per month, 12:00 - 3:00 pm. 

Member Eligibility: VM1 or VM2

Contact Marlena Lambert
compassionatewisdomllc@gmail.com
United States Washington Richland Sara Nelson DPT Yes Location: 
Therapy Solutions, PLLC
1455 Columbia Park Trail
Richland, WA 99352
509-396-3707

Meeting Dates: Third Monday of every month
Meeting Times: 6:45-8:45 pm
Member Eligibility: Completion of VM1
Fee: $10

Contact: 
Sara Nelson 
snelson@therapy-solutions.us
509-396-3707

Additional Information: We will be starting with VM1 information, and adjust as the group needs change. We will cover a specific organ each visit, using Ron Mariotti's book as a study guide. We will briefly cover anatomy and physiology and spend the majority of the time on techniques. The format, frequency, and meeting times can be adjusted per the group needs once it is established. 
United States Washington Seattle Ron Mariotti ND, BI-D Yes www.barralpacificnorthweststudygroup.wordpress.com
Location: Seattle Healing Arts Center, 6300 9th Ave NE, Seattle
Level/s: Visceral Manipulation 1, 2, 3, 4
Contact: Ron Mariotti, ND; drmariotti@mac.com
Leader: Ron Mariotti, ND
Meet: Level specific, first Saturday or Sunday of each month, contact Ron for updates. 
Fee: $315, includes notebook, contact Ron for details.
United States Washington Seattle Masahiro Takakura ND, LAc, DC Yes Location: Masa Integrative Clinic
8012 15th Ave, NW
Seattle, WA 98117

Meeting Dates & Times: First Monday of every month 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Member Eligibility: Completion of VM1

Fee: $10 per meeting, maximum of 10 people (first come first served)

Contact Masahiro Takakura
mtakakura@bastyr.edu
206-588-1061
United States Wisconsin Waunakee Heather Hartwig Stokes MSPT, CSCS Yes Location: Waunakee Village Center
Meeting Dates & Times: One Wednesday a month 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Member Eligibility Requirements: Completion of VM1
Fee: $20
Contact Heather Hartwig Stokes MSPT
608-235-5527
hhartwigstokes@gmail.com
United States Wyoming Jackson Hole Lisa Brady Grant DC, BI-D Yes Contact Lisa Brady Grant at drlisa@skidancer.com for study group details.
United States Virtual Peter Coppola PT, BI-D Yes

Level/s: all curriculums and all levels
Contact for details of online study groups. 

Contact:
peterc.pt@gmail.com
https://www.coppolamanualtherapy.com/

United States Virtual Michele Masset PT, L.Ac, CVTP Yes Meeting Dates & Times: One Saturday every other month 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Groups for all levels. Contact for details. 
Michele Masset PT, L.Ac.
202.429.0007
michmasset@aol.com

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