Earn your certification from the Barral Institute - and assure patients your training comes straight from the source – Jean-Pierre Barral, DO, MRO(F), RPT.
There are two levels in the Visceral Manipulation Certification Program:
Tuition: $400 (included in VM Core-Pak)
Successfully complete the following seminars.
Successfully complete an at-home objective exam that covers VM1-VM4.
Submit five (5) 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 and LT1.
To start your process to be a Certified Visceral Techniques Practitioner:
Tuition: $300 (included in VM Add-Pak)
Successfully complete Techniques Certification Level (CVTP) and the following seminars.
Successfully complete an at-home objective exam that covers VM5-VM6.
Submit five (5) 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:
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).
* 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.
Tuition: $600 (included in NM Core-Pak)
To start your process to be a Certified Neural Techniques Practitioner:
Successfully complete an at-home objective exam that covers NM1-4.
Submit five (5) case write-ups to your examiner at the practical exam, 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 NM techniques from class levels NM1-4.
A person is eligible to repeat each seminar they have attended (NM1-4) for $200* 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: Neural Manipulation Certification through the Barral Institute certifies a person's abilities in Neural Manipulation (NM). 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.
After the Visceral Techniques Level, you may use the designation, CVTP.
After the Visceral Manipulation Level, you may use the designation, CVMP.
After the Neural Manipulation Practitioner Level, you may use the designation, CNMP.
The cost for the Visceral Manipulation Certification Program is:
*The Certification Programs includes a block of time for the practical exam and case review. When you book the appointment, discuss with your examiners the expectations. If the time is not sufficient, the examiner will charge an additional $150 per hour that you will compensate them directly at that time.
Yes, you will be given credit for having completed the corresponding class. Many people find it helpful to purchase the current study guides and to repeat classes.
Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 (VM1) - corresponds to VM1A
Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 2 (VM2) - corresponds to VM1B
Visceral Manipulation: The Pelvis (VM3) - corresponds to VMII and PIVM
Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax (VM4) - corresponds to VMII and PIVM
Visceral Manipulation: Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional (VM5) - corresponds to AVM
Visceral Manipulation: VisceroEmotional Relationships (VM6) - corresponds to AVMII
There are two levels of VM Certification – Techniques and Visceral Manipulation. The critical difference between the two is that Techniques Level covers VM1-VM4 and the Visceral Manipulation Level additionally covers VM5-VM6. All of the material is provided in the seminars, study guides, as well as the textbooks for each level.
The written exams consist of fill-in-the-blank, true/false and multiple choice questions.
They include:
The practical exams are given one-on-one or in a group setting. They consist of demonstrating and explaining various techniques to include:
If you wish to take your cases a step further, while not required for certification, Barral Institute encourages publication of cases, as it furthers the credibility of this body of work, and makes more therapists aware of the potential of the Barral therapies. ONLY IF you wish to have your case considered for publication, please use our Suggested Case Study Format. If you do not wish to use your cases for anything other than certification, use the format listed above.
Contact the Certified Examiner. Examiner's cancellation fees are applicable.
There is no waiting period to take the written exam, however we recommend that you give yourself sufficient time to review what was taught in the seminar.
The written exam for each class contains 30-50 questions depending on the class level. The practical exam requires 2-3 techniques from each class level and appropriate oral responses, as well as 10 objective written questions per class level. The test questions are selected to accurately reflect class knowledge and information necessary to effectively treat patients.
A passing score on each written and practical test is 80%.
You may retake the written exam up to 3 times (with a retest fee of $25 each time). After the third time, you will be required to repeat appropriate class levels before retesting.
You may retake the practical exam up to 3 times with a retest fee 50% the certification fee for each re-test (CVTP- VM1-4 = $200, CVMP- VM5-6 = $150, CNMP- NM1-4 = $300). After the third time, you will be required to repeat that level class before retesting.
Your tuition is 100% refundable as long as you have not received any written tests. Your refund will be prorated $50 per written test that has been sent to you, whether you have completed the test or not. Refund requests must be made in writing (e-mail or mail).
BI requires that each therapist certified in Visceral Manipulation and/or Neural Manipulation through BI certification program complete 24 hours every four years of BI-approved continuing education. This may be in the form of BI courses (participating or assisting). BI reserves the right to revoke certification for actions deemed inappropriate by the certification ethics committee.
Send an e-mail to certification@barralinstitute.com containing the concern. There is a $15 fee for a new Certificate. A new certificate will be issued and mailed to you. Be sure to include your updated mailing information.
Send an e-mail to certification@barralinstitute.com containing the concern and the correct spelling. A new certificate will be issued and mailed to you. Be sure to include your updated mailing information.
Send an e-mail to certification@barralinstitute.com or a letter containing the concern and your new name. There is a $15 fee for a new Certificate. A copy of the marriage/divorce certificate/license must be included with the request (e-mailed, mailed or faxed). A new certificate will be issued and mailed to you. Be sure to include your updated mailing information. Mailing address: Barral Institute, 11211 Prosperity Farms Rd, D325, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
BI reserves the right to revoke certification for actions deemed inappropriate by the certification ethics committee.
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.
After successfully completing required courses and take-home objective exams, please contact an Examiner to schedule the practical/written/oral portion of the CVTP(VM1-4), CVMP (VM5-6) exam or CNMP (NM1-4) exam.