Barral Institute

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The Barral Institute is a health education, training and research organization dedicated to the advancement of Visceral Manipulation, Nerve Manipulation and related Manual Therapies. The Barral Institute works to better understand and validate the therapeutic effect of these hands on therapies; conducts workshops nationally and internationally to educate and train healthcare practitioners in the proper techniques and promotes education to the general public about the existence and therapeutic value of these modalities. Alumni include osteopathic physicians, allopathic physicians, doctors of chiropractic, doctors of Oriental medicine, physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and other professional bodyworkers.

A published study comparing treatment approaches for hip pain found that systemic manual therapy protocols—including Bar...
11/13/2025

A published study comparing treatment approaches for hip pain found that systemic manual therapy protocols—including Barral-inspired techniques focused on decongestion, neural desensitization, and visceral mobility—were more effective than exercise alone.

These findings echo what Barral-trained therapists see every day:
When you restore fluid movement, reduce protective tension, and address the deeper patterns influencing the hip and pelvis, the body responds with improved mobility and meaningful pain relief.

A powerful validation for hands-on, whole-body manual therapy!

📖 Read the full study:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360859225000932

✨ Manual therapy matters.
✨ The body responds when we listen to it.
✨ And Barral techniques continue to lead the way in integrative, whole-body care.

🌿 FREE Virtual Presentation – The Art of HealingDeveloping a Knowledge Base to Innovate Effective Barral Manual Therapie...
11/09/2025

🌿 FREE Virtual Presentation – The Art of Healing
Developing a Knowledge Base to Innovate Effective Barral Manual Therapies for Every Patient

🗓 April 14, 2026 | 7:00 pm ET
🎙 Presented by Arlene Ross, PT, DPT, CFMT

Every person’s story and structure are unique. Learn to think with your hands, listen deeply, and let the body guide your work.

Discover how creativity, knowledge, and perception can inspire new paths to healing.

✨ Open to all manual therapy practitioners, students, and clients.

💻 Register free: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OkujNNpzTHSITOlN8mnaYQ

📸 VM1 Highlights – Minneapolis, MNOctober 30–November 2, 2025Instructor: Kelly Handyside, LMT, CST-T, BI-DWe were a vigo...
11/08/2025

📸 VM1 Highlights – Minneapolis, MN

October 30–November 2, 2025
Instructor: Kelly Handyside, LMT, CST-T, BI-D

We were a vigorous bunch of curious minds coming together for VM1 in Minneapolis. Congratulations everyone, and welcome to the BI Team! And a huge thank you to our TA’s; Connie, Ayla, John and Drea. 🙌Kelly

💻 Learn more about upcoming Visceral Manipulation courses: barralinstitute.com/courses

💬 Share your favorite Minneapolis class moments below — we’d love to hear from you!

🌀 Discover the Heart of Manual TherapyExplore how fascia connects and communicates through every layer of the body — sha...
11/08/2025

🌀 Discover the Heart of Manual Therapy

Explore how fascia connects and communicates through every layer of the body — shaping movement, emotion, and healing.

A must-read for manual therapists who want to deepen their understanding of fascia’s vital role in clinical practice.

Order here: 👉 shop.iahe.com/Patient-Info/Fascial-Decoding-Fascia-At-the-Heart-of-Manual-Therapy or Barralinstitute.com Product Tab

Take your manual therapy skills to the next level.In VM2: Abdomen 2, you’ll deepen your understanding of the abdominal c...
11/08/2025

Take your manual therapy skills to the next level.

In VM2: Abdomen 2, you’ll deepen your understanding of the abdominal cavity by working with structures related to the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, greater omentum, and peritoneum and learn how they connect to the cranial and thoracic systems.

🔹 Prereq: VM1
Refine your touch. Expand your manual therapy skills. Help your clients access deeper healing.

Learn more: https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/Abdomen-1-VM1

Discover how Upledger CranioSacral Therapy and Barral Manual Therapies are making a difference.Read and share this compe...
11/06/2025

Discover how Upledger CranioSacral Therapy and Barral Manual Therapies are making a difference.

Read and share this compelling article exploring how CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and Neural Manipulation support recovery from brain injury and PTSD.

👉 Read the paper here http://ow.ly/KSWA50LMnrH or visit BarralInstitute.com and search the Article Database.

This brief highlights the multidisciplinary approach used to help individuals facing mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), concussion, and lasting neurological or psychological challenges—including post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety.

Featuring powerful testimonials from group therapy participants.

Ready to take your skills to the next level? Neural Manipulation 1 (NM1) introduces you to the groundbreaking techniques...
11/06/2025

Ready to take your skills to the next level? Neural Manipulation 1 (NM1) introduces you to the groundbreaking techniques designed to assess and treat dysfunctions within the nervous system. From identifying nerve restrictions to restoring optimal function, this course is a must for any therapist looking to enhance client care.

💡 What you’ll learn:
✔️ Enhance mobility and pain relief by addressing nerve restrictions
✔️ Learn advanced techniques to support lasting recovery
✔️ Taught by experts at the Barral Institute

📅 Upcoming NM1 Course: https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/Neuromeningeal-Manipulation-An-Integrative-Approach-to-Trauma-NM1

In manual therapy, every touch connects with the deep life of a person — their tissues, stories, and emotions intertwine...
11/02/2025

In manual therapy, every touch connects with the deep life of a person — their tissues, stories, and emotions intertwined.

Jean-Pierre Barral, DO, MRO(F), RPT reminds us that true healing begins with respect for the person’s inner life, not just their structure.

💡 With high-caliber, hands-on courses, you’ll learn directly from international leaders in the field and gain clinical skills that help you perceive and treat the body with greater precision, sensitivity, and respect.

Join a global community of forward-thinking practitioners redefining what it means to truly listen to the body.

📚 Discover our curriculum: BarralInstitute.com

📸 Class Moments – Visceral Manipulation 1October 23–26, 2025 | Fargo, North DakotaInstructor: Kelly Handyside, LMT, CST-...
11/02/2025

📸 Class Moments – Visceral Manipulation 1
October 23–26, 2025 | Fargo, North Dakota
Instructor: Kelly Handyside, LMT, CST-T, BI-D

Congratulations to the VM1 Fargo, ND class! Your hearts are huge and your hands are amazing!
Much gratitude to Katie, our Facilitator and Rick Hoff, our TA🫶🏻
-Kelly

💻 Learn more about Visceral Manipulation Courses: https://www.barralinstitute.com/courses

📣 We’d love to hear from you—share your Fargo class memories below!

Discover CC25: The Future of Manual Therapy — On Demand!Join global leaders including Jean-Pierre Barral, Gail Wetzler, ...
11/01/2025

Discover CC25: The Future of Manual Therapy — On Demand!
Join global leaders including Jean-Pierre Barral, Gail Wetzler, Robert Schleip, and more in this inspiring online symposium.

Gain 12 hours of advanced insights on fascia, visceral and neural relationships, and innovative strategies shaping modern manual therapy.

🎥 Watch anytime, anywhere.
💻 Learn more: https://info.barralinstitute.com/cc25-virtual-symposium-olv-crossroads-of-collaboration-expanding-the-vision-for-visceral-manual-therapies/

🎃 Even bones have rhythm — but what about the organs within?This Halloween, discover the deeper motion within the body. ...
10/31/2025

🎃 Even bones have rhythm — but what about the organs within?

This Halloween, discover the deeper motion within the body. Visceral Manipulation reveals how gentle touch can restore balance and communication between organs, fascia, and nervous system.

✨ Learn more about upcoming seminars at barralinstitute.com

10/30/2025

Discover the depth of pelvic work through Visceral Manipulation with Gail Wetzler! 💫
In this video, she breaks down what makes the VM3 course so valuable for manual therapists looking to expand their skills.
🎥 Watch now and explore the next step in your VM journey:
https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/The-Pelvis-VM3

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11211 Prosperity Farms Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
33410

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