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.

01/15/2026

Explore this thought-provoking article by Eric Marlien, DO, offering a nuanced perspective on the heart–brain–gut axis, the vagus nerve, emotional regulation, and their roles in overall health.

👉 Gut–brain axis or brain–gut axis? Another perspective…
https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/Gut-brain-axis-or-brain-gut-axis-Eric-Marlien.pdf

Want to go deeper? Continue the exploration with these two insightful books by Eric Marlien, DO:
• New Approach to the Vagus Nerve and the Autonomic Nervous System
https://shop.iahe.com/Product-List/Textbooks/New-Approach-to-the-Vagus-Nerve-and-Autonomic-Nervous-System
• How to Beat the Stress Epidemic: Mind/Body Strategies for Enhancing Well-Being
https://shop.iahe.com/Product-List/Textbooks/How-to-Beat-the-Stress-Epidemic

01/13/2026

🚨 FREE 1-Hour Virtual Presentation — Coming Up Soon! 🚨

Join us for an engaging and clinically relevant session focused on how manual therapy can support infants and children experiencing tongue ties and feeding challenges. This presentation explores the relationship between structure and function—and how a manual therapy lens can positively influence feeding outcomes.

More details and registration info: https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/Free-1-3-hour-Online-Programs/In-Touch-Beyond-the-Tongue-From-Structure-to-Function-Manual-Therapy-Perspectives-on-Tongue-Ties-and

Designed for therapists, bodyworkers, and healthcare professionals, this free session offers valuable insights you can integrate into your clinical practice right away.

01/11/2026

Upcoming 2026 Barral Institute Affiliate Anniversaries

Ten, fifteen, and more years of shared vision. Decades of collaboration, education, and hands-on excellence. A worldwide community united by the art and science of manual therapy.

In 2026, we proudly celebrate these incredible Barral Institute Affiliate milestones:

🎉 10-Year Anniversaries
• BI Mainland China / Shanghai
• BI Denmark Barral Institute Denmark
• BI Japan
• BI South & Latin America
(Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Peru)
• BI Portugal

🎉 15-Year Anniversaries
• BI Czechia & Slovakia
• BI Hong Kong

Each of these Affiliates represents years of dedication to education, clinical integrity, and the continued evolution of Jean-Pierre Barral’s work—bringing Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, Manual Articular Approach and Manual Approach to the Brain to therapists around the world.

01/10/2026

📘 Every manual therapist should own this book.

Jean-Pierre Barral’s textbook reveals the vital role of the synoviolymphatic system in joint function—bringing fluid dynamics, inflammation control, and mobility into clearer clinical focus.

If you work with joints, extremities, or chronic dysfunction, this book belongs on your shelf.

👉 Order here:
https://shop.iahe.com/Product-List/Visceral-Manipulation-Products/Synoviolymphatic-System-of-the-Extremities-Manual-Therapy-Perspective or Barralinstitute.com Product Tab.

01/09/2026

🌟 Plan Your Barral Course Journey Today! 🌟

Ready to take your manual therapy practice to the next level? The Visceral Manipulation (VM) and Neural Manipulation (NM) Core-Pak offer an incredible opportunity to complete your courses and Certification Program at a special discounted rate.

Why choose the Core-Pak?
✔️ Save money while completing essential coursework.
✔️ Stay on track to achieve certification.
✔️ Begin your journey immediately—no waiting required!

Whether you’re diving into the world of Visceral Manipulation or exploring Neural Manipulation, the Core-Pak provides everything you need to succeed.

📚 Your path to expertise starts here! Purchase your VM or NM Core-Pak today and take the next step in transforming your practice: https://www.barralinstitute.com/courses/core-pak or call 1-866-522-7725

01/08/2026

📚 January Is the Time to Educate and Explore 🧠✨👐
Manual Therapy for the Brain – Books & Products

A new year is the perfect time to deepen your understanding of the brain and expand how you approach complex clinical presentations.

“Approaching the brain manually with our clients allows us to perceive its responsiveness and its complexity…”
— Jean-Pierre Barral, DO, MRO(F), RPT

Explore our Manual Therapy for the Brain books and educational products to refine your skills, strengthen your clinical perspective, and support people with neurological challenges in more meaningful ways.

👉 Shop now:
🔹 https://info.barralinstitute.com/manual-therapy-for-the-brain-books-products/
🔹 BarralInstitute.com → Product Tab

Start the year by investing in your education—and in your practice. ✨

01/06/2026

What if chronic low back pain isn’t just structural—but neurological?

This peer-reviewed study shows that systemic manual therapy, including Barral abdominal motility and visceral protocols, can positively influence central sensitization, even when treatment is applied far from the pain site.

For manual therapists, this confirms what we see clinically every day:
🔹 Pain is often a global regulatory issue, not a local one
🔹 Visceral, vascular, and autonomic systems matter
🔹 Gentle, precise manual therapy can shift the nervous system toward regulation

If you work with complex pain, this article may change how you think about treatment.

Read here:https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/VJzqQexu8iVyKx9pnIoqA5Hk832ZneSXXhycIkoZ.pdf or Barralinstitute.com Research Article Database

01/05/2026

Discover the Power of Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 (VM1)! 🌟

Join us for one of our upcoming VM1 courses and dive into the fascinating connections between the viscera, fascia, and musculoskeletal system. This hands-on course equips you with techniques to identify and release dysfunction in the abdominal cavity, understand visceral motion, and explore the dynamics of organ suspension.

Based on Jean-Pierre Barral’s innovative approach, VM1 is about more than fixing — it’s about supporting the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

🗓️ Check out the full class schedule here: https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/Abdomen-1-VM1

✨ Share this opportunity with your colleagues and elevate your practice together! 🤝

01/04/2026

🌿🌿 January Reflections for Manual Therapists 🌿🌿

January is a time to reflect and recommit. As manual therapists, we are reminded that our work is both a responsibility and a privilege.

Presence and refined palpation matter—but as Jean-Pierre Barral taught, they are only the beginning. Lasting outcomes require a continual deepening of anatomical knowledge and clinical understanding.

Often referred to as "the missing link," the modalities developed and taught through the Barral Institute can open new doors toward effective, lasting treatment outcomes.

Whether you are early in your journey or years into practice, the new year invites continued learning and growth.

🧠✋ Explore our virtual and in-person courses:
https://www.barralinstitute.com/courses

01/02/2026

✨ A New Year. A Deeper Way of Working. ✨

As we step into a new year, it’s an ideal time to reconnect with the foundations of Barral Manual Therapies—how we assess relationships in the body, how we listen to movement and restriction, and how we support global integration.

The Barral Institute Manual Therapies Fact Sheet is a clear, professional overview of Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, New Manual Articular Approach, and Manual Approach to the Brain—designed to support conversations with colleagues, patients, and interdisciplinary teams.

🔗 Learn more about Barral Manual Therapies:
https://www.barralinstitute.com

🔎 Find a Barral-trained practitioner near you:
iahp.com/pages/search/

12/30/2025

Happy New Year from the Upledger and Barral community around the world!

In 2026, may we continue exploring, learning, listening, and supporting each other in the shared journey of healing.

Here’s to peace, connection, and new discoveries in every corner of our global family. 🌍✨

12/27/2025

🌟 FREE 1-Hour InTouch Presentation 🌟
Why the Barral Institute’s CC25 Matters — A Preview of the Future of Visceral Manipulation & Manual Therapies
Are you curious about the next wave of clinical integration and professional collaboration in manual therapy? Join us for a thought-provoking hour exploring why the Barral Institute’s CC25 initiative is shaping the future of Visceral Manipulation and related hands-on approaches.
👉 More Details and Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xWXv-CmARyqcNMG1u2FQxA #/registration
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of Visceral Manipulation and manual therapy!

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11211 Prosperity Farms Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
33410

Telephone

+18665227725

Website

http://barralinstitute.com/

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