Visceral Manipulation (Revised Edition)

I might be a minority, here, but I'm actually a massage therapist who has had the opportunity to use the techniques in Dr. Barral's books. I don't have to opportunity to use the techniques nearly as much as an MD, ND, or Osteopath would, but every once in a while someone will come in with a problem that is perfect for me to try this for. Please note that many of these techniques are extremely subtle and gentle, like Cranio-sacral therapies. The more direct manipulations are perfect for a therapist to incorporate into almost any kind of session: for instance liver, stomach, or colon manipulations can quickly and easily be thrown into any relaxation or therapeutic massage.To say that the techniques work would be an understatement. Even me, as a massage therapist, have had good results, and at times astonishing results using these techniques. I've had particular luck with the liver manipulations. One lady had some kind of lead poisoning (according to the docs) and said it damaged her nervous system and she would have to live with it the rest of her life. She experienced severe headaches, right shoulder pain, nausea, dizziness, during every menstrual cycle and it was so bad she actually considered suicide. She'd had this for about ten years by the time I met her and this sounded like a classic liver issue, so when I offered to try this she was more than ready.In THREE sessions, her symptoms decreased a staggering 70%!! Also, please note that I didn't even do the more invasive seated techniques to release all the supporting ligaments. I ONLY did the costal techniques where you work through the ribs, and did induction at the end.I moved away so I couldn't continue treatment, but the client informed me that she followed up with a liver cleanse which got rid of the remainder of her symptoms. THIS is what hands on healing is all about. Amazing stuff.

This book (along with Urogenital Maniplation) exceeded my expectations. Bravo!

I am a Cranio Saral therapist and liked the contents of Visceral manipulation very much. I found the techniques very differet from Cranio Sacral but really workable. I got good results on many patients.. Though content wise book is good but still I would have loved if there were more illustrations, case studies and personal experiences added to it. May be a book about case studies, introduction and self experiences by Jean Pierre would fill the void felt. But still I recommend this book for practioners and therapists as the techniques are really good

I read it before taking Barral's VM1 as required reading, but it didn't really "click" until AFTER the class.So, EXCELLENT book, GREAT information... but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who hasn't taken Visceral Manipulation, or doesn't plan to. There's really no way to get the feel of this work by reading the book and looking at the pictures by themselves.

This already excellent text has been significantly updated with more direct explanations, greatly improved illustrations, and a more complete, better organized text. All this creates much greater specific clinical applicability. Even if you own the first edition, this is a book well worth your while to buy again!

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İt that iş wonderful book.

had this book for awhile, never really went through it until my CHEK Level 3 course. just recently completed a 2-day Visceral-somatic link workshop by the Barral Institute and now I can apply the skills I learned and use this book as my reference guide. Great for those who are in the massage industry.