Physiological & Clinical Applications of Visceral Manipulation; Volume 1, Abdomen 1
In the Physiological and Clinical Applications of Visceral Manipulation series of books, Dr. Ron Mariotti helps the manual therapist move from a purely mechanical approach with patients to the role of “artist” by developing the subtle ability to sense tension patterns, as well as the moment of tissue release. The foundation of this series of books is the truly unique and effective work of French Osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral referred to as Visceral Manipulation.
Volume 1 combines detailed anatomy, physiology, causes and characteristics for disease, specific signs and symptoms for each organ, visceral evaluation procedures, specific details to all techniques as taught within the Barral visceral curriculum --- as well as, homeopathic, botanical, nutritional and physical medicine suggestions. The focus is on these areas of the abdomen - evaluation, listening techniques, liver, gallbladder and stomach.
The author is working on completing this four-set book series.
Physiological and Clinical Applications of Visceral Manipulation; Volume 1, Abdomen 1 is available now!
Physiological and Clinical Applications of Visceral Manipulation; Volume 2, Abdomen 2 is available now!
Physiological and Clinical Applications of Visceral Manipulation; Volume 3, Pelvis - Volume 3 is expected to be released by July 2026.
Physiological and Clinical Applications of Visceral Manipulation; Volume 4, Thorax - Volume 4 is expected to be released by December 2026.
Praise for the Series:
Dr. Mariotti, with this outstanding series of books, has created an invaluable resource for manual therapists. With detailed and easy-to-follow information about anatomy and physiology, and brilliantly supportive images, Dr. Mariotti has created a user’s manual for the education of our hands for palpating tissue layers and ultimately arriving at a more accurate visceral evaluation and treatment plan. — Mark Blöemberg, PT, DO, BI-D
Dr. Ron Mariotti’s commitment to the well-being of people, paired with his Visceral Manipulation skills and profound knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, have resulted in his second, profoundly explanatory and deepening book in this field. As Jean-Pierre Barral says, “We can do much more than we believe when using the wisdom in our hands in combination with our understanding of anatomy and physiology.” — Christoph Sommer, HP, Rolfer, BI-D
About the author:
Dr. Ron Mariotti is a naturopathic physician who received his doctorate from the prestigious Bastyr University and lives in Ashland, Oregon with his partner. He is an international teacher for the Barral Institute with a focus on helping manual therapists understand the web of anatomic and physiologic connections between organs and their patient’s symptoms. He is the author of the series Physiological and Clinical Applications of Visceral Manipulation, as well as The Historical and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Organs for Manual Therapists and The Care and Feeding of Your Organs. He has also developed a series of audio programs that include guided layered palpations designed to enhance the sensitivity of the hands of the manual therapist. Dr. Mariotti is also the developer of the online Visceral Manipulation Study Group (vmstudygroup.com) where Barral Institute alumni can go to dive deeper into the study of the organs.
