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VAP: Visceral Applications for Pediatrics
VAP October 15-18, 2026 Salt Lake City, Utah
VM2 (Abdomen 2) and NM1 (Neuromeningeal Manipulation 1). VM4 (Thorax) and Listening Techniques (LT) are recommended, but not required.
In advance of the class, we recommend that you review how to locate and palpate the following cranial anatomy: Cranial Sutures in the Neurocranium: coronal, sagittal, lambdoid, occipitomastoid, sphenofrontal, sphenosquamosal, squamoparietal; Sutures in the Viscerocranium: fronto-nasal, fronto-zygomatic, zygomaticomaxiallary, symphisis sphenobasilar (sphenobasilar synchondrosis).
Also, please review your anatomy and palpation of the following organs: Liver, Stomach, Sphincters, Duodenum, Jejunoileum, Colon, Kidneys. Advance preparation will enhance your workshop experience.
Course Highlights: - Learn how early therapy on newborns and infants can possibly reduce the percentage of problems later in life.
- Explore embryology and the developmental landmarks (normal and abnormal) that occur month by month during and after gestation.
- Discover how to evaluate a baby or child.
- Learn general treatment ideas, such as how to work with babies, toddlers, and children, as well as working with those who are tactilely sensitive.
- Understand the signs of trauma, as well as evaluation and treatment techniques.
- Integrate specific treatment techniques for common visceral restrictions found in children, as well as Barral's approach to cranial techniques.
- Learn about Visceral Manipulation precautions and contraindications when working with children.
- Explore special considerations, e.g. typical surgeries, prematurity, children with neuromotor problems and craniosynostosis.
- Practice working with infants and children in a supervised environment.
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