MAB4: Manual Approach to the Brain 4
MAB4 July 17-19, 2026 Palm Beach, Florida
Pre-requisite Workshop(s): MAB3: Manual Approach to the Brain 3
Description:Upon completing MAB1,2,& 3 MAB4 delves deeper into the realm of patient care, specifically focusing on individuals with specific conditions. This advanced material empowers manual therapy practitioners to adopt a fresh perspective when approaching systemic diseases. Engaging discussions will revolve around understanding the intricacies of specific pathologies and the limitations of manual therapy in addressing these conditions.
In MAB4, practitioners explore how a manual approach to the brain can transcend these limitations and potentially alleviate the symptoms experienced by those affected by these diseases. Barral imparts invaluable insights on how precise manual therapy techniques can stimulate the central nervous system and facilitate self-repair. This knowledge equips practitioners with the tools to effectively assist individuals who have undergone a stroke or ictus.
The human brain, with its inherent plasticity, serves as the foundation for this transformative work. By learning the techniques taught in MAB4, practitioners gain the ability, as Barral himself describes it, to restore the crucial "inner bridges" within the brain. These bridges are vital to individuals facing various difficulties in their lives.
In essence, the underlying principle of this course emphasizes striking a delicate balance between minimizing manual effort while maximizing manual precision. This fusion of ease and finesse forms the core philosophy behind this transformative approach to patient care.
Advance Preparation: The required reading for this course is the textbook Manual Therapy Approach to the Brain – Volume 2, available at https://shop.iahe.com/Product-List/Textbooks/Manual-Approach-to-the-Brain-Volume-2
Reviewing course videos of MAB1, MAB2 and MAB3 is very valuable for students - it helps ensure you are ready to move to the next level of learning. Reviewing videos on-line of class content is available to IAHP Medallion Members. If you are not already a member, contact us at 800.311.9204 or 561.622.4334, or join on line at http://www.iahp.com/pages/benefits/index.php
Supplies:
Attire: Comfortable, loose fitting clothes. As many of these manipulations require an exposed abdominal cavity, we encourage you to bring clothing suitable for skin contact (lab clothes). Due to the nature of the work, short finger nails are required.
Times: Registration and continental breakfast: 8 a.m. day 1, class approximately 9-5 each day.
Meeting Site/Lodging:
Marriott Hollywood Beach
2501 N. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
954.924.2202
www.hollywoodbeachmarriott.com
Group Room Rate: $229.00 single/double which includes a $20.00 daily amenity fee.
Group Cut-Off: June 9, 2026
Link to reservations: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1747683842820&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink
***Booking through the Group Block avoids the extra fees and penalties you will encounter when booking through third parties.***
Directions to Meeting Site:
The hotel offers a discounted self-parking fee of $15.00 per day.
Fort Lauderdale airport is five miles from the hotel. Uber is available from the airport to the hotel.
Miami Airport is 26 miles from the hotel.
Uber is available or Alternate Airport Transportation from Miami:
Go Shuttle; fee: 50.00 USD (one way) ;on request: $50.00 - One-way, $100.00 - Round Trip
On Request: +1 954-561-8888
Palm Beach International is 52 miles to the Hollywood Marriott.
You can take Uber or Alternate Airport Transportation:
Go Shuttle; fee: 60.00 USD (one way) ;on request: $60.00 - One-way, $120.00 - Round Trip
On Request: +1 954-561-8888.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Tuition is fully transferable and refundable up until 60 days prior to the start date, after which your tuition is non-refundable. Due to the unique expenses involved and progressive nature of the curriculum, a $600 fee is necessary for transfers within 60 days of the course. Refund requests must be made in writing within 12 months of registration and at least 60 days in advance of the course start date. While we strive to be flexible in accommodating refund requests, accounting practices require that any eligible refundable funds be converted to class or product credit after eight (8) years of inactivity within our network.
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