Prepare for a Successful Neural Manipulation 1 Class

Prepare for a Successful Neural Manipulation 1 Class

Begin now!

Maximize your learning by studying these introductory videos, key anatomical structures, and required readings.

INTRODUCTORY VIDEOS

TEXTBOOKS

ANATOMY LIST

MAXIMIZE YOUR LEARNING

Unlock Your Potential: Prepare for an Exceptional Neural Manipulation (NM1) Experience!

Enter the course with confidence, making hands-on learning smoother and more impactful. A strong foundation will enable you to focus on your palpation skills and help you integrate this gentle yet powerful therapy with ease.

The Barral Journey Begins Here: The Synergy of Barral Disciplines & Why It Matters for
Your Practice

Before you step into your first Barral Institute class, it’s important to understand how these transformative therapies come together to create a comprehensive, whole-body approach to healing. Please watch this 29-minute video as Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT, EDO, BI-D, guides you through the powerful synergy of Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, and other Barral techniques.

More than just a collection of techniques, these disciplines are designed to work in harmony—enhancing your hands-on skills, improving clinical outcomes, and expanding your therapeutic approach. Jean-Pierre Barral envisioned an integrated learning pathway where students gain a deep understanding of how different body systems interact, forming a truly holistic program.

By watching this video, you’ll gain valuable insight to maximize your training from the very start. Don’t miss this opportunity to establish a strong foundation—begin your Barral journey today.

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30 Minutes

Sit Back and Enjoy Our Introductory Videos

Whether you’re relaxing, commuting, or getting in a workout, these engaging videos will strengthen your foundation for the seminar and set yourself up for success.

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35 Minutes

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60 Minutes

Deepen Your Knowledge: Required Reading & Study Materials

Your Essential Reading List

To build a strong foundation before attending NM1, please read the following:

Trauma: An Osteopathic Approach – This textbook is a key pre-study resource for NM1 students as it provides foundational knowledge on how trauma affects the nervous system and surrounding structures. It covers biomechanical principles, functional anatomy, and manual diagnostic techniques essential for understanding Neural Manipulation concepts. The book specifically explores the dura, cranial sutures, and other neural structures targeted in NM1, helping students grasp the mechanics of trauma and prepare for hands-on application in class.
For additional preparation
- Nervous System / Endocrine System Trifold Reference Chart
- Online Video Neuromeningeal Explorations of Trauma in Manual Therapy

Master the Anatomy: Key Structures to Know Before Class

(NM1 Anatomy Study List)

To become a skilled Neural Manipulation practitioner, you must understand the body’s
intricate design. These anatomical structures serve as the foundation for your hands-on
practice, enabling you to evaluate and treat with precision.

Take time to visualize and locate each of these structures on yourself or a model.

Download the Anatomy Study List: NM1 Anatomical Terms

Anatomical Directions & Orientations

Understanding anatomical directions helps you navigate the body with ease.

Superior (Cephalad) – Toward the head
Inferior (Caudad) – Toward the feet
Medial – Closer to the midline
Lateral – Away from the midline
Anterior (Ventral) – Toward the front
Posterior (Dorsal) – Toward the back
Proximal – Closer to the body’s center
Distal – Further from the body’s center

Terms & Structures

Important to study prior to NM1 attendance.

Cranial bones
Cranial sutures
Intracranial membranes and attachments
Craniospinal juncture
Relationship of spinal nerves to brachial plexus ~ lumbar plexus ~ sacral plexus
Pelvic ligaments – sacrotuberous, sacrospinous

By dedicating time to these resources, you’ll arrive at your NM1 seminar fully prepared to absorb, experience, and apply the powerful techniques of Neural Manipulation.

Let the journey begin!

Jean-Claude Guimberteau is a renowned surgeon and the co-founder and Scientific Director of the Aquitany Hand Institute. He is an esteemed member of the French Hand Society (GEM) and served as President of the French Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Society (SOFCPRE) in 2012.

His extensive medical background includes training in the Hand and Plastic Surgery Department at Bordeaux University under the mentorship of Dr. A.J.M. Goumain and Professor J. Baudet. During this time, he emerged as a pioneer in microsurgery and transplantation techniques. In 1976, he further expanded his expertise as a visiting fellow with Professor J.M. Converse in New York and Professor R. Millard in Miami, where he introduced groundbreaking concepts in hand anatomy, physiology, and secondary flexor tendon repair. His work has been continually supported by esteemed figures such as Professor Cl. Verdan and Professor H.E. Kleinert.

A visionary in his field, Dr. Guimberteau is recognized as a pioneer of endoscopic exploration of tissue organization within the living human body. He has directed numerous educational videos on this subject, available at www.endovivo.com. His innovative research led him to propose a new understanding of human tissue architecture, which he explores in his book, “Architectures of Human Living Fascia: The Extracellular Matrix and Cells Revealed Through Endoscopy” (Handspring Publishing, 2015).

Dr. Guimberteau’s groundbreaking work continues to influence the fields of hand surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the study of living fascia.