Visceral Manipulation: The Thorax (VM4)

After taking Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1 and 2, you've become acquainted with the feel of the different abdominal organs and local restrictions. In the Thorax workshop, you'll take an expanded look at the functional biomechanics of the thoracic cavity. You'll also explore the relationship between the hard frame and soft frame with its countless articulations for respiration, circulatory requirements and upper body movement patterns.

Course Highlights:

• Explore visceral fascia of the throat and thoracic cavity.
• Review the anatomy, biomechanics and function of the thoracic organs.
• Study the biomechanics of the cervical, thoracic, rib cage and shoulder girdle complex.
• Learn techniques to release the soft tissue components of the thoracic inlet and hyoid apparatus.
• Practice listening techniques within the thoracic activity.
• Understand practical integration of the thoracic cavity organs.
• Learn integration of the thoracic organs with the complex ligament systems of that body region.
• Discover techniques for differentiating between somatic and visceral causes for thoracic and spinal problems.
• Special Focus on Pleura, Lungs, Pericardium, Heart, Mediastinum, Thyroid, Trachea, Esophagus, Sternum, Rib Cage and Thoracic Plexuses

 Prerequisite: VM2

Date	4 - 7 May 2026
Time	9:15am ~ 5:15pm
Location	The Arca, 43 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang
	Booking Discount code: BIHK
Instructor	Paolo Ricci, DO, BI-D
Language	English
Payment	By Bank Transfer:
	Bank: Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
	A/C name: Barral Institute Hong Kong Company Limited
	A/C no.: 012-916-2-083871-9
	(FPS ID: 121136451 local only)
	SWIFT code: BKCHHKHH916
	Course Fee HK$9,600 (Original Price)
	HK$8,400 (registration on or before 4 Feb 2026)
	HK$9,000 (registration on or before 4 Apr 2026)
	HK$4,800 (retake)
Enquiry	bihk@barralinstitutehk.org

 

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be in writing. Tuition is refundable and can be transferred to another course up to 30 days prior to the start of class, with a HK$800 administration fee to apply.
Within 30 days, tuition is non-transferable and non-refundable.