Why you need to do layered palpations!

Layered palpations are an excellent way to take your understanding of anatomy from the static, one dimensional page of anatomy books to a dynamic and multidimensional experience. 

Blending an accurate understanding of anatomy, and visualization based on that anatomy with intention, layered palpations, under the direction of an experienced guide can profoundly enhance your listening skills. 

Research has shown that under the skillful guidance of an experienced teacher/communicator the brain of the student and the brain of the teacher will sync in a dynamic display of interconnected entrainment. We will explore this phenomenon and much more through these layered palpation experiences. 

What you will learn! 

• Visceral anatomy with a focus on the relationship between structure and function.
• Peritoneal connections, which will enhance the subtle and precise nuances in your listening.
• Visceral articulations, which will assist you in distinguishing between organs and tissues.
• Relevant musculoskeletal relationships in order to enhance your understanding of referred pain patterns and patient symptoms.
• Vascular, neural and lymphatic relationships.
• Potential pathologies and how this can be accurately perceived and interpreted.

Just a few of the topics we will explore during this webinar series:

• What does it mean to "palpate" an organ?
• How are you able to listen to an organ through a multitude of tissue layers?
• How does your brain process information received through palpation?
• What are the key skin receptors through which you access information in the patient's tissues?
• What is the role of intention and visualization?

Interwoven with the seemingly simple act of palpation are multiple streams of information:

• Receptors in your hand.
• Receptors in the skin of the patient.
• The depth of your understanding of anatomy & physiology.
• Your intention.
• Your inherent ability to visualize and imagine.

Webinar Logistic Details:

• No pre reqs required! Session 1 and 2 are open to EVERYONE! Session 3-13 are reserved for Focused, Serious and Committed subscribers.
• If you cannot attend the first session you can still participate in the second one. 
• Each live webinar will be offered on a Saturday at 2:00PM (PST) and cover 2 organs lasting for about 75 minutes. If you do not live in the Pacific Standard Time zone go to the following link to find the time difference between PST (Ashland, Oregon) and your city. Click here to see Time Zone Converter.
• You will receive an email about one week before the live webinar with the Zoom details, at which time you will need to register. The registration information will be on the Zoom link I send you. 
• The live event will be recorded. About 2-3 weeks after the live webinar the recording will be available to Serious and Committed subscribers ONLY on vmstudygroup.com.
• The Layered Palpation live webinar series will take place over the next couple years (one 75–minute session about every 2 months).
• In each live class we spend about 15 minutes discussing the anatomy and relevant visceral articulations for each organ to prepare you for a 20–30 minute layered palpation of the organ. 
• You can participate via a couple different ways:
  • Having a partner during the layered palpation would be the best experience for you.
  • You can follow along with me and feel your own organs. 
  • With your computer screen open you can follow along with me via anatomy images and visualize the layers.
  • You can listen to the audio and visualize the layers as I guide you. 

The Perspective Schedule

(subject to changes)

Session 1

Open to EVERYONE! You don't even need to be a Curious subscriber. 

July 27, 2024 at 2:00PM (PST).

• An introduction to layered palpation
• How sensitive are your hands?
• The value of intention and visualization

Session 2

Open to EVERYONE! You don't even need to be a Curious subscriber.

August 24, 2024 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Liver 
• Gallbladder 

Session 3

Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

November 2, 2024 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Stomach  
• Duodenum 

Session 4

Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

December 14, 2024 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Small intestines 
• Colon 

Session 5

Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

February 8, 2024 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Kidney 
• Pancreas 

Session 6

Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

April 19, 2025 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Spleen 
• Peritoneum 

Session 7

Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

August 2, 2025 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Uterus 
• Bladder 

Session 8

Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

October 11, 2025 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Prostate 
• Rectum 

Session 9

Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

December 13, 2025 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Heart 
• Thyroid

Session 10
Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

February 7, 2026 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Lungs 
• Trachea 
• Bronchi 

Session 11

Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

April 4, 2026 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Brain (cerebrum; sulcus, fissures & ventricles) 
• Brain (limbic system) 

Session 12

Open to Focused, Serious & Committed subscribers!

July 11, 2026 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Brain (pons, medulla oblongata & brain stem)