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!
• Each live webinar will be offered on a Saturday at 2:00PM (PST) and cover 2 organs lasting for about 90 minutes.
• About 1-2 weeks after the live webinar the recording will be available to Serious and Committed subscribers on vmstudygroup.com.
• The Layered Palpation live webinar series will take place over the next couple years (one 90–minute session every 2 months).
• In each live class we spend about 15–30 minutes discussing the anatomy and relevant visceral articulations for each organ to prepare you for a 20–30 minute layered palpation of the organ. 

The Perspective Schedule

(subject to changes)

Session One

Open to all subscribers (Curious, Focused, Serious, & Committed)

June 22, 2024 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Liver 
• Gallbladder 

Session Two

Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

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

• Stomach  
• Duodenum 

Session Three

Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

October 19, 2024 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Small intestines 
• Colon 

Session Four

Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

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

• Kidney 
• Pancreas 

Session Five

Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

February 8, 2025 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Spleen 
• Peritoneum 

Session Six

Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

April 12, 2025 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Uterus 
• Bladder 

Session Seven

Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

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

• Prostate 
• Rectum 

Session Eight

Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

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

• Heart 
• Thyroid

Session Nine
Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

December 9, 2025 at 2:00PM (PST)

• Lungs 
• Trachea 
• Bronchi 

Session Ten

Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

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

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

Session Eleven

Open to Serious & Committed subscribers!

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

• Brain (pons, medulla oblongata & brain stem)