Working with the Lymphatic
system to encourage healthy lymphatic flow.
Addressing the Muscular
and Hydraulic components.
Just in
from a client that used the self help 'Breast Drain' as taught in
this class…..
“This is how I understand the doctor's comments to me--and
also my own observations. Years and years of lumpiness and tenderness
seem to be a thing of the past--and it didn't take very long
for that change to occur……. In the meantime, by
all means share that information--I have done so with my daughters.
And, again, thank you very much for the original information.”
Late summer....early
fall in South Lake Tahoe
The lymphatic system is an amazingly complex structure.
It works hand in hand with both the blood circulatory
system and the digestive system.
Consider...the body is approximately 70% fluid. Part of Lauren's
work was based on perceiving the body as a fluid system. When
one manually addresses the body as a fluid system, hydraulic
principles become applicable.
Techniques associated with healthy lymphatic flow
will be presented that include:
opening the primary drains
manually stimulating the visceral components
repositioning misplaced muscles, tendons
and ligaments towards optimum functionality that can influence
Lymph flow.
correcting soft tissue distortion
accessing and encouraging the bodies' repair mechanisms
recognizing adaptive compensation
passive and active stretching techniques
addressing the lymphatic component within varicose
veins
Muscle Management is offering an 10 hr advanced bodywork/massage
class focusing on The Berry Method® approach to correcting
the Lymphatic system. These procedures respect and respond to
the hydraulic and structural components within the Lymphatic system
and can aid in reducing the symptoms of colds, asthma, emphysema,
bronchitis, altitude sickness and pneumonia. The healthy functioning
of the lymphatic system is vital to the body's ability to function
at peak performance and continue its ongoing maintenance and repair
requirements. The lymphatic system plays an important role in
moving fluids, regenerating tissue, filtering out toxins and aids
the body in maintaining a healthy immune system. When lymph circulation
is compromised, toxins accumulate and cellular functioning is
diminished. This can often be a major component within many physical
ailments.
One of Lauren Berry's additional contributions to manual therapy
was in recognizing the importance of the hydraulic properties of
the Lymphatic system throughout the body and the relationship to
the bodies structural influences. Through recognizing, respecting
and responding to this well-designed organization,therapists can
often aid in restoring health and reducing tensions rather quickly.
These techniques can additionally be effective for...
reducing edema and local swelling
stimulating a sluggish immune system
supporting immunity
enhancing skin health
inducing deep relaxation
decreasing scar tissue adhesions
The following heartwarming story was shared with
Taum after Chris completed the one day class on ‘correcting
the Lymphatic system’ in Winston/Salem, NC....and used the
technique!!!
JACOB
His parents, Joanna and Adam, brought two-year old Jacob to me.
Recent success with Jacob’s grandfather, Bugs, led the grandparents
to recommend message therapy for Jacob’s respiratory problems.
The late Roger Bliss had introduced me to the Lauren Berry Method
of Message Therapy. After Roger’s death, Taum Sayers traveled
from Truckee, California to North Carolina periodically to see Roger’s
clients and teach classes. I had recently completed the lymphatic
class under Taum, and Mary, Jacob’s grandmother, hoped that
something could be done to help her grandson.
Jacob, diagnosed with suspected Cystic Fibrosis,
had been hospitalized seven times for pneumonia in his brief two
years. His blood oxygen levels were so low that, when he slept,
his lips would turn blue, making his mother constantly fearful.
He had very little appetite. The local hospital had sent Jacob home
and advised Joanna that there was little more that could be done
to alleviate Jacob’s condition.
Making no promises, I agreed to work on Jacob. I did a lymphatic
chest drain and messaged his back to widen the spaces between his
ribs – intending to increase his lung capacity. During the
procedure, his lips turned pink and his breathing became noticeably
easier. He went home, ate three hot dogs and, according to his grandmother,
still has good color. She reported that he hasn't had a sniffle
in the two months since treatment.
At the time, I was dismayed that Jacob cried loudly during the treatment.
In retrospect, his crying probably helped open his lungs and assisted
in the healing process.
Only one treatment was needed to increase Jacob’s oxygen intake
and to alleviate the constant fear of his parents.
Christopher Ingalls
"Taum Sayers is approved by the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
as a continuing education provider. Provider # 152386-00"
