Muscle Management: Continuing Education Classes : Manual Lymphatic drainage in Boise, ID

    The Berry Method® approach supposes that the colon is the principal organ through which mucoid matter from the lymph is eliminated. So says Robert Grey, who continues: "The idea came to me from the deceased Lauren Berry, who was perhaps the greatest of all manipulative healers of our time. He taught a technique called lymph drain massage, which he credits to have originated from ancient Chinese medicine. Lymph drain massage is to be performed whenever there is an acute sickness, such as a cold, fever, flu, etc. Not long after receiving a lymph drain massage, a person will often have a bowel movement in which large quantities of pale colored mucoid substance is passed. Furthermore, when the sinuses of chest areas of the respiratory system are congested, this effect is more likely to be produced together with substantial relief from the congestion; it is as if a stopper were pulled and the mucus congestion in the respiratory system actually drains out through the colon." Grey goes on to say, "I later discovered the same benefits and effects as lymph drain massage pioneered by a Dr. Emil Vodder of Denmark.
   The science of anatomy reveals that the walls of the colon contain microscopic lymph vessels which combine into larger vessels that empty into the cisterna chili, which is a central lymphatic pool located in the abdomen. Lymph from the small intestines, back, and lower body also empties into the cisterna chyli. The cisterna chili is the origin of the thoracic duct, which travels up the body and connects with the bloodstream slightly below and to the left of the base of the neck. Through the thoracic duct, lymph from all parts of the body, except the right arm, empty into the bloodstream. Most physiology textbooks state that the lymph flows only in one direction - away from the colon and other tissues, into the cisterna chyli, and from there back into the bloodstream through the thoracic duct. How then can we account for the large amounts of pale mucoid substance subject to be present in the colon after lymph drain massage or skin brushing?
   In my research to answer this question, I discovered three scientific facts. First, a Dr. Olszewski of Poland has observed with the use of scientific instruments that the kind of stimulation to body surfaces provided by skin brushing does in fact stimulate the flow of lymph. Second, the lymph can and does undergo retrograde flow, which is a flow in the direction opposite to that which is considered normal. Third, a particular type of retrograde flow called chylious reflux has been observed wherein lymph flows from the cisterna chyli back into the colon or other body tissues. Chylious reflux to date has only been medically observed when the body is under the stress of disease. This is not surprising, however, because medical science concerns itself on with disease states."
The Colon Health Handbook” by Robert Grey

There is a fine line separating the Lymph and Interstitial fluid. Both of these fluids bathe and surround the body's cells. This approach addresses both ...several of my clients that receive this refer to it as their annual

From a client that used the self help 'Breast Drain' as taught in this class…..

There are several approaches to working with the Lymphatic system via massage.

4 comments I often hear concerning other techniques are:

44. Each time I teach this class, I receive feedback similar to this:

Thanks for coming and teaching the Upper Body Lymph class on Saturday. I did a session on my 87 year old mother on Sunday. She said that she was constipated. Well, a few hours after the treatment she began eliminating and continued into Monday. Wow! It worked!

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

While we are using Castor Oil, we'll also be going through:

IT Band re-hydration technique
Spinal decompression technique

This 12 hr advanced bodywork/massage class focuses on The Berry Method® approach to 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.

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.