At The
Cayce/Reilly® School in Virginia Beach, VA.
Oct 12,
2007
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. When these principles are applied to the Lymphatic
system dramatic results are
often common.
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
addressing the lymphatic component within varicose
veins
Many recipients of this technique report dramatic improvements
in their concerns...including an overall feeling of 'lightness'.
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.
Techniques associated with healthy lymphatic flow
will be presented that include:
opening the primary drains (Thoracic, Breast,
etc)
manually stimulating the visceral components (Liver
& Colon)
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
Muscle Management and Cayce/Reilly® School of Massotherapy
are offering a 6 hr advanced bodywork/massage class focusing on
The Berry Method® approach to Upper Body Lymphatics. 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.
The following heartwarming story was shared with
Taum after Chris completed the one day class on ‘Upper Body
Lymphatics’ in Winston/Salem, NC.
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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 massaged 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"
6 contact
hr / .6 CEU Category 'A' class