How does Visceral Massage influence lymphatic flow?

Visceral massage positively influences lymphatic flow through several mechanisms:

1. Stimulates Lymphatic Drainage

• The lymphatic system relies on body movement and external pressures to facilitate the flow of lymph, as it lacks its own pumping mechanism.
• Visceral massage can enhance lymph movement in the abdominal cavity where many lymphatic vessels and nodes are located.

2. Reduces Congestion

• Visceral massage can reduce fluid buildup and release adhesions or restrictions around the organs, improving lymph circulation and overall detoxification.

3. Improves Organ Function

• The lymphatic system plays a role in maintaining immune responses and removing waste products. By improving blood flow and lymphatic drainage around the organs, visceral massage can help organs like the liver and intestines function more effectively in detoxifying the body and processing nutrients.

4. Enhances Abdominal Movement

• Gentle visceral massage promotes better movement of the abdominal muscles and fascia, indirectly stimulating the lymphatic vessels and supporting fluid movement.

5. Reduces Inflammation

• Lymphatic flow helps clear inflammatory byproducts. By increasing lymphatic circulation, visceral massage can assist in resolving inflammation in the abdominal cavity and surrounding areas.

This technique is often used in conjunction with other therapies to promote overall health and well-being.

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Taum Sayers and Muscle Management^® Class Policies.

NCBTMB classes are limited to licensed manual therapists.

Course content and development: 

Course content is primarily influenced by Taum's apprenticing with Lauren Berry, which began in 1978, and later as an assistant teacher in his classes. Taum continues interacting and co-teaching with other certified Berry Method^® Practitioners/Teachers and health care professionals.

Informational resources include materials regarding the Berry Method^® and other relevant published works.

For example:

 Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction - The Trigger Point Manual, by Janet Travell.

-The published works of Dr. Rene Cailliet, my one-time personal Physician. (God Bless you, Dr. Cailliet…good story:-)

Class presentations are updated and revised as student feedback warrants and knowledge evolves. At the end of each class, students complete a class evaluation form. This evaluation process has been constructive in keeping the classes current and worthwhile for future students.

Instructor: 

The sole instructor for these courses is to be Taum Sayers.

Taum is a certified Berry Method^® Teacher and Practitioner.

Advertising: 

Course flyers are produced on a computer and made available via postings at massage schools, on www.musclemanagement.com in the class schedule section, via email, regular mail, Facebook, and by request. Flyers include information regarding Taum Sayer's training and experience. 

Each promotion often includes a reference to Taum Sayers Certifications.

"Taum Sayers is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider under Category "A." Provider # 152386-00

"Registration, tuition fees, available discounts, and refund policies."

The tuition fee for the workshops may vary depending on the expenses related to the class.

Taum often offers a financial incentive for bringing a table.

Registrations require a deposit to hold the space.

As long as there is room in the course, the registration deadline is the first day of class.

Advanced registrations receive a discount; the remaining fee is due at the beginning of/by/on the first day of the class. Deposits are non-refundable, barring an emergency or unique situation determined on a case-by-case basis. Any refunds will be via check or electronic funds transfer (minus any processing fee).

Cancellation policy: Students may designate a qualified substitute to attend and then credit their deposit to that substitute's class fee. Any early registration discount is waived for the substitute. Any refunds will be made via check or electronic funds transfer (minus any processing fee) within 3 weeks. All designation requests must be received 2 weeks before class starts. No changes will be made after that date.

All registration money will be refunded to students if registrations fall short of class financial requirements.

American Disabilities Act: Facilities will be handicap accessible. When students call and identify themselves as disabled, the instructor will discuss their needs and how to accommodate them in the classroom best. Students must notify the instructor of special requirements before the beginning of the class, allowing adequate time for reasonable allowances to be made. As listed in the ADA, allowances for special needs will be met as long as they do not impose an "undue burden" on the instructor.

There is no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Class records and student transcript policy: Records and transcripts will be maintained and stored within a secure file cabinet or on an electronic data storage unit for four years by Taum Sayers. 

Student transcripts will be reproduced only per student request at a minimum charge.