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The Lauren Berry Method® of Visceral Massage.

Next class Truckee. Date TBA

Consider:

  • Stagnant is not healthy.
  • Every cell in the human body requires moisture.
  • That moisture is constantly being refreshed, recycled, and replaced.
  • The Lymphatic, Digestive, and Visceral systems are essential to that process.
  • All therapies strive to help stagnant things move.

Taum teaches you why, what, and how.

This class focuses on supporting healthy movement within the Lymphatic, Digestive, and Visceral systems.

This information is unique to The Berry Method® of Lymphatic Massage.

0:02 It serves us all when we understand that the adult human body is 60% fluid contains over 30 trillion constantly moving cells and those cells are essentially floating within that fluid.
0:18 These 30 trillion cells include blood, bone, brain muscle, nerve, and a variety of cell types that form different organs and tissues.
0:30 Each of these living cells perform specialized functions and fulfills important roles in health and longevity together.
0:39 They orchestrate the complex and highly organized system that is the human body.
0:46 Consider every one of these trillions of cells requires moisture and movement, that moisture is constantly being refreshed, recycled and renewed in my lymphatic classes.
1:01 I often explain that the human body includes a continually moving inner ocean with its own natural rhythm that saturates and maintains the health of our live cells.
1:15 The digestive and visceral systems play essential roles in maintaining that crucial continuous process and inner rhythm.
1:27 Several manual lymphatic drainage techniques are available for study, however, to be most effective when working with what is essentially the body's hydraulic system.
1:39 One needs to think beyond drainage.
1:42 This holistic approach to working with and supporting the lymphatic system recognizes the core beneficial influence of visceral massage.
1:53 This class offers techniques and protocols that will serve you your family and your clients for years to come.

Lauren Berry Method®

While western medicine recently 'discovered' the importance of our lymphatic and digestive systems, eastern medicine appears to have been recognizing and working with these 'Core' systems for centuries.

The lymphatic and digestive systems' participation in 'wellness' can often appear poorly understood when considered via the Western approach.

Lauren's approach and protocols for balancing the viscera help fill in some of those gaps.

This unique class focuses on the abdomen and uses no oil.

2 year old Jacob

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 massage 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 offer this unique therapy 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 our session.

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 session was needed to increase Jacob’s oxygen intake and to alleviate the constant fear of his parents.

Christopher Ingalls

(Folks, this is an excellent example of why I'm in this trade.)

Visceral Class focus and expectations

This class focuses on visceral massage techniques that form the foundational core of this uniquely efficient, effective, and practical approach to supporting the Digestive and Lymphatic systems.

Visceral techniques will include clearing, stimulating, and supporting the intestines, liver, and a primary filter within this amazing system, the Cisterna Chyli.

Expect to walk out of class with usable techniques that can integrate into almost any session. 2 yr old Jacobs story is a good example.

Since COVID began stressing our immune systems, I have included these protocols in almost every session.

Example:

Jeff is an automotive mechanic in Reno that I have worked on for over 10 years.

"I work with people individually and within large gatherings, including conventions. Several times over the last few years, others around me have gotten sick while I have not. I credit Taum's abdominal work for that.
I now request Taum include what he calls the 'Filter drain' when I have an appointment with him."

This class includes an overview of the body's digestive-lymphatic-immune system relationships.

In our work, learning the 'feel' of the technique while connected to relevant knowledge is a powerful combination.

This class covers both.

Foundational to Lymphatic work.

4-hour class
Date and location TBD.

Approved: 4 NCBTMB CE credits.

All my class's intentions include supporting you mastering corrective massage faster and more easily than I did.

Prerequisites: Basic Massage or other therapy license/certification.
Class size limited to 10

Medical disclaimer and class policies.

The class includes practicing, performing, and receiving manual lymphatic and visceral techniques and protocols in the abdominal region.

You know best your own body and its limits.
Respect those limits.

The information on this website and in Taum’s classes is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by your physician, therapist, nutritionist, or any other health care provider.

Consult Your Physician or Health Care Provider. We suggest you send them the link to this page, they may have important thoughts to share.

Our intent is not to replace any relationship that exists or should exist between you and your medical doctor or other health care professional.

You acknowledge that you take full responsibility for your health.

Once again, you know best your own body and its limits.

Respect those limits.

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:-)

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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.

0:04 The brain is highly metabolically active.
0:06 The brain cares an awful lot about what its environment is like.
0:10 If it's off just a little tiny bit, it stops functioning properly.
0:14 We show that the CS F goes into the brain just like people thought before, but it actually does.
0:19 So along very specific anatomical structures, there's specialized, a specialized anatomy that allows the, the CS F to move very quickly and very deep into the brain exchanging with the fluid that's inside the brain and then moving out.
0:36 So it's a much more efficient system for clearing the, the fluid and the waste out of the brain.
0:42 We injected fluorescent tracer into the CS F or the fluid that surrounds the brain and watch to see where it went the fluid as it moves down the artery is able to move right into the brain tissue as it moves into the brain tissue eventually, if you look long enough where it collects is at the other end at veins, which are another part of the circulation.
1:06 Once it reaches those veins, it's able to drain out of the brain along the outside of the veins as the fluid sort of courses between those two in along the arteries through the tissue out along the veins that continuous flow sweeps along particles that are sitting in between the cells.
1:26 Amyloid beta is a protein that is made and secreted from cells in your brain all the time in Alzheimer's disease.
1:34 One of the things that happens is amyloid beta builds up in the brain and clogs up the space in between the cells.
1:43 And it's thought that that's what kills the neurons and causes the dementia.
1:47 That's the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
1:49 So when we first found the system and found that it was clearing extracellular solutes, we said, well, what solutes might be of interest that might be being cleared by this.
2:00 And when you think about extracellular solutes that the brain wants to get rid of and needs to get rid of.
2:06 The first thing that comes to almost everyone's mind is Amyloid beta.
2:10 So that was pretty much the first thing we tried was to find out whether Amyloid beta that's between the cells is cleared along this pathway.
2:17 One thing that could be happening in Alzheimer's disease is this pathway is failing.
2:22 So if, because you know, because you're aging, this pathway stops working properly or if, because you suffer an injury or an infection at some point in your life, maybe this pathway stops working properly and that ends up causing the deposition and the accumulation of Amyloid for treatment.
2:40 It all it suggests that you could slow the process of amyloid deposition perhaps by speeding the system up and sort of flushing the brain out and getting rid of the amyloid before it accumulates.
2:52 And if you had a brain that had a bunch of amyloid that had already accumulated in it, perhaps you might be able to flush that away or wear away those accumulations with a higher rate of flow.
3:04 So we may be able to try to modulate or change how this system functions to try to clear it more quickly.

Notice any similarities?

Why do intestines and brain look similar?

The similarity between the appearance of intestines and the brain can be attributed to several factors:

  1. Folded Structure: Both the brain and intestines have a folded or convoluted structure.The brain, these folds increase the surface area, allowing for more neurons and connections, while in the intestines, the folds increase the surface absorptcontentstion of nutrients.
  2. Functionality: Both organs are crucial for the body's functioning. The brain is the central organ of the nervous system, responsible for processing information, controlling bodily functions, and coordinating responses to stimuli. The intestines play a vital role in digestion and nutrient absorption.
  3. Complexity: Both the brain and intestines are highly complex organs with intricate networks of cells and structures. The brain contains billions of neurons and supporting cells, forming complex neural circuits, while the intestines contain layers of smooth muscle, nerves, and epithelial cells for digestion and absorption.
  4. Evolutionary Perspective: Evolutionarily, both organs have undergone significant development to adapt to their respective functions. The convoluted structure of the brain is thought to have evolved to increase cognitive abilities, while the folded structure of the intestines is believed to enhance nutrient absorption in organisms.

While there are similarities in appearance, it's important to note that the brain and intestines serve vastly different functions and variousofferent types of tissues and cells.

0:00 The Lauren Barry method of manual lymphatic drainage has proven itself to be clinically effective for over 50 years.
0:09 Thank you, Lauren.
0:12 It is helpful to consider a number of things in this unique approach to working with the lymphatic system.
0:18 Number one, every cell in the body is wet.
0:22 Each of those cells depends on bodily fluids to deliver their nutrients and carry away their effluence, interstitial and lymphatic fluids play a major role in that ongoing very important process.
0:35 Number two, interstitial and lymphatic fluids are intertwined as they move throughout the body.
0:42 When you are working with one, you're also affecting the other.
0:46 Number three, this system has been around for centuries.
0:49 Lauren told a story of how he was originally gifted the basic techniques by a gentleman from a small village in China whose family had been passing this knowledge down from family member to family member for generations.
1:03 Each of those generations use that knowledge to help the people in their village.
1:09 They hold that information tightly.
1:11 This is their job, this is their gift.
1:13 This is their specialty.
1:16 Lauren told another story pertaining to the lymphatic system.
1:19 He was at a medical physical therapist conference and met a gentleman who had been researching the lymphatic system and shared with Lauren valuable insights into lymphatic flow including the major channels and flow patterns.
1:34 By applying his engineering mind to these gifts of knowledge.
1:39 Lauren created his unique approach to manual lymphatic drainage.
1:43 Number four, Lauren's approach to therapy was influenced greatly by a mind thinking in terms of function, how things work together, how they fit together and their longevity.
1:55 That tradition is continued within the Lauren Barry method of manual lymphatic drainage learning.
2:01 This unique approach to manual lymphatic drainage is well worth your time.

Class location

Class location

Lauren Berry Sr.

Taum's approach to manual therapy is primarily influenced by the work of Lauren Berry Sr, Registered Physical Therapist and Structural Engineer.

Structural engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering. Structural engineers design the 'bones and muscles' that create the form, shape, and function of structures.

They also work with and understand the plumbing systems within those structures.

One of Lauren's many unique gifts to the manual therapy world was the concept of soft-tissue balance and distortion.

This is so appropriate:-)

Click here for more information on Lauren.

Taum who?

Taum began his 40+ year journey within Corrective Massage shortly after moving to Squaw Valley in 1976. The foundation of his work began in 1979 with his apprenticeship with Lauren Berry, RPT and Structural Engineer. This path has seen him invited to work with the US Ski team, the SF 49ers, professional athletes, and farmers who simply want to get back to work.

For any and all ages, the focus is returning to pain-free living. Taum's approach recognizes that the body is innately programmed to self-heal naturally when soft tissue relationships are balanced. His goal is to reduce the imbalances that interfere with that uniquely amazing ability.

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Information related to Visceral Massage.

Peristalsis in Muscular Terms.

Peristalsis is a vital, muscular process characterized by the rhythmic, coordinated contractions of the circular and longitudinal muscles in the digestive tract. These contractions create wave-like movements that propel and mix the contents, ensuring efficient digestion and transport from the esophagus to the rectum.

  1. Muscle Types Involved:

    - Circular Muscles: These muscles encircle the digestive tract.

    - Longitudinal Muscles: These muscles run lengthwise along the digestive tract.

  2. Coordinated Contractions:

    - Sequential Contraction and Relaxation:

    - The process starts with the circular muscles contracting behind the food bolus (a mass of chewed food).

    - This contraction narrows the lumen (interior space) of the digestive tract, pushing the bolus forward.

    - Longitudinal muscles then contract ahead of the bolus, shortening and widening the tract to receive the bolus.

    - Following this, the circular muscles relax behind the bolus while new contractions form further along the tract.

  3. Wave-like Motion:

    - The combination of these muscle actions creates a wave-like motion that propels the contents through the digestive tract.

    - This motion is rhythmic and occurs in a coordinated manner to ensure efficient movement and mixing of the digestive contents.

  4. Peristaltic Waves:

    - These are the repetitive, rhythmic contractions that create the movement.

    - Each peristaltic wave pushes the contents a bit further along the tract, ensuring that food, liquid, and waste materials move from the esophagus to the stomach, through the intestines, and finally to the rectum for excretion.

Detailed Steps of Peristalsis:

  1. Initiation:

    - A bolus enters the esophagus, triggering the reflex of peristalsis.

  2. Circular Muscle Contraction:

    - Circular muscles contract behind the bolus, squeezing it forward.

  3. Longitudinal Muscle Contraction:

    - Longitudinal muscles contract ahead of the bolus, shortening and expanding the tract segment.

  4. Relaxation Phase:

    - Circular muscles relax behind the bolus, reducing resistance and allowing the next segment to prepare for the bolus.

  5. Repetition:

    - This process repeats in a coordinated, wave-like fashion along the length of the digestive tract.

Summary:

Peristalsis is a vital, muscular process. This class helps with this vital process.

The Visceral System is important

The viscera fundamentally influences the entire body's health.

One of Lauren Berry's many contributions to manual therapy was acknowledging the body's digestive and lymphatic systems' influential relationships throughout the body.

By recognizing, respecting, and responding to these amazingly organized relationships and their hydraulic principles, therapists can often aid in restoring health and reducing tensions rather quickly.

These techniques have proven helpful for:

  • Reducing edema and local swelling.
  • Stimulating a slow digestive system.
  • Stimulating a sluggish immune system.
  • Reducing congestion.
  • Supporting immunity.
  • Enhancing skin health.
  • Inducing deep relaxation.
  • Reducing scar tissue and adhesions.

The benefits of Visceral Massage.

The benefits of Visceral Massage.

Visceral massage, also known as abdominal or organ massage, offers a range of potential benefits for overall health and well-being. Here are some of the key benefits associated with this therapeutic technique:

  1. Improved Digestive Function: Visceral massage can help stimulate the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract, aiding in digestion and alleviating symptoms such as bloating, constipation, and indigestion. By promoting peristalsis, the wave-like muscle contractions that propel food through the digestive system, visceral massage can enhance digestive efficiency.
  2. Relief from Abdominal Discomfort: By releasing tension and adhesions in the abdominal area, visceral massage can reduce discomfort and pain associated with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and menstrual cramps.
  3. Detoxification: Visceral massage can support the body's natural detoxification processes by promoting lymphatic drainage and circulation in the abdominal region. This may help eliminate toxins and metabolic waste products from the body more effectively.
  4. Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Gentle manipulation of the abdomen during visceral massage can have a calming effect on the nervous system, leading to relaxation and reduced stress and anxiety levels. This relaxation response may also help regulate cortisol levels and promote overall hormonal balance.
  5. Improved Organ Function: Visceral massage can help optimize the function of the internal organs by enhancing blood flow, nerve function, and mobility within the abdominal cavity. This can support the health and vitality of organs such as the liver, kidneys, stomach, intestines, and reproductive organs.
  6. Enhanced Circulation: By improving blood flow to the abdominal organs, visceral massage can enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery, as well as the removal of metabolic waste products. This can support tissue repair and regeneration, as well as overall cardiovascular health.
  7. Pelvic Health: Visceral massage techniques can be beneficial for pelvic health by addressing issues such as pelvic floor tension, bladder dysfunction, and menstrual disorders. By releasing tension and improving circulation in the pelvic area, visceral massage may help alleviate symptoms of pelvic pain and discomfort.
  8. Emotional Release: Some individuals may experience emotional release during visceral massage sessions, as tension and stored emotions in the abdominal area are addressed. This can lead to a sense of emotional well-being, relaxation, and greater mind-body awareness.

It's important to note that the benefits of visceral massage may vary depending on individual health needs and conditions. Additionally, visceral massage should be performed by trained and qualified practitioners to ensure safety and effectiveness. Individuals with specific medical concerns or conditions should consult with a healthcare professional before undergoing visceral massage therapy.

The Fundamentals of Corrective Massage.

A Holistic approach.

It serves to remember that Corrective Massage therapists do not heal anything.

We simply recognize, respect, and support the body's amazing ability to heal itself.

This unique approach to therapeutic massage recognizes the importance of balanced relationships and interactions throughout the body's soft tissues*. These relationships include natural anatomical positions and functionally balanced movement.

Functional balance implies that our soft tissues are working harmoniously to support pain-free, healthy movement and function.

In Taum's world of Corrective Massage, considering all bodily movement as an orchestration of soft tissue relationships is a fundamental principle and starting point.

These foundational principles include familiarity with Equilibrium and Homeostasis . AKA Balance.

For example: Walking initially appears to be a simple activity. It actually involves a complex orchestration of numerous soft tissues.

A symphony of movement:

Our body requires over 200 of our 600 muscles to take one step. Of those 200, many serve as compensating adapters working in the background to keep us upright as we walk.

As all our weight transfers from foot to foot, those background muscles are continuously adapting and counterbalancing so we do not fall over.

Each and every soft tissue plays a vital role in the body's ability to move and adapt to unbalanced tensions.

Our bodies can adapt to those tensions.

But only so far...

Limping is an example of crossing the adaptation line.

Pain serves as an alert that unbalanced tension has exceeded the body's ability to adapt, and corrective therapy is required.

The foundational focus of this unique therapy is to interpret the alert and then identify and correct the soft tissue tensions and imbalances that have created those alerts.

Corrective massage has repeatedly proven to be an efficient and effective method to reduce and relieve pain.

I hope this information serves you and those you serve.

*Muscles, tendons, ligaments, membranes, and viscera.

Research on the importance of digestion.

Health-related quality of life in functional GI disorders

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002927002041990

Abdominal Massage in Functional Chronic Constipation: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35554601/

Effect of abdominal massage on constipation and quality of life in older adults: A randomized controlled trial

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31780015/

The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Functions: a Systematic Review.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33183670/

The functional importance of our digestive viscera.

The digestive viscera, also known as the digestive system or gastrointestinal system, is a complex system responsible for the breakdown and absorption of nutrients from food, as well as the elimination of waste products from the body. Its primary functions and importance include:

  1. Digestion: The digestive system breaks down food into smaller, absorbable molecules through mechanical and chemical processes. Mechanical digestion involves chewing in the mouth and churning in the stomach, while chemical digestion involves the action of enzymes and acids to break down food components like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into simpler forms.
  2. Nutrient Absorption: Once food is broken down into simpler molecules, such as glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids, these nutrients are absorbed across the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream. This absorption is essential for providing the body with the energy and building blocks it needs to function properly.
  3. Secretion of Digestive Juices: Various organs in the digestive system, such as the salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, and liver, secrete digestive juices containing enzymes, acids, and other substances that aid in the breakdown of food. For example, saliva contains enzymes that begin the digestion of carbohydrates, while stomach acid helps to break down proteins.
  4. Storage and Mixing: Certain organs, like the stomach, serve as temporary storage reservoirs for food and also aid in mixing food with digestive juices to facilitate digestion. The stomach's muscular walls churn and mix food with gastric juices, forming a semi-liquid substance called chyme, which is gradually released into the small intestine for further digestion and absorption.
  5. Protection Against Pathogens: The digestive system helps protect the body from harmful pathogens present in food by producing stomach acid, which can kill many bacteria and other microorganisms ingested with food. Additionally, the gut is home to a vast array of beneficial bacteria known as the gut microbiota, which play a crucial role in maintaining digestive health and supporting the immune system.
  6. Elimination of Waste: After the nutrients have been absorbed, the remaining indigestible components of food, along with waste products produced by the body, pass through the large intestine, where water and electrolytes are absorbed, and the remaining material is formed into feces. Feces are then eliminated from the body through the rectum and anus during the process of defecation.

Overall, the digestive viscera are essential for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, maintaining digestive health, and eliminating waste, thereby supporting the overall well-being and functioning of the body.

Testimonials

Breast lumps

July 2018

Hi everyone my name is Shelly Beale. I'm a licensed massage therapist in Idaho... I have known Taum for about 7 years, and I've been to several of his classes. The lymphatic drainage class is one of my favorites. I have taken this class twice and use the information a lot.

About four years ago I was taking a class with Taum... I don't remember which one but I had gone into class and was upset. My teacher Sue and Taum had noticed how upset I was.. they both asked me what was wrong I explained I had a mammogram earlier that day I had to go back and have another one...two in one day..... The doctor decided I needed a biopsy the following Monday on a lump they had found. Taum did the lymphatic work on my stomach and arms, and proceeded to show me how to do the breast drain on myself, which I have shown several women. I love it!!!! I believe it helped me.. from Friday evening when he showed me the breast drain I did it on myself on Saturday and Sunday I did it again on Monday morning before we went to talk to the doctor, we decided not to do the biopsy but to do surgery and take the whole entire lump out... they did another mammogram and found that it had gotten smaller from Friday's mammogram. 5 days later we did the surgery and in that 5 days time it had gone down more than what the first mammogram showed.

So in my own experience, I truly believe in the lymphatic drainage. Like I said it's one I truly use a lot and believe it has helped me... and I've seen it work on others. Taum and his work are amazing. ❤

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November 8, 2007

This year, in your concern that another gifted woman had perished from breast cancer, you explained a technique that you called a "breast drain" that any woman could do to encourage drainage and removal of toxins from the breast tissue and glands. For several decades in the offices of several personal physicians (I have moved several times), I had heard expressions of concern during manual breast exams because of suspicious lumpiness within the tissue of my breasts. I would be repeatedly called back after a mammogram to have additional testing done.

A biopsy was never required but there was always the nagging sense that something needed to be carefully watched. There was also always a painfulness that I accepted as "normal". The doctors determined that I had a cystic condition in both breasts. During my most recent exam, however, after only a few months of applying the technique you explained, my doctor seemed quite pleasantly surprised that the tissue seemed much smoother. In fact, she did not mention a cystic content and even declared that the tissue condition was like that of a much younger woman. Now that is something that every older woman appreciates hearing! Best of all, the painfulness I had tried to ignore for so many years has virtually disappeared. I have passed your information along to both my daughters. So, you see, your good influence continues beyond the immediate sphere in which you do your therapeutic work.

Carol Ann

2 year old Jacob

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 massage 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 offer this unique therapy 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 our session.

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 session was needed to increase Jacob’s oxygen intake and to alleviate the constant fear of his parents.

Christopher Ingalls

(Folks, this is an excellent example of why I'm in this trade.)

Lung and lymphedema issues

From a student that took this class with Lynn Van Norman, a certified Berry Method® Practitioner, and Teacher.

Melanie:

Melanie is a physical therapist practicing in Eugene, OR.

After taking Lynn’s Lymphatic class, Melanie reports:

As a home health professional, I frequently encounter complex lung and lymphedema situations involving dyspnea (difficulty breathing). After learning Lauren’s vacuum technique in Lynn's informative Lymphedema management class, I applied it to a woman with heart failure and an acute episode of shortness of breath. Within three pumps, she was "90%" improved and stunned at its simplicity and effectiveness. She asked me to teach her family to perform it as it gave her such relief, which I happily did. I am so glad to have learned this simple, non-invasive method that brings so much relief. I also use the Decongestion massage regularly and highly recommend this great class. Thanks Lynn!

Students comments

The most notable (and memorable) comments following visceral massage being included in a session is often a noticeable constipation relief the following day.

Those who practiced what they had learned in this class with friends or family reported similar responses.

Taums everyday useage

Recognizing COVID's influence on all of us, clients receive this technique each session to support their immune system.

It serves to remember that I work through the client's clothing.

My sessions only require clients to remove their shoes and wear non-tight clothing.

I simply work through their clothing.

Examples:

From Jeff, an automotive mechanic in Reno that I have worked on for over 10 years.

"I work with people individually and within large gatherings, including conventions. Several times over the last few years, others around me have gotten sick while I have not. I credit Taum's abdominal work for that.
I now request Taum include what he calls the 'Filter drain'

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A new client presented with swelling and inflammation surrounding a recent left knee replacement. With knowledge of the body's hydraulic system and applying hydraulic engineering principles, my hunch was the trauma of the surgery had compromised circulation and had affected his new knee. I applied the techniques and protocols for opening the gateways near his abdomen and hips. Within 10 minutes, the inflammation and swelling had noticeably decreased.

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"My session yesterday has yielded improved eliminations today. Thank you."

This unique therapy continues to serve.
Thank you, Lauren.