The Berry Method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage

04/12/2026

The constant search for balance at a cellular level.

04/12/2026

Everything is connected, that's why this whole-body approach is so successful.

04/06/2026

When a client gets on the table,
I often have two directions I can follow.

One is the visceral core.
The other is the muscular core.

This video speaks to the muscular side.

In the past, pain had a location.
But what if what you’re feeling is a response… not the source?

The core muscular system and the viscera dance together, relying on each other to maintain rhythm.
When one loses balance, the other responds with tension.

If this way of looking at the body makes sense to you,
you can learn more about the upcoming class here:
https://musclemanagement.com/rebalancing-the-core-reno

04/04/2026

In the past, pain had a location.
But what if that’s not where the problem begins?
If this way of looking at the body makes sense to you,
you can learn more about the upcoming visceral class here:
https://musclemanagement.com/visceral-class-reno

03/29/2026

In the past, pain had a location.

But what if that’s not where the problem begins?

If this way of looking at the body makes sense to you,
you can learn more about the upcoming visceral class here:

https://musclemanagement.com/visceral-class-reno

03/23/2026

Most people think of lymphatic work as something done on its own.

This short video offers an overview of my whole-body approach, where the musculoskeletal, visceral, and lymphatic systems work together, each influencing the other as part of a single process.

That same idea carries into the structure of the classes, where each component is introduced in sequence, building on the last, so that by the time you get to the lymphatic system, you begin to see how the body works as a whole.

03/21/2026

Instead of chasing pain, this work focuses on a whole-body foundation.

Join us this April in Reno–Tahoe and experience it firsthand.

This work didn’t start in a classroom.

Its roots trace back to China, where fluid movement in the body has been observed for generations.

When it was brought to Lauren Berry Sr., Structural Engineer and Registered Physical Therapist (RPT), he studied it from a structural and mechanical perspective, asking how pressure and flow actually move through the body.

That’s where this becomes practical.

Find it.
Feel it.
Fix it.

This short video gives you a glimpse of that process.

03/20/2026

Pain is an important signal. Few understand its language.
In the lymphatic system, that signal is often tied to fluid movement, pressure, and the body’s ability to clear and adapt.
From time to time, I share observations, recurring patterns, and practical insights drawn from years of working with the body.
If that’s of interest, you’re welcome to join the conversation:
https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2164605/182475080790443330/share
If you’d like to explore this work more deeply, including upcoming classes:
https://musclemanagement.com/classes

The Lauren Berry Method®

02/19/2026

01/21/2026

When it comes to lymphatic work, the details aren’t small. They’re everything. 🔍

Where you start matters.

Here’s the sequencing I’ve been paying closer attention to, and why it works:

• 🦵 **Calves first**

Walking and calf movement are among the primary pumps for lymphatic flow, second only to breathing. Starting here gently engages the system and begins moving fluid upward.

• 🌀 **Then the intestines**

This work reflects basic structural and hydraulic principles. Creating space and movement in the intestines and digestive system establishes capacity for processing. When lymphatic congestion starts to move, it has somewhere to go.

Without this preparation, fluid can shift but not truly clear. Congestion can actually increase, and some clients may even feel worse before the system has a chance to settle.

• 🫁 **Then the thorax**

Clearing the cisterna chyli. Establishing pathways through the sternum. Drawing fluid from the intercostal spaces toward the midline.

• ✋ **Finish with posterior tapotement**

A brief, purposeful, rhythmic tapotement on the back helps the system organize and continue the work on its own. It’s not aggressive, but intentional.

Why this matters:

• The lymphatic system is driven by the natural cycle of muscular compression and relaxation.

• The orchestrated contraction and relaxation of the muscular system creates the pressure changes that move lymph.

• 🌬️ **Breathing is one of the primary continuous lymphatic pumps**, influencing pressure, rhythm, and flow with every inhale and exhale.

• Freedom in the ribs, spine, and viscera allows this system to work efficiently.


This unique approach to working with the body, including the addition of tapotement, helps support all of these influences.



Clients often notice:

• Easier breathing

• A sense of lightness through the chest

• Effects that last beyond the session



This kind of work is less about doing more and more, and more about creating the conditions that allow the body to do what it’s designed to do.

If you’d like to learn more about this approach, I’m teaching visceral and lymphatic classes in Reno that explore these relationships in depth, including sequencing, anatomy, and hands-on techniques.

Visceral techniques can sometimes feel complex when they are initially introduced within lymphatic work. Based on my experience, I offer the visceral class as a standalone learning experience. It provides a clear foundation, supports clients’ digestion right away, and prepares you to get more out of the lymphatic class when you choose to take it.

For many therapists, this means the visceral component within the lymphatic class becomes a refinement rather than a first-time learning experience, allowing the rest of the material to be absorbed, understood, and utilized more efficiently.

More information about upcoming classes:
https://musclemanagement.com/classes?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPd57BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeG4lANfhxPjJ1cypfQzalvZjHdiBMuafTkof2dR2U2z8n5fytmQQdPLAPyPs_aem_4rVrFT6aw1xbUyJj38C5VA

The Lauren Berry Method®

01/01/2026

As I move into this new year, I pause to look back with gratitude.
For the lessons, the growth, the clarity.
And with that clarity, I now choose to leave behind what no longer serves me.

I release the habits, thoughts, and attachments that were once part of my learning but are no longer needed for where I am going.

As I step forward, I set my intention:

To look for the love in others.

To remember that when someone is different from me, I am also different from them.

To lead with my heart, even when it feels vulnerable....Especially then.

I choose to let go of fear of failure and the habit of overthinking.

I release the belief that I must have everything figured out before I begin.

I ask that our collective future be guided by openness, courage, compassion, and integrity.

May these intentions ripple out and serve anyone and everyone.

🙏✨

10/15/2025

Things Are Coming Together

Over time I’ve created a few different pages to share ideas, classes, and conversations about The Berry Method®. It’s time to bring those threads together in one place where everyone can connect, learn, and share in the same space.

From now on, updates, discussions, and new content will be shared in the Facebook group:

The Berry Method® with Taum Sayers
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/theberrymethod

If you’ve followed any of the other pages, please join this group so you’ll keep seeing the new material as it develops. It’s open to therapists, students, and anyone interested in understanding how the body restores balance and movement through The Berry Method®.

Thank you for staying connected, this is where the ongoing conversation continues.