Beryl Greensea LMT

Beryl Greensea LMT

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Therapeutic and relaxing masaage and manual therapy for your aches and pains! Try a Sarga practice session as I reach toward certification in this new modality.

✨A short keeper from a recent Q&E session from VESTIBULAR-VISUAL MATTERS
💡Pelvic Floor Influences on Abduction and Adduction of the Eyeballs

🔬 Deepen Your Understanding of Vestibular & Visual Integration!

HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE?
📍Perhaps you are able to join us LIVE IN PERSON - This workshop is specifically designed for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech–Language Pathologists, Psychologists, and Optometrists (particularly Developmental Optometrists); however, individuals from related fields with an interest in learning are also welcome to participate.
See all upcoming live training here: https://loom.ly/stfR8u0

CURRENTLY UPCOMING:
🇦🇺 Brisbane, AUS - 🗓️March 12-14, 2026 - hosted by @mind2mind_courses
✨MORE INFO HERE https://loom.ly/CF0t9xA

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The ON-DEMAND, ONLINE version of this course is 17 hours of recorded videos available immediately upon registration for repeated access via on-demand streaming for 365 days. Additionally, each registration comes with an invite to join a live online and interactive Zoom Q&A for 60 minutes, and is NOW APPROVED FOR AOTA CEUs.
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As always, financial support and group discounts are available. Visit ALL UPCOMING EVENTS link in bio or click here where you can: https://loom.ly/8CGp7ak

#TestimonialThursday #VestibularVisualMatters #KimBarthel #OccupationalTherapy #Physiotherapy SpeechLanguagePathology Psychology DevelopmentalOptometry ClinicalEducation Neurorehabilitation InterdisciplinaryLearning TherapistTraining SensoryIntegration VestibularSystem VisualProcessing NeuroscienceInPractice ProfessionalDevelopment AOTAApproved OnlineLearning OnDemandCourse ClinicalSkills TraumaInformedPractice GlobalLearning MindBodyConnection TherapistCommunity 03/08/2026

Fascinating explanation of pelvic positioning and the neurological impacts of pelvic tilt and angle.

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✨A short keeper from a recent Q&E session from VESTIBULAR-VISUAL MATTERS 💡Pelvic Floor Influences on Abduction and Adduction of the Eyeballs 🔬 Deepen Your Understanding of Vestibular & Visual Integration! HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE? 📍Perhaps you are able to join us LIVE IN PERSON - This workshop is specifically designed for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech–Language Pathologists, Psychologists, and Optometrists (particularly Developmental Optometrists); however, individuals from related fields with an interest in learning are also welcome to participate. See all upcoming live training here: https://loom.ly/stfR8u0 CURRENTLY UPCOMING: 🇦🇺 Brisbane, AUS - 🗓️March 12-14, 2026 - hosted by @mind2mind_courses ✨MORE INFO HERE https://loom.ly/CF0t9xA - OR - The ON-DEMAND, ONLINE version of this course is 17 hours of recorded videos available immediately upon registration for repeated access via on-demand streaming for 365 days. Additionally, each registration comes with an invite to join a live online and interactive Zoom Q&A for 60 minutes, and is NOW APPROVED FOR AOTA CEUs. ⭐️ As always, financial support and group discounts are available. Visit ALL UPCOMING EVENTS link in bio or click here where you can: https://loom.ly/8CGp7ak #TestimonialThursday #VestibularVisualMatters #KimBarthel #OccupationalTherapy #Physiotherapy SpeechLanguagePathology Psychology DevelopmentalOptometry ClinicalEducation Neurorehabilitation InterdisciplinaryLearning TherapistTraining SensoryIntegration VestibularSystem VisualProcessing NeuroscienceInPractice ProfessionalDevelopment AOTAApproved OnlineLearning OnDemandCourse ClinicalSkills TraumaInformedPractice GlobalLearning MindBodyConnection TherapistCommunity

02/07/2026

Have you ever used a vibration plate? It’s a fantatic tool for neuromuscular retraining and pain management. Regular use of my home setup is part of what I credit my migraine remussion to.

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🌈 Vibration Plates & the Lymphatic System

Why the STAGE you use matters more than the plate itself

Vibration plates have become incredibly popular — and for good reason.
When used correctly, they can support circulation, muscle activation, and lymphatic flow.

But when used incorrectly or too aggressively, they can overwhelm the nervous system, increase inflammation, and actually slow lymphatic drainage.

💡 The key is not if you use a vibration plate —
it’s HOW and WHEN you use it.

🌿 Understanding the Lymphatic System First

Your lymphatic system is:
• Slow
• Pressure-sensitive
• Rhythm-dependent
• Closely linked to the nervous system

It does not respond well to force, intensity, or “no pain, no gain” approaches.

That’s why vibration plate use must happen in stages.

🟢 STAGE 1 — ACTIVATE & CALM

This is where lymph healing begins

This stage focuses on gentle stimulation and nervous system safety.

✔ Low frequency
✔ Short sessions
✔ Soft knees
✔ Calm breathing
✔ Upright or seated posture

What’s happening in the body:

• Gentle opening of superficial lymph vessels
• Improved fluid movement without muscle strain
• Reduced stagnation
• Activation of the parasympathetic (calming) nervous system

🎯 Goal:
Teach the body that it is safe to move fluid again.

This stage is essential for:
• Inflammation
• Autoimmune conditions
• High cortisol
• Fatigue & burnout
• Trauma-sensitive bodies

Skipping this stage is one of the most common mistakes.

🟡 STAGE 2 — SUPPORT & CIRCULATE

When muscles assist lymph flow

Once the body tolerates Stage 1 well, we can gently progress.

✔ Moderate frequency
✔ Light muscle engagement
✔ Controlled breathing
✔ Short, intentional sessions

What’s happening in the body:

• Muscle contractions assist lymph propulsion
• Improved venous return
• Better oxygen and nutrient delivery
• Increased circulation without overload

🎯 Goal:
Support lymph movement with the muscles — not against the body.

This stage is supportive, not aggressive.

🔴 STAGE 3 — POWER & PERFORMANCE

Not a lymph-healing stage

This stage is often misunderstood.

✔ Higher frequency
✔ Short bursts
✔ Strength-focused positioning

What’s happening in the body:

• Strong neuromuscular activation
• Increased cortisol and adrenaline
• High mechanical load

🎯 Goal:
Performance and strength — not lymph healing

🚨 For inflamed, stressed, or autoimmune bodies, this stage can:
• Increase swelling
• Trigger flares
• Overstimulate the nervous system
• Stall lymphatic drainage

This stage is not appropriate for everyone.

🚫 Common Vibration Plate Mistakes

❌ Starting at high intensity because it “feels effective”
❌ Using it daily while inflamed
❌ Locking knees
❌ Holding breath
❌ Using it as a detox shortcut

👉 The lymphatic system responds best to:
Gentle → Consistent → Progressive

⚠️ Important: When Vibration Plates May Be Contraindicated

While vibration plates can be helpful, they are not suitable for everyone, especially without guidance.

They may be contraindicated or require professional supervision in people with:
• Acute infections or fever
• Active cancer or recent cancer treatment
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Severe cardiovascular conditions
• Recent surgery
• Pregnancy (especially first trimester)
• Severe vertigo or balance disorders
• Unstable spinal or joint conditions

💬 If your body feels:
• Dizzy
• Wired
• Shaky
• More inflamed
• Exhausted after use

➡️ That is information — not failure.
It usually means the intensity or stage is too high.

🌿 Final Lymph Wisdom

Vibration plates are tools, not solutions on their own.

Used with respect for the nervous system and lymphatic rhythm, they can be supportive.
Used out of sequence, they can do the opposite.

💚 Start gentle
💚 Build slowly
💚 Listen to the body

Your lymph doesn’t need force.
It needs permission to flow.

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