Lynn Van Norman

Lynn Van Norman

Lynn Van Norman is a Massage Therapist and Certified Berry Method instructor with 37 years experience. She lived in Las Vegas, specializing in treating dancers and performers for seventeen years. In 1974, she began studying with Lauren Berry Sr., RPT., and in 1987, relocated to Eugene, Oregon and established a private practice and teaching schedule.

Lynn is on the staff of the Institute of Integral Health in Berkeley, California, where she has served as Secretary since 1987. She is a former staff member of Gatekey Massage School in Anchorage, Alaska and past Secretary of the Oregon Massage Therapy Association.

Lynn is currently a member of the Oregon Pain Society, where she served on the Board of Directors and as Membership Chair for six years.

Lynn is trained in Lymphatic Massage, Postural Balancing (The Berry Method), Visceral Massage, Craniopathy, Injury Work (Sports and Dance), Deep Tissue Work, and Swedish Massage. She is certified in hypnosis.

Lynn is a certified Berry Method instructor and teaches workshops for health care professionals. Topics include: Lymphatic System, Foot, Knee, Elbow, Shoulder, Pelvis, and Hand & Wrist. Click here for more information on the Berry Method or here for more information about Lynn's workshops.

Services Available

• Postural Balancing - The Berry Method®: The Berry Method® is a unique corrective technique, utilizing muscle, ligament or organ positioning.  It:

1. removes adhesions that create irritation, tension, poor circulation, and reduces strength and flexibility;
2. aligns the soft and hard tissues across joints in the body and makes movement ‘roller bearing’ smooth and quick;
3. corrects the alignment of bony members by correcting the alignment of soft tissue structures that hold them.

The result is a reclamation of the strength, flexibility, relaxation, and fluid ease of movement we had as kids. We then recommend activities, stretching and exercise that will maintain the newfound freedom of movement.

• Lymphatic Massage: A precise technique that cleanses the connective tissue of inflammatory materials and toxins, enhances the activity of the immune system and reduces pain. It facilitates healing of injuries, surgical trauma, chronic conditions, inflammation and edemas.

• Visceral Massage: Enhances the normal mobility and motion in the body’s organs after it has suffered severe trauma - perhaps due to an accident, fall or surgery.  Adhesions can cause our organs to work against each other, creating chronic irritation and abnormal points of tension.

• Craniopathy: A gentle method of manipulating the body’s craniosacral system (consisting of thin membranes and cerebrospinal fluid which surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord) in an attempt to improve the function of the central nervous system, dissipate the negative effects of stress and enhance health and resistance to disease.

• Deep Tissue Work: Focuses on the release of muscle tension and chronic knots (adhesions).  It can break up and remodel scar tissue from previous injuries.

• Swedish Massage

• Injury and Post Surgery Recovery

• Certified in Hypnosis

Benefits of Massage

• Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
• Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body’s natural defense system against toxic invaders.
• Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body’s largest organ - the skin.
• Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles.
• Reduces spasms and cramping.
• Increases joint flexibility.
• Reduces recovery time; helps prepare for strenuous workouts.
• Releases endorphins - the body’s natural painkiller - and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
• Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred.
• Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
• Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
• Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.

Cost of Services

1 hour sessions.... $115.00

A 15 minute follow-up is included at no charge within 10 days of the initial session. 

Payable at time of service. Credit Cards Accepted

Contact information

Lynn Van Norman, LMT
A Matter of Light
1997 West 12th Avenue (corner of 12th and Garfield)
PO Box 2752
Eugene OR 97402
541-344-1314 Office
541-344-6759 Home
vanlyn51@hotmail.com

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