Appointments
Appointments are available at two locations:
- Truckee, CA (Monday and Friday)
- Reno, NV (Tuesday and sometimes Saturday)
When someone presents with pain, it is often a sign that the body has already adapted in some way.
Very often, that adaptation is held in the core.
Until that deeper tension begins to return to balance, we can end up chasing symptoms.
By the core, I mean the central region of the body where the spine, pelvis, abdominal organs, and surrounding tissues work together to support movement and coordination.
This central system and the extremities are constantly influencing one another.
Over time, I’ve found that working with this relationship allows the body to respond more naturally.
I prefer simple, efficient, and effective.
That understanding has gradually distilled into three steps:
Find it.
Feel it.
Fix it.
Unlike mainstream massage, which often relies on forceful pressure applied to non-specific areas, Taum’s work emphasizes precision and correction at a comfortable, medium depth.
His 'whole-body approach' focuses on reducing unhealthy tension and restoring balance and lasting relief within muscles, fascia, viscera, and lymph.
All of this is done while you remain fully clothed and comfortable.
When your situation calls for lymphatic management, castor oil may be used, and preparation for your session will be discussed in advance.
If you’ve tried other therapies and found the results didn’t last, it doesn’t mean they weren’t valuable — only that the true root cause may lie deeper than the symptom. That’s where this work shines. Taum thinks outside the box, bringing over 50 years of studying, practicing, and teaching The Berry Method® as a core element in his sessions.
Many clients discover that his accurate methods reach the root of their issues and often feel as effective as deep pressure.
As Wyatt Earp once said:
“Fast is fine, but accurate is better.”
In bodywork, accuracy is what makes the difference.
The Body’s Design: Homeostasis • Movement • Balance
Here’s the good news: your body already knows how to heal itself.
Its design is based on three essentials — homeostasis, movement, and balance.
When one of these gets disrupted, the system stalls.
Think of it like an engineering problem: the mechanism is sound, but it’s stuck in one spot. My expertise lies in identifying where it’s stuck, reducing the tension that holds it there, and then allowing the body to return to its natural state—one where it can heal, move, and restore balance.
If you’re in pain, chances are your body is caught in a pattern it can’t get out of on its own. You may have developed adaptations following an injury, overuse, or years of stress — and the result is pain, tension, or limited movement.
Common issues I help with include:
- Ongoing pain from old injuries
- Recurring back, hip, shoulder, knee, elbow, or wrist tension — really, any joint that just won’t let go
- Restricted movement that doesn’t improve with stretching
- A sense that your body is “working against you”
By releasing these stuck points at the muscular and fascial level, the whole system can reset. Pain eases, mobility returns, and your body gets back to functioning the way it’s designed to.
If pain is slowing you down, let’s work together to get you moving freely again.
Book your appointment today.
Call or text: 530-587-9356
Balance + Movement = Healing
♦ Chances are, your body is caught in a pattern you can’t escape. It’s as if you’ve been tethered to a loop — stuck in the same repetitive cycle of pain and compensation.
Over time, any adaptation to injury, overuse, or stress can become something more permanent: pain, tension, and limited movement.
Good news: your body already knows how to recover. It runs on three basics — balance, movement, and stability. Think of it like an engineering design: solid at the core, but if one part gets stuck, the whole system stalls. My job is to find the jam, release the tension, and help your body do what it does best — naturally heal and move freely.
That’s a very brief overview of what this whole-body therapy is about. I’ll share insights on my website for anyone seeking relief, as well as for students and bodyworkers looking to add tools to their tactile toolkit.
Common issues I help with include:
- Ongoing pain from old injuries
- Recurring back, hip, shoulder, knee, elbow, or wrist tension — really, any joint that just won’t let go
- Restricted movement that doesn’t improve with stretching
- A sense that your body is “working against you”
By releasing these stuck and stagnant points at the muscular, fascial, visceral, and lymphatic levels, the whole system can reset. Pain eases, mobility returns, and your body gets back to functioning the way it’s designed to.
If pain is slowing you down, let’s work together to get you moving freely again.
Reach out to begin our conversation:
On a computer? Just dial (530) 587-9356 from your phone.
Your body has been adapting… now we begin to reorganize.
If you’re considering working with Taum, it’s likely because something in your body doesn’t feel right. It may feel off, restricted, or simply not as healthy or natural as it should.
The patterns you’ve been experiencing may have been developing quietly in the background.
Over time, your body has adapted to keep you moving and functioning.
Now you’ve decided to change the direction of your health.
When something does not resolve as quickly as expected, it is often due to long-standing tension that has built up as the body adapts and compensates for past injuries, stress, or habitual movement patterns, such as prolonged sitting.
This work begins to reorganize those patterns, often more quickly than people expect.
As your body adapts to a new way of being in balance, it is not unusual to notice temporary changes such as soreness, fatigue, mild nausea, or shifts in digestion. These are not signs of harm, but part of the body recalibrating.
A simple way to think about this is like the front end of a car being out of alignment.
You may notice the car pulling to one side or the tires wearing unevenly.
You can keep replacing the tires, but until the alignment is corrected, the problem continues.
In the body, pain and tightness are often like those worn tires.
They are the visible result of a deeper imbalance.
When these underlying patterns are addressed, the strain on the surface begins to resolve more naturally.
When compensations go unaddressed, they can disrupt your core stability and balance, leading to persistent discomfort that other approaches may only temporarily relieve.
Unlike treatments that focus only on surface symptoms, this work addresses primary musculoskeletal patterns, especially those related to the core and its relationship with gravity. By working with these deeper patterns, we can create meaningful, lasting change.
That’s why I often recommend a short series of sessions. This allows your body time to reorganize, unwind long-held tension, and establish a more stable and efficient way of moving.
The Body’s Design: Homeostasis • Movement • Balance
Here’s the good news: your body already knows how to heal itself.
Its design is based on three essentials — homeostasis, movement, and balance.
When one of these gets disrupted, the system stalls.
Think of it like an engineering problem: the mechanism is sound, but it’s stuck in one spot. My expertise lies in identifying where it’s stuck, reducing the tension that holds it there, and then allowing the body to return to its natural state—one where it can heal, move, and restore balance.
If you’re in pain, chances are your body is caught in a pattern it can’t get out of on its own. You may have developed adaptations following an injury, overuse, or years of stress — and the result is pain, tension, or limited movement.
Common issues I help with include:
- Ongoing pain from old injuries
- Recurring back, hip, shoulder, knee, elbow, or wrist tension — really, any joint that just won’t let go
- Restricted movement that doesn’t improve with stretching
- A sense that your body is “working against you”
By releasing these stuck points at the muscular and fascial level, the whole system can reset. Pain eases, mobility returns, and your body gets back to functioning the way it’s designed to.
If pain is slowing you down, let’s work together to get you moving freely again.
Book your appointment today.
Call or text: 530-587-9356
To simplify your 1st visit, please download, contemplate, complete, and bring the intake form with you.
This serves to show us both where we are beginning and guide our path forward.
Intake form as a pdf
Session fees:
In-office:
$130 cash.
$135 Check or Card.
Out of office: Prepaid
Starting at $250 per session, plus travel time and expenses.
What to Expect in the 3-Day Protocol
All lymphatic therapy begins with a brief consultation to assess current presentation, areas of congestion, and overall treatment goals. This ensures the work is appropriate, targeted, and responsive to the individual. The 3-day protocol is adaptive in nature; session progression and techniques are adjusted based on the body’s response at each stage.
Day 1 — Structural Preparation & Initial Drainage
The first session focuses on identifying and addressing muscular and visceral imbalances that contribute to lymphatic and interstitial congestion. Reducing mechanical restriction and internal pressure improves tissue compliance and prepares the system for lymphatic intervention. This is followed by gentle manual lymphatic drainage to initiate fluid mobilization and begin reducing areas of stasis.
Following treatment, transient changes in elimination may occur. Urine odor may become more concentrated or atypical, and bowel frequency may increase. These responses are consistent with increased mobilization and processing of metabolic waste and interstitial fluid, and are generally self-limiting.
Day 2 — Progressive Lymphatic Mobilization
The second session reassesses and further refines muscular and visceral dynamics, followed by more comprehensive, full-body lymphatic drainage. With improved tissue responsiveness, this phase supports more efficient lymphatic transport and systemic fluid movement.
Temporary shifts in elimination patterns may continue as the body progresses through ongoing fluid redistribution and waste processing.
Day 3 — Integration & Systemic Response
The final session integrates structural and lymphatic components to support coordinated, system-wide function. With reduced internal resistance and improved fluid dynamics, lymphatic flow is typically more efficient, facilitating a more complete physiological response.
Reduction in interstitial congestion and internal pressure may also influence autonomic regulation. Some individuals report improved sleep quality and increased overall comfort as systemic balance is restored.
Ongoing or long-standing congestion may require additional sessions to support full resolution. Treatment is cumulative and based on individual response.
Clinical Considerations & Appropriateness
Manual lymphatic drainage is not indicated for all conditions. Certain medical presentations may require modification or deferral of care. A thorough consultation will be conducted to determine clinical appropriateness and ensure treatment is delivered safely and effectively. Adjustments are made as needed to align with each individual’s condition and response.
A structured, full-body approach to lymphatic and interstitial support.
Lymphatic work:
Fees vary depending on the type, depth, and duration of lymphatic work required. The initial lymphatic session is often 60 minutes: $160/$165
Out of office: Prepaid
Starting at $350 per session, plus travel time and expenses.
- Clarify the details of your pain.
- Note the physical things you do to reduce that concern.
Your description is not just a set of words. They provide valuable insights into what is physically occurring in your body, its characteristics, and personality. Your input is highly valued in our assessment.
Example:
The outside of my hip hurts:
It hurts more when I try to sleep on one side.
It hurts less when sitting.
In other words, what movement or position changes decrease or increase your pain?
I ask everyone about their digestion.
Think about how your body processes your nutrients.
What to wear.
Comfortable, lightweight, and stretchable clothing....similar to what you would wear for a Yoga class. You will be asked to remove your shoes.
Same clothing for the abdominal-visceral sessions? Yes.
Bring shorts to change into.
Time.
The sessions last approximately 30-45 minutes, though they can go longer, especially your first session. Grant yourself time before and after your session. I highly recommend allowing yourself at least 10 minutes for walking after your session; the walking serves to solidify and continue the re-balancing process.
The walking component is important, so set the time aside.
Listen and record.
You can often aid the process by writing down your concerns using the intake form.
Include how those concerns 'talk' to you.
Sharp yelling, whispering, dull achy, time of day, after eating, while sitting, going upstairs, going downstairs, what parts are 'talking'....anything and everything is a clue. Listening to the clues our body sends us often aids us in preventing a whisper from becoming a scream.
With respect to covid.
♦ I have been vaccinated.
♦ I’ll provide fresh, clean coverings for the table and face cradle.
♦ Any indication of dis-ease: cough, chill, or temperature for either of us, call me and we reschedule.
I hope this information serves you and those you serve.
Taum's manual therapy approach is rooted in a centuries-old therapy tradition that accepts the following:
- The human body is engineered to move pain-free.
- The human body often alerts us to dysfunction.
- Pain is an alert.
- Indigestion is an alert.
- The human body has an innate ability to 'repair and maintain' itself.
- When presented with dysfunction, it is presumed this natural ability has been compromised via trauma, adaptation, repetitive stress, etc.
- This innate ability is greatly influenced by the state of balance within the body's core region.
- By returning core balance and reducing the restrictions that create imbalance, the body can get back to fixing and maintaining itself.
- Oftentimes, a small improvement in balance can result in big rewards.
Consider: The common goal weaving through all therapies is to encourage stuck things to move.
A Holistic approach.
It serves to remember that we, as therapists, do not heal anything. We simply recognize, respect, and support the body's 'built-in' healing ability.
Corrective Massage recognizes the importance of balanced relationships, movements, and interactions throughout the body's soft tissues*. These relationships include natural anatomical positions and functionally balanced movement unimpeded by soft tissue tension.
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. While all our weight is on the right foot, those background muscles are 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.