THE MAIN THEORY

The Perrin Technique is focused on reestablishing normal lymphatic and glymphatic (head lymph) flow and sympathetic nervous system regulation. This is because Dr. Perrin’s main theory, which is being supported by current research, identifies the root source of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia (ME/CFS and FM) as the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is the key toxin removal system of the body, and like any system of pipes, dysregulation of the system leads to fluid flow backing up. In our bodies, backwards is toward the head. With toxins building up in the brain, specifically the hypothalamus, a whole sequelae of problems occur creating the symptoms experienced as ME/CFS and FM. By supporting these systems, the body is then able to reverse the symptoms, recover, and heal.

The first appointment is an evaluation of your condition, severity, and prognosis for recovery. The severity of your condition will determine the estimated recovery time. Most can assume 2 years of continual improvement before reaching remission. In this appointment, you will be taught your daily home self-care routine of gentle mobility exercises, breathing, self-lymph massage, and pacing lifestyle education.

Weekly appointments for manual therapy and the Perrin-specific protocol continue until scores improve. With progress, the recommended frequency becomes every other week, 1x a month, and finally 6-month follow-up appointments.

The program is divided into 12-week intervals with reassessments every 3 months.

It is highly recommended to include a medical evaluation and mental health counseling sessions for more guided, targeted healing. Usually, there are multiple pieces to the chronic health puzzle that our skilled professionals assist with.