What is Bowen Therapy?

Bowen is a gentle form of bodywork which can address a specific problem OR the body as a whole. Bowen is considered appropriate for everyone, from the newborn to the elderly. I practice BOWTECH, the original Bowen Technique as used by Tom Bowen himself and taught by the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia.

What is Bowen good for?

• Stress management                                                            
• Back, neck and shoulder and neck problems
• RSI and Carpal Tunnel syndrome
• Pelvic tilt
• Knee, Hamstring and ankle problems
• Realigning and rebalancing the body
• Digestive problems
• Respiratory problems
• Hay fever
• Menstrual irregularities
• Headaches and migraines
• Emotional and Mental wellbeing
• Infertility

Why is Bowen Therapy so good? 

• Bowen is a non-invasive therapy which can be done through clothing
• Bowen does not use any forceful manipulation and the Therapy is suitable for babies, children, adults and the elderly
• Within only one or two sessions people will notice a difference
• Your body will respond to the neurological messages of Bowen Therapy which will reset the body in order to heal itself

Bowen Therapy:

Re-balances the body

Encourages circulation and lymphatic drainage

Increases energy

Aids detoxification

Improves the immune system

Advanced Bowen

Specific procedures used to address specific symptoms once the body is balanced by the core work of Bowen. Procedures can be used for:

• Sciatic pain of a resistant nature
• Heel pain stabilising procedures
• Resistant thigh and pelvic pain caused by sporting acivities
• TMJ and jaw discomfort
• Resistant shoulder pain
• Natural fertility for both partners
• Prostate and bladder problems
• Colic in babies and infants
• Bedwetting for children
• Irritable bowel and Crohns disease

Areas of speciality:

Infertility, Bowel problems, pregnancy care, migraines

What to expect during a treatment?

I will ask you about your health history and reason for the visit so as to find out if there are any moves or procedures that are contra-indicated for you, the best procedures to apply, how much of the work your body is likely to be able to assimilate without overloading you.

The hands-on work usually lasts about 45 minutes.

The pressure used by the practitioner is almost always less than you would expect. On occasion, you might feel a momentary twinge. Bowen is very gentle and you should feel very relaxed during the treatment.

Application of the technique involves stimulation of precise points on the body. In between the application, I will allow your body time to adjust to the work.

In most first sessions, the points used are on the back, buttocks, hamstrings, shoulder, neck, and knees.

Additional points may be added in areas where you have symptoms and/or elsewhere throughout the body.

The most common reaction to Bowtech is a deep sense of overall relaxation and lessening of muscular tension and pain. This result from the body’s balancing and improved flow of internal energy. The restorative process begins once the body is relaxed. It is common for people to fall asleep during a session.