Bowen Technique

Bowenwork is a relaxing, hands-on technique that balances the nervous system and stimulates the body to heal itself. Bowenwork is elegant in its simplicity, yet powerful in the way it can address a wide range of conditions. It's perfect for those who suffer from chronic pain and injuries, and is especially effective at decreasing emotional and physical stress. It is one of Europe's fastest growing non-invasive therapies.

• sessions last anywhere from 45 - 70 minutes

• very gentle, relaxing, non-invasive

• balances the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

• facilitates the body's ability to heal itself

• can be performed through light clothing

• performed on a massage table, but can be done seated

How is Bowenwork different from Chiropractic?

Chiropractors work directly with the bone to re-align the body, whereas Bowen practitioners work directly with the connective tissue and muscles. If the soft tissue or fascia around the misaligned bone remains tense, the bone might not stay in place if the soft tissue is not addressed.

How is Bowenwork different from Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a prescription for a specific area of the body. Bowenwork focuses on how your body moves as a whole. Bowen also focuses on the nervous system, to get the body out of the 'fight or flight' stress patterns that result from injury.

How is Bowenwork different from Massage?

Massage therapy focuses on relieving knots or tension in muscles. Bowen focuses on relieving tension in the fascia, muscles and nervous system as a whole. Fascia is a protective layer of connective tissue that surrounds each muscle and muscle fiber. Through soft tissue manipulation and stimulation of the proprioceptors (internal nervous system receptors), Bowen sends a 'reset' message to the brain to return the body to a resting state. Bowen affects body posture, function and structure over the long-term.

What can Bowenwork help alleviate?

• Anxiety

• Back Pain & Sciatica

• Colic in Babies (often resolved in 1 session)

• Digestive & Bowel Problems

• Elbow, Forearm & Wrist Problems

• Fibromyalgia

• Knee, Ankle & Foot Problems

• Migraines

• Neck & Shoulder Problems

• Overuse Injuries

• Pelvic Pain & Misalignment

• Respiratory Problems & Hay fever

• TMJ Problems

Who can have Bowenwork?

Bowen therapy is safe and recommended for everyone from highly trained athletes to pregnant women, newborn babies, children and the elderly.

Everyone responds to Bowenwork according to what his or her body needs in order to heal. Bowen's gentle moves over muscle and soft tissue produce physical, chemical, emotional and mental healing.

What can I expect during a session?

Bowen therapists perform very subtle rolling moves over muscles, nerves and soft connective tissue, in specific sequences, separated by short rest periods. It is not uncommon for people to fall asleep because it is a deeply relaxing experience.

Bowenwork is performed on a massage table, and at times in a seated position. It can be done on bare skin for optimum results, or through light clothing. Expect to be draped professionally for modesty and comfort. 

Acute work or sports related injuries generally take 3-8 sessions to resolve. Additional sessions may be required for chronic or more complex ailments.

Articles about Bowenwork

What Doctors Don't Tell You Magazine. September 2016.

Do Go Gentle Article (link below)

wddty.com/magazine/2016/september/do-go-gentle.html

Massage Magazine. February 2013.

Bowenwork - Gentle Touch, Impressive Results (article below)