What does Bowen involve?
Treatments usually last between 30 and 60 minutes and consist of a series of gentle rolling moves over
connective tissue and fascia. The moves are surprisingly powerful achieving maximum effect with minimal pressure.
The first treatment usually includes documenting a client's medical history to enable the therapist to
understand the events and circumstances that may have led to them turning to Bowen in the first place. The therapist is not
there to diagnose since the treatment is holistic, not specific.
During the actual treatment there are frequent breaks between moves during which time you may be left
alone unless you prefer the therapist to stay - a parent would always accompany young children. These breaks allow the body
to interpret the treatment and to respond.
Treatment is usually given through light clothing - garments may be loosened so the therapist can ensure
accuracy and "read" what is being achieved. No oils or appliances are used.
What is Bowen good for?
As well as initiating a deep state of relaxation that encourages the body to commence healing, the Bowen
technique is also extremely effective for pain relief and as an effective remedial therapy for many ailments. These include
acute injuries and chronic conditions or illnesses such as, skeletal and muscular problems, allergies and hay-fever, asthma
and respiratory symptoms, digestive and bowel symptoms, RSI, jaw and bite irregularities, migraine and headaches, back pain
and sciatica, frozen shoulder, fatigue and sleep loss plus many more.
Applied as an asthma treatment, for migraine, back pain and frozen shoulder, Bowen has proven particularly
effective. Indeed each has been the subject of extensive projects and studies conducted by Bowen Therapists nationwide.
Rehabilitation from injury or surgical operation, regardless of how old or recent an ailment may be, has
also been seen to accelerate through Bowen.
Some chronic and incurable illnesses have enjoyed relief and in some cases have shown improvement from
using Bowen, including Parkinsons Disease, Stroke, MS (multiple sclerosis), ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), CP (cerebral palsy)
and muscular dystrophy.
What are the side effects from Bowen?
There are no adverse side effects from the use of the Bowen Technique. Indeed, Bowen is known to enhance
and complement conventional medicine and works well in conjunction with other complimentary therapies such as homeopathy,
herbal medicine and flower essences.
What are the benefits?
There are very few contra-indications to the use of Bowen making it a truly beneficial therapy for both
acute and chronic conditions alike. Studies have also shown the Bowen Technique to enable deep relaxation, increase resistance
to infection and to lower blood pressure.
Is Age a Barrier to Bowen?
Not at all - there are cases of Bowen being given to patients with ages ranging from new born babies to
90 year old pensioners, providing instant and long-term relief to their various ailments with no discomfort, minimal treatment
and maximum benefit.
