Bowen Therapy

1. WHAT IS BOWEN THERAPY?

Bowen Therapy has often been distinguished from other forms of bodywork treatments as being something different and somehow better, something unique and somehow special – It isn’t new or special; it is simply an incredibly efficient form of bodywork therapy that positively stimulates the body to heal quickly. This may seem like a large statement of claim about such a relatively new and, as yet, little known therapy. 

It isn’t the newness or the way it’s done that’s special about Bowen Therapy; it is simply an efficient form of bodywork therapy that positively stimulates the body to heal very quickly. Clients should expect a clear ‘black & white’ effect after a treatment.

In a Bowen Therapy session, the patient lies on a bed, wearing loosely fitting clothing, and relaxes, while the therapist applies a specifically located series of gentle movements across the body. The movements are composed of a challenge to a body of muscle, tendon or nerve and a release of the tension vibrates through to the nerve within the area. The result is a balancing not only on the structural level and functional systems, but also at the level of the individual’s overall well-being.

Addressing the body as a whole, in this way, Bowen Therapy treats beyond the presented symptoms and positively affects the physical, chemical, emotional and mental aspects of each person during the treatment and importantly for many days after. Appointments are usually scheduled a week apart as the treatment’s effect and the body’s process after is lasting many days. In most cases we recommend a series of about 5-10 treatments to initiate the Bowen process. Most of the time the 5-10 treatments will give a clear idea as to the tempo of future treatments if needed.

2. HOW DOES BOWEN THERAPY WORK? 

Key to achieving this expansive benefit is Bowen Therapy’s capacity to stimulate a sense of deep relaxation. This deeply relaxed state, acts upon the body’s autonomic nervous system, which creates homeostasis at the cellular level. Through this a resetting of the autonomic nervous system takes place and while in a state of profound relaxation, the individual’s body is freed to find its own natural balance.

3. WHAT SYMPTOMS DOES BOWEN THERAPY TREAT?

The effectiveness of any therapy in the treatment of pain, inflammation and misalignment should be apparent very quickly, with the majority of clients seeking treatment at Bowen Therapy Clinics come on average 5 to 12 times for any given symptom. 

One of the most common complaints for which people seek Bowen treatment is back pain. Painful and restricted shoulders are also a particular favourite as are neck pain, respiratory conditions, sciatica and headache patterns. Bowen is being widely used for sports injuries as well, with rugby clubs and premiership football clubs showing interest. Not only do sportsmen report fewer injuries when treated regularly but they also notice enhanced performance.