A gentle treatment for a wide range of conditions.
A Bowen Technique treatment affects the body in ways which
promote healing, pain relief and recovery of energy. The experience
of the treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing and it is these
features which make The Bowen Technique so unique.
What does a treatment involve?
A
Bowen Technique treatment will take approximately 45 minutes
and most of the work can be performed through light clothing. Two
or three treatments, at weekly intervals, are often sufficient to
achieve lasting relief from even long standing pain, although
further treatments may sometimes be required. To receive
maximum benefit it is recommended that other physical therapies
are not mixed with the Bowen Technique, e.g. Massage,
reflexology, physiotherapy etc.
How does it work?
The Practitioner uses thumb and fingers
on precise points on the
body to make rolling type moves which aim to disturb the muscles,
soft tissue and energy within the body.
During the treatment there are periods in which the client is left
resting to allow the body to absorb the gentle moves that have
been performed. This gives the body time to make the subtle
and fine adjustments which help to relieve tension, reduce
pain and initiate the healing process.
The Bowen Technique encourages the body to realign itself;
there is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and no force
is used or needed. The Bowen Technique is not a form of massage.
What can it safely
treat?
Common presenting problems include back and neck pain, knee
problems, sports injuries, RSI, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow,
headaches, chronic fatigue, kidney problems, sciatica, arthritis,
stress, colic in babies and respiratory conditions. Conditions such
as these have responded favourably to the Bowen Technique. Some
people use The Bowen Technique as a form of stress management
and health maintenance, seeing their therapist 2 -
The Bowen Technique
also addresses many other conditions, it is
generally regarded as safe and effective for people of all ages.