About The Bowen Technique
What is Bowen Therapy?
Bowen Technique is a unique, non-invasive soft tissue therapy using a series of light, safe, yet dynamic moves on the muscles, ligaments and nerve bundles in specific areas.
These moves stimulate energy in the body and the break between moves allows the body time to react to this and begin the healing process.
The work is very subtle, relaxing and gentle involving no hard or prolonged pressure.
Two Minute Pauses
This is a unique aspect of Bowen.
The therapist actually leaves the room during these two minute breaks and this allows the body time to process the effects.
Long-Lasting Relief
People often experience a deep and long-lasting relief.
Two to three sessions spaced one week apart are usually enough to achieve lasting relief, even from long-standing pain or injury.
The Treatment
A treatment lasts between 30 to 45 minutes.
Initially a very detailed history is taken to be able to track and define the results of the treatment.
Treatment can be done over light fitting clothes or directly on the body. Problems can usually be resolved within two to three weeks of treatment.
"The work is very subtle, relaxing and gentle involving no hard or prolonged pressure."
Conditions that Bowen can treat
Bowen treats the body as a whole, so it is hard to say it is good for a specific treatment, however excellent results have been found with the following:
- allergies
- sinusitis
- asthma
- bowel problems
- pre-menstrual syndrome
- infertility
- balance problems
- colic in babies
- bed wetting in children
- and ear infections
- Sporting injuries
- backache
- frozen shoulder
- tennis elbow
- headaches
- migraines
- scoliosis
- postural and gait problems
- leg length discrepancies
- hay fever
Safety
It is a very safe therapy, anyone can be treated through Bowen, from new born infants (excellent for colic) to the frail and elderly as well as chronic illnesses to provide relief.
If you have a pain or ailment, there is a strong possibility that the Bowen Technique can be used effectively to help it.
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