Bowen Technique is based on the work of the Australian therapist Tom Bowen (1916-1982).
It is a soft tissue remedial therapy, with the client lying on a treatment table, that involves highly targeted ‘moves’ over muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia, aiming to stimulate the body’s own mechanisms for re-balancing and healing. A characteristic of Bowen is the ‘wait’. When a dysfuntion is found and treated, a wait of a few minutes is given to allow the body to respond to the stimulus. Bowen can be done over light, loose clothing, and most people find it relaxing.
I follow an assessment led approach which allows me to find and target areas of dysfunction using a set of screening procedures. I have trained with Graham Pennington who first integrated these assessment and targeting procedures into a Bowen treatment, and Phil Stewart on his Assessment Led Bowen Training advanced diploma course. My original training was with BowTech.
What can Bowen help with?
Bowen does not treat medical conditions, but it can benefit people with the following:
- Muscular-skeletal problems including: neck, shoulder (inc. frozen), hip, knees, ankle and back, including sciatica, tennis/golf elbow; R.S.I.; Carpal tunnel syndrome;
- Sports injuries
- Neurological issues such as headaches, migraines and tinnitus.
- General tension/stress including emotional.
- Respiratory issues including asthma, bronchitis, hay fever.
- Digestive complaints.
- Hormonal, & Gynaecological conditions.
- High blood pressure.
- plus many other issues. Get in touch for a chat.
Research Papers on Bowen Technique
- Articles on the Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA) Website
- A PubMed Research Paper on Bowen and Neck Pain