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.

How many sessions will I need?

This depends on a number of factors including:

• the type of condition
• how long it has been present
• lifestyle factors etc

but I generally ask new clients to consider committing to 3 sessions. This is generally enough time to see if the condition will respond to the treatment. Occasionally just one or two treatments are needed, and sometimes more than 4 are needed. Some people like to have regular ‘maintenance’ treatments once the initial condition has been addressed, but it is always up to the client to decide.

Treatment Costs

• First session including initial consultation 50 minutes - £45, to be paid in advance.
• Follow up sessions generally last 30-45 minutes - £40
• 5 follow up sessions package - £180 (saving £20) (non-transferable, valid for 12 months)

Cancellations/Rescheduling

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required otherwise, unfortunately, the cost of a full session is payable.