Bowen Therapy
The Bowen Technique is a gentle, deeply relaxing, non-invasive physical therapy that frees the body to attain its natural balance and healing. Effective as a structural treatment for specific pain, Bowen therapy addresses the body as a whole. Its embrace often extends beyond the presenting symptom to the healing of underlying physical, chemical, emotional and mental causes of chronic illnesses.
In a Bowen Technique session, the patient lies on a table, wearing loosely fitting clothes and relaxes, even falls asleep at times. The therapist applies a carefully orchestrated series of gentle movements along the spine and at specific points throughout the body. These movements consist of a subtle rolling of muscle, nerve, tendon and connective tissue. The therapist leaves the room between each pattern in the series so as to allow the patient the maximum space for deep relaxation and integration of the information received.
It is the deeply relaxed state -- both caused by and facilitating the impact of the specific soft tissue moves -- that seems to act upon the body’s autonomic, or self-governing nervous system to enable it to achieve homeostasis at a cellular level and regain its own natural balance.
Sessions usually last one hour and take place generally over seven-day intervals. Often no more than two to five sessions are required for the treatment of most conditions
The Bowen Technique is safe to use on anyone, from the newborn to the elderly, as there are no vigorous manipulations employed in the treatment. The soothing and restorative effects of Bowen therapy have been found to reduce physical, emotional and mental stress; improve joint mobility, increase circulation of lymphatic and venous fluids and the assimilation of nutrients; and eliminate toxins.
Bowen work does have the capability to be effective in resolving some health issues; although it may not be sufficient intervention alone for certain conditions. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for any medical consultation, diagnosis and/or treatment that may be relevant to or required by a physician. Some procedures may not be recommended for certain medical conditions so it is critical that you provide the Bowen work practitioner with a current medical profile. Your health decisions are your personal responsibility.
The Bowen Technique is a gentle, deeply relaxing, non-invasive physical therapy that frees the body to attain its natural balance and healing. Effective as a structural treatment for specific pain, Bowen therapy addresses the body as a whole. Its embrace often extends beyond the presenting symptom to the healing of underlying physical, chemical, emotional and mental causes of chronic illnesses.
In a Bowen Technique session, the patient lies on a table, wearing loosely fitting clothes and relaxes, even falls asleep at times. The therapist applies a carefully orchestrated series of gentle movements along the spine and at specific points throughout the body. These movements consist of a subtle rolling of muscle, nerve, tendon and connective tissue. The therapist leaves the room between each pattern in the series so as to allow the patient the maximum space for deep relaxation and integration of the information received.
It is the deeply relaxed state -- both caused by and facilitating the impact of the specific soft tissue moves -- that seems to act upon the body’s autonomic, or self-governing nervous system to enable it to achieve homeostasis at a cellular level and regain its own natural balance.
Sessions usually last one hour and take place generally over seven-day intervals. Often no more than two to five sessions are required for the treatment of most conditions
The Bowen Technique is safe to use on anyone, from the newborn to the elderly, as there are no vigorous manipulations employed in the treatment. The soothing and restorative effects of Bowen therapy have been found to reduce physical, emotional and mental stress; improve joint mobility, increase circulation of lymphatic and venous fluids and the assimilation of nutrients; and eliminate toxins.
Bowen work does have the capability to be effective in resolving some health issues; although it may not be sufficient intervention alone for certain conditions. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for any medical consultation, diagnosis and/or treatment that may be relevant to or required by a physician. Some procedures may not be recommended for certain medical conditions so it is critical that you provide the Bowen work practitioner with a current medical profile. Your health decisions are your personal responsibility.