At Happybod 4 U I offer Bowen therapy to get rid of the aches and pains or maybe you just want to relax. Available at One Mile.
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Welcome to Happybod 4 u
My name is Stephanie Nokes and I am a fully qualified Bowen Therapist.
I have over 20 years experience as a registered nurse and have always had a strong interest in natural therapies. I have worked in varied settings such as acute care in hospitals, in aged care facilities and occupational health nursing.
I also believe our bodies tell the story. The body tells us if we are giving it the right fuel. Whether that be adequate water, adequate rest, adequate food and exercise.
I was originally attracted to Bowen Therapy when I sustained an injury to my shoulder, I called it “wheelbarrow shoulder” as the pain was as result of wheelbarrowing too many loads of dirt to even up our uneven land around our newly built house. I was astounded at the success of the treatment. After the first treatment the movement returned within a few hours and the pain subsided overnight. At the second treatment I asked if she could fix my long standing hip pain which has completely resolved and has not returned. I could’t wait to learn this wonderful modality Bowen Therapy!
BOWEN THERAPY
Bowen Therapy is a form of bodywork which is gentle, deeply relaxing and effective approach to pain relief and healing.
Bowen therapy involves gently stretching the muscles and tendons through specific soft tissue fascial release and integration techniques, stimulate specific receptors that enable the body to correct dysfunctions and restore balance.
As we travel in life we get kinks or pulls in our fascia through bad posture, inujries, over worked and strained muscles. If our fascia is twisted then our nerve pathways can become blocked and our body then does not heal or function as it is supposed to, this can show as Pain, misalignment of the body, asthma, migraines and headaches, digestive problems.
So the Bowen practitioner does this through gentle and strategic, sequential moves over certain areas of the body. This awakens the bodies own healing ability, unwinds the fascia and allows the body to go back to it’s original blueprint allowing the neural messages to free flow as it should thereby alleviating pain and discomfort and frequently with the added benefit of alleviating some health issues. You don’’t have to be in pain to have a Bowen treatment . It is good for stress release, deep relaxation and aligning the body.
You feel a sense of relaxation and a reduction in the pain you entered with. The whole body is addressed not just the specific body part that is injured.
Bowen therapy is safe for all people including during pregnancy, babies, children and the elderly in fact anyone who does not like massages due to a low pain threshold should really try a Bowen.
For injuries, pain or health issues it is recommended at your first booking to book 3 sessions one week apart and then go from there. It is also recommended that once balance has returned to your body to receive a Bowen treatment every 4-8 weeks as body maintenance. If you do sustain an injury however please book in ASAP as Bowen works much quicker on fresh injuries as the misalignment has not yet greatly affected the rest of the body as it would leaving treatment for a longer period of time and therefore increasing the number of treatments you need.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING MY TREATMENT
A bowen treatment takes around 30 – 60 minutes is done on a massage table and can be done through light clothing.
The session involves a series of gentle soft tissues movements that roll over specific points on the body. These points include muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Throughout the session there are short waiting periods of 2 – 5 minutes that allow the body and brain time to process and respond to the new information, before sending a message to that area to relax and release the tension or pain.
Some people feel a sense of pulling, heat or cold in areas, tingling sensations or even slight pain as the fascia unwinds back through it’s blueprint. All of these sensations are quite subtle and with it you will still feel a deep sense of relaxation.
Bowen continues to work after the session has been completed for around 5-7days after therefore these sensations are common to feel during the week after treatment.
A Bowen Treatment will cost you $65 and usually takes around 60 minutes.
Receipts are given for Health Fund Rebates
BOWEN AFTER CARE
Because bowen is still working for days after your treatment we ask you not to receive other modalities during this time ie: acupuncture or massage. You may use pain relieving medications if you wish. We also ask you to refrain from using hot or cold therapies such as heat packs and ice packs. The following instructions should be adhered to on the day of treatment;
- Walk around every 30 minutes ensuring good blood flow to your organs
- Water- please drink at least 8 glasses of water for the day
- Wait for the fantastic results of the Bowen therapy to help you feel full of Bounce
SOME CONDITIONS THAT OFTEN RESPOND FAVOURABLY TO BOWEN WORK ARE;
- Back pain and sciatica
- Sports and other traumatic injuries ( Bowen works faster on fresh injuries so don’t delay)
- Digestive and bowel problems
- Earache and TMJ problems
- Migraines and headaches
- Groin pain, uneven leg length and pelvic tilt
- Respiratory problems
- RSI, Carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow
- Neck and shoulder problems (including frozen shoulder)
RESULTS ARE LONG LASTING AND MUCH MORE EFFICIENT THAN OTHER BODYWORK!
Qualifications
Diploma of Health Science (Nursing), Uni of Western Sydney, Richmond
Grad. Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety The Uni of Newcastle
Cert IV in Bowen Therapy
I am fully insured and offer Bowen Therapy treatments in a relaxing atmosphere.
At Happybod 4 U I believe strongly in client confidentiality and to give you the best Bowen treatment I can deliver. The focus is on you. Your health is important to me. I wish to restore your body back to optimum health so that you can enjoy life. Give it a try and get that “Bowen Bounce”
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bowen Therapy
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