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What is Bowen Therapy?

Bowtech, the original Bowen Technique is a gentle remedial therapy, using subtle cross fibre movements at specific points on the body. Bowen Therapy stimulates receptors, enabling the body to correct its own dysfunctions and return to a state of balance, in its own time as it is able.
There are no manipulations or adjustments with Bowen Therapy, just measured moves over Fascia, Muscles and Tendons.
Bowen stimulates both Lymphatic Drainage and Nerve pathway communication and improves circulation.
Bowen often provides effective lasting relief from both chronic and acute conditions. Substantial relief is often obtained following the first session, and in most cases 2 or 3 treatments, one week apart often provide the best outcome.
Bowen is very gentle and can be effective on anyone from newborns to the elderly, including women during pregnancy.
Treatments are best performed directly on the skin or through very light, loose, non slip clothing, no oils are used.
Throughout the session there are frequent but essential brief pauses to allow the body to respond and begin the healing process

Can I use other therapies?

A Bowen Therapy session initiates a series of beneficial changes within the body that can take several days to process. Applying other manipulative therapies during this time can interrupt this process and alter the effectiveness of Bowen. Whilst other therapies such as Chiropractic and Remedial massage can be both complimentary of and to Bowen it is recommended that the client wait at least 5 days before any other bodywork is sought.

Can the Bowtech Bowen Technique help me?

Bowen Therapy can assist recovery from many conditions from traumatic injury to chronic illness

Bowen Therapy is a holistic and relaxing remedial therapy that can be considered to assist with:

• Back pain | Sciatica | Coccyx & Disc issues


• Neck pain and restriction:
  Torticollis, Whiplash


• Headache | Migraine


• Tinnitus | Vertigo | Ear aches


• Shoulder | Elbow | Wrist concerns:
  Frozen Shoulder, Tennis Elbow, RSI, Carpal Tunnel


• Hip | Pelvic | Psoas | Groin | Sacral issues


• Hamstring I Leg I Knee I Ankle issues:
  Sporting or accidental injury, restless legs, Shin splints


• Foot conditions:
  Bunions, Hammertoe, Plantar fasciitis, Burning heel


• Anxiety I stress


• Chronic fatigue | Fibromyalgia | Multiple Sclerosis


• Menstrual |Hormonal irregularities:
  Pre Menstrual Syndrome, Fertility issues, Pregnancy discomfort


• Digestive I Bowel issues: Irritable bowel, Diverticulitis, Indigestion, Nausea, infant Colic


• Kidney I Bladder concerns: Urinary retention, Bedwetting, Adrenal exhaustion


• Respiratory conditions: Asthma, Hay Fever, Sinusitis, Glandular Fever;

After Treatment Care

After having a Bowen treatment the body can take several days to process and achieve the maximum benefit. It is strongly advised to follow the instructions below

• Increase your water intake to assist in the flushing of toxins from the body


• Move around every 30 minutes throughout the day


• Avoid using any heat or cold packs to area for 48 hrs


• Avoid rubbing or massaging area


• Perform any targeted stretches as advised by your therapist


• Avoid any other manipulative therapies for 5 -7 days
  


• Make note of any changes to discuss with your therapist


• Contact your therapist if you have any questions or concerns

It is not uncommon following a treatment to experience mild symptoms ranging from

• Emotional releases


• Hot or cold flushes


• Mild headache


• Body aches


• Tiredness

These are all indications that healing process has begun and most commonly pass within 12 to 24 hrs. Each and every body will respond differently according to its own ability to process. Commonly people describe feeling flat following a treatment but then notice improvements over the next few days, often profound.

Your Bowen Therapist:

Obtaining Certificate IV and also Diploma of Specialised Bowen Therapy in the original Bowtech Bowen Technique, l am committed to providing quality care, tailored specifically to the client's needs, I am also passionate about continual professional development.
Having been a Registered Nurse for 30 years in Paediatric & Adult nursing, specialising in Disability Services, I am empathetic to the debilitating effects that acute and chronic conditions can have on the body and am dedicated to assisting the body in the healing process.

Registered accredited member of Bowen Training Australia (BTA)
Bowen Association of Australia (BAA)
Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia (BTAA)