ISBT - International School of Bowen Therapy

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Foundation Course

The Foundation Course consists of five modules of two days each. This format does away with the information and physical work overload of longer modules.

Full explanation of the work concepts adds to the students’ understanding of this remarkable therapy and helps develop a clear understanding of treatment strategies based on individual patient assessment.

Each module includes personalised revision components to enable students to have the best opportunity to grasp the work before further training.

All work is anatomically described in the extensive course manual and surface location points are also explained. The Learning Guide DVD also provides ongoing student support.

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Course Content

Module One: Sequences include full back and neck plus sacrum, hamstrings and shoulders.

Module Two: covers arms (including carpal tunnel), legs and feet, plus pelvic and coccyx work. A unique strapping strategy for ankle and foot problems is also included.

Module Three: presents many techniques designed for visceral complaints (including asthma, kidney and lymph) plus jaw, headache and anterior neck. Additional shoulder, chest and leg moves are also included. Group Case Study discussions are incorporated to develop greater understanding of the use of the work.

Module Four: Tom Bowen was renowned for his exceptional palpation and visual diagnostic skills.
This module seeks to further develop these skills with students to enable them to gain greater understanding of patient conditions so they may increase their treatment effectiveness. Additional arm, hand, shoulder, leg, foot and visceral work is also presented. A written assessment based on treatment strategies is also included.

Module Five: completes the Foundation Course training. This module has a strong tutorial aspect, including continued group ‘workshopping’ of case studies with fellow students in addition to a one-to-one case study session with instructors. Extensive full-course revision is also undertaken on the first day prior to the Competency Level Practical Assessment on day two.

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Advanced Courses

ISBT’s Advanced Level One, The Next Step, is aimed at experienced Bowen practitioners. Its unique design makes it suitable for practitioners who have trained with any approved Bowen Therapy school.

This course not only includes many advanced Sequences and additional moves for chronic or difficult cases, it deals directly with the realities of clinical practice. Also included are additional rehabilitation and assessment strategies.

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Advanced Level Two further explores the wider and more creative aspects of using ISBT-Bowen Therapy.

All Advanced Courses internationally are conducted by ISBT Directors Lisa Black and Col Murray.

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Diploma of Bowen Therapy (AUS)

Completion of the ISBT Foundation and Advanced Course is recognised for cross credit transfer / recognition of prior learning into the Diploma of Bowen Therapy in Australia.