What Is Bowen Therapy?
Bowen Therapy is a gentle and non-invasive soft tissue remedial therapy. It facilitates the body’s healing process and may relieve physical dysfunction and pain.
Through stimulating fascia and nerve receptors, Bowen moves initiate a series of responses that allow the body, including the functional systems, to unwind from long-held tension and revert to its original balanced state. The moves stimulate the release of tight and adhered muscles and tissues (fascia), the calming of the nervous system, and more efficient energy flow throughout the body.
Rather than focusing on a single complaint, the Bowen technique addresses the entire body, by restoring balance via the autonomic nervous system(ANS). The ANS controls over 80% of bodily functions and is very susceptible to external stressors. Most people today live in a constant state of high stress and sympathetic ANS over-stimulation (fight, flight or freeze mode). Healing can occur only after the ANS shifts from sympathetic to parasympathetic dominance (rest, relax and repair mode). Bowen technique enables that shift.
About Me
Hi, I'm Amber! With over twelve years of experience as a bodyworker my path has lead me to work with many modalities, from Nursing to Remedial Massage, Energy Healing, Reiki, Seichim and Bowen Therapy. I have experienced the extraordinary healing power of Bowen Therapy in both my own life and those of my beautiful clients.
Bowen Therapy has been an invaluable tool in my own healing journey and I am continuously in awe of the profound changes possible through this gentle therapy. Bowen facilitates a freedom of movement within the body allowing greater ease of motion in mind, body and spirit. Challenges become easier to face, emotions easier to process and a feeling of bodily ease and fluidity is achieved.
It is my pleasure and privilege to offer my services to help you achieve your goals. Whether you are dealing with an acute or chronic issue or just looking for a holistic treatment that will leave you with a deep feeling of relaxation and peace, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
What To Expect
- Your Bowen session will last for 45min - 1hr (20-30 mins for children/teenagers)
- Treatments are done fully clothed so please wear comfortable attire
- You may experience a feeling of deep relaxation during and after treatment
- Your body will be adjusting to the treatment for up to a week following. You may notice some pangs or strange sensations as your fascia is releasing over this time
- It is important to stay hydrated before and after treatment to assist your body
- Healing is a process and you may find that as symptoms resolve, others may arise as a process of tracing through the layers of the body
- To begin with 3 sessions 1 week apart are recommended as this gives adequate time to address any acute issues and release any further layers that may arise.
- It is important to note that while you are having Bowen treatments you should refrain from having other treaments eg Chiro for a few days - a week after the treatment as this will interupt the process of fascial release initiated by the Bowen session
Conditions That May Benefit From Bowen Therapy
- Acute and chronic pain associated with musculo-skeletal or neurological issues
- Fibromyalgia
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Neck pain
- Arm pain and carpal tunnel syndrome
- TMJ syndrome (jaw pain)
- Shoulder pain (frozen shoulder)
- Leg and foot pain (plantar fasciitis)
- Depression, anxiety and stress
- Asthma
- Sporting injuries
- Traumatic injuries
- General joint pain