The Bowen Technique
A gentle, subtle, hands-on treatment
Who can it help?
The Bowen Technique is suitable for adults and children, including new born babies,
and the elderly suffering from
What is it?
The practitioner uses thumbs or fingers to make a series of precise, rolling-type moves over muscle, tendon and other soft tissue. During the treatment there are a series of short breaks where the patient is left resting to allow their body to respond to the gentle moves that have been performed. This rest period is an important part of the treatment and gives the body time to make the subtle and fine adjustments, which help to re-balance, relieve tension and reduce pain. It is these features which make the Bowen Technique unique.
All who practice the Bowen Technique are continually amazed at the effectiveness of this simple and gentle hands-on therapy.
Most of the work can be performed through light clothing (or directly on skin). Four to five treatments at weekly intervals are often sufficient to achieve lasting relief, although further treatments may be required.
The Bowen Technique treats the whole person, not just the condition.
What does it treat?
The Bowen Technique aims to balance the whole person, not just the symptoms. Common presentations include back and neck pain, knee problems, sports injuries, RSI, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and respiratory problems, to name but a few. Practically any problem can potentially be addressed and some people use the Bowen Technique as a means of stress management and health maintenance, seeing their therapist regularly 2-4 times a year.
Where did it originate?
Thomas Ambrose Bowen of Geelong, Australia developed his own 'technique' and had a thriving practice until he died in the 1980's. His approach is now known throughout the world.
http://youtu.be/XrwyTv92_nA
The Bowen Technique is suitable for adults and children, including new born babies,
and the elderly suffering from
- back & neck pain / sciatica
- frozen shoulder / tennis elbow
- sports injury - chronic & acute
- leg length differences / tilted pelvis
- joint pain / muscle spasm
- hamstring strain
- pain management
- acute & chronic fatigue
- asthma / heyfever
- bronchial complaints
- irritable bowel syndrome
- digestive problems
- strokes
- whiplash
- infant colic
- PMT
What is it?
The practitioner uses thumbs or fingers to make a series of precise, rolling-type moves over muscle, tendon and other soft tissue. During the treatment there are a series of short breaks where the patient is left resting to allow their body to respond to the gentle moves that have been performed. This rest period is an important part of the treatment and gives the body time to make the subtle and fine adjustments, which help to re-balance, relieve tension and reduce pain. It is these features which make the Bowen Technique unique.
All who practice the Bowen Technique are continually amazed at the effectiveness of this simple and gentle hands-on therapy.
Most of the work can be performed through light clothing (or directly on skin). Four to five treatments at weekly intervals are often sufficient to achieve lasting relief, although further treatments may be required.
The Bowen Technique treats the whole person, not just the condition.
What does it treat?
The Bowen Technique aims to balance the whole person, not just the symptoms. Common presentations include back and neck pain, knee problems, sports injuries, RSI, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and respiratory problems, to name but a few. Practically any problem can potentially be addressed and some people use the Bowen Technique as a means of stress management and health maintenance, seeing their therapist regularly 2-4 times a year.
Where did it originate?
Thomas Ambrose Bowen of Geelong, Australia developed his own 'technique' and had a thriving practice until he died in the 1980's. His approach is now known throughout the world.
http://youtu.be/XrwyTv92_nA