Bowen Therapy Helps These and Many More . . .
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Menstrual Pain
Abdominal Pain
Breast Pain
Shouler Pain - & Frozen Shoulder
Lower Back - Sacral & Coccyx issues
Hip Rotation
Muscle Soreness/Tightness
Headache
Migrane
Stress & Anxiety
Arthritis
Joint Pain & Injury
Tennis Elbow
Bursitis
Sciatica
Plantar Fasciitis
Bunions (& other Problems with Feet)
Posture
TMJ (Jaw)
Sinus
Cold/Flu Symptoms
Carpel Tunnel
Digestive Issues & Constipation
Heartburn
Sleep Problems
Bed Wetting
Lymphatic Drainage
Detox
Restore Body Balance
Maintain Health & Wellbeing
INJURIES :-
Strains
Sprains
Impact
Tears (in Muscles ,Tendons, Ligaments & Soft Tissue)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bowen Therapy is a holistic modality of healing discovered and established in Australia during the lubricant free body work technique that is safe to use on almost anyone. It can be applied through loose clothing and a session may take 15 - 45 minutes.
Bowen is a dynamic soft tissue healing modality which uses very gentle movements in selectively placed positions. The Bowen move stretches the superficial and deep fascia, which is the connective tissue woven through and around the muscles and organs. Fascia resembles a body stocking, holding & shaping the muscles within, and also acts like a transfer station for incoming nutrients and outgoing toxins and waste.
ABOUT FASCIA
Fascia (pron - "fasha") is the main focus of Bowen Therapy. Normally liquid filled, fascia can collapse & become glued when dehydrated. This often leads to pain & other problems in the body. The Bowen effect releases the fascia, and allows it to loosen, re-hydrate and heal the structures housed within the tissue. These include muscles, nerves, lymphatic system, vascular system and organs. Improved function in these structures leads to improved general health and can address specific problems, as listed next to white stars at bottom of this page. It is essential that the fascia remains hydrated to ensure good health. The fascia responds quickly to Bowen Therapy, and the results are effective and often immediate.
WHY IS BOWEN DIFFERENT?
Bowen Therapy is different, because it works on both the physical and energetic plains. It takes into account the link between your energetic (emotional) state and your physical state. The approach is holistic, and plenty of time is given to really listen to and understand your condition in context with every aspect of your life - lifestyle, diet, fitness level, sleep patterns, stress and emotional status. We do this completely without judgement, and it is necessary to understand you, so we can understand your health. The true "cause" of pain is not always obvious by the "symptoms”.
TREATMENT & RECOVERY
We will devise a treatment & recovery plan during your first visit, and discuss this with you. Initially, Bowen treatments may be required weekly or fortnightly over several weeks. Treatment & recovery times can vary greatly depending on the problem. Another factor is your ability and willingness to actively participate in your own recovery plan. Matt has come up with the following acronym - these are the main factors that are needed for long term healing to occur:
ACT
Acceptance(Accept that you have a health issue & you are part of the solution)Commitment(Commit to doing your part to enable your own healing process)Time(Lasting healing takes time. Have realistic expectations of your body) RESPONSIBILTY FOR YOUR HEALTH
It may sound tough, but no matter who treats your condition, it will not heal long term if you don’t commit to change anything. Your Bowen therapist may suggest some gentle lifestyle changes, simple exercises, natural remedies & nutritional advice for you to do at home in between treatments to aid your healing process. Bowen Therapy is extremely effective in conjunction with these things, but in the end it’s up to you –
"if you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always have what you’ve always had!"
Lasting healing takes time, and commitment. Resolution can take weeks (or even months in the case of long term chronic pain) and involves regular Bowen treatments and a health plan between visits. Of course we also treat the symptoms to ensure immediate short term relief, and most people leave the clinic feeling much better than when they arrived.
We have had some amazing results, particularly where clients have tried many other types of therapies and have failed to resolve their pain or issue. Because Bowen is gentle and non invasive, it is a very safe modality with very few contraindications. So please contact us to discuss how Bowen Therapy can assist you to feel better and improve your long term health & wellbeing
What is Bowen Therapy?
