Bowen Therapy results are improved if the client is well hydrated prior to (and following) treatment. Since Bowen Therapy promotes changes in tissue hydration, it is imperative that clients drink sufficient water pre and post treatment. It is recommended that you drink 6 - 8 glasses of water every day. Inform your therapist if you have received massage, chiropractic or other body work within 5 days prior to your Bowen Treatment.
Bowen Therapy does not generally require clients to disrobe, although some procedures are more effective if performed directly on the skin. Therefore some clients may be asked if they are comfortable to either remove a piece of clothing, or alternatively for the therapist to work under your shirt/top for selected moves. You are always respectfully draped, even when fully clothed. Only small, direct areas are exposed where your therapist needs to perform Bowen moves.
A Bowen treatment will involve a series of selectively placed moves followed by rest periods, as deemed appropriate for your condition by the therapist. Rest periods allow the body adjust to the sequence of moves performed.
Bowen is very relaxing, and falling asleep is common and perfectly ok. If you feel uncomfortable for any reason at any time, please tell your therapist. Bowen is not like massage where a treatment costs an amount per half hour or hour. With Bowen, the intent is to heal the condition. Therefore treatment costs are fixed, regardless of the time taken. We allow up to 45 mins per treatment, however less time may be needed depending on the condition and treatment required. Usually the first treatment will take an hour, as a full medical history is recorded (legal requirement), in addition to the treatment itself. With most clients, we suggest follow up treatments over the following weeks. Chronic conditions will usually require several treatments in the first few weeks, followed by ongoing "maintenance" treatments every 3-6 weeks - (rule of thumb for chronic conditions is; healing will take one month for every year the condition has been present). We advise all clients to book regular checkups approximately every eight weeks.
Bowen improves energy, flexibility, mobility and can increase libido. It reduces pain and stiffness in muscles & joints. If you are dehydrated, you may experience tiredness, muscular-skeletal discomfort, frequent urination and headaches. Generally these reactions are only mild, and can last 24-36 hours. Longer lasting reactions are usually not a problem, but let your therapist know. Drinking water will reduce the intensity of reactions, and improve the positive effects of Bowen Therapy. If at any time you are concerned following a treatment, please call us.
Stay hydrated – drink lots of water. Avoid rigorous activity for 24 hours, even if you feel fantastic. Also avoid hot showers, baths and heat to muscles, as well as sitting still for longer than 20 mins at a time (24hrs post treatment). If you have to sit for long periods, try to move around every 20 minutes. Inform your therapist if you plan to have massage, chiropractic or other body work within 5 days of your Bowen Therapy.
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