Bowen Technique
"The body heals itself, the physician is only nature's assistant"
Hippocrates
A Bowen treatment, whether to address a specific problem or maintain a healthy body, aims to restore the structural integrity of the body and calm the mind. The treatment promotes healing, pain relief and recovery of energy.
Developed in the 1950’s by Thomas Bowen of Australia, this technique was named after him following his death in 1982, and is now being practiced worldwide.
How is Bowen applied?
This non-invasive treatment consists of a series of gentle rolling moves at precise points, performed by the practitioner, using thumbs and fingers.
The moves seem to create a deep sense of relaxation, and empower the body’s own natural resources to heal itself, improving the functioning of the body systems, and encouraging a calmer state of mind.
There is no manipulation or adjustment.
An important feature of the technique is the frequent breaks between moves, which allow this new information to be processed effectively by the body.
Who can receive Bowen?
Everyone. The treatment is considered safe and effective for people of all ages, from newborns through to the elderly.
Regular treatments for maintaining well being &/or stress management.
After recent injuries, or pre- & post-operative care - treatment can speed up recovery.
What does a treatment involve?
Treatment time can vary between 30 - 60 minutes including the 2 - 5 minute breaks.
“Less is more, like a physical homeopathy.”
Typically 2 - 3 sessions are needed, with a weeks break between each, to allow the body systems time to rebalance and integrate the work.
Number of sessions will depend on the nature of the presenting symptoms.
Common presenting symptoms:
Back, neck & sciatic pain, slipped disc.
Asthma, allergies & hayfever.
Headaches & migraines.
Joint & Muscle pain: knee, ankle, frozen shoulder, elbow, TMJ, grinding teeth.
Sports injuries & accidents.
Digestive complaints.
Babies - colic, eczema, earache, irritability.
Children - dyslexia, hyperactivity, ADD, bedwetting, autism, cerebral palsy.
Pregnancy - back & sciatic pain, swelling of legs, recovery after giving birth.
Depression, stress, insomnia.
Disturbances in hormone system.
Interesting links:
www.thebowentechnique.com
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowen_Technique
www.bowentherapie.de/
