ABOUT BOWEN

Bowen Therapy is well established in its country of origin Australia. Tom Bowen from Victoria developed "Bowen Therapy" in the 1950's which is now accepted by many Australian health funds.

The Bowen Technique is a gentle remedial therapy using thumbs and forefingers to move over specific points in the body allowing the body to reset and heal itself. Often health professionals talk about our muscles having a memory, usually in the context of taking up a sport or activity we did long ago. It's evident that our co-ordination, strength and fitness returns much faster than it took to build those up in the first place. This reflects a memory of sorts relating to muscles and connective tissue. Bowen Therapy aims to 'remind' the body of its healthier state through a series of subtle moves that clear any blockages preventing the body from healing or 'remembering' its original state.

During a Bowen Therapy session the practitioner focuses on relaxing the patient completely by ensuring the environment is well prepared. Additionally, essential pauses are observed between moves to allow the body time to react to the treatment, with the understanding that an illness in one area of the body can often be caused by poor health in another. In this sense, Bowen Therapists do not only treat the symptoms of your discomfort but discover and treat the source. As a mechanic gives consideration to every valve and piston of an engine so must healers understand the machinery of the body and appreciate that none of the machine works independently of the rest. For the whole of the body to perform well, every small piece needs to function. And for each small piece to function the whole of the body must perform well.

Bowen Therapy can be performed on someone of any age, sex, size or body shape. There are no restrictions and results vary depending on the severity of the injury or illness and the body's natural ability to heal. All anecdotal evidence suggests people feel a sense in general wellbeing during the treatment and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep on the table.