The Bowen Technique has heralded from Australia started by Tom Bowen.
A Bowen Technique treatment effects the body in ways, which prompt healing, pain relief and recovery of energy.
The experience of the treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing and it is these features which make the Bowen Technique so unique.
What does the treatment involve?
A Bowen Technique treatment will take approximately 45 mins and most of the work can be performed through light clothing. Two or three treatments, at weekly intervals, are often sufficient to achieve lasting relief from even long standing pain, although further treatments may sometimes be required.
How does it work?
The practitioner uses thumbs and fingers on precise points on the body to make rolling type moves, which aim to disturb the muscles, soft tissue and energy within the body. During the treatment there are periods where the client is left resting to allow the body to absorb the gentle moves that have been performed. This gives the body time to make the subtle and fine adjustments, which help to relieve tension, reduce pain and initiate the healing process.
The Bowen Technique encourages the body to realign itself; there is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and no force is used or needed. The Bowen Technique is not a form of massage.
What can it safely treat?
Common presenting problems include back and neck pain, knee problems, sport injuries, repetitive sprain injury, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and respiratory conditions. Conditions such as chronic fatigue, hayfever, headache, kidney problems, sports injuries, repetitive strain injury, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and respiratory conditions. Conditions and problems requiring lymphatic drainage have responded favourably to The Bowen Technique.
Some people use The Bowen Technique as a means of stress management and health maintenance, seeing their therapist regularly two to four times a year.
The Bowen Technique also addresses many other conditions. It is generally regarded as safe and effective for people of all ages.