Bowen Technique is a soft tissue remedial therapy. The moves themselves are sets of subtle but dynamic rolling moves made by thumbs and fingers, over muscles and soft tissue, at specific points on the body. The moves can be done direct on skin but can easily be done through light clothing. The moves trigger a response in the brain, via the nervous system, which sets the healing process in motion. A distinguishing feature of Bowen is that the therapist leaves the room for a few minutes in between sets of moves. These short breaks allow the body and nervous system to absorb the effect of the moves straight away and initiate the healing process. Many people find the treatment so relaxing they actually fall asleep. 

Being a holistic treatment, it’s not so much the symptom that is being treated, but the whole person. It’s not unusual to find a session for someone with, say, an ankle problem includes moves around the shoulder and neck. And it’s very often someone will find that along with improvement in their presenting condition, perhaps also their back ache has disappeared or their headaches have reduced. 

For those who feel the need to be pummelled and manipulated by other body therapies, Bowen seems, at first glance, to be too light to be produce their desired results. But with Bowen, less is more. The moves may be light but the results are strong. With Bowen, it really is a case of no pain but lots of gain.

Often only three or four treatments are required to achieve a positive result, even with chronic pain. Many have top-ups to keep the body at optimum levels. 

It’s not only muscular-skeletal issues that can be addressed.  Whilst Bowen excels in this area, particularly for back pain, frozen shoulder, stiff neck and knee problems, to name but a few, Bowen can also provide relief from such conditions as IBS, tinnitus, headaches, fertility issues, asthma and hay fever.