What is Bowen and how it works

Bowen Technique is a gentle form of body work in which subtle movements are performed over the muscles and connective tissues.  This sends messages to deep inside the body, retrieving cellular memory of a relaxed, balanced way of wellbeing. Results can be seen quickly and even forms the first session; often only a few sessions are needed to address the presenting issue.

 

There are frequent but very essential pauses throughout the session that allow the body time to respond and being the healing process. This allows the session to target a specific problem or address the body as a whole.

 

Unlike many other hands-on therapies, this therapy does not use forceful manipulation. A unique skill of Bowen therapists is "tissue tension sense", meaning that the process can discern stress build-up in muscles and other soft tissue, enabling them to perform specific Bowen moves to assist recovery.

 

The technique addresses not only the musculoskeletal framework, but also the fascia, nerves and internal organs. The body's integrated response improves circulation and lymphatic drainage and aids in the assimilation of nutrients and elimination of toxins.

 

Bowen can help clients on all levels.