Bowen Therapy/Bowtech

Bowen Therapy is a non-invasive, remedial body technique developed by the late Thomas Ambrose Bowen in Australia in the 1950s. It is a dynamic muscle and connective tissue therapy system that works structurally and organically via the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It addresses musculoskeletal and related neurological and even emotional complaints as well as any other conditions caused by acute injuries or chronic health issues.  It is gentle and relaxing and does not use forceful manipulation.

Commonly Treated Conditions:

♦ acute and chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal or neurological issues
♦ fibromyalgia
♦ back pain
♦ lumbago
♦ sciatica
♦ chronic fatigue syndrome
♦ neck pain
♦ arm pain and carpal tunnel syndrome
♦ TMJ syndrome (jaw pain)
♦ shoulder pain (frozen shoulder)
♦ leg and foot pain (plantar fasciitis)
♦ depression, anxiety and stress
♦ asthma
♦ sporting injuries
♦ traumatic injuries
♦ general joint pain

Bowen Therapy can provide outcomes ranging from improvement in mobility, physiology, pain, stress and general well-being.

Many patients have also reported increased energy, improvement in the immune system, rebalancing of the body, improved circulation, lymphatic drainage and detoxification.

A typical Bowen treatment consists of sequences of small moves at varying pressures, each at a specific site on the body. The treatment is pleasant to receive – the therapist uses gentle cross-fibre manoeuvres over the fascia, muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments to promote relief from musculoskeletal and related neurological complaints. Intentional pauses between each set of moves are applied to let the body relax, process, and respond to the work done. During this time, the therapist may leave the room for about two minutes before commencing the next sequence of moves.

The first consultation takes about 75 minutes to include a full assessment and the initial Bowen Therapy treatment. The follow-up treatments last up to 45-60 minutes per session depending on the conditions presented and the procedures to use.

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