Life Change Therapies

What is Bowen Therapy?

The Bowen technique is truly a holistic approach to healing – treating the whole body, where the body is encouraged to respond by stimulating its own natural healing abilities.

Highly subtle, yet profound using gentle light pressure, the Bowen technique was developed in 1950s by Tom Bowen from Geelong, Australia. Mr Bowen’s approach appears rather radical to our modern society where ‘more is better’ in comparison to his approach of ‘less is more’. This is very similar to the eastern world philosophy for example as followed in acupuncture, marital arts techniques etc. 

It is a holistic, extremely gentle, non-invasive, drug free, hands on therapy, in which the therapist, using only thumbs and fingers, makes subtle rolling movements over specific muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons affecting the facia and connective tissues. These rolling moves break the tension in the musculotendinous tissues and send impulses to the brain to trigger the body’s own healing systems to relax and rebalance the body’s energy.

Rather than focusing on a single issue, Bowen Therapy addresses the entire body, by restoring balance via the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).

The efficacy of the Bowen moves is attributed to its ability to re-balance the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) which governs the body’s self-healing mechanism. The ANS controls over 80% of body functions which are very susceptible to the outer stresses of our modern life styles.

How long is a Bowen Session?

A Bowen session lasts about 45 minutes to an hour depending upon a person’s sensitivity, health, nature of the condition and the areas of the body that are traumatised and how they respond to relaxation.

What happens during a Bowen Session?

Bowen treatment can be performed effectively over light clothing or directly on the skin. Client normally lies on the therapy table but can also sit on a chair or stand, if unable to lie down for example pregnant ladies may have problem lying down on the table. Full respect and care is given in maintaining the personal privacy of the person.

After the initial consultation, a treatment plan is developed consisting of various Bowen moves. Between each set of moves client is left in the room to allow the body to rest for few minutes. Generally, during the session communication to a minimum to allow the brain to leave the beta electrical pattern of ‘thinking and speaking’ such that it moves into the alpha state of rhythm ie to the ‘rest, repair and relax’ state and beyond. This way brain is released from the ‘sympathetic nerve dominance’ causing, stress, contraction & armouring response to ‘parasympathetic nerve dominance’, which causes relaxation, expansion, pleasure and release of tension so very essential for fully integrated healing.

How Many Sessions are required?

Normally 3 – 5 sessions spaced about 7 days apart are recommended for the body to reset and bring the mind and body back into balance. However, the number of sessions depends upon the client’s sensitivity, health, nature and recency of the condition. Remarkable results can be experienced even after the first session. Chronic conditions can take longer time to heal.

What are the Benefits?

The benefits of Bowen technique are many. Some of the predominant benefits of the therapy are:

• It’s holistic in nature whereby long term or permanent remission from physical discomforts and ailments is obtained by gaining pain relief, stress reduction and improved quality of life.


• it brings the body back to homoeostasis state (physiological equilibrium state).


• detoxification of the body.


• improves circulation, immune system and lymphatic drainage.


• improves nutrient absorption.


• improves mobility.


• provides substantial relaxation in the first session.


• there are no contradictions.


• easily integrated with the mainstream medical treatment and


• can also be used on animals and equines.

What can be treated by Bowen Therapy?

• Musculoskeletal Conditions:

Back pain, Neck pain, Frozen shoulder, Arthritic pain, Headache, Migraines, TMJ, Postural problems, Pelvic problem, Knee pain, Hip pain, Sciatica, Coccyx problems, Hernia, Foot & Ankle problems, RSI, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow.

• Respiratory Problems:

Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay fever, Sinus.

• Digestive Problems:

Constipation, Indigestion, Bowl problems, IBS, Gastrointestinal condition.

• Gynaecological Problems:

Fertility issues, Menstrual & Hormonal irregularities, Pregnancy, Menopause.

• Other Problems:

Ear aches, Ear Infection, Tinnitus, High /Low Blood Pressure, kidney problems, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Dyslexia, Balance Problems, Hammer Toes, Bunions, Bedwetting, Stress/Shock/ Anxiety/Depression/Grief.

• Sports & Accident Injuries

Many of the injuries incurred during sports and through accidents.

Who can be treated by Bowen Therapy?

• The gentleness, simplicity and effectiveness of the moves make the therapy suitable for all ages, from a colic baby to adults to senior citizen.


• It is very effective during pregnancy as well as for conceiving.


• Sports people, dancers, athletes, gym workers can use it to increase their flexibility and to reduce their muscle pains and fatigue.

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