Bowen Therapy - What is it and how does it work?

Bowen Therapy is a gentle form of body work in which very subtle moves performed over the muscles and connective tissue send messages deep into the body. Results can be remarkable, even from the first session, often only a few sessions are needed to correct the presenting problem.

Bowen Therapy utilises frequent but essential pauses throughout the session. This allows the body time to respond and begin the healing process. Bowen Therapy can be used to target a specific problem or address the body as a whole.

Unlike many other hands-on therapies, Bowen Therapy does not use forceful manipulation. Bowtech is unique in the field of bodywork. Its relatively few, gentle "moves" over muscle and other soft tissue address the whole body, stimulating it to reset and heal itself. The healing may occur at all levels as needed: physical, chemical, emotional, mental, energetic, etc.

A unique skill of the Bowen practitioner is "tissue tension sense", meaning that the practitioners are able to discern stress build-up in muscles and other soft tissue, enabling them to perform specific Bowen moves to assist recovery.

Bowen Therapy 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 Therapy is completely safe and appropriate for everyone from new-borns to the very elderly and frail. Highly trained athletes and pregnant women benefit equally, each according to need.

Further information on Bowen Therapy can be found at -

Bowen Association of Australia

Bowtech