Bowen Therapy

What is Bowen Therapy?

First of all, Bowen Therapy is NOT a form of massage.

Bowen is a non-invasive hands-on technique performed by a certified Bowen practitioner who makes a series of short, gentle rolling moves using thumbs or fingers, with light pressure, across certain precise points on the body.

This DVD, Miracle Pain Relief-The Gentle Power of Bowen For Family of Friends helps you to better understand the true power of Bowen. The process taps into the amazing self-healing ability of the human body. It has been called "physical homeopathy".

Where did it originate?

Tom Bowen of Australia developed it from 1958-1982 by working with athletes and injured laborers. Mr. Bowen had a keen interest in osteopathy and Chinese medicine, and understood the complex structural and healing mechanisms of the body.

How long does a session last?

A typical Bowen session lasts from 30-45 minutes with the client resting comfortably on a massage table. Between each series of movements is a short resting period that allows the body and brain to process the information being accessed.

How often and how many times will I need to come?

Initially, two Bowen sessions are scheduled one week apart. Clients usually see significant improvement within these two sessions. Additional sessions are usually scheduled at least a week apart as needed, with most conditions resolving within 3-8 sessions. Occasional "tune-ups" are a popular way of maintaining a healthy balanced body, as a preventative measure, and for "damage limitation"!

How is Bowen different from traditional massage and bodywork?

Bowen often brings rapid relief and even permanent results in very few sessions. It is not painful or uncomfortable to receive, and can even be performed with the client lying on a table, standing upright or sitting in a chair. The client can choose to remain fully clothed, and no lotions or oil are ever used.

Is Bowen safe? And who can receive Bowen?

Bowen is so gentle it can be used from infancy to the elderly, the extremely fit, the sedentary or debilitated.

What about sporting injuries?

Bowen is gaining Worldwide recognition amongst athletes. Many of the Olympic 2010 Gold and Silver medal winners acknowledge that Bowen was an important part of their program - both pre- and post-training, and when sustaining injuries.

Interestingly, too, It is commonly noted that athletic performance rates often peak following Bowen treatments. Many professional International sporting organizations now have a Bowen therapist assigned to the squad

Yes, Bowen is being used in many UK, New Zealand, Australian and some American hospitals. In the Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA, some occupational therapists are now incorporating Bowen in their practice, too. Many medical doctors have now started to take the training and incorporate Bowen into their practices.

She is an Approved Provider for the NCTMB and also Florida State Board of Massage Bowen classes are offered throughout the year, and CE credits are available to LMTs upon request.

For more information, call 321-277 8847 or take a look at the website:

www.bowentherapyorlando.com