WHAT IS BOWEN?

Bowen Therapy is a drug free, gentle, non invasive, hands-on remedial therapy, which can be administered through light clothing, with the client, standing, sitting or lying down.

WHO CAN IT HELP?

The Bowen Technique is suitable for adults and children, including newborn babies and the elderly.

WHAT DOES IT TREAT?

Bowen therapy aims to balance the whole person, not just the symptoms. Common presentations include, back and neck pain, knee problems, sports injuries, RSI, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and respiratory problems, to name but a few. Practically any problem can be addressed and some people use Bowen as a means of stress management and health maintenance, seeing their therapist regularly 2 - 4 times a year.

WHAT DOES A TREATMENT INVOLVE?

An appointment will take approximately 45 minutes and most of the work can be performed through light clothing (or directly on to the skin). Three treatments (at weekly intervals) are usually sufficient to bring about some relief, although further treatments may be required.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT LIKE?

The therapist uses his or her thumbs or fingers to make a series of precise, gentle rolling movements over specific muscles, muscles groups, nerves or tendons. Interspersed with these movements are short breaks where the client is left to rest to allow the body to respond to the movements that have been performed. The rest period is an important part of the treatment as it allows the body time to make the fine and subtle adjustments, which help to re-balance, relieve tension and reduce pain. It is these features which make the Bowen Technique unique.

WHERE DID IT ORIGINATE?

Thomas Ambrose Bowen ofGeelong, Australia developed his own 'technique' and had a thriving practice until he died in the 1980's. His approach is now known throughout the world.

CAN BOWEN HELP ME?

Below is a list of conditions that have benefitted from the Bowen Technique.


Asthma
Baby colic
Allergies
Back problems
Bladder problems
Bedwetting
Bowel problems
Childhood problems
Digestive problems
Dizziness
Ear problems
Fatigue
Fluid retention
Foot problems
Frozen shoulder
Headaches ( migraine, sinus)
Jaw problems (teeth grinding, misalignment etc)
Knee and hip restrictions, misalignment
Menstrual and other female problems
Pregnancy
Pelvic tilt, leg length, hip imbalance
Poor mobility
Receptive strain injury
Respiratory problems
Skeletal and muscular problems
Sports injuries
Stress
Stump spasms

Clinics are held daily from 9 am - 5pm with late night appointments available on Thursday's until 7pm.

CHILDREN'S BOWEN CLINIC

some childhood ailments require regular Bowen treatments. A child's Bowen treatment is very gentle. The children I have treated have all enjoyed the experience and ask for more whenever they see me. All treatments are carried out through light clothing, whilst the parent/guardian remains in the room. All therapists are fully qualified and insured to practice.

The children's clinic works on a donation only basis - typically £5 - £10 per session, with 10% of the donations going to the Tom Bowen Legacy Trust Fund - supporting children with disabilities.

Some conditions which have been reported to respond well to Bowen Therapy include:

Allergies. ADD, ADHD, Autism, Asthma, Bed-wetting, Cerebral Palsy, Chest Infections, Clicky Hips, Colic, Constipation, Dyspraxia, Eczema, Glue-ear, Growing Pains, Headaches, Muscular-skeletal Issues, Panic Attacks, Psoriasis, Sinusitis, and Stress.

Available to babies and children under teenage years.

Benefits May Include:

HEALTHIER children with better concentration,

IMPROVED sleeping patterns,

ENHANCED motor control & behaviour

LEADING TO QUIETER, HAPPIER CHILDREN!

The Children's Clinic will be held on the first Saturday in the month starting in October.

Clinic times are: 9am - 1pm

About me:

When suffering from a frozen shoulder a friend suggested I try Bowen Therapy as it is a gentle therapy and I felt that when in pain yourself, painful treatment is counter-productive. I booked for treatment and after four sessions found the results astonishing. My frozen shoulder had unlocked and various other aches and pains had disappeared. Sometime later I made the decision to train as a therapist myself and qualified in August 2011 with the ECBS. The more I study Bowen and the more people I treat the more amazed I am at the differing responses the body has to treatment.

Testimonials

Since becoming pregnant 17 years ago I have suffered with dreadful hay fever and an allergy to raw fruit and vegetables. This meant that from February through to November I have been unable to enjoy being outside in any sunny weather. I have not been able to eat, an apple or peach or any uncooked fresh fruit or enjoy a plate of salad. I had some Bowen treatment for a headache last November and was quite sceptical about the whole thing, but the headache literally faded away as I was being treated. The feeling of release and relief was lovely and so I booked for some more treatment. An unexpected bonus has been the relief from hay fever symptoms and the fruit and veg allergy. This year I have enjoyed all the summer and eaten my first peach and raspberries in over 15 years. Cathy Grantham

I have suffered with I. B. S. For some years and found that just one Bowen treatment significantly reduced the bloating and cramping, and after a further two treatments all symptoms disappeared. A regular treatment every six weeks or so has kept all symptoms away. Graham Grantham