The Bowen Technique was developed by Tom Bowen of Australia. As a remedial therapy tool, the Bowen technique assists the body in restoring balance. Its gentle application makes it suitable for all ages and it can be applied directly on skin or over light clothing. It consists of a series of moves across the soft tissues of the body, followed by rest periods during which the therapist steps away. This allows the body to respond to the work being done.
Nutritional therapy, homeopathy, Bach and Bush flower essences and dietary therapy can all be taken when receiving Bowen. However, to receive the maximum benefit it is advised that no other physical therapy be taken at the same time, for example massage,, reflexology, reiki. This is merely to give the therapy a chance to register its message with the recipient. Bowen is the facilitator assisting the body in balancing itself and time has to be allowed for this to take place. Therefore it's recommended that no other physical treatment should be taken for one week following a Bowen treatment.
Three to four treatments may be sufficient to aid relief. However, sometimes additional or ongoing treatments may be required for a more chronic situation. The technique can also be used for health maintenance by seeing the therapist at intervals. Favourable responses have been achieved in:
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Backache
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Frozen shoulder
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Tennis elbow
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Rsi
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Knee problems
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Respiratory conditions
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Hay fever
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Headaches
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Jaw conditions