Safe and Gentle

The Bowen Technique is a very safe and gentle hands-on release therapy, working on the soft tissue in the body by using gentle rolling movements over particular points using the fingers and thumbs. The term soft tissue refers to  muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, etc rather than bones (hard tissue). Often soft tissue injuries are some of the most chronically painful and difficult to treat because of the difficulty to see what is going on under the skin with soft connective tissues, fascia, joints, muscles and tendons.

Rolling Movements

The technique entails a series of moves which can be performed through light clothing. The therapist creates rolling movements over specific muscles, tendons and ligaments causing a stimulation through the connective tissue to the surrounding area. 

Stimulation

The nervous system is also stimulated, improving circulation and encouraging lymphatic drainage. The pressure used is very gentle yet very precise. There is no prolonged or painful pressure involved although some areas may be tender when first treated. There is no manipulation of bones or constant massaging  - making Bowen very different from  other forms of  therapy such as massage, physiotherapy, chiropracticy or osteopathy.

A Holistic Therapy

Bowen therapy addresses the whole person and not just the presenting condition. It triggers the body to do its own healing, resulting in more lasting effects. Clients usually respond very quickly to treatment, noticing positive effects after the first treatment. For most clients 3-4 treatments are recommended with a week between each visit.