About the Bowen Techique

What is

The Bowen Technique?

The Bowen Technique originated in Australia where it was developed by Tom Bowen. It is a totally non-invasive treatment that does not require the use of any medication. It is a gentle hands-on therapy applied to muscles and connective tissue. This results in impulses being sent to the brain to awaken and assist the body's own ability to heal itself.

What form do treatments take?

Bowen Technique therapy is a gentle, but highly effective. It is used to treat many conditions. Two or three sessions, spaced one week apart, are usually sufficient to derive long-lasting relieve, even in cases of chronic pain, injury and illness.

One treatment lasts between 20 – 60 minutes and is usually done with the patient lying down. Certain conditions require that the patient be seated. Treatment is administered through light clothing.

As stated above, Bowen treatments causes impulses to be sent to the brain. These inpulses stimulate the brain to induce muscle relaxation, pain reduction, energy flow, good circulation, increased mobility, and the drainage of toxins and waste products from the lymphatic system. As a result the body learns to re-align or reset itself, thereby activating it own innate ability to heal itself.

A unique feature of the Bowen Technique is a 2-minute break between a set of moves. During this time, the patient is left alone in the treatment room, allowing the body to absorb the messages provided by the moves and to initiate the healing process. This is an essential part of the therapy.

What conditions can the Bowen Technique help treat?

The Bowen Technique assists your body in healing itself from conditions such as

Pain - Back, Neck, Shoulder, Sciatica, Tennis Arm, Wrist, Knee, Ankle, Arthritic Pain, Migraine Headaches, Ear Infection etc

Sports Injuries - Shin Splints, Sprains etc

Respiratory Problems - Asthma, Sinusitis, Hay Fever, Allergies

Digestive Problems - Baby Colic, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Indigestion

Gynaecological Problems - PMS, mastitis, lactation problems

Stress Related Problems - chronic fatigue syndrome, burn out syndrome, high blood pressure, emotional issues

Skin Problems - Eczema, Psoriasis

Chronic Illnesses - Stroke related problems, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson etc. where Bowen improves movement as well as other related problems

Although the Bowen Technique does not require the use of any medication, it can be used as an additional treatment to help patients who are on medication. It will also assist the body to overcome post-operative stress. Because Bowen is gentle and totally non-invasive, there is no pain involved, making it ideal for everybody. Newborn babies, pregnant- and breastfeeding mothers, children, sportsmen, business people, the handicapped, elderly and frail – all can benefit from the healing effects of Bowen Technique treatments. Even those who are in good health will enjoy regular treatments to maintain optimal body balance.

Research shows a success rate close to 100% for Lower Back Pain, Digestive Problems, Shoulder or Neck Problems, Hay Fever/Sinusitis and 90% for Migraines, when using Bowen’s healing moves.

Tom Bowen, was a devout Christian and was therefore motivated to helping others to also experience good health and a healthy lifestyle. His technique simply awakens and harnesses the body's self-healing responses in a simple and natural way. Because of the success of Bowen Technique, it is now practiced very successfully in many countries worldwide.