The Bowen Technique:

A versatile, effective but gentle treatment.  

Its ability to re-align and balance the body means it is helpful for many conditions. 

The treatment has a general effect on the whole body - an 'holistic' effect - influencing structures not necessarily directly related to where the treatment movements have been carried out. Not only can the treatment be effective for all sorts of aches and pains, it can also be helful for problems with the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems. 

Bowen Practitioners use a  light touch - mostly using just fingers and thumbs - to influence change in the physical structures in the body, including muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. 

The 'Move'

We generally use a 'rolling' movement over the muscle belly or tendon that we call a 'move'. A treatment consists of a series of gentle moves either through light clothing or directly on the skin.  The moves are made on very specific points on the body bringing about gentle muscle release.

The 'Break'

During a session there will be times when the practitioner steps away from the client for a few minutes - the 'break' - in order to allow the body to settle before more 'moves' are made. Some practitioners will leave the treatment room during this time - so do not be surprised if there are times when you are left alone to relax and allow the process to proceed at its own pace - the practitoner will be back!