What is Bowen Therapy?

Bowen Therapy is a modality of healing established in Australia during the 60’s and 70’s by Tom Bowen. It was popularized by students of Toms in the 80’s following his death. Having achieved unprecedented international acclaim the technique is taught and practiced worldwide. It is a lubricant free body work technique which has few contraindications and is safe to use on almost everyone. It can be applied through loose clothing and a session may take between 15 to 45 minutes.

How does Bowen Therapy work?

There are a few explanations for how Bowen works but the most popular theory explains how the technique uses a series of selectively placed transverse muscle fiber moves to stimulate the soft tissue (fascia) found between the muscle and skin.

The effect creates a window of opportunity for the fascia to become re-hydrated which in turn assists the structures housed within the tissue. These structures include nerves, muscles, lymph, vascular structures and organs. Improved function in these structures leads to improved general health.

What can you expect?

Your therapist will apply a series of moves interrupted by 2 minute waiting periods that are essential to the treatment. Allow yourself to relax. Falling asleep is perfectly okay. If at any stage during the course of the treatment you feel uncomfortable, for any reason, tell your therapist.