The Bowen Technique is a remedial and holistic form of 'hands-on' therapy that can be given through light clothing. A remarkably wide range of complaints can be successfully resolved or substantially diminished with Bowen and these include: pain and dysfunction in backs /necks / knees / hips / ankles, sports injuries, frozen shoulder, migraines, asthma, hayfever, tennis & golfer’s elbows, lymphoedema, stress and anxiety, etc. Bowen treatment is very gentle and, for the great majority of people who come for treatment, it is very effective.

The practitioner uses thumbs and fingers to make gentle and small rolling-type moves at precise points on the body. These little sets of moves stimulate the muscles, soft tissue and energy in the body. After each set of moves, the practitioner will leave the room for about two minutes leaving the client to rest. These short breaks give the body a chance to respond by making the subtle and fine adjustments needed for healing. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and no force is used. Treatment sessions are approximately one hour long (and about 20 minutes for children). Two to four treatments, one week apart, are often sufficient to achieve lasting relief from even long-standing pain and complaints.

The Bowen Association UK   www.bowen-technique.co.uk     

European College of Bowen Studies   www.thebowentechnique.com