Does the Bowen technique actually work?

Most of those who turn to the technique suffer from persistent complaints such as backache that conventional medicine hasn’t healed. Bowen practitioners say, though, that it will cure anything from asthma to PMT, from bunions to anxiety. Bowen is a less worrying therapy than bone-crunching osteopathy.

What can you not do after Bowen Therapy?

Please do not apply heat (hot showers, spa, hot water bottle, electric blanket) or ice for at least 48 hours after treatment as the massaging effect and/or temperature variances may interfere with the “messages” of your treatment.

Is Bowen therapy like acupuncture?

Bowen Therapy uses specific moves to stimulate the circulation of energy and clear energy blocks. Coincidentally, several of the moves are located along acupuncture meridians or on specific acupuncture points, which are known to stimulate and balance the body’s energy.

What is the difference between Bowen therapy and massage?

Both Bowen Therapy and Remedial Massage are very relaxing but some of the KEY differences include: Bowen Therapy addresses the ENTIRE BODY, rather than focusing on a single complaint. Bowen Therapy sessions (Bowtech Bowen) involves 1 or more ‘procedures’ each consisting of several sets of ‘moves.

How many Bowen sessions do I need?

How often and how many times will I need to come? Initially two Bowen sessions are scheduled a week apart. Clients usually see significant improvement within these two sessions. Additional sessions are scheduled at least a week apart as needed, with most conditions resolving within 3-8 sessions.

How long is the Bowen therapy session?

What is the difference between remedial massage and Bowen therapy?

Massage is generally a hands-on technique with the massage therapist almost constantly in touch with the client’s body for the duration of the session, whereas Bowen therapy is a combination of minimal, light moves over the tissues, interspersed with hands-off periods, to allow the client to relax and respond.

How long does Bowen last?

Bowen procedure A treatment will typically last between 30 minutes and one hour. It can be provided through a layer of light clothing, although you may be asked to remove heavy or thick garments. During this time, the therapist may leave the room for periods of two to five minutes at a time.

Does Bowen therapy help nerve pain?

Bowen therapy has proven highly effective in treating sciatica as it is a form of physical therapy for sciatica treatment. Bowen’s form of physical therapy work to relax the nervous system as well as tense muscles, tendons and ligaments thereby allowing the pinched sciatic nerve to be released.

What is the Bowen Technique?

What Is Bowen Therapy? A holistic technique that consists of different rolling ‘moves’ performed at different pressures, speeds and directions on small areas of the body – that could be anywhere from your head to your toes – it works to target the soft connective tissue, otherwise known as the fascia.