The Bowen Technique

The Bowen Technique is a safe effective therapy for a wide range of conditions, and has continuously grown in popularity as a complimentary health Therapy over the last 20 years. Developed by Tom Bowen in Australia in the 1950s this treatment works by using a unique rolling technique to work on aiding body realignment. The "moves" stimulate energy and empower the body to heal itself to the best of its ability.

Bowen works on a system of the body that is usually neglected by other therapeutic disciplines - ‘The Fascia tissue’. Fascia is the connective tissue in our bodies that surrounds the bones, organs, muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues. By me treating the fascia tissue with a very precise series of movements, signals will be sent throughout the entire body including the internal organs. These signals in turn remind our body of how to bring itself back into alignment, and therefore improving our physical , emotional and mental wellbeing. In other words Bowen helps our bodies to achieve their best possible function.

Bowen work is truly complementary in that it is safe for all ages and it is even safe to use post surgery, supporting all the system’s of the body enabling a healthy and speedy recovery. For some, the results are often noticed within hours of a single treatment (chronic conditions may require more than the usual 2 to 4 treatments, spaced a week apart, before obvious improvements are noticed).

 I am one of the only Bowen practitioners in Sussex, so if you are interested in Bowen and its benefits you have come to the right place! I introduced this technique to my clinic 10 years ago as I found, from my own experience, that this was the most effective treatment for a chronic pain and injury that I previously had, and so I wanted to share this amazing technique with my clients.

Some of the conditions Bowen may help with include:

• Back pain

• Sciatica

• Sacro-iliac pain

• Neck stiffness and discomfort.

• Restricted/ painful/ frozen shoulder

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Tennis/ golfing elbow

• Pelvic imbalance

• Hamstring tightness and inflexibility

• Postural problems

• Stroke recovery

• Irritable bowel symptoms/ digestive disorders

• ME/ Fibromyalgia

• Migraines, headaches etc.

• Stress and associated effects

• Respiratory conditions

• Urinary conditions

The Bowen Technique for Pregnancy and Motherhood

Bowen is a great way to support your body throughout all of the stages of pregnancy from preparing to conceive, throughout the entire pregnancy and indeed postnatally.

Bowen has been known help reduce:

• Morning Sickness

• Tiredness

• Swollen Feet

• Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)

• Pelvic pain

• Sacral pain and discomfort

• Heart Burn

• Posture

• Breast Pain/Tension

The Bowen Technique for Babies, Children and Adolescents

Bowen is also a great way to treat children and babies in that it is a gentle and effective way to support your child's development. This is not only beneficial, but very calming and relaxing too. Treatments take about 30 minutes and can be given through clothes with the parent present.

Conditions which may respond well include:

• ADHD

• Asthma

• Autism

• Bed-wetting

• Colic

• Constipation

• Chest Infections

• Dyspraxia

• Eczema

• Growing Pains

• Headaches

• Panic Attacks

• Musculoskeletal Issues

• Cerebral Palsy.

• Aiding Posture, Balance and Co-ordination.

Benefits include; healthier children with better concentration, improved sleeping patterns, enhanced motor control and behavior, leading to happier children.

So if you fancy finding out how Bowen can help you or your loved ones, please do not hesitate to give me a call or email me for further info.