• What is the Bowen Technique
• How can the Bowen Technique help
• What can the Bowen Technique help
• What can I expect during a treatment
• My experience of using the Bowen Technique
• Where can I try the Bowen Technique

The Bowen Technique

What is the Bowen Technique?

The Bowen Technique is a gentle, non invasive, yet powerful treatment that enables the body to heal itself.  It is a relaxing hands-on therapy that aims to relieve tension and reduce pain.  As a remedial therapy it offers the body the body the opportunity to restore structural integrity.

The practitioner uses thumbs or fingers to make a series of precise, rolling type moves over muscle.  Light pressure is used and there is no heavy physical manipulation.  The Bowen Technique can be performed fully clothed through light clothing or directly on the skin. No equipment is needed and it is usually conducted lying down on a couch. 

During the treatment there are a series of short breaks to allow the body to respond to the moves.  The breaks are integral to the Bowen Technique.  This enables gives you an opportunity to relax, helps to re-balance the body and allows the body to make adjustments.

Each treatment is individual and varies from session to session.  It is recommended that initially three sessions are conducted a week apart to allow the body to receive the full benefit of the treatment. During this time it is advisable that no other physical treatment such as massage or reflexology be mixed with the Bowen Technique.  Subsequent appointments can be spaced further apart, and some people use the Bowen technique to maintain the benefits of the treatment.  Everybody responds differently to the Bowen Technique and how many sessions you have is up to you.

The Bowen Technique was developed by Tom Bowen of Australia who continued to expand his way working until his death in the 1980’s.  This intuitive form of bodywork is now known throughout the world.

The Bowen Technique is a treatment that everyone can benefit from. It is suitable for adults and children, including newborn babies and the elderly.