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Bowen Technique treatment affects the body in ways, which
promote healing, pain relief and recover of energy. The
experience of the treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing
and it is these features which make The Bowen Technique
so unique, Osteopaths, chiropractors, sports therapists
and physiotherapists are among the many professional practitioners
who use The Bowen Technique and all who practice it are
continually amazed at the effectiveness of this simple and
gentle form of “hands on” therapy. 
Where
did Bowen originate?
The Bowen Technique was pioneered
by Thomas Ambrose Bowen, born in 1916 in Geelong, Australia.
After working in miscellaneous labouring jobs as a young
man, he developed a great interest in massage and body work
and spent time observing football trainers and others involved
with sports. By the time he was in his early 40’s,
this gifted man had established a full time practice in
remedial therapy using the technique he had developed.
In 1978, when he was interviewed by a parliamentary committee
looking into complementary medicine, he stated, under oath,
that he treated about 280 patients per week with the help
of an assistant and a receptionist – an incredible
13,000 patients a year, 88% of whom only required two or
three treatment! Mr Bowen died in the early 1980’s
but today there are a number of flourishing therapies based
on his work. Top
How
does it work?
A
Bowen Technique treatment allows the body to reset and heal
itself. A treatment will take approximately 45 minutes.
The work consists of several series of gently rolling, connective
tissue moves through light-weight clothing (or on skin).
There are frequent important pauses
between sets of moves, which give the body time to benefit
from each set. By selecting appropriate combinations and
sequences of moves, the practitioner is able to address
the body as a whole, and/or to target one or more specific
problems.
The client usually lies on a bed
or bodywork table or, for comfort, in a chair. However,
Bowen can be done anywhere. Top
How
frequent will your treatment be?
Two or three treatments, at weekly
intervals, are often sufficient
to achieve lasting relief from even long standing pain,
although further treatments may sometimes be required. Top
How
will you respond to treatment?
Each person responds differently,
at different rates and to different degrees. You will respond
according to your own body's ability to heal. In addition,
the length of time that the condition has been present can
also be a factor in a person’s recovery rate. Bowen
Technique addresses the entire body holistically. You may
see improvements in conditions that you forget to mention
to your practitioner, even if they are located far from
where the practitioner touches you. Top
Should
my doctor know?
 If you are receiving treatment from
your doctor then it makes sense to tell him or her about
your plans to have Bowen Treatment. The Bowen treatment
may enable to reduce or even stop taking some forms of medication,
but your doctor should be consulted regarding any change
or prescription.
Although Bowen therapy may provide
relief, it should not be considered a substitute for conventional
medical treatments. To |
