Bowen Therapy is...
A Structural, Muscular, and Nerve Rebalancing Technique done with the fingertips across muscles and connective tissue through light clothing. These moves access all systems of the body allowing nerve tissue to relax - fascia adhesions vanish - toxins are shed - circulation increases - and due to the dynamic nerve/energy pulse inherent only in "Bowen Moves", the body becomes more energized - rebalancing or reprogramming according to its own genetic blueprint of health.
When the therapist is done with a set of moves the client is given a break, this allows the body to focus on the areas individually and make the adjustments on its own. Generally, relief is immediate with no recurring pain. Bowen helps alleviate most injuries or conditions in a minimal number of treatments.
Bowen Therapy helps with...
- » Detoxing the Body
- » Range and Fluidity of Motion
- » Headaches, Migraines
- » TMJ, Clenching, Grinding, Jaw Pain
- » Neck Pain, Whiplash, Stiffness
- » Back Pain, upper, mid, and lower problems
- » Scoliosis, Posture
- » Asthma, Hay Fever
- » Chest Pain and Lumps, Lymph drain
- » Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, "Frozen" Shoulder, Tennis Elbow
- » Pelvic Imbalance, Hip Pain, Sciatica, Coccyx (Tailbone) problems
- » Joint Locking or Clicking
- » Groin, Hamstring, and Calf Tension or Tightness
- » Restless Leg Syndrome, Knee Conditions, Ankle Sprain
- » Foot Problems Including Hammertoe and Bunions
- » FibroMyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
- » Cramps, Spasms, and nervousness
- » Bed Wetting, Incontinence, Digestive-Problems, Constipation, Prostate Pain
- » Menstrual Cycles
- » Pregnancy, Before and After for Mother and Child
- » After a Stroke
The Treatment and You
The following are some simple instructions to follow before and after a Bowen treatment, this will help maximize the effectiveness of the treatment.
During the week before:
No Massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture.
During the treatment:
Just relax, no cell phone, no one waiting on you, also wear comfortable clothing.
Day of treatment:
Don't sit for more then 30 minutes, get up and walk. If your in a car, pull over and walk around the car a few times.
No hot tubs, sauna, heating pads or ice packs, a brief shower is ok.
Stay balanced to Keep balanced!! Don't lean to one side, keep your weight evenly distributed on both feet.
::::Most Important!::::
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER! This will help expel the toxins.
The Following Week:
No Massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture.
Walk as much as possible.
Recommended Follow-up treatment:
Return in seven (7) days.
What is the origin of Bowen Therapy?
The Bowen therapeutic technique was developed in Gee long, Victoria, Australia, by Tom Bowen - completely independent of any other modality. It is not based on any Oriental, Occidental or Aboriginal theory or system. It is based on clear cut anatomy and an astute knowledge of how the body functions and its components interact.
Mr. Bowen operated his clinic from the early fifties to just before his death in 1982. At the height of his career, he was single-handedly treating over 13,000 patients a year and regularly opened his clinic free of charge to anyone in a wheelchair. Mr. Bowen considered his abilities "a gift from GOD".
Tom Bowen selected six men to observe his work and learn his technique. Each of these men represented a different approach to hands' on body work.
After Mr. Bowen's death in 1982, the Bowen technique was brought to North America where it was introduced at Auburn, California in late 1989. Most of the Bowen Therapy Training done in North America has been done in Auburn.
Who taught me
Albert J. LaShell, from the help of his family and friends I was able to understand a great technique.
To find out more about Albert or if you would like to learn how to do Bowen Therapy visit his website at BowenByAlbert.com