BOWEN TECHNIQUE
TOM BOWEN
inventor of the Bowen Technique
Thomas Ambrose Bowen (1916-1982) began developing his technique in the 1950s in Geelong, Australia. He became interested in ways to alleviate human suffering and began to notice that certain moves on the body had particular effects. Tom Bowen developed his technique without having previous formal training in any modality or discipline. In fact, he frequently stated that his work was 'a gift from God'. He continued to develop and refine the technique throughout his lifetime with the help of his friend and secretary, Rene Horwood.
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What Is Bowen?
Bowen is a gentle form of body work in which very subtle moves performed over muscles and connective tissue send messages deep into the body, retrieving cellular memory of a preferred, relaxed, balanced way of wellbeing. Results can be remarkable, even from the first session; often only a few sessions are needed to correct the presenting problem.
There are frequent but very essential pauses throughout the session that allows the body time to respond and begin the healing process. The practitioners can target a specific problem or address the body as a whole.
Unlike many other hands-on therapist, the Bowen Technique does not use forceful manipulation. A unique skill of the Bowen practitioner is 'tissue tension' sense, meaning that the practitioner are able to discern stress built up in muscles and other soft tissue enabling them to perform specific Bowen moves to assist recovery.
The technique addresses not only the musculo-skeletal framework, but also the fascia, nerves and internal organs. The body's integrated response improves circulation and lymphatic drainage and aids in the assimilation of nutrients and elimination of toxins.
Can The Bowen Technique Help Me?
The original Bowen Technique is extremely gentle and is considered appropriate for anyone from pregnant women to newborn babies, the frail and the elderly.
It can assist recovery from many conditions, from traumatic injury to chronic illness, depending upon each individual's capacity to heal. No adverse side effects have been reported.
THE TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR
- back pain and sciatica
- digestive and bowel problems including IBS
- ear-ache, ear infections and migraines
- fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome
- knee, ankle and foot problems
- menstrual and hormonal irregularities- back pain and sciatica
- neck/shoulder problems, including frozen shoulder
- groin pain, pelvic tilt and even leg length
- respiratory problems and hay fever
- RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow
- sports and accident injuries
