What is Bowen

What is Bowen

Bowen Technique is a form of physical bodywork which is non-invasive, performed mainly over loose clothes or directly on skin depending on the move required. It utilises gentle but effective rolling moves over muscles, ligaments, tendons and soft tissue to initiate change and active your body's own innate ability to heal. 
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This stimulation may significantly affect the fascia* sending signals to the nervous system to allow change to occur e.g. the relaxation of a muscle in spasm.

What Bowen can help with:

Back Pain Injuries inc Sports Injuries​​ Asthma and Eczema Auto-immune diseases
Sciatica Accidents & Trauma Hay Fever, Allergies and Intolerances MS
Frozen Shoulder Plantar Fasciitis Headache and Migraine Fibromyalgia
Rotator Cuff Issues Pre & Post Operative Care Fatigue, Low Energy & Vitality ME
Arthritis & General Inflammation Scar Tissue Release (read more) Lymphatic Drainage & Oedema Lupus
Scoliosis Whiplash Depression Long Term Chronic Conditions
IBS Tennis or Golfers Elbow Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Fertility Issues RSI, Dupuytrens and carpal tunnel Bed Wetting

Please Note:  Bowen is not a substitute for medical advice and you should consult your doctor as necessary.

Fascia is now being recognised as being of significance importance for its inter-relationship and communication within the body leading to healing.

​*Fascia is a rich network of neural transmissions within our connective tissue which allow us to respond, react or change to our environment & our needs which affects our whole being. Fascia binds to, attaches & surrounds all structures including all our organs, brain & spinal column.

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A unique aspect of Bowen is that I may sometimes leave a space for stillness between moves to allow your body to process the received stimuli and respond according to how it is able. I can then re-assess these changes in the tissue to know what your body needs next & proceed with treatment.

How does it work

A key part of the success of Bowen Technique is that it works by stimulating your Central Nervous System, particularly the autonomic nervous system (consisting of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems).
 
Most of us have busy stressful lives, using adrenal energy to keep us going. This dominant fight/flight mechanism is part of the sympathetic nervous system and prevents the body from relaxing, rejuvenating and repairing. We simply cannot turn off.

Bowen switches us into parasympathetic mode which is essential for healing.

This is when the body is able to relax and release stress from deep levels, resulting in balance, re-alignment, relaxation of muscles and the re-establishment of self-regulation, homeostasis and harmony in systemic function e.g. digestive or hormonal. 

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