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The Bowen Technique

What is it?

The Bowen Technique affects the body in ways that promote healing, pain relief and recovery of energy. The experience of the treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing. All who use the technique are amazed at the effectiveness of this simple and gentle form of hands on therapy. Two or three treatments at weekly intervals are often sufficient to achieve relief from even long standing pain.

What does it involve?

Rolling-type movements are made over precise points in the body which aim to disturb the muscles, soft tissue and energy in the body. Following a set of movements the client is left to rest to give the body chance to respond to the movements. Subtle and fine adjustments occur in these breaks helping to relieve tension, reduce pain and initiate the healing process.

The body is encouraged to re-align itself; no force is used or needed.

What can it treat?

Many conditions can respond well to Bowen treatments including:

Back Pain

Neck Pain

Knee Problems

Sports Injuries

Whiplash

Frozen Shoulder

Tennis Elbow

Asthma

Headaches/ Migraines

Hay Fever

Chronic Fatigue/ ME

Depression/ Stress/ Emotional problems

The Bowen Technique can help with many other conditions. Some people like to use Bowen treatment regularly throughout the year for relaxation and health maintenance. Due to its gentle nature it is safe and effective for people of all ages.

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Where did it originate?

The Bowen Technique was pioneered by Thomas Bowen from Australia. It is not entirely clear how he developed his technique but he developed a keen interest in body work from a young age as well as observing football trainers and others involved in sport. By his early 40s this gifted man had developed a full time practice in remedial therapy using the technique he had developed. It is said he had a ‘seeing’ ability and could see where a problem in the body stemmed from and also when it had begun correcting itself and his work was finished, he knew the body would continue the process in the following week. He also felt that his abilities had come from God and that it was his duty to tirelessly help others out of pain and suffering, he kindly offered one afternoon a week of free treatments for people who couldn’t afford to pay.

Tom Bowen treated an amazing 280 patients per week (13,000 a year!) and 88% only required two or three treatments. Tom Bowen died in 1982 but today there are a number of flourishing therapies based on his work.

Case Histories

NECK PAIN I Treatment

While putting on her bra strap N injured her neck. After it hurt for 8 months she decided to try Bowen through recommendation from a friend. One treatment provided complete relief and she didn’t need to come back for anymore.

SCIATICA 1 Treatment

After the Bowen session P felt immediate relief from the pain all down her right leg, one treatment was enough to relieve her of ongoing pain of a couple of months.

FIBROMYALGIA Ongoing Treatments

J came to see me with pain caused by Fibromyalgia as well as numerous other health concerns. After four treatments shoulder pain that had plagued her for over ten years had gone. She still comes to see me to help to keep her mobile and as well as possible.

SPRAINED ANKLE Ongoing Treatments

Having sprained her ankle three times over the previous year M had got to the point of thinking she may never be able to walk normally again when she sought Bowen treatments. It took a few sessions but gradually her ankle improved to normal functioning, yet treatments were continued every few weeks as she found the treatments so relaxing and healing.

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Fees

60 minutes

£ 30.00

About me

I am committed to continued professional development and attend advanced training in The Bowen Technique. I feel strongly about the technique due to the results I see on clients and shared enthusiasm, and swapping treatments, with fellow practitioners. The fact that Bowen works opens my mind to the huge potential the body has for self healing given the right information and stimulation. For me it is like Bowen gently nudges the body back in to balance encouraging the body to rebalance and heal itself, gently fine tuning the body to a place of greater wellbeing and harmony. I also feel it works on an energetic and cellular level facilitating the flow of energy in the body and the removal of blockages, be they physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.

I am also interested in healing, and am trained in Reiki to Level 2. I am currently completing a diploma in Nutritional Advice as I believe good nutrition to be a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, and I plan in time to integrate different therapeutic models so that I can help people on many levels. I have also done some basic NLP and Hypnotherapy training and plan to learn EFT, and to train myself up to be able to help people with emotional and psychological issues. I also have experience of running workshops on meditation and relaxation for people with ME, and I am co-leading a short course soon with a therapist friend of mine, please contact me if you would be interested. This has been a natural progression for me having had ME myself.

Events

I am co-facilitating workshops aimed at people with ME or Fibromyalgia, but are open to anyone who wants to improve their energy levels or to explore healing. Each week will include meditation and relaxation exercises. They will also include: Stressed and Healing States, Applying Symbolic Sight to Ill Health, Energising Breathing Techniques, Impact of Beliefs, Exploration of Emotions and Their Effects and Recognising Archetypal Patterns

Dates and times: 1-4pm 20^th and 27^th of Feb, and 6^th and 13^th March

Cost: £120 (number dependent we may be able to negotiate concessions)

Venue: Temenos, 289 Abbeydale Rd, Sheffield

My contact Details

Email:bowentechnique.fran@gmail.com

Mobile Number: 0776 9962085

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