All these therapies are excellent therapies, but Bowen differs in several respects. Osteopaths and chiropractors often use adjustments or ‘cracks’ to realign the structure of the body. They will make a diagnosis of the patient and treat the area of concern. With Bowen therapy the approach is rather different. The therapist will take a case history but the treatment does not set out to treat specific conditions or ailments. Instead, the body is treated as a whole unit, without referral to named disease. For instance if someone came to a Bowen therapist with cancer, we would not claim to be able to help the cancer or even to treat it. Instead we are trying to help the person
What Can it Treat?
Although we say that we do not treat specific conditions, we know that many common complaints are helped by the Bowen Technique’s holistic approach. Please refer to my Testimonials will give you personalised accounts of Bowen. There is no condition for which Bowen therapists would not offer treatment. Even in very serious or acute conditions, where an injury has just occurred, Bowen can be used to very good effect. As well as bad backs and necks, Bowen also is extremely effective on more complex or organic problems such as asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines and stress
What to Expect/Wear?
Most of the work can be performed through light clothing, although some therapists prefer to work on skin. The ultimate choice should be the client’s, however. Although each session will vary according to the presenting problems of the client as well as the skill and experience of the therapist, an initial treatment will address the whole body. As a general rule, moves will be made over the lower and mid back and legs, the upper back and shoulders before finishing with neck moves with the client supine (face up).
A session will generally last around 45-60 minutes although this will vary according to the way individual therapists work. Treatments should be scheduled between 5-7 days apart and an initial set of 3 treatments is recommended in order to establish whether the client is likely to respond to treatment.
Is Bowen for me, why should I choose this therapy?
Bowen is perhaps the most gentle and yet the most affective remedial therapy. At the end of their treatment, not only are symptoms cleared or reduced but clients always feel so much more positive and upbeat, which aids the healing. Bowen is so gentle we can treat from new born through to the frail and elderly. It is extremely relaxing and comfortable.