What Bowenwork is
Bowenwork is a gentle and effective manual therapy that balances tension patterns in the body, resulting in a state of deep relaxation
Bowenwork:
Addresses the body as a whole.
It affects not only the musculoskeletal framework, but also the fascia, nerves, and internal organs. The body's integrated response to Bowenwork improves circulation and lymphatic drainage; it also enhances the assimilation of nutrients and the elimination of toxins from the body.
Is extremely gentle.
It is appropriate for anyone
Can assist recovery from many conditions:
- Traumatic injuries
- Overuse injuries
- High/low blood pressure
- Stress reactions
- Arthritic pain
- Fatigue
- Fluid retention
- Ear/throat problems
- TMJ problems
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Stroke recovery
- ADD/ADHD
- Developmental delay
What Bowenwork does
The practitioner places fingers or thumbs on the skin over precise points on muscles, tendons or other soft structures. He or she then applies gentle rolling pressure to effect a change in the underlying tissue. The changes stimulate the body's autonomic nervous system to rebalance. Once this occurs, the body can initiate a healing response on structural and energetic levels.
Clients often report major or total improvement in seemingly unrelated problems they had forgotten to mention to their practitioners.
How many sessions are needed?
Three to five sessions one week apart are usually all that are required for most sports injuries, work-related injuries, and problems brought about by long-term overuse.
Clients with more complex conditions usually improve with additional sessions.
Neurological and some other chronic conditions may require ongoing maintenance sessions.
What to expect in a session
- Wear or bring light-weight, loose-fitting clothing that your practitioner can work through, or you may choose to wear your underclothes and be professionally draped for modesty and comfort.
- Your practitioner will take a health history and ask about the reason for your visit so as to select the best "Bowenwork moves" to apply that day.
- The actual hands-on work may take very few of the 20 to 60 minutes of the entire session.
- After each series of moves, your practitioner will make sure you are comfortable and will leave the room to allow your body time to begin responding.
What to expect afterward
Some changes may be noticeable right away
- Reduced Pain
- Greater range of motion
- A sense of relaxation and well-being
You will most likely notice changes in the next several days as your body continues the process that began during your session. Sounder sleep and increased energy are commonly reported.
If your practitioner assigns "homework" of gentle Bowenwork exercises, do them daily beginning on the day after your session. This is an essential part of your care and will improve your results.
