Question 1

What is Bowen Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Bowen therapy is a soft tissue manual therapy that speaks directly to the nervous system through gentle stretching and manipulation of the fascia. Gentle rolling movements are completed in specific locations on the body and may be completed over muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerve bundles to generate the required release and healing. These gentle rolling movements instigate the body's innate ability to heal by bringing hydration and healing back to the fascia.

Question 2

How does Bowen Therapy work?

Accepted Answer

If an injury or repetitive strain occurs, the fascia in that area can become damaged, cutting off hydration and will then tighten.  Bowen Therapy works by bringing hydration back to these damaged areas so that the fascia can release, and the body is able to return to its natural blueprint.  The fact that the fascia is so deeply entwined with the nervous system means that we are not only able to re-balance and relieve chronic and acute pains in the body, but also treat the body on an emotional level, easing stress, depression and anxiety.

Question 3

What is Fascia?

Accepted Answer

The fascia is the amazing connective tissue that surrounds and intricately holds in place every muscle, nerve, internal organ, blood vessel and bone. Due to this, its major role in the body is muscle coordination, postural alignment and the overall structural and functional integrity of the body.

Question 4

How much is a session?

Accepted Answer

Initial and ongoing adult appointments are $90.
Children (5-12) $50.
Baby treatments are free with parent treatment.

Question 5

What happens during a session?

Accepted Answer

Bowen sessions are generally completed on a therapy table, beginning lying on your front and then rolling over to rest on your back about halfway through the session. However, if required the session can be completed lying on your side, sitting or even standing.  Every effort is taken to provide you with a relaxing and comfortable environment, so you can let go and receive the healing you need when you need it most.

During your treatment, your therapist will complete a series of moves on your body and then leave the space and allow your body to wait for at least 2 minutes before moving on to the next procedure.  These wait times are very important to allow the nervous system to begin responding and integrating the information provided so that healing can take place to an optimum level.

Question 6

What do I wear?

Accepted Answer

As we are speaking directly to your nervous system, Bowen Therapy works best when performed directly on the skin. Due to this, sessions are generally completed with the client wearing comfortable undergarments. You will be draped at all times with large comfy towels or linens and only the small areas of the body requiring the moves will be briefly exposed. Your therapist will communicate with you prior to and during the session to ensure you are always at ease.
 
If this is not a comfortable option for you, please wear loose light fitting clothes, cotton or linen is best for your treatment.

Question 7

Is Bowen Therapy 'hands-on'?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Bowen Therapy is a ‘hands-on’ modality, which means your therapist will touch your body throughout the session.  It is a minimal touch therapy, however, where your therapist will complete a series of 2-4 moves on your body and then leave the room to allow you to rest for at least 2 minutes before returning to provide the body with more inputs and continue the treatment.

Question 8

What should I do following a session?

Accepted Answer

After your Bowen session, your therapist will provide you with aftercare so you receive optimum results from your treatment.  This may include gentle stretches or exercises; however, the best care you can provide for yourself post-treatment is the 3 W’s.

Walk:
Gentle movement throughout each day to activate your body and keep your systems flowing.

Water:
Bowen Therapy triggers a healing process in your body which generally includes a gentle lymphatic detox. Increasing your daily water intake will assist your body to rid itself of unwanted toxins, ward against headaches as well as assist in bringing hydration back to the tissues treated during the session.

Wait:
The resonate effects and healing of Bowen Therapy may be continued to be felt over the next few days and up to a week following your treatment. It is advised to avoid other manual therapies in the 5 days following treatment so that optimum results from Bowen Therapy may be achieved.

And don’t forget to follow up! Don’t wait to experience pain to benefit from Bowen Therapy, make a follow-up appointment to keep your body working at its optimum level.

Question 9

How can Bowen Therapy help me?

Accepted Answer

Bowen Therapy has been used to treat and manage a large range of issues including:

Skeletal misalignment
Back, neck and shoulder pain
Pelvic tilt and uneven leg length
PMS and menstrual imbalance
Fertility
Sciatica and pelvic pain
Hay fever and respiratory complaints 
Migraines/Headaches
Insomnia
Fibromyalgia
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
RSI and tennis elbow
Scoliosis
Arthritic pain
Stress, anxiety and depression
Incontinence/Bed-wetting
Chronic fatigue
Digestive upsets
Sports and other traumatic injuries
Pain of unknown origin

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