The Bowen Clinic

What is it?

The Bowen Technique is a remedial, hands-on physical therapy that is applied using gentle pressure. The practitioner uses thumbs and fingers on precise points of the body to perform Bowen’s unique sets of rolling-type moves which stimulate the muscles and soft tissue of the body. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and no force is used. The experience of a treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing. It is believed that the Bowen Technique prompts the body to reset, repair and balance itself and clients report the experience of pain relief, improvement of function and recovery of energy.

Gentle

As a therapy, Bowen is truly light-touch. The pressure used in Bowen is quite subtle and can be extremely light and still get the job done. It is not dependent on hard pressure and there is no awkward bending, twisting or re-positioning of the client during the treatment. Because of this, Bowen can be considered for clients for whom other forms of therapy might be too aggressive, forceful or invasive. The tiniest of babies through to the frailest of adults have been treated with Bowen.

Holistic

A key element of the principle guiding Bowen, and indeed all complementary therapies, is that we work holistically, according to the well-established principle of naturopathic medicine: ‘That the body be treated as a whole, without referral to named disease’. Indeed, with Bowen we don’t diagnose and we are not treating just the named disease or condition, but we are treating the whole person.

Relevant

The Bowen Technique treatment protocol is very well worked out in its effect on the whole body. For instance, probably the most common presentation for a Bowen therapist will be back pain. With Bowen we will tend to give a whole-body treatment at the first visit, which includes the neck, knees and shoulders. Because it is often very difficult to be completely sure where any given pain is coming from and to know how other structures are being affected by the original problem, Bowen’s holistic way of treating will most often get to the root of problems gently and efficiently.

Dr. Robert J.Rowen "Bowen therapy is the single, most important hands-on healing technique in medicine."

Treatments

Most of the work can be performed through light clothing, although in some areas it is easier 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, 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.

A session will generally last around 45-60 minutes and treatments should be scheduled between 5-10 days apart and an initial set of 3 treatments is recommended in order to establish whether the client is likely to respond to treatment.

How and where do I get a treatment?

To book an appointment with the Bowen Clinic simply call the number below. Please do leave a message as we are often in clinic and not able to answer, but we will call you back as soon as we are free..

The cost of a treatment sessions is £40, discounts are offered for children under 16 years of age.

Often just 3 or 4 treatments are needed but sometimes, with longer standing or chronic conditions, more are necessary. Many people receive treatments on a regular basis just as they would a massage to help keep their body balanced and healthy and manage pain levels.

For further information about the Bowen Technique and The Bowen Clinic www.thebowentechnique.com or www.bowentherapy.org.uk  www.facebook.com/thebowenclinicworcestershire/  https://www.findatherapy.org/bowen_technique/carol...

PLEASE NOTE:The Bowen Technique is not a substitute for medical treatment.