Therapies - Bowen Technique
This technique originated in Australia where it was developed by Tom Bowen, a Manipulative Therapist. From the 1950s into the 1980s he worked on thousands of patients. He even found the technique to be very beneficial at treating dogs, horses, and many other animals. In 1975, spurred by many skeptical concerns about the technique’s effectiveness, the Victorian government conducted an inquiry into Tom Bowen’s practice and discovered that he was successfully treating 13,000 patients per year with this technique. The investigation also found that a majority of these results were being obtained in only two to three sessions per client. Before he died in 1982 he trained Oswald Rentsch, an osteopath, in the technique. He asked Rentsch to go out and teach it to the rest of the world. He is currently doing this with his wife Elaine. Together they have taught Bowen in over 15 countries, only recently reaching Canada.
Bowen helps to balance and stimulate the flow of energy through the body. For many people Bowen therapy interrupts what is known as the “pain-spasm” cycle that occurs with an injury or disease. Once this cycle is broken both pain and muscle spasm begin to subside and patients experience substantial relief from many of their symptoms.
In Bowen, the routine of applying the moves and then leaving the room is unique and necessary. These short pauses between sets of moves allow the body to fully integrate the stimulus received. This stimulus triggers the parasympathetic nervous system and puts the body into a state of deep relaxation where it can heal and balance itself by finding homeostasis and achieving a total sense of health and well-being.
One of the wonderful principles of this modality is that “less is more.” The essence of Bowen is simple, yet highly effective. The moves are light, and it only takes a few precisely located moves to achieve profound results. Bowen is also holistic, working to heal the body not only on the physical plane, but on the mental and emotional levels as well.
Another remarkable thing is that most patients experience substantial to complete relief from their signs and symptoms after one to three sessions. In a few cases, those with long-standing, chronic conditions may need five to seven treatments. Sessions are commonly spaced seven days apart and are safe for anyone from the newborn to the elderly since there are no vigorous manipulations and few contraindications to this modality.
Although Bowen may not be the miracle cure for everyone, without a doubt everyone who tries Bowen will benefit from it in some way as its primary aim is to put the body into a deeply relaxed state so that it may heal naturally, on its own.
Results experienced by clients:
- Misaligments commonly correct themselves
- Muscle pain and stiffness are relieved and normal lymphatic flow restored
- Meridians show spontaneous improvement
- Fascia re-hydrates, adhesions release and scar tissue softens
- Internal psychological and emotional shifts occur often
- Enhanced state of relaxation, heightened sense of well-being and ease
Sessions:
- 60 minute session
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