What is the Bowen Technique?
The Bowen Fascial Release Technique is a remedial therapy that aims to treat the body holistically. The therapist makes a series of gentle moves across muscle, tendon and soft tissue using fingers and thumbs. There is no hard pressure or manipulation involved. Short breaks between moves are an important part of the treatment, during which the client is left resting to allow the body opportunity to respond.
Bowen may help
This remarkable technique may be effective in helping the following:
Muscular and skeletal problems around the body
Joint problems
Whiplash and sports injuries
Problems with posture and body alignment
Migraine and recurring headaches
Bell’s Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease
Some difficulties caused by strokes
Digestive problems such as IBS
Arthritis
Hormonal, pregnancy and fertility problems
Stress management, ME, fatigue and sleep problems.
Colic in babies.
Childhood problems such as bed wetting.
Bowen may be of assistance in many cases of emotional stress, where relaxation is a prime factor in easing pain and anxiety. It is also often a great help in improving the quality of life for those who are terminally ill.
How is Bowen Performed?
Bowen is a soft tissue remedial therapy. It encourages the body’s systems to rebalance and re-align thereby promoting healing and may help in a very wide range of conditions.
How much is a Bowen session?
For prices on sessions or a course of treatments navigate to the contact page and use the details to either call or email me.
is the treatment intense or painful?
This is a light pressure and no manipulation or high velocity movements are involved. These gentle moves are directly on skin, or if you prefer, through light clothing. For tender areas, pressure is adjusted accordingly to suit.
What to expect during a Bowen Therapy session
At your first visit, we will discuss in detail the medical history you gave on your assessment form when you booked. It is important to include everything as far back as childhood as this may affect how you feel now.
This means past surgeries, trauma and scars.
What does it affect or stop you from doing?
This information will be used as a baseline of markers to help determine the success of your treatment.
Interested?
Call or email to discuss further or book a session. Please download, complete and return the form below.
Testimonials
Here's what people are saying...
I just wanted to thank you for introducing me to Mena and the Bowen technique. I cannot believe how much better I feel after just 4 sessions. You noticed how much the mobility of my knees has improved, but also my shoulders and feet are more supple and best of all, I am sleeping through the night instead of waking up at 2 hourly intervals. as I've done for the It 15 years.
The sessions are very relaxed and best of all, you keep your clothes on.
Thanks again - Bobbie
Following a fall from a DIY platform I damaged my shoulder and neck, and pulled a muscle in my leg. Fortunately no bones were broken but I was in some pain. I had three one hour Bowen treatments with Mena and was surprised by how thorough and gentle they were. After the first session I felt an immediate improvement in my injuries, and after the third my leg and neck were both almost back to normal, and my shoulder injury greatly improved. I now no longer require pain killers, and am grateful for the skilled treatment given by Mena.
Went to find out about this therapy after a recommendation. I have had trouble with my back for a while now and had to roll out of bed, and it was making me limp with the pain. Now after just 4 sessions I can now get out of bed properly and I am feeling tons better. This has been the best therapy I have tried.
Geoff Smith - Stockton-on-Tees
I've had three sessions of Bowen with Mena and I can honestly say that not only has it helped with the pain of neuralgia but it's also resolved a long standing issue with upper back tension (treated for years with conventional massage). It's also very relaxing and my stress levels are much reduced. I can't recommend Mena highly enough.
Thank you. - CN
I have been in poor health for many years with M.E. and Fibromyalgia. In that time, I have tried many treatments both conventional and alternative, and Bowen is the only treatment that has given me any respite. It is totally relaxing and non-intrusive. Mena is so gentle and discreet and works at a pace to suit the patient. Well worth trying - you have nothing to lose and maybe a lot to gain!
Good luck.
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