Bowen Therapy: Stimulate Your Body to Heal Itself
December 3, 2008 by hamish
Filed under Healing & Bodywork
The Bowen technique does not seek to treat specific conditions or disease but rather to gently stimulate the body to heal itself.
Tom Bowen the founder of Bowen Therapy believed that bodily dysfunction is a result of disturbances in the tissues. His goal was to restore the structural integrity in the body in order to restore its optimum function. And his gift was to discover a system of mobilization to rebalance the natural flow of energy.
The technique uses a series of selectively placed transverse muscle fiber moves to stimulate soft tissue (fascia) found between muscle and skin. The effect allows the fascia to become rehydrated which in turn assists structures housed within this tissue including nerves, muscles, lymph, organs and vascular structures. Improved function leads to improved general health.
Since the main goal of the technique is to stimulate the body to engage its own self-healing mechanism it can be used effectively to reduce rehabilitation time after any illness, surgery or injury regardless of how old or recent it may be. It reduces the possibility of re-injury and also reduces the chance of injuries by keeping the body supple and toned.
Bowens holistic approach treats the whole body not just injured sites.
Case Study – Bowen Therapy & Back Problems
“I was in acute back pain in January 2008 as I had slipped a disc in my back. When I arrived to see Lyn for my Bowen treatment I could only walk small steps, as I was in that much pain. After my first Bowen treatment I was not in as much pain and could walk a lot better. I kept going back for more Bowen treatment with Lyn and I have no pain at all in my back which is a first as I had back surgery in 2000 and have always had back pain. No longer. Lyn is fantastic. She has a great personality and takes pride in her Bowen treatment. Lyn is very confidential and she makes you feel very comfortable when having your treatment. I have recommended Lyn to my friends for Bowen treatment and the ones that have gone to see her have said she is fantastic as well. I will go back to see her again if I need to. Amazing.”- Bobbie Pledger
Author: Lyn Brown – A bowen therapist in Wanaka, New Zealand, has participated, coached and worked in the Health and Sports industry for most of her life. Her entire family, parents and grandparents were all actively involved in sports and any injuries sustained were always dealt to by her grandparents using natural healing methods. They trusted their intuition with the knowledge that the body can heal itself.
Lyn studied Naturopathy and Deep Tissue Body Therapy while working at a Health Retreat/Clinic in Perth and used her knowledge extensively as a coach in many sports including those of her three very competitive children.
It was in Perth 20 years ago where Lyn first saw the fantastic benefits of Bowen therapy. She believes it is one of the most effective healing modalities she has ever worked with.
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