Resolve acute pain, relieve soreness, and reduce chronic stress

No. Massage pushes muscles around. Bowen technique resets the tension in specific muscles and muscle groups by using unique stretch-and-roll-over moves. After each set of moves the body is allowed to rest for a short period and integrate the changes.

Not at all. There is no cracking or heavy pressure. It is safe for newborns, the elderly, and everyone in between.

Every body responds differently to Bowen. If you are just after a "relax and destress" or have a fresh muscle strain, then one treatment may be enough. If you have a long standing condition such as ongoing stress, TMJ, chronic back pain or recurring headaches then several sessions or ongoing treatments may be required. For these conditions we usually recommend commencing with 3 sessions. This will be discussed at your first treatment.

Bowen therapy is best performed over bare skin. Underwear stays on and all bare areas are covered with towels. The towel is moved back just to expose the area being assessed or treated. However if you are more comfortable staying dressed, Bowen can also be done over loose light clothing (not jeans or active wear). Your comfort and privacy is of primary importance. Children and adolescents will usually be treated over clothing and will also require a parent or guardian to be present during the treatment.

Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes early at your first appointment to fill out paperwork providing your contact details and a brief medical history.

I will spend about 10 minutes with you gathering further information about your current issues, past injuries, episodes of pain, immobility, operations, or illnesses, etc. We will also discuss your expectations about the treatment.

The next step is for me to make an assessment of your body looking for any imbalances that give clues to the cause of the pain.

The treatment will last 45 to 50 minutes and consists of a series of gentle movements ("the Bowen move") over specific points of the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body. Moves are performed in small groups with a short rest period in between. The wait allows the nervous system to process the input from the moves and initiate the bodies response.

Bowen therapy is best performed over bare skin but can be performed over loose light clothing (not jeans or active wear)

Clients often experience feeling deeply relaxed by the treatment or even fall asleep (many clients use Bowen treatments for relaxtion as an alternative to massage). They regularly report feeling ‘looser’ or ‘standing up straighter’ after treatment. Pain may be reduced or completely gone and restrictions significantly improved.

At the conclusion of the treatment I will advise you on follow-up care including drinking enough water, avoiding extended sitting and recommendations for exercises if required.

A follow-up treatment within a week may be required to ensure your body holds the changes. A long-standing injury may require regular ongoing treatments. I will discuss this with you at the completion of the treatment.