The Bowen technique is a soft tissue remedial therapy, named after its innovator Tom Bowen. The Bowen technique involves the therapist using fingers or thumbs to move over muscle, ligament tendon and fascia in various parts of the body.
The work is very subtle, relaxing and gentle involving no hard or prolonged pressure. During a session the client will lie on a therapy table or bed, although the work can be effectively carried out with the client in a chair. Click Here for more details on what happens in a treatment.
Recent studies have shown the beneficial effects of deep levels of relaxation on our immune and hormonal systems. However, the Bowen Technique can also be extremely effective for musculo-skeletal problems such as back pain, sports injuries and many other ailments and discomforts.
There are many theories as to how the Bowen Technique works, but none that completely explain its holistic effect and often outstanding results.