WHAT HAPPENS IN A TREATMENT SESSION

The Bowen Technique involves very gentle roll type movements over light clothing,  directly onto the following structures of the body

Muscles

Fascia
Tendons
Ligaments
Joints
Nerves

The trained practitioner uses thumbs and index fingers over precise points of the body. The gentle moves aims to disturb the muscles, connective tissue and subtle energies within the body creating balance and stimulating energy flow.

During the course of a treatment, the client is left to rest several times, allowing the body's different systems to respond to the moves with the subtle and fine adjustments that help to relieve tension reduce pain and initiate the healing process.    

The practitioner will often note subtle and sometimes very large changes taking place during the breaks, and will adjust the next set of moves accordingly.
A feature of the Bowen Technique is that nothing is forced to happen - the therapist gently and precisely does the work which triggers the body's natural healing responses. Improvement is often experienced within a few days, your posture readjusts giving greater range of movement and flexibility throughout the body. You will also have a feeling of general well being, producing deep sense of relaxation and providing lasting relief.