Amanda has been practicing as a Bowen Therapist for 10 years.
She has helped patients with a wide range of conditions including:
- Back Pain
- Digestive Issues
- Migraines
- Knee, Ankle and Foot problems
- Hormonal Irregularities
- Jaw pain, Teeth Grinding
- Neck & Shoulder Issues
- Insomnia
- Sciatica
- Swelling
- RSI, Carpel Tunnel, Tennis Elbow
- Anxiety
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What are the benefits of Bowen Therapy?
- Relaxation
- Improved Circulation
- Improved Lymphatic Drainage
- Assimilation of nutrients
- Elimination of toxins
How is Bowen Therapy different from Remedial Massage?
Bowen Therapy is unlike any other form of bodywork:
- No oil is used during treatment
- There are regular waiting periods between applying techniques
- It can be performed over light clothing e.g. leggings, t-shirt
- It is suitable for everyone from newborn babies to the elderly
It can remarkably assist in recovery from chronic conditions or trauma where other treatments have produced little or no improvement.
What does Bowen Therapy do?
Bowen Therapy restores balance via the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), which controls over 80% of the body’s functioning and is very susceptible to external stressors. These days many people live in a constant state of stress, which leads to an overstimulation of the Sympathetic Nervous System priming the body to “Fight, Flight or Freeze”. In order for healing to take place there needs to be a shift from this state to Parasympathetic Nervous System dominance, allowing the body to “Rest, Repair and Digest”.
What conditions are suitable for Bowen Therapy treatment?
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Digestive Issues
- Migraines
- Knee, Ankle and Foot problems
- Neck & Shoulder Issues
- Hormonal Irregularities
- Jaw pain, Teeth Grinding
- Swelling
- RSI, Carpel Tunnel, Tennis Elbow
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
How can I get the most out of my Bowen Therapy treatment?
- It is recommended not to have any other bodywork 4-5 days before or after Bowen Therapy is performed as it may interrupt the healing process
- 3-5 treatments are usually required to effectively treat a condition
- It is normal to feel fatigued, cold or a bit vague after a treatment
- Wait for these symptoms to subside, drink plenty of water, go for a walk
- The following few days you may feel sore
- Rest and avoid strenuous activity
- Do any recommended home exercises
- Have an Epsom Salt Bath
- Ideally a follow up appointment should be booked within 1-2 weeks
Who was Tom Bowen?
Tom Bowen was born in 1916 in Geelong, Australia. He developed his technique after discovering certain movements on the body had particular effects. He wanted to help alleviate human suffering and continued to refine and develop his technique throughout his life. He was extremely busy performing around 13,000 treatments a year. This was verified by the Victorian Government’s inquiry into alternative health care professionals in 1975. Tom Bowen also held free clinics for children, people with disabilities and community service workers. In 1974, Tom Bowen invited Oswald Rentsch and his wife Elaine to study with him and document his work. They began teaching his technique in 1986 and since then over 40,000 therapists worldwide have taken Bowen Training. Tom Bowen died in 1982 at the age of 66.
Can I complete my paperwork before I arrive?
Yes. You can print out your forms from the links below and complete them when it is most convenient. Then bring them with you to your first class or appointment.