History
Bowen Therapy was derived from the work of an Australian Osteopath, Thomas Ambrose Bowen (1916-1982). Bowen Therapy is a medically oriented modality based on Tom Bowen's work. Tom was a hard working and caring individual who was able to help thousands of patients throughout his lifetime. He studied many medical and osteopathic texts to understand how the anatomical structures work together which resulted in the development of this effective method. It was Tom's continuous hard work and kind heart that led him to develop a bodywork technique that has been able to help so many people. The human body has an innate ability to heal itself and Tom Bowen was able to develop moves to stimulate the body's natural response mechanisms. Throughout Tom's career he shared his technique with six main individuals. Since he was continuously learning and perfecting his practice up until his death, there became slightly different interpretations due to the fact that different individuals learned from him at different times. Different interpretations, yet all successful, of Bowen Therapy are practiced in dozens of countries around the world today. The bodywork technique continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of each client in our continuously changing environment.
Goal

The purpose of a Bowen treatment is to assist the body in balance and bring oxygen and nutrients into previously blood flow deprived areas. The appointment is aimed at releasing muscle tension to take pressure off the bones and joints, which in turn takes pressure off of nerves and can potentially help to reduce pain. Clients in the past have experienced increased ROM (range of motion), decreased pain and an improved immune system, along with numerous other benefits. Releasing the fascia that surrounds the muscles, bones and joints, can provide a more uniform distribution of tension when the muscles contract, enriching healthier tissues and movements. There are also studies to show how the brain reacts positively to different forms of bodywork. Our bodies are very adaptive and dynamic; when one muscle tightens or gets injured, other muscles tighten or stretch to accommodate them (postural adaptation). I believe that making moves in this specific order can stimulate the brain to react in ways that relieve tension and help to bring about balance. My first goal is to observe the different misalignments in the body and make moves over muscles to get the body to a healthier, more balanced state. After addressing the entire structural misalignments, I focus on any remaining areas of concern.
Who can it help?

Everyone! A Bowen appointment can be scheduled for anything from preventative care or relaxation to helping reduce chronic pain. One of the best aspects of Bowen is that many people notice improvements in their body that they did not even know could be improved. We treat the person and the body as a whole, not the illness or specific condition.

Bowen Therapy has been known to improve various conditions including: head, neck, shoulder, abdominal, leg, back, hip and foot pain. More specifically, headaches, asthma, hay fever, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, TMJ, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica, foot and knee problems.

Please note that I am not a doctor and do not diagnose. I treat the patient as a whole and this list is of conditions that have responded positively to Bowen treatments in the past. A physician's assessment is always recommended and required for serious conditions.