Bowen Therapy is a gentle, non-intrusive remedial treatment that works the muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia layer to promote healing, pain relief and physical realignment. It is equally effective on both people and horses and is used to great effect by elite sportsmen.

Thumb and figure pressure is used to make rolling type moves over muscles, ligaments and tendons to create a disturbance within the body. This action sends vibrations through the fascia layer and to surrounding muscles. Bowen stimulates the nerve endings within the fascia layer which helps to release nerves allowing messages to arrive at the brain in an understandable format. By stimulating the nervous system, many other internal and external systems are also heightened such as the circulatory system, digestive system, reproductive system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, muscular system, and so on. Bowen does have an effect on the internal workings of the body and encourages these systems to resume normal function. By being able to treat both the external and internal structure, Bowen can enhance energy levels and a sense of wellbeing. Bowen is not a form of massage.

Bowen Therapists look at the Biomechanics of the body and understand that every part of your body is connected to another in some way. Because of this Bowen therapy is a whole body treatment;

The apparent area of pain or discomfort may not be the area causing the problem.

You may experience back pain due to a shortening in the hamstrings or a tilted pelvis, you may have neck pain due to a shoulder problem, or you may even experience headaches due to an ankle injury if you follow the correct muscular chain.