Bowen or Bowenwork is a very gentle and dynamic soft tissue therapy technique that originated in Geelong Australia, by the late Tom Bowen. It is now practiced and taught around the world and has been proven to be effective for both acute and chronic health conditions.

Bowenwork is performed by applying subtle, yet profound movements, stretches and rolls to the body’s tissues. These movements initiate a series of responses through stimulation of the nervous, musculoskeletal, fascial systems and the energetic pathways. Bowenwork is considered a neuromuscular therapy and has some resemblance to gentle myofascial release. However, Bowen is unique in it’s delivery compared to traditional myofascial release techniques in that there isn’t continual touch with a treatment. A movement or several movements are made and then the body is given time to rest. These periods of rest ensure the body has time to respond to the stimulus. I often use the analogy of throwing a pebble in a pond. The force of the pebble hitting and entering the the water, creates waves. We create waves of energy in the body with each Bowenwork movement and wait until the body has settled before we move on. This is a very calming and relaxing experience.

With a Bowenwork session, connective tissues such as the muscles and fascia begin to unwind and reposition themselves, posture improves and tension is released. Circulation and lymph flow are encouraged, thereby allowing the flow of energy and a reduction in inflammation, swelling, and pain. Bowenwork stimulates the release of toxins allowing you to feel better. 

One Bowenwork session is more powerful than having ten massages because of the way it activates parasympathetic function, unwinds tension and gets energy moving through the whole system. This is why almost everyone who starts treatment receives Bowen first…because it is a complete reset for the body,

Bowenwork also deeply relaxes the body and gets it out of chronic states of flight/flight/freeze/fawn mode. It is highly recommended for those under high amounts of stress to return the body back to homeostasis. It also is best to have Bowen as soon as you can after an injury, car accident or trauma because of the way it immediately puts the body back into healing mode.

Bowenwork is appropriate for all ages and can be used to treat the whole body or a specific injury.