Where did the Bowen Technique originate? The Bowen Technique was developed in the 1950s by the late Tom Bowen from Geelong, Australia. Mr. Bowen became a celebrated therapist, regularly treating over 13,000 patients each year. In 1974, he invited Oswald Rentsch and his wife Elaine to study with him and document his work. Dedicated to preserving the technique and ensuring that it is taught in its original form, Oswald and Elaine founded the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia in 1987. What is it and how does it work? Bowenwork, the original Bowen Technique, is a gentle form of body work during which very subtle moves performed over muscles and connective tissue send messages deep into the body, retrieving memory of a preferred, relaxed, balanced way of well-being. The impulse created by the move stimulates a response that reverberates throughout the fascia thereby effecting nerves, lymphatic’s, organ function, muscles, and joints. Bowenwork does not use forceful manipulation and can be used on anyone regardless of their health status including the very frail, elderly, newborns and trained athletes. The technique has the ability to improve function in a gentle but profound way. Bowen relaxes the body. Only a few moves help the body to reach a level of deep relaxation. In this state everything is easy. The autonomic nervous system calms down, the body can work in peace and find its equilibrium. Healing is possible. Many people fall asleep during treatment. This can even be a sign of relief, especially for “thinking” types of people for whom it is difficult to let go. Bowen stimulates the self-healing power. Starting from the brain, information is transferred to the body. When moves are applied to specific points, the body becomes aware of the area needing attention. This is followed by a flow of energy and nerve impulse. Because or the interaction of the nerves and other control points within the body, effects can occur in other parts of the body as well. Bowen releases the energy flow. In Far-Eastern medicine, the energy conductors of the body are called “meridians”. As well as the nerves, which are used in Western medicine as an explanation for the effect, the meridians and their increased energy flow can also support healing processes. More vitality is noticeable through energy flow. For more information about Bowen go to www.bowtech.com​ Can Bowenwork help me? The original Bowen Technique can assist In recovery from many conditions, from traumatic injury to chronic illness. The technique should be considered for:

• back pain, sciatica
• digestive and bowel problems, IBS
• migraines
• mental/emotional stress
• fibromyalgia, CFS
• infant colic
• chronic fatigue syndrome
• knee, ankle, and foot problems
• menstrual and hormonal irregularities
• infertility
• sports and accident injuries
• neck/shoulder problems
• frozen shoulder
• bedwetting
• groin pain and pelvic tilt
• prostate problems
• respiratory problems
• carpal tunnel syndrome, RSI
• tennis or golf elbow
• any condition where pain or imbalance exists

 

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Bowen Therapy ​ 1 session – $65 Package of 6 sessions – $325 ​ Special for two people at the same session – $110 ​ Child session – $50

Contact Avelia To book your Bowen Therapy Session (613) 806-3602 (cell) aveliatania@yahoo.ca

 

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