Bowen Technique

The Bowen Technique is a gentle, subtle and relaxing hands-on treatment, suitable for adults and children, including newborn babies and the elderly.

The practitioner uses thumbs or fingers to make a series of precise, rolling-type moves over muscle.

During the treatment there are a series of short breaks where the patient is left resting to allow their body to respond to the gentle moves that have been performed. This rest period is an important part of the treatment and gives the body time to make the subtle and fine adjustments, which help to re-balance, relieve tension and reduce pain.

An appointment will take approximately 45 minutes and most of the work can be performed through light clothing (or directly on skin).

The Bowen Technique aims to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. Common presentations include back and neck pain, knee problems, sports injuries, RSI, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and respiratory problems, to name but a few.

Practically any problem can potentially be addressed and some people use the Bowen Technique as a means of stress management and health maintenance, seeing their therapist regularly two to four times a year.

Please note: The Bowen Technique is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. If in doubt, please consult a doctor.

Caroline Balfour-Kinnear

The Bowen Technique is a gentle form of bodywork that was developed in the 1950's by Mr Tom Bowen. In a Bowen session light moves are applied to precise places on the body. These can be made directly onto the skin, or through light clothing if preferred. Moving soft tissue in a specific way, the tissue and nerve pathways are stimulated enabling the body to initiate it's own healing process. After several moves you will be left alone for two minutes, before the next set of moves are applied. Often people find these intervals strange, but the more you relax and understand the treatment, the more you can appreciate and enjoy their importance.

Over my years working as a Bowen therapist I have helped to bring relief to people with many problems, ranging from hip, back and shoulder pain to various forms of stress, including anxiety, sleeplessness, headaches and digestive disorders.