What is Bowen Therapy

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What is Bowen Therapy?
presents

• A high level overview with demonstrations.

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So what is it?

• Bowen is unique in the field of bodywork. The
  relatively few, gentle "moves" over muscle and
  soft tissue, address the whole body, stimulating
  it to reset and heal itself.
• It is generally agreed that Bowen works primarily
  through the nervous system on both structural and
  energetic levels. Healing most likely occurs
  through the response of the body's autonomic
  nervous system to the Bowen moves.
• Bowen is a complementary modality in the sense
  that it enhances and complements, but does not
  interfere with, traditional medical attention.

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Where did Bowen come from?

• Thomas Ambrose Bowen was born in 1916 in
  Australia. From the 1950's until his death on in
  1982, he developed his unique soft-tissue
  therapeutic technique that is now known as The
  Bowen Technique.
• Tom Bowen was not formally trained in any medical
  or alternative therapy discipline. Nevertheless,
  he considered himself to be an osteopath since
  his assessment and treatment of each patient
  reflected the complete physiological situation
  presenting in the moment.
• It was through his general love of sports and his
  regular attendance at football games that Tom
  Bowen became interested in massage and other
  soft-tissue manipulation. He watched the teams'
  trainers treat injured players and began to learn
  from them. He observed that particular 'moves' on
  the body's soft tissue resulted in particular
  effects.

Therapy based on the assumption that restoring
health is best accomplished by manipulating the
skeleton and muscles 
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Conditions that benefit

• Musculoskeletal Conditions
• back pain lower, upper, mid-back
• bunions
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia
• frozen shoulder
• groin tension or pain
• hammer toes
• hamstring pain or tightness
• jaw pain / misalignment
• knee pain
• neck pain, restricted range of motion
• plantar fasciitis
• sciatica, sacro-iliac pain
• scoliosis
• shin splints
• sporting injuries
• sprained ankles
• sternal pain, spring ribs

• Internal Conditions
• ADD / ADHD
• colic in infants
• gynecological issues (PMS, difficulty conceiving,
  menopausal symptoms)
• headaches, including migraines
• hiatus hernia, reflux
• indigestion, constipation, diarrhea
• rehabilitation after stroke
• respiratory problems, including asthma
• some cardiovascular problems
• stress

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What to expect

• The hands-on work usually lasts between 15 and 45
  minutes.
• The pressure used by the practitioner is almost
  always less than you would expect. On occasion,
  you might feel a momentary twinge. Be sure to
  tell your practitioner if you are uncomfortable
  at any time.
• Application of the technique involves stimulation
  of precise points on the body, in groups of 2 - 8
  points at a time.
• Your practitioner will leave the room between
  groups of moves, to allow your body time to
  process the work.

• Points generally progress from the torso/core of
  the body outward. In most first sessions, the
  points used are on the back, buttocks,
  hamstrings, shoulder, neck, and knees.
• Additional points may be added in areas where you
  have symptoms and/or elsewhere throughout the
  body.
• The most common reaction to Bowen is a deep sense
  of overall relaxation and lessening of muscular
  tension and pain.
• The restorative process begins once the body is
  relaxed. It is not uncommon for people to fall
  asleep during a session.

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Bowen for injuries or post-op support.

• The ideal time for a Bowen session is immediately
  after an injury.
• Your body can overcome the trauma before it
  begins to compensate for it, creating more
  problems in the long run.
• If you can't get to a Bowen practitioner
  immediately, the sooner you can, the better.
  Within three days is ideal for the quickest and
  most complete recovery.
• Many people don't find out about Bowen until
  weeks, months, or even years of trying other
  approaches or "learning to live with it.

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After the session.

• Each person's response to Bowen continues for
  several hours or days, as his or her individual
  body allows. The benefits will be enhanced by
  following simple guidelines
• Don't overdo anything for the rest of that day,
  with regard to exercise or exertion.
• When getting out of a bed or chair or car, have
  your weight transfer equally onto both feet.

• Increase the intake of water, to encourage the
  body's ability to eliminate toxins released by
  the muscles and connective tissue during and
  after the session.
• Try not to remain seated for longer than half an
  hour at a time. Get up and walk around.
• Don't overwork the jaw after jaw imbalance is
  addressed.
• Get plenty of sleep.

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During the Session

• Your first session will be designed so that I can
  learn about your body's healing needs by
  performing a series of evaluations.
• The goal is to identify problem areas, which will
  be addressed during future sessions, while
  promoting relaxation and harmony within the body.
  The first session will set the body up to promote
  a healing environment for future sessions.
• Your health and well-being is my primary concern.
  If at anytime you feel faint, nauseous, sick or
  uneasy please let me know immediately. If such an
  event occurs we will promptly end our session. If
  this happens, thats ok! Sometimes the body is in
  such distress that it can not handle a full Bowen
  session on the first visit.

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About Me.

• About Me
• In November of 2006, I successfully completed
  modules 1 2 led by instructor Nancy Pierson of
  Austin, TX.
• In January of 2008, I successfully completed
  modules 3  4 led by instructor Nancy Pierson of
  Austin, TX.
• Since then, I have completed four of 10 case
  studies required for moving on to the final
  module(s).
• I have obtained my First Aid, A.E.D., and CPR
  certifications.
• I am currently working towards my 100 hours of
  Anatomy and Physiology at my local Community
  College.
• I am scheduled to take the final modules 5 6 in
  May of 2008.

• Bowen Accreditation Requirements
• All Bowtech Practitioners must successfully
  completed the following requirements to become
  fully accredited by the Bowen Therapy Academy of
  Australia
• 7 Modules of instruction and reviews over a
  period of at least six months, including a
  rigorous two-day 'Module 7' assessment by a
  senior instructor.
• Submission of 10 case studies for review
• A recognized qualification in Anatomy and
  Physiology (The minimum number of hours of study
  varies from country to country. 100 hour minimum
  in the US)
• Practical experience running a business or a
  minimum of 20 hours of business education
• A current First Aid and/or CPR qualification as
  required in each country

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