… also known as Neurostructural Integration
- Get out of pain fast and stay out of pain for longer
- Enhance mobility, flexibility and strength
- Improve sporting performance
Unlike massage, no oil is used, and the light to moderate moves that speak to the nervous system can be done through light clothing. Results can be seen, felt and measured from the first session.
Based on the work of Australian genius Tom Bowen of Geelong, your treatment consists of receiving a series of rolling moves at precise locations on the body, providing input to the nervous system which allows your body to bring itself into alignment.
How often should I have Bowen Therapy?
Initially sessions are usually 7 days apart. The average person only needs 2-3 sessions to achieve lasting pain relief, mobility and strength. Follow up care as needed, with fit young people often going for months or even years between appointments.
Where can I find out more?
Here is an article written by the founder of NST (Neurostructural Integration) about Bowen Therapy. https://www.mercola.com/nst/neurostructural-integration-technique.htm
What conditions respond to this type of therapy?
While it cures nothing, it does provide an opportunity for the body to regulate itself and in doing so many symptoms can disappear. Muscular imbalances, hormonal imbalances, even anxiety and depression.
What are the health benefits of Bowen Therapy?
Muscular imbalances or “knots” use up a large amount of the body’s oxygen and nutritional reserves, so eliminating these will effectively give the body its own energy back. There is a natural anti anxiety and antidepressant effect.
Will this enhance my sporting performance?
Many athletes around the world are maximising strength and flexibility and minimising risk of injury with this therapy. To use Bowen Therapy as a performance enhancement it is suggested to have a treatment two days before an event, after having enough sessions prior to that to resolve all major problems.
To further support your athletic performance and confidence psychologically it may be of benefit to also use psychological kinesiology.
Can this help my anxiety or depression?
Bowen Therapy can often be a big help in this area. If there is misalignment of the jaw or coccyx it can irritate the nervous system and brain, causing anxiety or imbalance of brain chemistry. After this physical cause is ruled out or resolved any remaining emotional disturbance can be helped with psychological kinesiology.
How should I prepare for my appointment?
Ideally, be well hydrated in the days before your appointment and plan an easy day afterwards with lots of gentle movement and not too much sitting or strenuous activity, with a nap or early bedtime if you can. Bowen Therapy can be done through light or loose clothing.
