What is Bowen Therapy
Bowen therapy, also known as the Bowen technique or Bowenwork, is a holistic, non-invasive form of bodywork developed in Australia in the 1950s by Thomas Ambrose Bowen. It involves gentle, rolling hand movements applied to specific points on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (the soft connective tissue that envelops the body). Unlike traditional massage or manipulation therapies, it avoids forceful adjustments and incorporates pauses (typically 2-5 minutes) between moves to allow the body to respond and initiate its own healing processes. These pauses are key, as they stimulate the nervous system, particularly the autonomic nervous system, shifting the body from a stress response (sympathetic mode) to a relaxation and repair state (parasympathetic mode). This gentle approach makes it suitable for people of all ages, including newborns, athletes, and the elderly, and it can be performed through light clothing.
The value of Bowen therapy lies in its ability to address the root causes of discomfort rather than just symptoms, promoting the body's innate self-healing mechanisms.
Benefits
Pain Relief
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Effective for back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain
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Often used for sciatica, frozen shoulder, migraines, and TMJ (jaw pain)
Improved Mobility & Flexibility
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Helps release muscular tension
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Increases range of motion in joints
Nervous System Regulation
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Promotes deep relaxation
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Can help reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue
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May support better sleep quality
Digestive & Respiratory Support
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Some people report improvement in IBS, constipation, and asthma symptoms
Injury Recovery & Rehabilitation
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Encourages faster recovery from sports injuries, surgeries, or whiplash
Holistic Wellness
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Balances the autonomic nervous system, helping shift the body from "fight or flight" to "rest and repair"
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Supports overall energy balance and vitality
What to expect
A bowen treatment consists of sequences of small moves, each at a specific site on the body. Therapists use light cross-fibre moves over muscle, tendon or ligaments with no forceful manipulation.
A treatment will typically last between 30 minutes to one hour. It can be provided throught a layer of light clothing, although it is often done straight onto skin. The client is usually lying down but it can be administered seated if required. During the treatment the therapist may leave the room for periods of two to five minutes at a time. This allows time for your body to respond to the treatment and for the necessary changes to occur in your body before commencing the next sequence of moves.
The person may experience relief after just the first session and significant resolution or recovery within three sessions. However, chronic or long-standing conditions or repeat injury may require additional treatments and if symptoms do not resolve.
AFTER CARE
It is not advisable to have any other physical therapy or other forms of manipulation - such as massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy, acupuncture or kinesiology after the treatment while your body adjust to the treatment.
Services
- 80 Australian dollars
65 Australian dollars
200 Australian dollars
