Bowen Therapy

Gentle Moves for Profound Healing

Bowen Therapy is a gentle, holistic bodywork technique that helps release tension, alleviate pain, and support the body's natural ability to heal. Developed by Australian Tom Bowen, this therapy uses small, precises movements over muscles, tendons, and connective tissue to stimulate the body's innate healing response. It is suitable for all ages and is known for its calming yet powerful effects.

What to Expect During a Session

1. Initial Consultation
  • Your session begins with a brief discussion about your health history, the issues you'd like to address, and may include some range of motion tests or demonstration of any restrictions you are experiencing. This helps us tailor the treatment to your specific needs, and observe any changes experienced. 
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2. Treatment Process 
  • We will leave the room for a moment, to allow you to undress to your underwear, lie on the comfortable treatment table (or options to sit if lying down isn't possible), and cover yourself with provided towels or sheets. 
  • You will be draped respectfully throughout the session, with only areas being worked on exposed for a moment.
  • In some cases, or if you feel more comfortable, you may remain fully clothed during the session. Just wear light comfortable clothing. We will just ask you to remove shoes or belts for comfort. 
  • Gentle rolling movements will be applied over specific points on your body, with short pauses in between to allow the fascia and body to process and respond. 

3. Focus Areas
  • Key areas treated include the back, neck, shoulders, hips, and legs, though adjustments can be made based on your specific needs. 
  • Bowen Therapy can address physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances, making it a holistic experience. 

Benefits and Conditions Treated

Bowen Therapy is very versatile and effective for a wide range of issues, including:

1. Physical Concerns
  • Back, neck, and shoulder pain
  • Sacrum, Coccyx, Sciatica, Hamstring pain and tension
  • Muscle tension and joint discomfort
  • Sports injuries such as ankle sprains and recovery
  • Headaches and migraines, TMJ issues.
  • Respiratory issues like asthma or sinus congestion

2. Emotional Support
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Emotional release and relaxation

3. Overall Well-Being
  • Improved mobility and flexibility
  • Boosted circulation and lymphatic flow
  • Enhanced energy levels

How You May Feel During and After 

1. During the session
  • A sense of deep relaxation or lightness. 
  • Subtle sensations as tension releases or energy shifts. 
  • Emotional release or increased awareness. 
  • Hot, cold, or tingly sensations on certain areas. 
  • Tummy gurgling.
  • Some clients don't physically feel anything specific at the time. 

2. After the session
  • Most clients report feeling refreshed, calm, and aligned. 
  • Some may experience mild soreness or a "detox" effect as the body continues to adjust and heal. 

3. Overall Well-Being
  • Improved mobility and flexibility
  • Boosted circulation and lymphatic flow
  • Enhanced energy levels

Aftercare Recommendations

1. Hydration: 
​Drink more water than normal to support the body's detox process. 
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2. Movement: Gentle walking or light activity on even surfaces can help integrate the session's effects. For TMJ work, avoid chewing hard foods like apples or steak as it will strain the fascia that has been worked on. 
3. Rest:  Allow your body time to relax and heal - avoid strenuous activities or exercise for 24-48 hours. 
4. Listen to your Body: Pay attention to how you feel, and avoid overexertion. 
  • Subtle sensations as tension releases or energy shifts. 
  • Emotional release or increased awareness. 
  • Hot, cold, or tingly sensations on certain areas. 
  • Tummy gurgling.
  • Some clients don't physically feel anything specific at the time. 

2. After the session
  • Most clients report feeling refreshed, calm, and aligned. 
  • Some may experience mild soreness or a "detox" effect as the body continues to adjust and heal. 

3. Overall Well-Being
  • Improved mobility and flexibility
  • Boosted circulation and lymphatic flow
  • Enhanced energy levels

What is it good for?

Physical
  • Increasing physical wellness
  • Boosting sports performance
  • Fertility 
  • Structural imbalances and recovery from injury
  • Muscle and joint problems
  • Organ dysfunction
  • Headaches
  • Immune system problems
  • Reduction of pain and inflammation
  • Increasing circulation and lymphatic flow
  • Rehabilitation and core strength exercise programming
Nutritional
  • Food allergies or sensitivities
  • Increasing uptake of supplements and nutrients
  • Balancing of medications and supplements
Emotional
  • Relationship problems
  • Stress reduction
  • Grief, loss, confusion, stress, depression
  • Dyslexia and learning difficulties
  • Psychological wellness
  • Decision making and goal setting
Energetic
  • Chakra balancing
  • Meridian balancing
  • Lethargy

Kinesiology is excellent to work along side western medicine, and shouldn't be used strictly as a diagnostic tool. It has no contraindications. 

Our skills

  • Bec and Pete both qualified with Diploma's of Kinesiology in 2006. They then went on to be instructors for a number of years at the College of Complementary Medicine, teaching, assessing students and running clinics. 
  • Bec and Pete specialise in working with busy professionals who are wanting to gain insight and awareness to improving their body, mind and spirit.
  • Bec's was also the practicing Kinesiologist with Fertile Ground in East Melbourne as their fertility specialist, and the Clarendon Clinic in South Melbourne. 
  • Pete specialises in Sports Kinesiology and is currently working with track and field Olympians,