The Bowen Technique is a gentle, yet highly effective physical therapy. It is soft tissue based, focusing on a highly complex connective tissue called fascia which is present everywhere within the body and envelops all our muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and organs as well as muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Bowen comprises a series of precise, anatomically placed moves using fingers and thumbs over muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. These moves generate signals via the body’s autonomic nervous system, which in turn help activate the body’s own natural healing processes.
Bowen aims to release tension and restriction within the soft tissue that may be caused by poor posture, injury, repetitive patterns, sports, scar tissue etc that can lead to pain, restriction, fatigue, poor performance, joint stiffness, skeletal imbalance, stress and more.
Bowen is gentle and safe for people of all ages from the very young to elderly, and all treatment is carried out through loose fitting clothing so no need to undress. I work a lot with people who are retired and want to remain as active as possible – I don’t have a specialist area (apart from horse riders) as I enjoy the wide variety of issues Bowen can help with.
Reiki is a form of hands on energy healing work. It is Japanese in origin and now practised all around the world by many practitioners. Blocked energy within the body – caused by physical injury, illness, surgery, emotional stress and trauma can cause a wide range of issues including pain, stress, anxiety, low energy, pain, joint stiffness and more.
Reiki aims to improve energy flow within the body, rebalance the body’s vital systems, promoting pain relief, healing and relaxation. It is a gentle, non invasive and non manipulative therapy – hands are usually placed on the body during a session but Reiki can be carried out hands off for people who prefer not to be touched.