The Bowen Technique
The Bowen Technique is a gentle, drug-free, hands-on therapy that is suitable for men, women and children of all ages - from newborns to seniors.
Bowen's small rolling movements are made over muscle, tendons and ligaments at specific points on the body where the most tension and stress tends to be held. These unusual moves trigger the brain to switch off the 'fight or flight' stress response and encourage the body to release tension and stress throughout, helping the body to physically and chemically rebalance.
Rather than 'making' the body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognize and make the changes it requires to release and repair, returning the body as close as possible to normal. Between each set of moves, there are rest periods for a few minutes, to allow the brain to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process.
As the body's processes gradually normalise, the body's natural repair processes and defence mechanisms are able to recover and get to work in focusing on addressing even long-standing complaints.
Bowen has a remarkable record of success with clients affected by an astonishingly wide range of conditions, injuries and health issues … often when nothing else has helped.
Bowen is generally pleasant to receive, each session lasting up to 60 minutes, depending on the age of the client and the nature of the condition. Many clients become so relaxed they fall asleep during the treatment.
The Main Advantages of the Bowen Technique
- Bowen is for EVERYONE! - From newborns to elderly, from professional sports people to the vulnerable and infirm
- No situation where you cannot treat with The Bowen Technique
- No force or manipulation - you cannot create a problem with Bowen
- It is pleasant to receive - no pain, most find it pleasurable and relaxing
- Results are pretty fast - initially 3 treatments 1 week apart are recommended Substantial relief is often experienced after just 1 treatment
- No diagnosis necessary as The Bowen Technique treats the whole body
- Excellent pain management - effective in reducing inflammation, releasing tensions and impinged nerves and positively affecting pain perception
- Corrects compensation patterns throughout the body - Particularly useful in the event of whiplash or a nasty fall or impact, when pain is affecting posture or when replacement joints are planned to ensure body is fully aligned for the operation
- Switches off the 'fight or flight' stress response - leading to reduction of stress, anxiety & stress-related symptoms
- Improves mobility, detoxification, circulation, lymphatic and venous circulation
- Helps address both physical and emotional issues - Bowen has a normalizing effect on balancing the body's hormones and chemistry as well as musculoskeletal.
- You don't have to be ill or in pain to benefit from Bowen - it is used by many professional sports people/dancers etc. to improve suppleness, enhance performance, reduce risk of injury and maintain optimum health.
- Effective in maintenance and prevention - once on an equilibrium, a regular monthly or six weekly treatment can help:- Maintain low stress levels, boost immune system and correct physical and chemical imbalances before they create problems in the body.
Lindsay Evans
Lindsay Evans is an accredited practitioner of The Bowen Technique, a full member of the Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA), the largest professional association for qualified Bowen therapists and registered with The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), which is approved by the Dept. of Health.
Following a critical illness in 2004, Lindsay embarked on a career in natural health, fulfilling a life-long interest. Lindsay has been a full time Bowen Practitioner in and around the Wokingham area for the past 4 years enjoying excellent and often life-changing results with many of her patients.
Lindsay's work as a Bowen Therapist is underpinned by an in depth understanding of the workings of the human body gained through her attainment of a Diploma in Nutritional Science and in qualifying as a Certified Practitioner in NLP. Lindsay is currently training in Touch for Health Kinesiology - an approach using muscle testing to identify and address physical and emotional imbalances in the body.
Lindsay has developed particular areas of experience and specialism in working with:
- Stress, anxiety and panic attacks
- Hormonal imbalances
- Joint inflammation and pain
- The effects of whiplash
- Jaw and pelvic misalignments
- Shoulder and respiratory issues
- Back pain and sciatica
- Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
- Migraines and headaches
If you have any questions about the Bowen technique or would like to arrange an appointment, please contact Lindsay on 07595 893908 or click here to visit her website.