WHAT IS BOWTECH/BOWEN THERAPY?

Bowtech also known as the Bowen Technique or Bowen Therapy, is a very gentle, manual therapy that relies on the therapist performing light, subtle moves at specific locations on the body – like muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves, sending messages to the client’s nervous system about state of the body. The body may then start to respond to these messages, helping to balance the body and enhance well-being.  
Basically, Bowtech works by encouraging the body to balance or heal itself.

WHAT IS BOWTECH/BOWEN THERAPY SUITABLE FOR?

Bowtech can be used to help with many conditions such as:
  • Back Pain / Sciatica / Neck Pain / Frozen Shoulder
  • Sporting and other acute injuries like sprains and strains or other specific conditions like tennis elbow, golfers elbow or carpal tunnel etc.
  • Asthma / Hayfever / Sinus Problems / Hearing Issues
  • Digestive and bowel issues such as Chron’s and Celiac disease.
  • Swallowing problems, teeth grinding and jaw problems
  • Headaches / Migraines
  • Menstrual and Menopause issues such as Hot Flushes, Mood Swings and Sleeping Difficulties
  • Infertility
  • Urinary problems including bed wetting in children
  • Stress and tension
  • Colic, reflux and unsettled behaviour in babies
  • Chronic conditions such as Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, GBS, Arthritis or Stroke symptoms
Because Bowtech is so gentle it is ideal for babies, small children, elderly and people with health issues – basically it’s ideal for everyone.

A TYPICAL BOWTECH/BOWEN THERAPY SESSION
The following details a typical Bowtech session:
  • The client fills in an information sheet specifying their general health, muscle tension and consenting to Bowtech treatment
  • The therapist selects the Bowtech procedures to perform based on the client’s history and presenting conditions
  • The client is either lying down, sitting or standing. Most Bowtech moves are performed with the client lying down. The client may remain fully clothed if wearing light loose fitting clothing
  • The therapist performs a few gentle moves, by drawing the skin slack, nudging up against the edge of the muscle, tendon or other structure and then rolling over the muscle/tendon
  • The receptors of the muscle/tendon are engaged and a message is sent to the brain about the state of the body – the muscle is tight, the digestive system is not working optimally, the blood pressure is high etc
  • The therapist waits several minutes before performing more similar moves. The waiting gives the body time to start processing the information that the brain has received – the muscle is tight I’m going to try and loosen it, the blood pressure is high I’m going to try and lower it etc
  • More Bowtech moves are performed, followed by waiting time, until the chosen procedure is completed
  • Once the session is complete the client will need to drink a lot of water, walk around to integrate the body changes and wait for the body to respond to the Bowtech messages over the following days

AFTER YOUR BOWTECH/BOWEN THERAPY SESSION

For your body to get the maximum benefit from Bowtech, it is recommended to do the following after your session:
  • Walk – get up and walk around every half hour or so. This helps the body integrate the changes made.
  • Water - drink lots of water – sip rather than gulp to allow the water to seep through your system. Water will flush waste products out of your body that have been activated during your Bowtech session.
  • Wait – your body can continue processing the changes up to 10 days after the Bowtech session.
CURRENT CHARGES (1 Hour Session)
Adults
$60
Seniors (65+)
$55
​Children (3 years until end of high school)
$50
​Babies (2 years and under) for 15 min session
$15
Gift vouchers available
Payment by Cash or Internet Banking

SPECIAL OFFERS:
New Clients -  book 2 Bowen Sessions for $100 
Existing Clients - $50 for Bowen sessions booked within 3 weeks 
Available at the Whitby Clinic and The Radiant Health Centre