Bowen Therapy with Teena

09/09/2026

I’ve had a few clients come to see me recently with sciatica pain, so I thought I’d share this informative post. It’s a great read if you’re experiencing sciatica or know someone who is.

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Sciatica Pain

If you are struggling with a burning, stabbing pain that travels down your leg, you’ve likely been told it’s a "slipped disc." The source of your agony might be a mechanical trap in your glutes, not your spine.

1. The Piriformis Entrapment (The "Trap")
As shown in the visualization, the Sciatic Nerve runs directly underneath the Piriformis muscle. When this muscle becomes hypertonic or "locked," it acts like a physical clamp on the nerve. This is called Deep Gluteal Syndrome, and it’s one of the most misdiagnosed causes of chronic leg pain today.

2. The Stabilization Failure
Why does the Piriformis tighten? It’s often compensating for a weak Gluteus Minimus or a dysfunctional Greater Trochanter alignment. When your deep stabilizers fail, the Piriformis overworks to hold your hip together, resulting in that "glowing" inflammation you see in the orange hotspots.

3. Why "Normal" MRIs Miss This
Most standard lumbar MRIs only look at the L4-L5-S1 discs. They often ignore the mechanical compression happening in the hip region. This is why thousands of patients are told their spine is "fine" while they are still in debilitating pain.
Doctor of physical therapy

07/09/2026

Is your body giving you a few complaints lately?

I offer gentle Bowen Therapy from my clinic in Elleker, with clients coming from Albany, Denmark and surrounding areas.

If you’re wondering whether Bowen Therapy might be worth trying, feel free to get in touch.

05/09/2026

Grounding, balance, and pure relaxation.

If you’ve been on my table recently, you might have noticed a subtle, woodsy, and grounding aroma filling the room. This is doTERRA Balance® Grounding Blend, and it’s my absolute go-to essential oil to diffuse during Bowen therapy treatments.

Why I diffuse Balance during your session:

* Calms the Nervous System:
Helps switch your body from "fight-or-flight" into a deep rest-and-repair mode, which is where Bowen therapy does its best work.

* Eases Stress & Anxiety:
Promotes a sense of tranquility, emotional balance and ease.

* Grounding:
Helps clear mental chatter so you can connect back with your body and release physical tension.

What does it smell like?

It’s a warm, sweet and woody blend featuring Spruce, Ho Wood, Frankincense, Blue Tansy and Blue Chamomile. Think of a peaceful walk through a quiet forest—subtle, soothing, and instantly calming.

Love the scent? You can actually take it home with you! doTERRA Balance and a full range of other pure essential oils are available to purchase directly through me. Just ask me during your next appointment or send me a quick message to place an order.

Ready to reset your body and mind?

Send a message or book your next Bowen session online!

01/09/2026

An interesting read.

What a wonderful way to start the new academic year by sharing a new piece of research: a randomised controlled trial by Chen et al. (2025) exploring the effectiveness of Bowen Therapy for fibromyalgia.

The objective was to determine whether Bowen therapy can help alleviate pain, enhance functional capacity, reduce sleep and mood disturbances, and improve overall quality of life.

The study followed 78 participants split into two groups: one receiving eight sessions of Bowen therapy over 12 weeks alongside conventional care, and a control group continuing conventional care alone.

Positive Highlights & Percentage Changes
Lower Limb Endurance: An approximate 66.7% increase in successful stands from a baseline mean of 6 to 10 post-treatment, with benefits sustained for 12 weeks.

Dominant Arm Endurance: An approximate 54.5% increase in successful arm curls from a baseline mean of 11 to 17 post-treatment.

Non-Dominant Arm Endurance: An approximate 40.0% increase in successful curls from a baseline mean of 10 to 14 post-treatment.

Reduced Activity Interference: An approximate 17.5% reduction on the Brief Pain Inventory interference scale, dropping from a baseline mean of 5.7 to 4.7.

Mental Health-Related Quality of Life: An approximate 15.9% improvement in SF-36 Mental Component Summary scores, rising from a baseline mean of 33.3 to 38.6.

Safety: No serious adverse events or safety concerns were reported.

It is encouraging to see greater insight into how bodywork supports those navigating chronic conditions. We would love to hear from you if this was relevant for you.

To read the study in full, you can visit the research page on the BTPA website: https://www.bowentherapy.org.uk/evidence-for-bowen-therapy.php

30/08/2026

Bowen Therapy spots are filling quickly!

I only have 3 appointments left for this week, and next week is already filling up fast.

If your body has been asking for a little extra care, now is a good time to book your session.

🌿 Gentle
🌿 Relaxing
🌿 Designed to support your body’s natural balance

📩 Message me to secure your spot. Online booking is also available.
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Bowen Therapy with Teena
Gentle. Relief. Balance
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29/08/2026

Breathe a little easier with doTERRA Easy Air

One of my favourite blends, especially during the cooler months.

Easy Air is a remarkable combination of Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus & Tea Tree essential oils. The refreshing, minty aroma helps promote feelings of clear and easy breathing, making it a beautiful choice to diffuse before bed or apply topically as part of your daily routine.

In stock now:
💚 Easy Air Touch Roll-On
💚 Easy Air 15 mL Essential Oil

If you'd like one or have questions about how to use it, send me a message!

26/08/2026

With all this beautiful rain at the moment, I just want to share a little reminder 🌧️☺️

If you're visiting, parking behind the cars in the carport will help you avoid the puddles!

Also, when turning around, please stick to the driveway rather than the grass — the ground gets really soft and soggy this time of year in Elleker and we'd hate for anyone's car to get stuck 😊

Thank you so much for your kindness and understanding, it really means a lot 💕

26/08/2026

Your body needs regular maintenance too—listen to it, care for it and keep it moving.

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USER MANUAL: THE HUMAN BODY

Common mistakes:

❌ Ignoring warning signs
❌ Running on empty
❌ Skipping maintenance

Recommended action:

✔ Move
✔ Rest
✔ Breathe
✔ Consider Bowen Therapy as part of your wellbeing routine

Your body has been working hard for you every day. Looking after it isn't a luxury...it's an investment.

24/08/2026

People often ask how Bowen compares to massage, chiro or physio — each has its place, but Bowen takes a gentle, whole-body approach, using subtle, precise moves over muscles and connective tissue to support balance, ease tension and help with aches, stiffness and stress.

Gentle. Relief. Balance.

22/08/2026

People sometimes ask why I choose doTERRA.

For me, quality is incredibly important.

I want to know exactly where my oils come from and that they're carefully sourced and tested.

That's one of the reasons I've chosen doTERRA over the years.

Whether you're just starting with essential oils or already have a collection, I'm always happy to help answer questions or recommend something that may suit your needs.