It addresses pain, disease, cancer and imbalances in the body and organs. Reduces inflammation, encourages balance in all organs and skeletal muscle structure. Bowen is a holistic technique that works on the soft connective tissue (fascia) of the body. A treatment consists of sequences of small moves each at a specific site on the body and uses a gentle rolling move that activate nerve bundles bel
ow the muscles and soft tissue of the body. The technique effectively treats virtually all types of imbalances. The body responds in the way it needs to and is empowered to heal. How many treatments would I need? This is on a case by case basis as each body and case is different. As Bowen Practitioners we ask that the client come once per week for three consecutive weeks. At this point we can re-evaluate and decide whether we continue with another weekly treatment or extend it to two weeks then three weeks etc... More chronic cases require more weekly sessions before tapering down. Who can have Bowen? Bowen can be done right from birth. Should a baby have colic, suckles only from one breast, projectile vomits. Maybe it was a difficult pregnancy and/or delivery. It would only take a couple very gentle moves to bring their tiny body to balance. Then there is also end of life care. Whether it is from cancer, natural or any other ailment, Bowen balances the organs which improves blood flow, gives energy, colour improves and manages pain to name a few. What to expect after a treatment. As Bowen encourages proper organ function, you will need to increase your intake of water to help flush the toxins your body is releasing. During this detoxification process a client can experience: aching muscles, mild nausea, mild headache and minor changes in elimination throughout the week.