Mana Therapies

08/09/2026

✨ What if trying something new this September could change your life in ways you never expected? ✨

September is the perfect time for a fresh start — to learn something new, follow a feeling, and take a step towards something that could open unexpected doors. 🌿

Why not make this the month you invest in YOU?

💫 Bowen Therapy Practitioner Training – Module One

📍 North Lanarkshire

Whether you’re looking for a new career, a complementary therapy to add to your existing skills, or simply feel drawn to learning something different, this could be the beginning of an incredible journey.

You never know where one decision, one course, or one new skill might lead…

Take the first step. Try something new. You might just surprise yourself 💙

Full dates, locations, and booking details are on the CBS website - link in bio www.collegeofbowenstudies.co.uk
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06/09/2026

What a day! 🚴‍♂️❤️

Many congratulations and thanks to all the organisers, sponsors, charities and volunteers and riders 🚲 who came together to make today’s Sir Chris Hoy Tour de 4 such an enjoyable and successful event.

I’m incredibly grateful to have been part of it, alongside around 5,000 other cyclists, taking on a challenging circular route to and from the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow.

Today, I was riding in aid of Prostate Cancer UK but also thinking of everyone who has been through, is going through or has been touched by cancer in some way — especially those currently living with a stage 4 diagnosis.

I’m hugely grateful to everyone who supported me in completing this challenge, whether through donations, encouragement or simply being there along the way.

Every single one of you gave me another reason to keep pedalling and helped inspire me to get across that finish line.

A big shout out to the communities of Twechar and Strathblane for fuelling us and to all those along the route who cheered and clapped and spurred us on - especially the people of Torrance and their donkey!  🫏 ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to all - a challenging day in the saddle but an incredibly meaningful one. 🚴‍♂️💙🙏

If you would still like to support this cause, you can donate at https://gofund.me/992ebdae3

03/09/2026

I am taking part in Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 on Sunday - a 60km circular route starting and finishing at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow. This is for a cause that is very close to my heart and so any support that you can give to help me cross the finish line will be very much appreciated. Thank you 🙏

I’m taking part in Tour de 4 2026, the cycling event launched by Sir Chris … Sally Simmers needs your support for My Tour de 4 2026 Fundraiser to Fight Cancer

03/09/2026

It is encouraging to see greater insight into how bodywork supports those navigating chronic conditions. Having worked with clients living with fibromyalgia I am well aware of how Bowen can help to manage their symptoms so it is great to see that research concurs!

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

28/08/2026

I’m looking forward to getting back to teaching this Autumn! 🙌

Join me for a One Day Introduction to Bowen Therapy Greentree Remedies in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire on Sunday 4th October OR

Tyneside Badminton Centre with my fellow CBS Level 1 Tutor, the amazing Sean Burgess on Saturday 14th November

Either workshop can be booked via the College of Bowen Studies website or DM me for further information

24/07/2026

Is Your Fascia Thirsty?💧

Did you know that fascia is made up of around 70% water? That makes hydration one of the simplest things you can do for your body every single day.

When fascia is well hydrated, it stays supple, pliable and able to glide smoothly. But when dehydrated, fascia becomes sticky, thick and less elastic, leaving you feeling stiff, achy or tired.

Research has shown that when fascia becomes dehydrated, fascial planes can adhere together, preventing fluidity of movement and causing symptoms such as stiffness and pain.

And here’s the important part - drinking water alone isn’t enough! We also have to get that water out to the tissues through movement.

Gentle, whole-body movements help stimulate the flow of interstitial fluid, ensuring the fascial system stays supple and responsive.

This is one of the reasons we always encourage clients to drink plenty of water after a Bowen session and to keep gently moving throughout the day.

Small habits. Big difference.

College of Bowen Studies Greentree Remedies

20/07/2026

From a bare field to a full festival - what an awesome 3 days of wellbeing, music, chilling, dancing and singing in the stunning Stirlingshire countryside and the sunshine ☀️🎸💃🏼🙌🎶

A huge thank you 🙏 to everyone involved in the organisation and ongoing support at the festival and to everyone who came to see me in my (rather warm)🥵gazebo for a 10 minute Quick Reset, a 20 minute Reset & Recharge or a 30 minute Reset, Recharge & Restore session of , or .

It was a wonderful opportunity to offer a variety of therapeutic services to suit individual needs and I was blown away by the response - fully booked all weekend! 🤩🙏❤️🙌

17/07/2026

Collagen is having a real moment right now, especially amongst women navigating peri-menopause and menopause.

Most of the conversation online focuses on beauty benefits like plumper skin, stronger nails and healthier hair... but collagen’s role in the body goes far deeper than aesthetics.

Collagen is one of the main building blocks of fascia, the incredible web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, organ, nerve and structure in the body.

Healthy fascia needs hydration, elasticity and movement to function well. When fascia becomes tight, dehydrated or restricted, it can contribute to stiffness, discomfort, reduced mobility and ongoing pain patterns.

This is where collagen and Bowen can work beautifully together.

Collagen provides important amino acids that support tissue repair, hydration and elasticity within the fascial system, while the Bowen technique uses gentle rolling movements o er muscles and fascia to encourage the body to release tension, reset patterns and restore balance.

Bowen works with the body’s connective tissue system in a subtle but powerful way, helping the body to relax, improve movement and support overall wellbeing.

Because fascia is not just “packaging” in the body … it is a dynamic communication network that connects everything together,

A healthy body is not just about what we see on the outside, it is also about supporting the structures beneath the surface 💙

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14/07/2026

Looking forward to providing wellbeing services on-site during the festival! 🙌

13/07/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with everyone who attended this Introduction to Bowen Therapy workshop - thank you to the wonderfully proactive team at Glendaruel Hall for their invitation, support and for the delicious lunch provided by Made by Madeleine which helped sustain us through a busy day! I’m looking forward to returning in October 🙏