Sunshine Health Bowen Therapy

02/09/2026

This is great! This is a small study, but a study nonetheless! Much of our work relies on patient recommendation and anecdotal evidence. We aren't allowed to say what Bowen can help with due to lack of clinical evidence or lack of evidence of efficacy. If we do, the ASA come after us! So any studies, no matter how small, are helpful!

I have fibro myself and have many patients with it, all of whom have experienced often significant improvements in symptoms from having Bowen. In the wider community I am certain that the % improvements are higher too.

A good day! 🌻

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

19/08/2026

As some of you may know I have been waiting for a date for surgery on my foot for many months. I heard yesterday that this has been confirmed for 30th September.

I am now unable to take on new patients until at least the middle of November onwards, as there is not enough time to complete the course of sessions. Online booking for new patients has been disabled on my booking page. I have increased my availability and will be spending the next few weeks making sure my regulars are topped up with Bowen before my surgery.

If you would like to book in with me when I come back to work, please drop me a message and I can add you to my waiting list.

I am not looking forward to this enforced time off, so I will be back in clinic as soon as I possibly can! 🌻

02/08/2026

After an incredible few months in clinic I am signing off for a well deserved week off!

I am now booking in to early September, however you can take advantage of the new automated wait list on my booking page. If you can't find what you need, just join the wait list by adding your preferred dates and times. If an appointment becomes available you will get a message to let you know and you can book from there.

https://sunshinehealthbowentherapy.as.me/

See you soon! 🌻

28/07/2026

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Gunther von Hagens this week. His work has been my inspiration since I first visited the first Bodyworlds exhibition in Brick Lane many years ago. I have been to several since then, including working at the amazing PLASTINARIUM itself last November. The video call group selfie with the great man will be treasured always. Watching the creators of the plastinates at work and their incredible attention to detail was just awesome... I will return. Thank you GvH.. Rest in peace.

Mit großer Trauer nehmen wir Abschied von Dr. Gunther von Hagens (1945–2026), dem Erfinder der Plastination und Schöpfer der KÖRPERWELTEN.

Mit seiner 1977 entwickelten Plastination hat er die Anatomie nachhaltig verändert und Millionen Menschen einen einzigartigen Blick auf den menschlichen Körper ermöglicht. Gemeinsam mit Dr. Angelina Whalley schuf er die KÖRPERWELTEN-Ausstellungen, die weltweit mehr als 58 Millionen Besucherinnen und Besucher inspirierten.

Sein Lebenswerk steht für Wissenschaft, Bildung und die Überzeugung, dass Wissen über den eigenen Körper zu einem bewussteren Leben beitragen kann.

Sein Vermächtnis lebt weiter – in der Wissenschaft, in den KÖRPERWELTEN-Ausstellungen und in der Erinnerung von Millionen Menschen.

Unsere Gedanken sind bei seiner Familie und allen, die ihm nahestanden.

🖤 1945–2026

25/07/2026

The biggest and often longest conversations I have in clinic numerous times a week are around hydration, closely followed by movement. Drinking more water seems too simple but it really can make all the difference!

💧 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.

👇 How much water do YOU drink each day? Let us know in the comments! 💧 💧 💧

21/07/2026

My first sunflower of the year is out and looking lovely!

I have been fully booked in clinic for the past few months now, more recently navigating the heat with fans and iced water to help keep my clients more comfortable. I continue to see many different presentations of bodies at various ages and stages of life in varying states of discomfort.

The results of using Assessment Led Bodywork continue to be mind blowing. Even the more cynical of people have had their minds changed very quickly. One in particular was so happy after his first session, that he has gone away and told all his work colleagues in different parts of the country to try it!

If you have had Bowen before and felt that it didn't quite hit the spot, come and give Assessment Led Bowen a try and let the results speak for themselves. I am booking in from mid August onwards. You can give me a call, drop me a message or book online
https://sunshinehealthbowentherapy.as.me/

See you soon! 🌻

04/05/2026

Hello! I haven't posted for quite a long time now as I have been trying to have some time away from Facebook. So I thought I would pop in and let you know I am still here and still happily busy in clinic.

I use Assessment Led Bowen in my clinic, which means I am constantly assessing and checking for symmetry in the body. The pain you may be experiencing is very often not coming from where the pain is presenting, so getting you back in to symmetry is the most effective way of relieving the patterns which could be causing your discomfort.

It has been really amazing to see how quickly patients are responding to the Bowen. Many have commented that they can feel the positive changes before they've even got off the treatment couch!

I have had many new patients, some regulars and even some patients who haven't been to see me for several years have come back, which has been lovely!

I am now booking in to June, so if you'd like to try Bowen to resolve any ongoing issues, please do drop me a message or give me a call. You can also book in online here https://sunshinehealthbowentherapy.as.me/

In the meantime you can read some recent reviews from happy patients here https://bit.ly/3YEf228

Hope to see you soon! 🌻

(photo - Kew Gardens April 2026)

14/03/2026

So this afternoon I took my two monkeys into clinic, set up both tables and gave them a thorough assessment and treatment each. The big one (on the right) has just finished 2 weeks of their mock exams and had a huge grief to navigate this week, with the sad passing of their autism advocate. The little one has a wrist injury which is proving stubborn.
It was so interesting to see how differently they presented. They both had a very tight neck but it was affecting the rest of their bodies differently.
I will be offering sessions for kids over the Easter holidays, so please do get in touch if I can help your child 🌻

06/03/2026

You could try Bowen...!

27/02/2026

This week marks the 23rd anniversary of passing my exams and becoming a qualified Bowen practitioner. Every year that goes by I feel more and more grateful for the opportunity to keep helping people, on so many levels. I have been so fortunate to have learned from the best tutors and to have access to the most amazing courses to keep my knowledge up to date and relevant.

I am still in awe of this amazing therapy and continue to be surprised at how it can change even long standing issues for people who have "tried everything else".

I am busier than ever and loving every minute! Thank you to everyone who has supported my small local business and for trusting Bowen to help you improve your health and quality of life. If you haven't booked in and you'd like to try Bowen for yourself, please do get in touch - I would love to help you 🌻