Carolyn Gemmell Bowen Therapist

10/06/2026

June is Migraine & Headache Awareness Month 💜

Headaches aren’t “just in your head.”
Hormones, stress, jaw tension, shoulders hunched at the desk, even shoes that throw you out of balance —

That’s where Bowen Therapy comes in.
It’s a gentle, hands-on therapy that works with your body’s fascia + nervous system to release tension patterns. For headaches + migraines.

I’d start by accessing
Neck & shoulder range of motion
Posture and allignment
Whole-body stress

No cracking, no force. Just subtle moves that tell your body “you’re safe to relax now.”

Curious if it could help you? Come give it a try and see how your body responds. Sometimes just a couple of sessions can shift patterns that have been stuck for years.

📩 DM to book or ask questions
Or check out my website www.Bowen therapy.co.nz

This is general info, not medical advice. For chronic migraines, always check in with your GP/neurologist

04/06/2026

I am truly grateful to all my wonderful clients who so generously share their knowledge with me. There is not a day in the clinic that goes by without me learning something new from one of you. Your insights, experiences and perspectives enrich my work and continually remind me that learning is a two-way process.
Thank you for your trust your openness, and for teaching me so much along the way.

Send a message to learn more

12/05/2026

The Jaw Is Rarely Just the Jaw

Most people think jaw tension is simply stress, teeth grinding, or TMJ.

But the jaw is often part of a much bigger story.

One of the things I’ve noticed repeatedly through Bowen Therapy is that people carrying tension in the jaw are rarely only holding it there physically.

The jaw is deeply connected to the nervous system, the neck, the diaphragm, posture, breathing patterns, and even the pelvis through the fascial network of the body.

This is why someone with jaw tension may also experience:
* headaches or migraines
* neck and shoulder tightness
* dizziness
* poor sleep
* anxiety or feeling “wired”
* clenching or grinding teeth
* digestive tension
* shallow breathing
* lower back or pelvic imbalance

The body is always adapting.

And the jaw is one of the places where the nervous system often shows us that someone has been holding tension, pressure, responsibility, or emotion for a very long time.

Sometimes it’s stress.

Sometimes it’s hypervigilance.

Sometimes it’s simply being “on” for too long.

Many people don’t realise they are clenching until their body finally starts speaking louder through pain, tension, headaches, or exhaustion.

What makes Bowen Therapy interesting is that we don’t try to force the jaw to release.

Instead, we work with the nervous system.

Gentle moves over very specific points in the body send information through the fascia and nervous system, allowing the body an opportunity to soften protective patterns and reorganise tension naturally.

Often the jaw relaxes not because we attacked the jaw directly…
but because the body no longer feels it has to hold so tightly.

This is also why Bowen can sometimes create changes in areas that seem unrelated.

The jaw is rarely just the jaw.

It’s part of a much bigger conversation happening throughout the whole body.

06/05/2026

Did you know that May is better sleep month? - According to google; Better Sleep Month is celebrated every year throughout May. Established by the Better Sleep Council, it is a month-long initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role quality sleep plays in our physical, mental, and emotional health.

During this time, health and wellness organizations focus on promoting healthy sleep habits. Some of the most actionable ways you can observe Better Sleep Month include:

Sticking to a Schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the exact same time every day, even on weekends.
Limiting Blue Light: Put away screens, such as smartphones, tablets, and TVs, at least an hour before you go to bed.
Optimizing Your Bedroom: Ensure your sleeping environment is cool, dark, and quiet.
Staying Active: Get regular physical exercise during the day to help you fall asleep faster at night.

Most of my clients report sleeping better after Bowen, this month I've had the following feedback;
"I slept like a log last night, I always do after a Bowen Treatment"
"Best sleep I've had in months"
'I feel light"

Sweet dreams

30/04/2026

Don’t forget mum this Mother’s Day, treat her with a Bowen treatment or a foot treatment

Pm me for more details

19/04/2026

Today we honour the life and legacy of Tom Bowen.

A man of quiet presence, deep care, and extraordinary dedication to helping others. Tom devoted his life to serving those in need, often working tirelessly, day after day, guided by something far greater than ambition.

This is a combination of original images and respectful AI recreations, shared to honour and highlight Tom’s work.

What he left behind is more than a technique. It is a movement, inspired by a line from one of his favourite quotes:
“Any good that I can do, let me do it now.”

Bowen Therapy has become a living body of work that continues to support, restore, and transform lives around the world.

His approach reminds us that less can be more. That gentleness can be powerful. And that true healing often arises not from force, but from listening… from allowing the body the space to respond in its own time.

Today, we acknowledge not only what Tom Bowen did, but who he was.

A pioneer. A servant. A genius. A man deeply connected to the innate intelligence of the human body.

His legacy lives on through every practitioner, every client, and every moment of stillness where healing unfolds.

Happy Birthday, Thomas Ambrose Bowen
18 April 1916 – 28 October 1982

11/09/2025

I recently attended a Feldenkrais workshop, where I got to experience the transformative benefits of the Feldenkrais Method!.

This gentle movement and sensory awareness approach can:

* help you find ease in movement
* Reduce pain
* Improve athletic performance
* Improve posture
* Enhance overall wellbeing

I think it would be especially beneficial for:
* Chronic Illness
* Limited mobility
* Asthma
* Elderly
* Wheel chair bound

By recognising the brain-body connection, Feldenkrais helps your muscle, skeletal, and nervous system work in synergy.

15/06/2025

If you have had a treatment with me, I would have talked to you about fascia

28/04/2025

Don't forget your Mum this Mothers Day, Sunday 11th May - Spoil her with a gift voucher, for a Bowen Treatment, contact me for details

16/04/2025

Is your scar causing you problems??
Do you experience any of the following; tingling, pain, burning, itching, hypersensitivity, reduced range of motion, pulling or a feeling of disconnection?
Did you know scar tissue release can help? These symptoms can be reduced and often resolved with scar tissue release,
call me to discuss
or book now at www.bowentherapy.co.nz
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