- What are the benefits of a Bowen treatment?
- What can Bowen treat?
- What is your success rate with Bowen?
- How many treatments are recommended?
- What are the fees?
- What qualifications are necessary for Bowen Technique practitioners?
- How long is a treatment?
- What forms of payment do you accept?
- Where are you located?
- What should I wear? Can the treatment be done through clothing?
- Which health funds offer rebates for Bowen?
- What is the Bowen Technique/How does it work?
- Is Bowen Therapy a type of massage?
- Is Bowen Therapy Safe?
- What are the origins of the technique?
What are the benefits of a Bowen treatment?
Besides the ability to address and resolve specific ailments troubling the client the holistic nature of Bowen provides the additional benefits of deep relaxation and greater sense of well being with each treatment. Many also comment on a greatly improved quality of sleep. Bowen is also preventative - it keeps the body supple and healthy avoiding further degenerative conditions.
What can Bowen treat?
Bowen can help nearly any condition. Here is a sample of what Bowen can be highly beneficial for:
- Lower back pain and sciatic nerve pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- Headaches and migraines
- Scoliosis
- Stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Jaw Pain and TMJ Syndrome
- RSI, tennis elbow and arthritis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sluggish digestion, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome and crohn's disease
- Tinnitus and eyesight
- Pelvic tilt
- Infants, children, pregnant mothers and the elderly
What is your success rate with Bowen Therapy?
As of 23 Dec 2011 my overall success rate in addressing my client's ailments with Bowen Therapy is 88.2%.
Notes: Clients that did not commit to at least two Bowen sessions were not counted in the calculation. With more complex health conditions such as Parkinson's disease and cancer, success is measured by reduction in symptoms and overall client satisfaction with the Bowen sessions.
How many treatments are recommended?
In most cases people see results after the first treatment. Three treatments are recommended to address an issue. Chronic conditions can take up to six treatments. These are estimates as each treatment is tailored to the individuals response to the Bowenwork.
"One thing I like is that Bowen Therapists, and Joshua in particular, don’t put pressure on you to come back six or eight times, just the amount of time we need to get the problem under control, which is often just one session, sometimes two. I really like that I don’t feel pushed into having more sessions than I need."
Judith, Willoughby
With that said, it is highly beneficial to continue Bowen on a regular basis (every 4 to 8 weeks) after a particular ailment has been resolved. The body needs regular maintenance to maintain optimal health and well being, Bowen can prove to be highly preventative.
What are the fees?
- Casual Treatment................ $85; 3-12yrs.... $65; Under 3yrs FREE
- Three Treatments.................$229 (save 10%)
Most Health Funds offer rebates
What qualifications are necessary for Bowen Technique practitioners?
In 2005 The Bowen Technique (BOWTECH) training was approved under the Australian Qualifications Framework. A Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy and a Diploma in Bowen Therapy are offered through the Border College of Natural Therapies, Wodonga, VIC. A Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy is the minimum requirement for all registered Bowen Technique practitioners.
Joshua Rasco has attained a Diploma of Bowen Therapy and the post-Diploma Specialised Bowen Procedures 2 certificate.
How long is a treatment?
An initial session will last from 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours. Follow-up treatments usually run from 45 minutes to 1 hour.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, cheque and credit cards (Visa and Master Card) are accepted at the Crows Nest Complementary Health Centre. Only cash and cheque's can be accepted at Joshua's practice in Pymble.
What should I wear? Can the treatment be done through clothing?
Yes, Bowen can be performed through light, loose-fitting clothing. No jeans or slippery material please.
Which health funds offer rebates for Bowen?
Most major health funds (including Medibank, BUPA and NIB) and many minor health funds offer rebates for Bowen. Visit http://www.bowen.org.au/health-funds/ for the most up-to-date list.
Is Bowen Therapy a type of massage?
Bowen Therapy is not massage but it is a type of bodywork. Bowen Therapy is gentler and more precise than massage. Bowen moves stimulate the body's own inate healing potential allowing for a very powerful response. A Bowen practitioner starts this process but the body does the rest. With massage it is the practitioner that endeavours to bring about healing in the body through their manual kneading and massaging.
Is Bowen Therapy safe?
“Bowen is very gentle on the body. Gentle and non-intrusive, it makes me feel good.” M.B., Cremorne
“Bowen is non-invasive – a non-invasive treatment that allows your body to realign itself without any potentially harmful movements.” N.D., Sydney
Rebates available from most Health Funds.
What is it like having Bowen?
"Bowen is a non-invasive, calming, relaxing, soothing modality. There is nothing forced or painful about it like other modalities. I've certainly had one experience where I went to an acupuncturist and the needles were actually really painful and unpleasant. Whereas Bowen feels like you are in harmony with, actually working with your body – not trying to force it. It feels like you are doing what comes natural to the body. Helping you feel more energised, positive and recharged and it gives you more clarity and focus."
Sarah Nott, North Sydney