A Bowen Therapy Treatment
Bowen Therapy has been described as the most holistic of alternative and natural therapies in that it stimulates the body's 
own natural healing response. Bowen Therapy consists of a series of precise moves on specific points of the body. These moves are light and can be done through clothing. There are frequent and important pauses between each series of moves giving the body time to benefit from each. Bowen Therapy is gentle, relaxing and non-invasive. Results can be remarkable, even after
the first treatment; often only a few treatments are needed to correct the
presenting problem. A specific problem can be targeted or
the body can be addressed as a whole.
Unlike many other natural therapies, the Bowen Technique does not use forceful manipulation. The technique addresses the soft tissue or fascia of the body which in turn effects the musculoskeletal framework, nerves and internal organs. The body's integrated response improves circulation and lymphatic drainage and aids in the assimilation of nutrients and elimination of toxins.
A Bowen treatment initiates a cascade of beneficial changes that continue for several days. Other alternative therapies performed during this time (such as massage and chiropractic) can interrupt and undermine this process and the overall effectiveness of Bowen Therapy. It is therefore recommended that the client wait a week before commencing any other manual therapy.
How Bowen Therapy Works
Bowen Technique moves generate impulses that travel along bands of fascia or connective tissue that run throughout the body. Research in the U.S. has shown that by applying gentle pressure to fascia a small electrical charge is created which has strong healing properties. Some Bowen moves are over intersecting and overlapping bands of fascia which stimulate all of the underlying tracts producing a very powerful response.1
Fascia interconnects bones, muscles, and nerves; it connects and surrounds the internal organs and interconnects every cell in the body. According to Dr. Mae-Wan Ho, fascia is highly sensitive and responsive to mechanical pressure, pH, electromagnetic fields and body fluid composition. It is this meshed network of connective tissue throughout the body that is believed to be the means of producing a coherent, whole body response to internal and external stimuli.2
At around the same price as a one-hour massage, and with most health funds offering rebates, Bowen Therapy is very affordable.
To book your appointment with Joshua Rasco in Pymble or Crows Nest, Sydney
Call 02 9037 9433 or Email bowen@wholebeing.com.au
1 Wilks, John, 2007. The Bowen Technique, CYMA Ltd, Dorset, UK
2 Ho, Mae-Wan, 1998. 'The Acupuncture System and the Liquid Crystalline Collagen Fibres of the Connective Tissues', The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, Vol. 26, Nos. 3-4, Singapore. http://www.i-sis.org.uk/lcm.php
"As an insulin-dependent diabetic, the most amazing benefit of Bowen I have had is that my blood sugar levels have decreased 25% over the three months I have been coming for treatments. I can’t attribute this decrease to anything else but Bowen, because over the three months I haven’t changed my diet, I haven’t changed my exercise or anything else. Bowen is the only thing different in my life. My blood sugar levels were measured by my GP before I started Bowen and again just recently. The results I have had with Bowen are just amazing."
Gillian Reed, Mt Kuring-gai
“I have had several Bowen treatments with Joshua. I experience his presence as professional, sensitive and intuitive and his deeply relaxing sessions create an inner space of stillness and peace... I recommend Joshua's consultations to anyone who is seeking balanced healing for body and mind.”
R.B., Cammeray, Sydney