Why does Bowen Therapy work?
Bowen Therapy often brings about remarkable results and long-lasting relief from pain - even if relief has not come after other therapies and treatments. This is the case because Bowen stimulates the healing capacities of the body in a unique and original way. Read more of How Bowen Therapy Works.
Bowen Therapy consists of a series of precise rolling movements over muscles, fascia, tendons, nerves and ligaments. 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. Often people experience sensations such as warmth, tingling, coldness or heaviness while the body is integrating these moves and coming into greater balance.
The process of healing and re-balancing usually continues for several days after a Bowen session. Bowen Therapy is deeply relaxing and most clients experience reduced pain, increased mobility and a greater sense of well-being.
Back Pain and
Sciatica
Jaw Pain and
TMJ Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome/RSI
Plantar Fasciitis
& Heel Spurs
What clients have to say about Bowen Therapy
"I didn't know anything about Bowen. When I first heard about it, I wasn't getting anywhere with the treatment I was having. I'd had chiropractic, acupuncture, osteopathy and massage. They helped, but the pain always came back within a little space of time, and I was never pain free. I thought to myself "I'm desperate and I'll give Bowen a go" and I am so glad I did.
Right from the first session I have felt better. Bowen has changed my whole life, because it has given me back my body. It has taken away the fear I've had with my back and with moving my body. I'm so much more fluid. I go to sleep and I stay asleep. I don't wake up with back pain like I did every night of my life. I walk so much more easily and I feel so much lighter and I've lost that terrible fear that I had. It has really changed my whole life. It's fantastic and I tell everybody."
marilyn broadbridge, cremorne
"After an unimpressive experience involving conventional medical practitioners and numerous tests we tried the Bowen Technique. From the start we were impressed by the relaxing technique. Coupled with Joshua's experience, knowledge and calm demeanour it made for an immediately effective programme for both of us. We cannot recommend the technique and Joshua himself highly enough."
R & A Gower, Cherrybrook
About your Bowen Therapist
I first tried Bowen Therapy in 2000 for a painful shoulder I was experiencing. My shoulder improved rapidly with Bowen and I was especially amazed at the profound relaxation and sense of well-being I felt after each session.
This inspired me to learn Bowen, which I've been practising now since 2005. I am also the former President of the Bowen Association of Australia and a former Bowtech Bowen Instructor.
"My fear was not so much about the headaches but what they would progress to. They had already gotten so bad, what would come next?
I was very stressed and my digestion wasn't good. I would feel sick in my stomach and a really strong, throbbing pain in my head. It took a lot of effort for me to focus, which left me exhausted at the end of the day. The strain of trying to stay alert perpetuated the headaches. They would go on for two to three weeks at a time and were getting progressively worse. I just couldn't get rid of them, even with medication.
I had seen lots of doctors and had all of the scans, but they couldn't find anything wrong with me. I had heard of Bowen Therapy so I thought I would try it.
After Bowen with Joshua I have been much more energetic. Over the last two months I have only had a headache a couple of times. With less pain and fatigue, my mood has improved. I am happier and more optimistic. So for me this has been a big improvement.
I think Bowen is beneficial for everyone, whether in pain or not. You experience a closeness to your body that is easily lost in everyday life. I am more aware of my body and more aware of the energy flow in my body.
I definitely would recommend Bowen to others and have already recommended it to a couple of friends.
I feel quite lucky to have experienced Joshua's Bowen sessions."
ivanka, naremburn
"You will think that Bowen is a new-age therapy and that it hasn't got a hope in working.
I first encountered Bowen Therapy about twenty years ago. I had an absolutely unbearable back after camping with the children. When I returned home I was bent over at 90 degrees and just had to lie in bed for three weeks.
I was in such agony that I tried Bowen Therapy on the recommendation of a friend. After the first session I could stand up straight and after a few more sessions I was fine. After all of these years I don’t have any problems with my back.
What I like most about Bowen is the fact that it works. I’ve had success with the problems I’ve been there for, in a very gentle way that felt safe."
judith, willoughby
"For a time now I have enjoyed and benefited from the Bowen treatments. Having endured pain in my leg for some weeks I am now entirely pain free and my movements are normal. I also found my whole body has benefited very much with a feeling of wellbeing."
W. G., Killara (aged 98)
"Since having Bowen I’m sleeping a lot better. I’ve been a chronic insomniac for all my life. A good night’s sleep was about four and half hours and I now sleep, most nights, about seven hours. To be able to sleep more is just amazing for me."
Gillian reed, Mt ku-ring-gai
"On the way to my Bowen appointment with Joshua I was thinking 'will I go or won't I.'
I was in the middle of a migraine and wasn't driving really well on the day. I had blurred-vision, a pounding head and was getting nauseous. Joshua did whatever he did and the migraine just eased away within the hour. It was totally gone by the time I had gotten home. I've had migraines for years, one every couple of months, but I haven't had any for the last six months since the treatment."
Robyn giles, carlingford