Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy is one of the most profound therapeutic concepts in the world today. It is based on the theory that, once total relaxation of the body is achieved, the body’s own ability to redress any problems of the body and mind is activated, bringing them back into balance and harmony.
Holistic therapeutic technique consists in applying gentle movements to different areas of the body. It is performed by a trained Bowen therapist. It is used for pain relief and is suitable for all age groups.
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- 1h - 220 RON
What conditions can be treated with Bowen therapy?
The main conditions Bowen therapy can treat are those related to the bone, muscle and joint systems. Because it involves gentle finger strokes rather than the intensive massage of other therapies, the treatment is less painful.
Bowen therapy results
The results for people who choose Bowen therapy can be spectacular even after the first session, due to the fact that the body is in the process of self-healing. It’s a treatment alternative that doesn’t involve forced manipulation, as the therapist helps the body to recover naturally, in its natural rhythm, without forcing it to perform a particular command.
What happens after the Bowen session?
After a Bowen treatment, you may immediately feel more mobility and less pain. However, you may still have the same symptoms after the treatment that you came with, because over the next week your body continues to process the Bowen movements. Everyone responds differently to Bowen therapy.
How often should I have Bowen therapy?
Bowen therapists cannot indicate the number of sessions a patient will need, as each person is unique and responds to treatment in their own way. The patient’s progress will be reassessed before each session. Results can be noticeable from the very first session, with the self-healing process continuing over the following days.
What is Bowen therapy?
The Bowen Technique is a holistic, non-invasive, massage-like method. The therapist’s main aim is to stimulate the nerve fibers and receptors involved in the generation of pain symptoms.
The movements are continuous, precise and gentle. After a complete set of movements, the therapist pauses for 2-5 minutes.
During this pause, the muscle fibers relax while blood and lymphatic circulation is stimulated. These changes help to speed healing and reduce pain. But further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms of this therapy and to confirm its effectiveness.
- 1h - 220 RON
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Bowen therapy sessions do not require special training. But adopting certain habits can help you get better results. Here are some tips
- avoid exercise or other therapies
- hydrate
- do not apply hot or cold compresses
- It is important to know that the therapist will perform the specific movements over your clothes. Direct contact with the skin is not necessary. It is therefore very important to choose clothes that are as comfortable as possible
- ask your therapist questions before or after the session
- prepare to relax
A Bowen therapy session usually lasts around 1 hour.
The patient may be lying on a bed or massage table, covered, in a comfortable position, but Bowen treatment can also be applied to a patient sitting in a chair.
One treatment consists of gentle finger strokes on specific points on muscles and connective tissue, either directly on the skin or over light clothing
You will experience the greatest benefits from your session if you just allow yourself to become quiet and relaxed…which helps your massage therapist focus on providing a great massage!
Definitely communicate with your therapist if you feel any pain or discomfort, if you have any concerns during your massage, or if there is anything your massage therapist can do to make you more comfortable. Some types of massage that work on deep layers of muscle and tissue, such as deep tissue or sports massage, will require more feedback to ensure that the pressure is not uncomfortable.
This very often happens during a massage and is nothing to be embarrassed about. Just take it as a sign you are enjoying the relaxation!
Arousal is a natural parasympathetic response, so don’t feel guilty. However, understand that it was not your massage therapist’s intention to arouse you. Our professional ethical code of conduct that requires us to make sure boundaries are clear. If there is a distracting technique or motion (i.e. rocking the prone torso) that aroused you, it is okay to tell your therapist to stop that motion. Just to be clear, we do have a zero tolerance policy and any sexual advances, innuendo, or inappropriate touching is grounds for immediate termination of your session.
