TLC Massage

Bowen Therapy is a gentle, deeply relaxing and effective approach to pain relief and healing. Bowen therapy, through specific soft tissue or fascial release and integration techniques, stimulate specific receptors that enable the body to correct dysfunctions and restore balance.


Fascia is a connective tissue (spider webbing) in the body that surrounds every muscle, organ, nerve and tissue. It is thought that the underlying cause or source of many musculoskeletal, neurological, neuromuscular and other health problems could be found in the soft tissue or fascia.


As we travel in life we get kinks or pulls in our fascia through bad posture, injuries, over worked and strained muscles even the process of being born can change fascia from its original blueprint. If our fascia is twisted then our energy pathways can become blocked and our body then does not heal or function as it is suppose to, this can show as Pain, misalignment of the body, hormone dysfunction, allergies or sensitivities, menstrual problems, asthma, migraines and headaches, digestive problems and even hay fever.


So what Bowen does is through gentle and strategic “rolls” or  “moves” over certain areas of the body awakens the bodies own healing ability, unwinds the fascia and allows the body to go back to its blueprint therefore allowing the bodies energy to flow freely as it should and alleviating pain and discomfort and frequently with the added benefit of alleviating some health issues.


 


Some of the conditions that often respond favourably to Bowen work are:



  • Back pain and sciatica

  • Digestive and bowel problems

  • Earache and TMJ problems

  • Migraines and headaches

  • Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome

  • Hip, knee, ankle and foot problems

  • Menstrual and hormonal irregularities

  • Neck and shoulder problems (including ‘frozen shoulder’)

  • Groin pain, pelvic tilt and uneven leg length

  • Respiratory problems and hay fever

  • RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow

  • Sports and other traumatic injuries

  • Fertility issues 


WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING MY TREATMENT?


A Bowen treatment takes around 30 – 60mins, is done on a massage table and can be done through light clothing or directly on skin, as with massages towels will be used for your comfort and privacy.


The session involves a series of gentle soft tissues movements that roll over specific points on the body. These include muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Throughout the session there are short waiting periods of 2 to 5 minutes that allow the body and brain time to process and respond to the new information, before sending a message to that area to relax and release the tension or pain.


If you are sensitive to energy you may feel the fascia unwinding or a sense of pulling, heat or cold in areas, tingling sensations or even slight pain as the fascia unwinds back through to its blue print. Please note all of these sensations are quite subtle and with it you will still feel a deep sense of relaxation. If you do not experience any of these symptoms do not worry, I find around 50% of people can feel the energy working during a treatment and the other 50% still feel relaxed and benefit greatly from the results.


Bowen continues to work after the session has been completed for around 5 – 7 days after therefore these sensations are common to feel during the week after the treatment.


 


BOWEN AFTER CARE


Because Bowen is still working for days after your treatment we ask you not to receive other modalities during this time ie acupuncture or massage etc. We also ask you to refrain from using hot or cold therapies such as heat packs and ice packs and to drink plenty of water the day of your treatment. You may still take pain killers and PLEASE DO NOT go off any medications you may be taking.


Bowen therapy is safe for all people including during pregnancy, babies, children, and the elderly in fact anyone who does not like massages due to a low pain threshold should really try a Bowen. You don’t have to be in pain to have a Bowen treatment, it is also good for stress release, deep relaxation and aligning the body.


For injuries, pain or “health issues” it is recommended that for your first booking to book 3 sessions one week a part and then go from there. It is also recommended that once balance has returned to your body to receive a Bowen treatment every 4 to 8 weeks as body maintenance. If you do sustain an injury however please book in ASAP as Bowen works much quicker on fresh injuries as the misalignment has not yet greatly affected the rest of the body as it would leaving treatment for a longer period of time and therefore increasing the number of treatments you need.


 


PREGNANCY BOWEN


Bowen Therapy is 100% safe to receive while pregnant and helps to take away the sacral pain most pregnant ladies experience in the later months of pregnancy. It is suggested that regular Bowen treatments while pregnant can help support the body through the pregnancy and even help to experience a safer delivery of the baby (less complications). Post pregnancy Bowen can help to tackle or cancel out any post natal depression that can follow giving birth.  


Here at TLC massage we use a belly pillow for pregnancy treatments which allows the pregnant body to lay face down on the table safely and comfortably and if you are a regular Bowen client through your pregnancy then please remember you are welcome to bring your baby in for free Baby Bowen at the same time you are receiving your post pregnancy treatment.