Bowen therapy is a hands-on therapy that is applied using gentle pressure. Thumbs and fingers are used on precise points of the body to perform sets of moves that stimulate muscles and soft tissues. Unlike chiropractors, Bowen therapy does not manipulate or adjust hard tissues and no force is used. The Bowen therapy experience is gentle, subtle and relaxing.

Bowen therapy works on the theory that gentle moves over precise body points prompts the body’s ability to relieve pain, restriction and imbalance. It does so without the need for deep, manipulative or forceful treatment. Bowen therapy “moves” neurological impulses to the brain resulting in relaxation and pain reduction. Bowen therapy also creates electrical impulses to the nervous system that inform the body on how to regain movement in joints, muscles and tendons. Common results include relief of muscle spasms and increased blood and lymph flow.

I diagnose body alignment deficiencies and treat with various therapy options as I find appropriate (I am a licensed massage therapist, former Advanced Rolfer ~ I no longer maintain a Rolfing License due to cost considerations, and have studied many other modalities such as Reiki and energy healing). I often refer people out to other practitioners as no one modality is right for all people and all circumstances.