The practitioner will stimulate sets of points, often with two minute pauses, to allow the body to use the move and integrate it into the body's system. The Bowen Technique does release areas of built-up stress in the muscles, and clients describe experiences of profound relaxation after a session, often falling asleep after the first few moves.
A view held by some Bowen Therapists is that the specific way that Bowen Technique addresses the muscles stimulates the stretch and golgi tendon reflexes as well as joint proprioceptors in a way that heightens the sensory awareness of the body in the area worked on. This can lead to strange sensations such as heat release, tingling and a general increased awareness of the areas being worked. Through increasing sensory awareness the move taps into the body’s ability to self regulate which, in turn, stimulates the body to heal itself.
Since 1998 the technique has become increasingly used in primary care settings in the UK, with many chartered physiotherapists using the technique in hospitals, hospices and other funded health settings.
If you have any questions regarding the possible benefits of Bowen Therapy as they relate to your specific conditions please contact the Clinic and Carolyn will be very happy to provide any further information that you require.