Bowen Therapy for human and horse
The Bowen technique is a soft tissue remedial therapy, named after its innovator Tom Bowen. The technique involves the therapist using fingers or thumbs to move over muscle, ligament tendon and fascia in various parts of the body. The work that a Therapist performs is very subtle, relaxing and gentle involving no hard or prolonged pressure. During a session the client will lie on a therapy table or bed, although the work can be effectively carried out with the client in a chair. The Bowen treatment is essentially holistic, treating the whole body and helping it to maintain the natural state of homeostasis. It is a non-invasive, very relaxing experience and is regularly and successful used as a treatment on Horses. In 2006, after being convinced myself about the technique, I began my training with the European College of Bowen Studies. I qualified as a Bowen Therapist in 2007; becoming a registered MBTPA. I also added to my education by completing ITECS in Anatomy and Physiology. At the end of 2007, I had begun the exciting adventure of starting my own business in Bowen Therapy. It seemed logical to combine my life experience and passions into one and create a career from aspects that I live my life by. I am a great believer that if you take good care of yourself, it can rub off on the people that surround you, creating positive feedback both mentally and physically. The Bowen Technique is the most user-friendly therapy that I have ever experienced. I have primarily learnt my skills in human function and the muscular-skeletal form, however they can be utilised for anything you, as the client, need the treatment to encompass."