Bowen Technique
The Bowen Technique is a gentle, non-invasive, light-touch, holistic therapy that promotes healing, pain relief, and general body rebalancing. It aims to support and boost the natural healing capabilities of the body. It was brought to this country from Australia in 1993 as a complementary human therapy.
Bowen Technique is regarded as a manipulative therapy covered by the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962 of the 1966 Veterinary Surgeons Act, allowing non-veterinarians to work on the animal, on referral of the dog's veterinarian
What is it ?
Bowen Therapy was brought to the United Kingdom from Australia in 1993. It is a light-touch, holistic therapy that promotes healing, pain relief, and general body balancing. It is a subtle muscle, nerve and connective tissue technique that enables the body to regulate itself, allowing many symptoms that were a result of trauma or injury to resolve.
Working initially on the parasympathetic nervous system emerging from the lumbar area, it slows the heart and breathing rates and induces relaxation. Relaxation is an antidote to stress – we are all aware of the effects that stress can have on the body ie., digestive disorders, gastric ulcers, and numerous other problems which can develop over time and damage the body’s ability to repair itself and thus function correctly.
The Technique may:
Promote healing by ensuring the correct flow of nutrients- Relieve pain by the elimination of toxins
- Stimulate the circulatory and lymphatic systems
- Prevent injury and promote future health by enabling a balance of the systems
“…….Bowen itself doesn’t treat anything, and indeed one of the principles is that we don’t treat specific conditions. The nice thing about Bowen is that there is no situation where it cannot be used safely and effectively. As well as structural or muscular problems, The Bowen Technique also has a profound effect on a range of organic conditions……”
Julian Baker, The Bowen Technique.
I personally came to Bowen having suffered chronic back pain and whiplash after a car accident over ten years ago. No other therapy I have experienced has had such a profound effect on my general well-being, and I am positive that the benefits have prevented further injuries. My background in ‘body work’, dogs and horses has enabled me to use this gentle therapy to help – could it help you or someone you know?
The Bowen Technique May Help:
For You:
Back and Neck Pain / Sciatica
Frozen Shoulder / Tennis Elbow / Golf Elbow
Sports Injuries – chronic and acute
Pain Management
Acute and Chronic Fatigue
Asthma, Hayfever, Bronchial complaints
IBS, Digestive problems
Strokes
Infant Colic
For your Dog:
Is your dog: Suffering with arthritis ?
Intermittently lame ?
Dealing with a stressful situation ? (i.e., re-homed/rescue dog)
Finding it difficult to climb stairs or get in and out of the car ?
Unable to tolerate anti-inflammatories ?
Have a back or limb problem ?
Working/Agility Dogs – enhance performance, prevent injury
For Your Horse:
Unlevelness, disunited gait or irregular action
Muscle Atrophy or uneven development
Stiffness on one rein
Sore back or ‘cold back’
Uncharacteristic change in behaviour
Please note: It is illegal for anyone to treat an animal without the Vet’s approval. I am happy to talk to your vet and obtain this approval.
Angela Ricards – (01626) 352369
