Complementary therapy and Parkinson's: Bowen Technique

What is the Bowen Technique?

The Bowen Technique is an holistic, hands-on, non-manipulative therapy that encourages the body to heal, realign and relax.  It uses a system of gentle movements on the muscles and tendons or ligaments.  These movements aim to:

• stimulate energy flow

• enhance the body’s natural healing processes to restore balance

• encourage the elimination of toxins and waste products

• improve circulation

• release tension

• increase mobility.

Bowen therapy is not massage, acupressure or chiropractic.  There is no manipulation, adjustment or hard or prolonged pressure.  It is a subtle and relaxing treatment, gently moving the muscles and soft tissues.   It is believed that by relaxing you physically, the Bowen Technique allows emotional blocks to be released, as well as treating a much wider range of conditions including asthma, irritable bowel syndrome and migraine. 

• The Bowen Therapy Professional Association