LEARNING to become a Bowen therapist is an opportunity open to all, with many of our students subsequently choosing to leave their job and follow a more rewarding career path.
Sian Rogers is one of many such examples, having made the decision to train and set up her own stress and injury clinic offering Bowen therapy, after many years of working in a desk-based office environment.

DISTANT healing has become increasingly popular, especially following the pandemic lockdowns when traditional in-person therapies became challenging. Energy can transcend physical boundaries as Dr Richard Gerber noted: “Energy medicine is based on the understanding that the human body is a bio-energetic system.”

POSTURAL assessment is a key tool for Bowen therapists, especially with a first-time client, to help identify any movement or muscle dysfunction.
When training new therapists, we also point out the importance of good posture for the practitioner, to protect their own musculoskeletal health and avoid causing back and shoulder problems.

I was introduced to Bowen therapy in 2010 while training to be a Pilates instructor to help manage persistent pain in my neck, shoulder and back. It was recommended as a gentle yet effective approach to pain relief. Curious and hopeful, I gave it a try with remarkable results.

IN THE third and final part of my series of articles highlighting some of the lesser known or ‘unsung heroes’ of Bowen practice, I have selected Shoulder Release 3 (SR3), in my view the true gem of the Bowtech programme.