By: adminBOWEN therapists here in the UK and around the world are being urged to help promote the film These Two Hands to reach a wider public audience.
Launched in 2022, this multi award-winning docudrama traces the story of Tom Bowen, the pioneering, visionary founder of the Original Bowen Technique, sometimes referred to as Bowtech.
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By: adminREGISTERED nurse Catherine Instone starts the new year having given up her role with a GP practice to focus on Bowen. Many of our students have similarly chosen to leave their job after qualifying to follow a more rewarding career path.
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By: adminNEW year resolutions are easy to make and even easier to break! If you are one of those looking for a more rewarding or less-stressful lifestyle and not sure how to achieve it, then perhaps a change of career is not as drastic a change as you might think!
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By: adminA FREE short guide to intuitive Bowen work has been produced by Bowen Technique instructor Jacqui Hoitingh.
While particularly relevant to therapists attending Jacqui’s six-day Beyond Bowen Retreat in May, the guide is available to anyone interested in working with the fascia at a deeper level.
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By: adminTHE primary aim of remedial massage is to assess and treat musculoskeletal dysfunction to ease tension, support recovery from injury and improve mobility.
The Bowen Technique does the same thing albeit in a different way, offering a holistic approach designed to address the body’s deeper regulatory systems for longer-lasting relief.
By: adminAN article in The Guardian newspaper ‘The Fascia Secret…’ prompted a response from Bowen therapist and instructor John Wilks.
His letter appeared online a few days later, one of several offering further insight into the importance of this network of connective tissue that plays such a significant role in Bowen therapy.
By: adminDOG handler Jacky Clarke left the police to set up her own Bowen therapy clinic, caring for animals (including a snake on one occasion) as well as people. Many of our students have also chosen to leave their job after qualifying to follow a more rewarding career path.
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By: adminI HAVE seen that something truly magical can happen when Bowen therapists come together, away from the demands of daily life to rest, re-connect and remember how they first fell in love with this work.
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By: adminWE ASKED student therapist Alina Bacanaru to share some of her impressions as she prepares for her final Module 7 assessment. Having completed the Original Bowen Technique Modules 1- 4 in Romania some years ago, her experience with Bowen Training UK has been something of a revelation.
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By: adminLEARNING 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.
By: adminDISTANT 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.”
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By: adminPOSTURAL 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.
By: adminI 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.
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By: adminIN 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.
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By: adminCONTINUOUS professional development (CPD) is an integral requirement for any complementary therapy practitioner, including all Bowen therapists. Various CPD training opportunities are available as well as advanced (SBP-1) and Masters (SBP-2) Bowtech modules 9-12.
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By: adminCOMPLETION of Special Bowen Procedures (SBP-1) saw Penny Williams presented with her Module 10 advanced training certificate by instructor Nickatie Morgan (see picture).
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By: adminIN THE second of a series of articles highlighting lesser-known Bowen procedures, I have selected the Coccyx-Neck procedure from advanced Bowtech SBP-1.
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By: adminA FUNDAMENTAL difference between Bowen and other hands-on modalities is the ‘pause’ that comes in between moves. Some might say ‘the pauses attend to the causes’… thank you Bowen Training Australia for this catchy phrase!
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By: adminWE ARE all captivated and inspired by the results that can be achieved with Bowen therapy. Throughout our training, the Bowtech curriculum offers dozens of procedures and moves that enrich our practice, both at basic level and in the advanced SBP-1 and SBP-2 modules.
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By: adminPOSITIVE feedback came both ways following the success of our CPD workshop exploring the connection between the meridians and Chinese medicine, and its potential to enhance Bowen.
Praise came for visiting instructor Amichay Saller-Fischbach, for his teaching style and excellent resource materials, while Ami himself was impressed by the ‘deep knowledge and experience’ demonstrated by participants.
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By: adminAS Bowen Technique therapists we strive to raise awareness of the benefits of this complementary therapy, gaining wider recognition for its gentle approach to pain relief and overall health. However, like any complementary therapy Bowen is not immune to misconceptions and misunderstanding.
This article aims to ‘debunk’ some of the common myths surrounding Bowen Therapy while shedding light on its true nature and benefits.
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By: adminINSTRUCTOR Joanne Figov often tells her students it was intuition and destiny which led her to Bowen. It seems destiny also had a part to play as she celebrates the publication of a new book in which she explains how intuition has enhanced her life and career.
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By: adminBIG thanks to Massage World magazine (March 2025) for putting the spotlight on Bowen therapy and highlighting the benefits not only for the client but also for the therapist.
Under the heading ‘Enhance Your Career with Bowen Therapy’ the article explains how the Bowen Technique offers a complementary approach designed to address the body’s deeper regulatory systems for longer lasting relief.
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By: adminQUALIFICATION in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology (AP&P) is a critical element of training. Without it, students cannot be awarded a Bowtech Diploma of Proficiency which would enable them to move into professional practice.
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By: adminTHERE is a lot of news going around in the complementary therapy world about the vagus nerve and vagal tone, which reflects our own experience in many cases.
It comes after a Parliamentary report which concluded that complementary therapists are well placed to identify medical issues before they become a serious problem.
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By: adminA CERTIFICATE in first aid is essential for qualified Bowtech therapists who wish to set up in clinical practice. Here at Bowen Training UK, we are fortunate indeed that one of our team is now able to offer the necessary one-day course: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace.
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By: adminFEEDBACK to our Mind Body Bowen workshop has been extraordinary, with therapists putting learning into practice to help their clients in a new and profound way.
The workshop was held in Fife, Scotland and in London, part of a whirlwind European tour that saw instructors Margaret Spicer and Vianne Macbeth from Australia also visit Bulgaria and Ireland.
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By: adminParliamentary report on Complementary Therapies Growing demand identifies skills shortage A PARLIAMENTARY report has highlighted the need for more practitioners to meet growing interest in complementary therapy. As we seek to attract more therapists, as well as instructors through the route of becoming Training Assistant Candidates (TACs) this is an important message to encourage those
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By: adminWE ARE delighted to welcome Diane Brown, newly qualified Bowtech instructor, now preparing her first beginners’ course (May 18-19) in Lymington.
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By: adminAS Bowen therapists we focus on the 3Rs which neatly encapsulate the benefits of Bowen therapy… release, re-set and recover. Tom Bowen, founder of the Original Bowen Technique, coined his own snappy soundbite which he called the 3Ws… water, walk, wait.
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By: adminThe Mind Body connection and Bowen Technique is a powerful combination when listening to the body. Allows the client to be in a safe comfortable space using Mind Body Bowen (MBB) techniques to respond and release stress areas, bringing about relaxation and calmness to often long-term conditions.
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By: adminTHANK you to everyone for brilliant feedback to our CPD course Bowen Body Decoding (BBD) and of course, to visiting instructor Georgi Ilchev.
BTUK chairman Helen Perkins was thrilled with the response and level of participation: “This is a highly recommended course, sharing practical and meaningful advice for assessing new clients quite unlike anything else out there,” she said.
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By: adminBowen Training UK (BTUK) marks its 30th anniversary with a change of key personnel and a contemporary new look for Facebook. The website is being reviewed, and policies and procedures updated to meet today’s heightened compliance requirements.
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By: adminIt’s so important that science can get behind the understanding of what we know about fascia (connective tissue) and gentle treatment like Bowen Technique
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By: adminGeorgi Ilchev is bringing his Bowen Body Decoding course to us in July 2023. This 2 day course focuses on an individual approach to assessing each patient.
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