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Pregnancy and Bowen Therapy

Pregnancy brings incredible joy but also physical challenges. Many expectant mothers face discomfort from posture changes and muscle tension as their bodies adapt to a growing life. These aches can affect daily activities and even impact labor. Bowen therapy offers a gentle, non-invasive way to ease pain and prepare the body for a smoother delivery. This post explores how Bowen therapy supports pregnancy by relieving pain and promoting better alignment for both mother and baby.Bowen therapy offe...

Lower Back Pain

Is your pain radiating from your lower back into your buttocks? Quite likely you are suffering from SIJ (sacroiliac joint) dysfunction.The primary causes of SI joint dysfunction include:Too much movement (hypermobility or instability) in the sacroiliac joint can cause the pelvis to feel unstable and lead to pain. Pain from too much motion is typically felt in the lower back and/or hip, and may radiate into the groin area.Too little movement (hypomobility or fixation) can cause muscle tension, pa...

Pollens Hawkes Bay

What pollens are you reacting to. Tree Pollens? Blossom Pollens? Grass Pollens? Pollens in general? Do you know?  If yes, then great, let me reconfirm through muslce testing, and let me create a signature remedy for you to take for 8-12 weeks, so you no longer react.    If you are not sure, or would like to be tested for the range of pollens then I can do that for you, and create signature remedies. Other Allergens can be tested for also.  dusts, and dust mites, molds, f...

Louise Parkin is Chairperson

I am pleased to announce that I have accepted the role of chairperson for Bowen Therapy New Zealand.  I first took up the role part way through 2025. I look forward to making the most of supporting the organization, and look forward to seeing the research developments take place, and improvements to our Bowen Therapy New Zealand website, and supporting our members....

Back Pain recovery Havelock North

Back pain can have many causes, and often it is due to a combination of factors rather than a single issue. Common Causes of Back Pain Poor posture from prolonged sitting, computer work, or mobile phone use. Muscle strain or ligament sprain caused by lifting, twisting, overexertion, or sudden movements. Herniated or bulging discs that may place pressure on nearby nerves. [handsonphysio.com.my]Arthritis and joint degeneration, which can lead to stiffness, inflammation, and ongoing discomfort.Str...

Sore Knees

Of recent: Olive and Aliti are two nurses in their mid 50's at Hastings Hospital  they have been seeing me regularly for over 6 weeks now.  They see me for 1/2 hour sessions  They and others are great-ful that they can walk the length of the hospital with ease, and only now take a couple of paracetamol once a day.  Before Bowen Therapy Aliti and Olive were both struggling to move and wondered how they were going to be able to keep working.  In different sessions the Hams...

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Scheuermanns Disease and Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy supports the body to release tensions.  Students have found it to reduce their discomfort giving improved quality of life.  Helping them be able to attend more school days. Scheuermann's disease is a common pathology that mainly affects adolescents as they grow. It is a lesion of the vertebral cartilage due to insufficient blood in these regions. Scheuermann's disease, a vertebral deformity during growth. Insufficient blood supply to the vertebral cartilage is one of the ...

When the body is screaming with Pain

The Brain does not feel pain, but when there is great fatigue stress, overwhelm and exhaustion the brain will have the body produce pain.  That is the case of a client recently.  Everything hurt. She had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Every move I had done with the normal Bowen Technique of skin slack apply light challenge and roll over the muscle or ligament was tender.  She felt better in her body in general after each of the two sessions a week apart but there appeared ...

Deep change in the body

I had a client last week who has had great improvements in his discomforts.  At the end of the session he exclaimed "wow, you really worked deep today".  The Bowen Therapy session saw me focusing on something called the lung meridian, from the sensations he felt in his shoulder at the beginning of the session.  I could see that his ribs on his right side were sitting lower than his left.  but after using the respiratory procedure and gall bladder procedure his ribs were now e...

Frozen Shoulder and Bowen Therapy

It is rewarding when I have clients come in that have contemplated cortisone injections for their problem shoulder, and then with much surprise on their side and mine also, there has been a dramatic change in range of motion and level of discomfort has reduced.  I'm even more chuffed when big change happens quickly for my clients over 80 yrs.Its the years of study and application of Bowen Therapy that has me know I can get impressive improvement happening quite quickly.  ...

Rotator cuff injury

Do not let a doctor tell you that your only option now is cortisone injection.  I have seen great improvement with Bowen Therapy.  Even an 87 year old client gained full movement of her shoulder following Bowen Therapy.  Some are slower than others to recover, but they tend to come with a number of tensional patterns going on that need unravelling over a period of time.  But change and improvement is seen within the first 1-2 sessions.  ...

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What is Bowen Therapy

🌿 The Bowen Technique: A Gentle Path to Healing The Bowen Technique, developed by Australian therapist Tom Bowen in the 1950s, is a holistic therapy that utilizes gentle, targeted movements to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. Tom Bowen, though not formally trained in medicine, achieved remarkable success with his method, reportedly resolving issues in over 85% of his clients .Bowen Method ✨ How It Works Bowen Therapy involves precise, rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ...

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Sciatica Pain and How Bowen Therapy can help

One important nerve that you must know about is the sciatic nerve. It is known to be the largest and widest nerve in the body, given that is it comprised of 5 nerve roots. The sciatic nerve innervates the lower back and the lower extremities, travelling from the lower spine down to each leg.The main purpose of the sciatic nerve is to supply impulses to the muscles of the lower legs. It can also relay information to the sole, ankle, and back of the thigh. All these functions are possible since th...

Bowen Therapy and Mental Health: A Holistic Approach to Healing

In the realm of holistic health, Bowen Therapy has emerged as a powerful and gentle modality for addressing a myriad of physical ailments. However, its benefits extend far beyond physical health, playing a significant role in improving mental health and overall well-being. This blog explores the intricate connections between Bowen Therapy and mental health, shedding light on how this therapy can be a valuable tool in fostering emotional balance and resilience.What is Bowen Therapy?Bowen Therapy,...

Retired nurses try Bowen Therapy

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What is The Bowen Technique

What is the Bowen Technique?The Original Bowen Technique (also known as Bowtech and Bowenwork) is a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy that was developed by the late Tom Bowen in Geelong, Australia. Sometimes called the homeopathy of bodywork, it utilizes subtle inputs to the body (known as moves), stimulating the body to heal itself, often profoundlyThe Bowen Technique offers tremendous benefit to clients with very little effort on the part of the practitioner. It can provid...

Pilates - adding Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy could be your missing link of why you are continuing to feel discomfort no matter how many Pilates reformer alignment classes you attend.  Have a assessment done with Louise in Havelock North to see what is going on in your body that is holding you back from getting rid of your aches and pains.  Louise finds that once the muscle spasms have been released in sessions following the first session then the body keeps the improved alignment and balance.  Pilates after thi...

Concussion

USA, England and Canada are ahead of the game when it comes to gaining great results in a shorter period of time.  Bowen Therapists have been uterlizing the Bowen technique concussion protocol for many years now in these places.The typical adverse result of concussion Mish-Mash of physical, mental and conscious imbalances:Disturbs consciousnessDisrupts physical functionDisturbs the critical co-ordination of the twoWith concussion research has shown that there is an increase in neurotra...

Students benefit from Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy helps people of all ages.  When it comes to our teenagers, the rewards of the therapy can be numerous.  With the stress of study, staying alert is important.  With long hours spent in front of a device the neck and back can feel strain.  Sleep can be helped, as well as the body in general.  Bowen Therapy is a great way to allow your teenager to zone out, and have a full body reboot.  Louise is experienced in a number of assessment techniques, and ensur...

Constipation and children

I had my own struggles with one of my children troubled by constipation, hard stools, and inability to pass a motion.  Too scared to go to the loo.  it can end up being a struggle that goes on for months.Solution given by doctors is laxatives.  Usually unpleasant sweet tasting lactulose.I wish I had known about Bowen therapy for my child.  ...

Bowen Therapy Havelock North

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What is Bowen Therapy- magazine article reshared

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