How does Bowen work?
A Bowen Therapist works on the body’s fascia, recognising that the health of the fascia is vital to the health of the body as a whole. Fascia is the connective tissue in the body often at the centre of chronic pain, illness, injury, re-injury and the limited mobility associated with aging.
Fascia can be described as the 3-dimensional web of connective tissue found beneath the skin that weaves seamlessly throughout the body from head to toe. It envelopes every muscle, organ, bone, nerve and blood vessel, and further weaves itself to the microscopic level, surrounding every cell in the body.
Because the fascia is continuous throughout the body a 'gluing' or restriction in the fascial network in one area of the body can cause problems in other parts of the body due to the 'pulling' affect it will have. Bowen therapy works on gently releasing any tension and constriction in the body’s fascia, and in doing so restoring mobility and balance once again.
However in gently moving over the fascia, a cascade of other responses also occur influencing circulation, lymphatic drainage, nutrient uptake, and toxin elimination. This integrated body response means that a person’s overall health is positively affected. As such, there is an extremely wide range conditions than just improving a person’s mobility that people seek Bowen for, such as improved digestive health or immune support.