Bowen Therapy Exeter
Bowen Therapy: A Gentle Approach to Healing
Are you seeking a gentle yet powerful way to restore balance, alleviate pain, and promote healing in your body? Bowen Therapy might be the solution you’ve been searching for. At Magdalen Health, we specialise in providing holistic treatments through Bowen Therapy, tailored to meet your specific needs.
What is Bowen Therapy?
Bowen Therapy, also known as the Bowen Technique, is a non-invasive, hands-on therapy that stimulates the body’s natural healing processes. Developed by Australian therapist Tom Bowen in the 1950s, it involves applying gentle, rolling movements over muscles, tendons, and connective tissues. These subtle movements encourage the body to realign, reduce tension, and enhance overall well-being.
How Does Bowen Therapy Work?
Bowen Therapy is designed to activate your body’s innate ability to heal itself. The therapist uses their fingers and thumbs to perform precise, gentle moves over specific points of the body. These moves stimulate nerve pathways, helping to reset muscles, fascia, and the nervous system. Unlike deep tissue massages, Bowen Therapy is gentle and does not involve forceful manipulation.
The treatment involves short pauses between sets of movements, allowing your body to absorb and respond to the work. This unique approach encourages deep relaxation and can lead to long-lasting relief from pain, stress, and other conditions.
Benefits of Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy is suitable for people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, and can help with a wide range of conditions, including:
- Back and neck pain
- Migraines and headaches
- Joint and muscle pain
- Stress and anxiety
- Sports injuries
- Digestive issues
- Respiratory problems
Many clients also experience improved posture, better sleep, and enhanced mobility after treatment. Bowen Therapy works holistically, addressing the underlying causes of discomfort, rather than just the symptoms.
What to Expect During a Session
During a typical Bowen Therapy session, you will lie on a massage table, fully clothed. Your therapist will perform a series of gentle, rolling movements across your body, focusing on specific areas of tension or discomfort. The session lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your individual needs.
After treatment, it is common to experience a sense of deep relaxation and well-being. Bowen Therapy is known for its cumulative effects, meaning that symptoms often continue to improve in the days following a session.
Why Choose Bowen Therapy?
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Non-invasive and gentle
No harsh manipulations or deep tissue work involved. -
Safe for all ages
From infants to the elderly, Bowen Therapy can benefit everyone. -
Holistic approach
Addresses the whole body, rather than just localized pain. -
Natural healing
Encourages your body’s innate healing mechanisms.
Book Your Bowen Therapy Session Today
Ready to experience the benefits of Bowen Therapy? Our experienced therapists at Magdalen Health are here to help you on your journey toward optimal health and wellness. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or dealing with chronic pain, Bowen Therapy offers a natural and gentle approach to healing.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment and take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life.
Meet Morice
Morice has worked extensively in private practice. She is also qualified in Reflexology (the western term for the alarm points for the meridians Acupuncture.) The Bowen Technique and Naturopathy (diet and nutrition)
Morice has been involved in the Martin Dale Trust, which was founded by her father Professor Malcom Stemp, this was founded to promote all forms of natural medicine.