Therapies... - Bowen - Procedures |
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Treatment involves the use of a series of specific moves, or procedures, followed by two minutes of patient rest, allowing the body to begin or further enhance the healing process. Bowen locations coincide with the Meridian lines on the body. This correlation was not intentional on behalf of Tom Bowen, yet it is an interesting coincidence. A Bowen practitioner will have a thorough understanding of tissue tension and the presence of one or more energy imbalances. With this knowledge, procedures are then performed. Procedures are either done directly on the skin or can be performed through clothing. The first step is to identify the "structure" -- muscle, tendon, or nerve sheath -- of focus with the thumb or fingers. The skin slack is then gently nudged in the opposite direction of the move. The underlying muscle is "rolled over" using gentle pressure in the direction of the move. The skin is then moved across the structure. Bowen involves only a limited number of complementary moves per session and frequent pauses between movements. The following procedures are used in Bowen. Basic relaxation moves (BRM) are often performed at the beginning of your session to help you slow down and relax. Your Bowen practitioner will help explain these procedures to you:
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