Healing Hands Bowen Therapy

22/11/2025

Your symptoms are signals — but they’re not the whole picture.

What feels like a local issue (tight calves, sore shoulders, stiff neck) may actually be part of a larger pattern your body has been managing quietly for years.

Bowen Therapy aims to address the deeper systems:
• fascia
• muscle tension
• joint alignment
• nervous system balance
• compensation patterns

Because lasting change can happen when the whole body gets the memo — not just one part.

18/11/2025

Bowen moves create a piezoelectric effect on the fascia, by using gentle , sustained pressure - which generate tiny electric currents.
These currents send information to the fascia cells.
This results in a 'whole-body' reaction/response to the Bowen moves.
Ref: Assesment Led Bowen Techniques.

09/11/2025

Pain's location isn't always pain's explanation.

Pain isn’t always the problem.

The sore spot isn’t always the source.

That’s why Bowen Therapy looks at the bigger picture — patterns of tension, compensation, and imbalance throughout the body.

Because lasting change may begin where you least expect it.

20/10/2025

When posture and the nervous system don’t see eye to eye

When the body is out of alignment — maybe one shoulder sits higher, or there’s a slight shift through the spine — it’s not just a structural issue. This unevenness can affect how the brain and body communicate.

Uneven posture can send mixed messages through the nervous system, influencing balance, coordination, and even emotional regulation. For some people, especially those with retained primitive reflexes, this imbalance can keep old movement patterns “switched on.”

Reflexes such as the ATNR, STNR, TLR, and Spinal Galant are designed to help us develop in infancy — but if they’re not fully integrated, they can contribute to muscle tension, altered spinal curves, or inefficient movement patterns later in life.

Bowen Therapy offers a gentle way to bring attention to postural and nervous system patterns, inviting the body to explore greater ease and balance as best it can.

Source: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/3/427

07/09/2025

A 2012 study from the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that, on average, people spend 64 hours a week sitting, 28 hours standing, and 11 hours lounging around regardless of whether or not they exercised 150 minutes a week.

That’s over nine hours of sitting a day.

Prolonged sitting invariably leads to slouching, and comes with a host of other problems that are typical of poor posture.

Here are 7 effects of sitting posture on your health.

As a rule of thumb, for every hour of sitting try standing for 10-15 mins.

If you’re a desk jockey at work, consider a standing desk instead. Getting on your feet works the valves in your leg veins, sending blood up to your heart.

Get moving!





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22/08/2025

Fascia is a sheath of stringy connective tissue that surrounds & provides support to every part of your body. Eg, muscles, tendons, joints, organs etc.
When it's healthy its flexible, when it tightens up it can cause pain & restriction.

TGIF: Thank Goodness it's Fascia

Bowen Therapy is all about releasing and restoring — just what Fridays are made for!

15/08/2025

Just as fascia thrives on gentle movement and hydration, we too need renewal to stay open and adaptable.

Bowen Therapy offers space for softness and subtle shifts — not just in the body, but in how we move through life.

Because staying supple isn't just for muscles — it's a mindset.

21/07/2025

20/07/2025

Can’t get in to see your Bowen Therapist?

There are still simple, powerful ways to support your nervous system in the meantime.

Try these:

Breathe low and slow
•Long, gentle exhales help signal safety to your nervous system.

Get outside
•Fresh air, sunlight and nature help regulate your internal rhythms.

Move mindfully
•Gentle movement like stretching or walking can soothe tension.

Prioritise rest
•Quiet moments and naps aren’t lazy — they’re restorative.

Sip warm drinks
•Choose calming options like herbal tea to invite calm from within.

You’re not stuck — you’re supporting.
Small things make a big difference.

08/07/2025

Your body doesn’t lie.

From skin to fascia, posture to hormones — it’s always giving us feedback.

Bowen Therapy encourages us to slow down, listen, and work with the body’s design.

06/04/2025

Your Bowen Therapist’s hands do more than just touch — they listen, sense, and respond.

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘉𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴? 🙌🏻

We use "keen tissue sense" to accurately sense the level of tension in the tissue being palpated or observed. This involves the ability to perceive changes in muscle tension, texture, and movement. Keen tissue sense allows us to assess the state of the body and tailor our approach accordingly.

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘉𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴? 💚

Beyond the physical touch, we approach our work with empathy and a compassionate heart. We create a safe and supportive space for clients, acknowledging that emotional and physical well-being are interconnected. Our genuine care and presence contribute to the overall therapeutic experience.