Bowen by Melissa

05/11/2025

Fizzing, popping, pushing, melting, warmth, moving, tingling are all sensations that people have reported during a Bowen treatment when I am out of the room! This is your body responding to the gentle Bowen moves to rebalance, release and realign.
If you feel it's time for some Bowen, get in touch.

12/10/2025

👐 World Arthritis Day 12th October 👐

Living with arthritis can feel like your joints just won’t cooperate. Stiffness, aches, and fatigue can all take their toll on everyday life.

The Bowen Technique offers a gentle, non-invasive approach that may help:
✔ Reduce muscular tension around stiff joints
✔ Improve mobility & flexibility
✔ Support circulation & fascial hydration
✔ Promote relaxation and reduce pain perception

Bowen isn’t about force or pressure - it’s about small, precise moves that help the body find balance and relief.

🌿 Gentle. Supportive. Effective.
Because life with arthritis should be about living, not just managing.

👉 Learn more at: www.collegeofbowenstudies.co.uk

25/09/2025

Typical Bowen focus for SHOULDER work:
• Upper back & neck (trapezius, levator scapulae, and rhomboids): helps free up tension that feeds into shoulder pain.
• Shoulder protocol (moves around deltoid, rotator cuff, pecs, and biceps tendon): targets specific restrictions in the joint and surrounding soft tissue.
• Thoracic & diaphragm work: since shoulder movement is often linked with posture and breathing.
• Arm moves (over biceps, triceps, and forearm): useful when there’s radiation of pain or restricted arm movement.
• Imbalances elsewhere in the body such as the pelvis: even a small asymmetry can cause compensations that travel upward through the spine, ribs, and shoulder girdle.

Expected outcomes:
• Improved range of motion.
• Reduction in pain and stiffness.
• Better posture and alignment.
• Relaxation of surrounding muscles (often helping neck and upper back too).

If you’ve been struggling with shoulder discomfort, this may be the reset your body is looking for. Get in touch today.

12/09/2025

Just back from my own Bowen treatment and I feel sooo relaxed and so much better than when I went. Bowen is beautiful 😍

08/09/2025

How can Bowen help with knee pain?
✅ Releases tension – Gentle Bowen moves relax tight muscles and fascia around the knee, hips, and legs, reducing strain on the joint.
✅ Improves circulation – Helps blood and lymph flow more freely, which can reduce swelling and inflammation.
✅ Calms the nervous system – Encourages your body to switch into “rest and repair” mode, helping pain to ease naturally.
✅ Restores balance – Addresses the whole body, not just the knee, so underlying imbalances in the hips, back, or feet that affect your knees can improve.
✅ Gentle for all ages – Safe, non-invasive, and effective for both recent injuries and long-term knee problems.
✨ Many clients find Bowen therapy helps with arthritis, sports injuries, post-surgery recovery, and everyday wear and tear.

Ready to move with ease again?
📅 Book your Bowen session today!

01/09/2025

For BACK PAIN, a Bowen session might address:
• Lower back tension: working around the lumbar muscles, sacrum, and glutes to ease strain.
• Mid-back stiffness: releasing the diaphragm and rib attachments that often affect posture and breathing.
• Neck/upper back pain: calming tight traps, shoulders, and spinal muscles.
• Pelvic alignment: balancing tension between hamstrings, hip flexors, and sacroiliac joints.

Bowen is very gentle, it’s also safe for people who find traditional massage or chiropractic treatments too intense.

📅 Treat your back—book a session today!

26/08/2025

Imagine your nervous system like a computer running background programs.

Stress, posture, and past experiences can create patterns that stay "on" even when you’re trying to relax.

That tight neck or achy back?

Sometimes it’s not just about the muscles — it might also be about how your nervous system has adapted over time.

Bowen Therapy works with the body in a way that invites change, offering a chance to reset and unwind (to the best of its ability).

Everyone is different. Always seek professional advice to find what’s right for you.

11/07/2025

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