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The Bowen Fascial Release Technique. The Bowen Technique is one of the most contemporary and exciting forms of holistic, therapeutic bodywork available today. In the North of England, it is already being used as a referral pathway for the NHS. It is revolutionary - why? Well, simply put, it is so gentle and pleasurable to receive, yet incredibly effective in its purpose, which is to address the causes of structural imbalance and pain, thereby restoring functionality back into people’s lives. How can something be so powerful and pleasurable to receive? Bowen is comprised of gentle, rolling-type movements delivered in a series of sequences, directly positioned over exact anatomical locations on the body. These moves are predominantly performed by the thumbs and fingers and are interspersed with occasional breaks, allowing the body’s systems to fully absorb the energy of the treatment. How does Bowen work? It affects the connective tissues of the body, these being the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia, of which fascia is of the most importance. What is fascia? It is the network of tissue that surrounds organs, muscle fibres, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves, and lives beneath our skin. Its purpose is to give our body’s structural integrity and functional movement through the correct balance of muscular tone and hydration. Simply put, our fascia, not the musculoskeletal system, holds us together and enables us to move freely, by interconnecting our body and mind as a whole. It’s tapping into this connection that makes Bowen unique as a stand-alone treatment for a plethora of physical and psychological issues. Regardless of age, size, gender, physical ability or state of health, Bowen has the potential to restore a better functioning you, manage your pain and vastly improve your sense of wellbeing. Try it for yourself and book an appointment today. Southwest Bowen Have you sustained an injury? Are you experiencing bodily aches and pains? Do you have poor posture and mobility? Feeling tired and worn out? Then why not try the Bowen Fascial Release Technique? The Bowen Technique is a hands-on, remedial, soft tissue therapy that is growing in popularity by being so gentle, yet incredibly effective. It contains: • No forceful manipulation, movement or hard tissue adjustment. • No deep tissue massage or prolonged pressure. • A methodical and holistic system of assessing your body’s function. • A gentle, pain free, structured approach in addressing your pain. • The WOW factor that will give you an amazing sense of wellbeing. Bowen is suitable for all ages from newborns to the elderly, and all physical abilities from athletes to the disabled. Bowen promotes your body’s own innate healing potential through restoring structural integrity, balance and function by: • Relieving pain. • Restoring functional movement. • Balancing the mind as well as the body. • Providing a unique sense of wellbeing. The Bowen Technique is revolutionising bodywork and pain management as we know it. Try it for yourself and contact me for an appointment at my clinic: 18 The Barn Spa China Fleet Country Club Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LJ 07724 562951 Southwest Bowen [email protected] www.southwestbowen.co.uk To advertise call Dinah on 01752 895734 or 07790 264903