A Longtime Client Shares Her Experience With Bowen Therapy

One of the most meaningful ways to understand Bowen Therapy is through the experience of someone who has received it over many years.

Recently, one of my longtime clients, Ann-Marie, shared a post on her personal Facebook page about her experience with Bowen Therapy. She has been receiving Bowen work since she was young and has used it at different times in her life for a variety of concerns.

With her permission, I wanted to share part of her story.

“I have been having Bowen therapy done on and off since I was 12 years old and had to wear a back brace due to scoliosis. It has helped me over the years in so many ways: post-pregnancy, migraines, TMJ pain and most recently a frozen shoulder after breaking my upper arm. When I leave a session not only does my body feel better but I feel better mentally and emotionally from the pain relief. I have been seeing Cindy for years.”

— Ann-Marie N., longtime Bowen Therapy client

Why Bowen Therapy Can Be Helpful for So Many Different Areas of the Body

One of the things that makes Bowen Therapy unique is that we do not simply work on the area that hurts.

The body works as a connected system. Tightness or restriction in one area can affect movement, posture, flexibility and comfort somewhere else.

Bowen Therapy uses precise moves over muscles, fascia, tendons and other soft tissues, with brief pauses between sets of moves. Those pauses are an important part of the process because they give the body time to respond before additional work is done.

Rather than forcing the body, Bowen Therapy works with it.

Bowen Therapy for Back and Postural Discomfort

Ann-Marie first experienced Bowen Therapy when she was young and dealing with scoliosis and the challenges associated with wearing a back brace.

People often seek Bowen Therapy for low back discomfort, hip and pelvic tension, muscle tightness, postural imbalances and reduced flexibility.

My approach is to look beyond the exact location of the discomfort and work with the patterns that may be contributing to it.

Bowen Therapy for Shoulder Restriction and Frozen Shoulder

Ann-Marie also shared that she recently used Bowen Therapy while dealing with a frozen shoulder following a broken upper arm.

Shoulder problems can involve much more than the shoulder itself. The upper back, neck, chest, ribs and surrounding soft tissue may all influence how freely the shoulder moves.

Bowen Therapy can be used as a complementary approach to help improve comfort, mobility and flexibility as the body recovers.

Bowen Therapy for TMJ and Jaw Tension

TMJ discomfort can involve the jaw, neck, shoulders and muscles around the head and face.

People with jaw tension may also experience headaches, neck tightness or difficulty relaxing the muscles around the jaw.

Bowen Therapy allows me to work with these interconnected areas rather than focusing only on the jaw itself.

Bowen Therapy and Migraines

Ann-Marie also mentioned migraines in her post.

Some people who experience headaches or migraines find that tension through the neck, shoulders, jaw and upper back can contribute to how they feel.

While Bowen Therapy is not a cure for migraine disorders, helping reduce muscular and fascial tension and improving overall relaxation may be beneficial for some people as part of their broader approach to wellness.

More Than Just the Area That Hurts

One of my favorite parts of Ann-Marie's post was her description of how she feels after a session:

“When I leave a session not only does my body feel better but I feel better mentally and emotionally from the pain relief.”

That captures something many of my clients tell me.

When the body becomes more comfortable and movement becomes easier, people often notice a greater sense of overall well-being as well.

Every person's response to Bowen Therapy is different, which is why I tailor each session to the individual rather than following exactly the same routine for everyone.

Bowen Therapy in Penryn and the Loomis Area

I have been practicing massage therapy since 1991 and Bowen Therapy since 2005, with advanced training in Bowen techniques.

At Practical Bowen Therapy, I work with people seeking help with concerns such as:

back and hip discomfort, neck and shoulder tension, reduced flexibility, muscle tightness, TMJ and jaw tension, headaches, postural issues and general musculoskeletal discomfort.

My office is located in the Penryn/Loomis area, and I regularly see clients from Penryn, Loomis, Auburn, Rocklin, Roseville, Granite Bay, Folsom, El Dorado Hills and the greater Sacramento area.

Interested in Trying Bowen Therapy?

If you have been dealing with ongoing discomfort, stiffness or restricted movement and are wondering whether Bowen Therapy might be a good option for you, you are welcome to contact me.

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