Fibromyalgia, American College of Rheumatology

In a study of twenty patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia conducted by Jo Anne Whitaker, M.D., at the American College of Rheumatology, almost all participants experienced various degrees of relief which lasted from a few days to several weeks. Most reported immediate relief following a Bowen treatment. For some, repeated Bowen therapy maintained complete clinical remission. The results were statistically significant and correlated with improvement of clinical well-being.  At Fair Oaks Bowen Therapy we’ve worked with a lot of people suffering from this condition.  Please see our “testimonials” tab on our website:  www.fairoaksbowen.com

Q. Should I check that my therapist is registered?

Yes. This is important to ensure that your therapist meets the professional practice standards, code of ethics, continuing education, first aid and professional indemnity insurance required.  At Fair Oaks Bowen Therapy, we’ve received our education and training with The Bowen Academy of Austrailia.  www.bowtech.com

Q. Why should I choose Bowen?

The principal reason for choosing Bowen Therapy is the high rate of success in treating a wide range of presenting conditions. Often this success is achieved where other modalities have failed. In addition being non-invasive and not employing manipulation Bowen therapy is suitable for infants and the elderly. Another feature of Bowen Therapy being a holistic is that conditions other than those for which treatment has been sought are often resolved.

Q. I am pregnant. Can I have Bowen therapy?

Yes, most definitely. Bowen has amazing results for pregnant ladies, assisting with back pain, sacral discomfort and tightness with the diaphragm. But please remember to tell your therapist that you are pregnant when booking your session.

Q. I have heard that Bowen can assist with carpal tunnel. Is this true?

Yes, Bowen therapy has had many successes with RSI and carpal tunnel syndrome.  At Fair Oaks Bowen Therapy we’ve assisted many who suffer from this condidion.

Thank you to our Bowen Technique friends in Australia!

http://www.bowen.asn.au/bowen-therapy/faq/#faq424

Fair Oaks Bowen Therapy is proud to be a part of the next “My Record Fantasy” with Gigatone Records and Track Shack Studios.  At this 3 day event, we will be able to assist musicians in need.  We will have our table set up and ready to go for all of those shoulder, back & neck issues which are all too familiar with those who play musical instruments.  Thank you Mitch and Kevin for inviting Mike and I to be a part of this awesome, local, event!

Q. I have been told that you do not need to disrobe for a Bowen therapy treatment. Is this true?

Yes this is correct, Bowen may be done through clothing. However you may be asked to remove bulky items such as thick jumpers or thick jeans that restrict a fluid movement being performed. Ideally clothing should be light and loose with only one layer to work through.  At Fair Oaks Bowen Therapy we can provide baggy, light trousers should you forget to bring a change of clothing.

Q. Is Bowen therapy an ongoing treatment therapy?

Bowen Practitioners – what to look for

These are some of the marks of a good Bowtech Bowen Practitioner:

• Maintains an office/clinic that is calm and conducive to healing
• Asks you for some background to your complaints
• Explains what s/he’s going to do before the Bowtech session begins
• Makes sure that you are comfortable lying on the table/bed or sitting in a chair
• Uses only pressure that is comfortable to you; if you ask him/ her to lighten up, heeds your request
• Leaves you to rest between sets of moves so that your nervous system can begin its work without interruption
• Does not overload your system with too many Bowen procedures in one session
• Helps you to get up off the table/bed or out of the chair
• Explains what to do and not do between Bowtech sessions, and answers your questions
• Encourages you to phone between sessions if anything unusual happens
• At the next session, after showing you any exercises to do at home between sessions, reviews them to make sure you’re doing them correctly

What can you use The Bowen Technique for?

The Bowen Technique can be beneficial in a wide range of situations. It can assist recovery from many conditions, from traumatic injury to chronic illness, depending upon each individual’s capacity to heal. Many clients report that Bowtech is THE most relaxing modality they have ever experienced. Some of the conditions that often respond favorably to Bowenwork are:

• Back pain and sciatica
• Digestive and bowel problems
• Earache and TMJ problems
• Migraines and other types of headaches
• Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
• Hip, knee, ankle and foot problems
• Menstrual and hormonal Irregularities
• Neck and shoulder problems (including ‘frozen shoulder’)
• Groin pain, pelvic tilt and uneven leg length
• Respiratory problems and hay fever
• RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow
• Sports and other traumatic injuries