WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL BOWEN THERAPY?

Functional Bowen Therapy is a non-invasive, holistic modality used to release muscle tension/dysfunction. In theory, the skeletal system cannot misalign itself. Rather, misalignment occurs when the tension on the neuromuscular system is too great to self-correct. This condition can result in an inefficient amount of blood flow, restricted range of motion, an inhibition of proper motor function.

Functional Bowen Therapy uses a “slack and roll” technique over the muscle fibers, which sends a signal to the nervous system to relax the tension held within the muscle belly and restore proper blood flow. The benefits of more blood in the musculature is restored range of motion.

Functional Bowen Therapy is not a “one and done” type of therapy. Each visit will increase the amount of functionality and range of motion to the musculature through the use of the Bowen technique, heat, and stretching. Benefits can be accelerated when Bowen is employed in conjunction with supportive tasks performed at home.

What do the appointment visits include?
Initial visits are approximately 1 hour in length where we will going over medical history, an assessment of range of motion, and a treatment. With the information gathered, the session is tailored to what is going on with the individual. Because the body works as a whole, the body is worked on top to bottom and front to back, with emphasis on areas needed. Clients are given a few tasks to do at home to keep the blood flow moving. Any follow up visit for adults is 45 minutes and includes a few minutes of heat therapy to aid in the release of muscle tension. Follow up visits for children are 30 minutes.

How many treatments will I need?
Every body is different and responds differently to treatment. So there is no magic number of sessions one will need. I recommend 4-6 weeks with one session a week. Then reevaluate where your body is at that point to make a plan for further appointments. Results are increased quicker when done in association with modalities such as Chiropractic, Acupunture, and/or Nutrition Response Testing.