Question 1

What is Bowen Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Bowen Therapy is a gentle and effective treatment for pain relief and balancing the body. It is a holistic, gentle and effective physical hands-on technique that aims to treat the cause of joint pain, muscle issues, sports injuries, and ongoing and intermittent pain.  It is also very helpful in assisting with balancing hormones, improving fertility, improving sleep quality, relieving stress, relaxing and balancing the body.  The practitioner applies gentle rolling-type moves using the thumbs and fingers on precise anatomical points on the body, usually over muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments.  The technique has a specific effect on the fascia, which is the soft connective tissue surrounding muscles, muscle fibers and organs and creates a network in the body.  Each move the practitioner makes at specific locations on the body delivers signals to the nervous system. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue. ​ During treatment there are short breaks between groups of moves allowing the body to rest and to give it time to respond and accept the information received.  These short rest periods are an important part of the treatment and gives the body the chance to make adjustments, re-balance and relieve tension.  Following treatment it can take up to 48 hours for the treatment to take effect and four days for the body to start the healing process.  In most cases, there is immediate relief after the first treatment. ​ Outcomes from Bowen Therapy treatment range from long-term rapid relief and permanent remission, to significant improvement in mobility, stress, pain and general well-being.  Many recipients of Bowen Therapy report having a good night's sleep after a Bowen treatment and often have increased energy, improved circulation and feeling more balanced. ​ On-going research has demonstrated that the Bowen Technique is helpful in alleviating back and neck pain, reduce headaches, resolve frozen shoulder, reduce pain in fibromyalgia patients and improve flexibility.  As research continues in this amazing technique, further evidence will emerge to strengthen and consolidate its effectiveness and usefulness in general health and wellness.

Question 2

What is Naturopathy?

Accepted Answer

Naturopathy is a distinct holistic healthcare modality which aims to address the underlying cause of ill health and focuses on the prevention of illness.  It is distinguished by the principles upon which its practice is based and are continually re-examined in light of scientific advances.  The techniques used by a well trained Naturopath include modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods.     A naturopathic consultation and treatment is holistic in its approach taking into account the whole person including emotional, mental, spiritual, physical and environmental factors.  It aims to promote well-being through the whole person, rather than providing only symptomatic relief.  Symptoms are your body telling you that there is something not right and it is not in balance.  For example, you may be feeling tired and lethargic on a daily basis and use caffeine to give you a lift in the morning (treating the symptom), but this is not addressing the underlying cause which could be attributed to poor sleep quality, poor dietary choices, lack of exercise or even not enough water intake (dehydration).  ​  Naturopathic treatments may incorporate diet and lifestyle modifications, herbal medicines, high quality nutritional supplements, flower essence therapy and homeopathic remedies.  A referral and collaboration with other health professionals may also be required to get the best outcomes.  In many cases, a person may already be receiving conventional treatment for their condition. Many of these treatments are invaluable in helping to manage the health condition.  Naturopathy can assist by helping the body’s capacity to heal and to reduce unwanted side-effects from drug therapy or from drug withdrawal.

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