BOWEN THERAPY

The most gentle method for treating pain, chronic illness, and improving overall health is Bowen therapy. Our Camelback therapist is highly skilled in the BowenFirst™ Technique. We are the number one choice for Bowen therapy in Fredericton. 

Bowen therapy is the practice of stimulating meridian points in a specific order with careful pauses in between. BowenFirst™ Technique prompts the body to reset, repair and balance itself. It is one of the safest, fastest, and most effective modalities for treating pain, chronic illness, and improving overall health.

Bowen therapy uses precise and gentle, rolling hand movements that focus on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, along with the fascia and skin around them. 

Bowen therapy  acts on the autonomic nervous system by inhibiting the sympathetic nervous system (your fight­or­flight response) and activating the parasympathetic nervous system (your rest­and­digest response).

The first treatment is actually a reboot, which enables the body’s different systems to restart and align. BowenFirst™ is not purely a physical therapy. By stimulating the nervous system and allowing the body time to respond in silence, it awakens mind­body connections and encourages it to let go. 

The following Bowen treatments further deepen the mind­body connections and stimulate the holistic healing process. While this modality is extremely gentle and safe, it can be a profoundly emotional experience as many physical traumas have emotional connections. The emotional and physical release that the BowenFirst™ Technique enables can be life­changing. 

Our therapists are very aware of the impact this treatment can have and the emotional responses that people may experience. We are kind, patient, and empathetic. You alone guide your treatments. We will only go as far as you are comfortable. 

● Frozen Shoulder

● Headaches And Migraine Attacks

● Back Pain

● Neck Pain

● Knee Injuries

● Stress

● Fatigue

● Depression

● Anxiety

● High Blood Pressure

● Flexibility

● Motor Function

It can also help control pain due to:

● Respiratory Conditions, Like Asthma

● Gastrointestinal Disorders, Like Irritable Bowel Syndrome

● Cancer Treatment

Typically, a Bowen therapy session lasts from 45 minutes to an hour. 

During your session with our Bowen certified therapist: 

● You will be asked to wear light, loose­fitting clothing.

● Depending on the areas that need to be worked, you will sit or lie down.

● The practitioner will use their thumbs and index fingers to apply gentle, rolling movements on specific areas. 

● They will stretch and move the skin; applying gentle, varied pressure. 

● Your therapist will regularly leave the room for 2 to 5 minutes, to let your body respond and adjust in quiet. 

● Movements will be repeated as necessary.

● At the end of your session, your therapist will provide self­care instructions and lifestyle recommendations. 

Your symptoms might change during the treatment, after the session, or several days later. Your therapist will communicate with you throughout your session and ask you questions. Be as open and honest about what you are experiencing so that we can provide you with the best care and outcomes. However, if you have any concerns or questions, we encourage you to call.