BOWEN THERAPY
A gentle Bowen treatment provides immeasurable benefit in relieving the aches and pains suffered through pregnancy and childbirth.
Bowen Therapy has great results in alleviating sacral pain from the burden of pregnancy and childbirth and that nagging upper back pain from regular breastfeeding and lifting.
Bowen also works at an emotional level to improve the mother and baby bonding and can be of great value in helping treat post-natal depression.
Bowen is so gentle it is safe to use on newborn babes. It has had surprising results with relieving symptoms of colic and restlessness. A treatment or two for the baby at an early stage can relieve the trauma of birth, help settle baby generally and promote better health. The small moves can even be shown to mum so she can safely use them when baby needs them most.
The Bowen treatment itself comprises sequences of gentle moves over muscle and tendons, stimulating energy flow and activating the body's own healing resources.
It can produce amazing results with minimal intervention. It is a relaxing and gentle therapy where mum can relax fully clothed on the treatment table and enjoy the deep relaxation response.
The precise location of the moves correlates directly with the meridian energy system of Chinese medicine and acupuncture points. The benefits of Bowen Therapy are not limited to the presenting physical symptoms but extend to cognitive, emotional and spiritual levels of healing as well. A two minute settling period between sequences is an essential component of Bowen Therapy as the body is then left to its activated response with minimal disturbance.
The Bowen technique produces an integrated body response and consequently improves circulation, lymphatic drainage, assimilation of nutrients and toxic release; all of which promote a quick return to health for the postnatal mother.
Nurturing Women highly recommends Bowen Therapy as the treatment that has the most benefits for new mums.
Massage soothes the surface; Bowen is the ultimate mind, body, spirit rejuvenator.
