Bowen Technique
What Is Bowen?
The Bowen technique is a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy. It utilises small but measured inputs to the body stimulating the body to heal itself, often profoundly.
The Bowen technique is a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy. It utilises small but measured inputs to the body stimulating the body to heal itself, often profoundly.
Ossie and Elaine Rentsch
(Bowen Academy of Australia)
As the longest-established training programme for Bowen in the UK and Europe, Bowen Training UK offers a unique opportunity to learn from the original pioneers of the Bowen Technique (Bowtech).
Under the auspices of the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia, since 1993 we have trained more practitioners in the original Bowen Technique than any other college. We are proud that Bowtech is now seen as a benchmark for similar programmes.
Our Bowtech therapists form part of an international network of Academy-registered practitioners influencing health care in over 30 countries around the world. Only Bowtech gives access to the full range of procedures documented directly from founder Tom Bowen (1916 – 1982), who developed this unique therapy in his clinic in Victoria, Australia.
Since then, his work has been continued by Ossie and Elaine Rentsch (pictured left) ensuring more and more people can benefit from this gentle yet dynamic therapy which has been shown to have a profound effect on the body.
Bowen Training UK is the only college to have extensive support throughout the world with over 120 accredited teachers. Only Bowtech gives access to the full range of procedures documented by Oswald Rentsch directly from Tom Bowen himself.
No previous experience is needed to start learning the Bowen Technique which comprises seven basic modules. Our team of instructors, who have completed their own accredited intensive training programme, provides advice and support throughout.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn this extraordinary method with the longest established and most prestigious Bowen training organisation in the UK!
To download a prospectus click here
An initial payment of £100 secures your place and this deposit will be deducted from the £560 owed for Modules 1 & 2.
AS Bowen therapists we focus on the 3Rs which neatly encapsulate the benefits of Bowen therapy… release, re-set and recover. Tom Bowen, founder of the Original Bowen Technique, coined his own snappy soundbite which he called the 3Ws… water, walk, wait.
It seems appropriate in this month of Tom’s birth (April 18th 1916) to remind us all of those three key pointers which can not only enhance treatment but improve our general health and wellbeing.
Water… the fascia (sometimes referred to the body’s natural irrigation system) is made up mostly of water. The Bowen moves release tension which means more water is needed to rehydrate the cells. This in turn enables the fascia network to flow more smoothly which means less stiffness throughout the body. Hydration has long been acknowledged as critical to maintaining good health.
Walk… the more you walk in the week following a Bowen session, the better! Even a short walk of 15-20 minutes at least daily helps integrate the ‘shifts’ that take place during the session. I simple terms, it improves blood circulation which may otherwise slow the re-balancing effect which lies at the heart of the treatment. If going outside isn’t practical, perhaps if you are in the workplace, then at least get up from a seated position every half an hour or so and walk around the room for a few minutes.
Wait… this can have two meanings, referring to the ‘pause’ in between moves or more importantly, refers to being patient and allowing the body to self-repair. The brain has a ‘blueprint’, a memory of a healthy body with every element working in harmony. The process of getting back to a pain-free, functional state can take some time. Patience is needed to give the body a chance to activate its natural ability to heal itself.
We hope you enjoy this reminder of our visionary founder Tom and do share your experience of his 3Ws, either as a therapist or a client. For a more detailed explanation of the importance of good hydration please read Helen Perkins blog which can be found here https://www.bowensuppliesbyhelen.com/blog/fascia-the-bodys-irrigation-system/
18 April, 2024
23 March, 2024
CPD Bowen Body Decoding Workshop July 2024
Georgi ilchev returns to the UK after a well-attended and successful Part 1 workshop in 2023, to present Bowen Body Decoding Part 2 for those who attended last year. In addition, due to demand, he is offering Part 1 and Part 2 together on July 24th -25th, and July 26th -27th. The venue for all dates is Horley, Surrey. Born from a desire for simplicity, how to assess each client for a successful Bowen Therapy outcome, Georgi’s focus is upon a thorough consultation with physiotherapy assessments.
He tailors the assessment for each individual client in a precise and ordered way by using observation, palpation, checking and re-checking any imbalance and performance of muscles, and postural alignments.
Georgi presents his innovative course with theory, explanations, demonstrations and lots of hands-on practical. His presentation is like a revision of Module 8, with more detail and examples.
In the workshop, therapists work together in practice led by Georgi, learning both what it is like to be a therapist carrying out assessments and a client being observed and performing tests. There is plenty of practical, with a manual available for your laptop or tablet to follow along in the workshop, as well as on a large screen.
Georgi runs his own school and private practice and is president of the Bowen Association of Bulgaria. He is author of seven books to do with physiotherapy, muscle testing, kinesiology and Bowen Technique.
This CPD course offers 16 hours for each part (8 hours each day).
Course details:
Part 1: Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th July
Part 2: Friday 26th and Saturday 27th July
Venue: Empire Hall, Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey RH6 7AW.
There is lots of accommodation nearby as Gatwick Airport is a five-minute drive. It is a 15-minute walk from Horley railway station.
Time: Workshop days 9.30am – 5.30pm
Price: £260.00 for each part.
To register your interest in attending this course please contact Helen Perkins 01733 555476 / info@helenperkins.com as soon as possible as places are limited. Application forms are on the resources part of this website.
13 March, 2024
Module 6a
Module 9
Module 10
Palliative Care: The role of the Bowen Therapist
Module 3
