Frequently asked questions and their answers (Bowen Therapy FAQ)

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  1. How do I book on a Practitioner course?
  2. Where can I find the nearest course to me?
  3. Do I need to have experience as a therapist before I can enrol on a course?
  4. How long does the course take?
  5. How much does the course cost?
  6. Do I have to pay for the full course at once?
  7. Who is the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia?
  8. Aren't all Bowen courses the same?
  9. Is this a certificated course?
  10. Do I need an anatomy & physiology qualification before I commence training? 

How do I book on a Practitioner course?.

Send for our Free Course Prospectus which contains a Practitioner Course Application Form. In the pack are also lists of all the instructors' contact addresses. Send your completed application form and your deposit to the relevant instructor!

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For your FREE copy of the course Prospectus click here.

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CHECK THE course dates.

Click on the link to download and print off a Practitioner Course Application Form. Fill it in and return to the instructor whose course you plan to take:

gWhere can I find my nearest course?.

Click on Course Dates to find the location of Practitioner Courses throughout the UK.

Do I need a qualification in Anatomy & Physiology before I start training?.

NO -   Anatomy and Physiology is not a requirement to commence your course.
You may start your Bowen training without A&P,  However it is a requirement, that you have your Anatomy & Physiology certificate before you can take Module 7 at the end of the course.
Many people already have an Anatomy & Physiology qualification, such as Nurses, Healthcare professionals, Massage Therapists etc.   Contact your chosen Instructor for verification.
 
If you do not have an A&P cert, don’t worry.
There are lots of suitable I.T.E.C. courses on offer at your local Tec college.   If you are looking for other A&P courses you will need to find one with at least 60 hours in-class tuition. 

In the Prospectus you will also find a list of approved courses to help you find the right one for you. Click here to see a list of colleges approved by the Bowen Association.

If you already have a qualification in A & P, but are in doubt if it is up to the standard we require, then please phone or email the Instructor of your choice for clarification.

Do I need to have experience as a therapist before I can enrol on a course?

No. For many people our course is their first introduction to bodywork. As the Bowen Technique is such a usuable and efficient healing tool this is often the only bodywork course people take. Just another wonderful ednorsement of this remarkable therapy.

logoHow long does the course take?.

Usually about nine months to complete the Basic Training course. The seven modules of the course are spread fairly evenly through this period to allow for plenty of study and practice. There is also a two day revision of the course before the student attends Module 7.

How much does the course cost?

See Prospectus for these details.

logoDo I have to pay for the full course at once?

No. The cost of the course is spread evenly throughout the nine months course with no extra charge for this faculity.

Who is the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia?

Established in 1987 by Oswald & Elaine Rentsch, the BTAA is the worldwide governing body of Bowtech therapists. The therapists registered with the BTAA adhere to a strict code of conduct in their respective countries where Bowen Associations have been established. There are registered Bowtech therapists in more than 30 countries of the world including:

    Australia
    Austria
    Belgium
    Brazil
    Canada
    Channel Islands
    Croatia
    Cyprus
    Denmark
    England
    France
    Germany
    Greece
    Hong Kong
    India

Ireland
Israel
Italy
Northern Ireland
Norway
Scotland
Singapore
South Africa
Sweden
Switzerland
Netherlands
Turkey
Wales
West Indies
USA

 

Many more countries of the world are being taught Bowen by the Instructors of the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia. More Bowen Associations are to be added to this impressive list in the months to come. This makes the BTAA the largest International Bowen organisation on the planet - by far!

Aren't all Bowen courses the same?

There are several people in the UK now offering courses in Bowen. Bowen Training UK are the only people in the United Kingdom offering courses approved by Tom Bowen's student Oswald Rentsch. Due to this close link to the Originator of the technique that bears his name, we believe we are unique in this regard. In post- graduate training you will be able to learn directly from Ossie & Elaine. The links could not be closer: Tom Bowen - Oswald & Elaine Rentsch - YOU.

Bowen Training UK's instructors are all tutored by Mr & Mrs Rentsch and have bi-annual assessments as to their accuracy and technical knowledge of the Bowen Technique. This is to ensure the technique is handed to you as accurately as possible.

All Bowen Training UK's instructors have, in the main, been practicing Bowen therapists for at least ten years and have a depth of accumulated knowledge in health care spanning many years. Added to this the sixty years of combined knowledge of Ossie & Elaine Rentsch, the question:- Aren't all Bowen courses the same? leaves one in no doubt as to the answer.

Is this a certificated course?

Upon successful completion of Module 7 you will be presented with a Certificate of Competency in The Bowen Technique issued by The Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia and signed by its co-founder Oswald Rentsch. You will then be eligible to join the Bowen Association (uk) and become a registered practitioner.