Bedlington Bowen - By Kirsty
Every body deserves Bowen Therapy.
Holistic Healing
What is Bowen Therapy?
Developed in the 1950s by the late-Tom Bowen in Geelong, Australia, “Bowen Therapy” uses light-touch moves to effectively target muscle tension, pain, and stress relief.
Bowen is suitable for individuals of all ages and stages of life, including newborns and those with limited mobility; as well as for those with sports injuries and health conditions.
Bowen Therapy addresses the entire body. Fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports our muscles, can become sticky or dehydrated, which may cause pain, discomfort, or restrictions. Specific gentle rolling movements are applied to the fascia, ligaments, muscles, and nerves, either directly on skin, or over light, non-slip clothing.
As the gentle “Bowen” movements are applied to the sensory receptors in the muscles, signals travel through the nervous system to the brain. Whether the client is lying on a massage table, standing, or sitting in a chair, they are given time to rest between each set of moves. This pause allows the brain to process the signals, helping it identify areas of tightness or misalignment, and initiate the necessary responses for healing and rebalancing. It acts like a reset for the body, relieving restrictions and releasing tension and stress. As a result, it helps reduce pain and inflammation, aiming to restore posture alignment.
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls functions in our body that happen automatically, like heart rate, breathing, and digestion. However, it can sometimes get stuck in a high-stress state called fight, flight, or freeze mode. Bowen therapy helps to restore balance to the ANS by relieving stress and moving from this active state to a more relaxed one (the parasympathetic state). This shift stimulates healing and helps reduce inflammation.
Clients often share that they feel their body responding during the session, and leave feeling incredibly relaxed. Many also mention that they enjoy the best night's sleep they've had in a long time afterward.
Bowen is suitable for individuals of all ages and stages of life, including newborns and those with limited mobility; as well as for those with sports injuries and health conditions.
Bowen Therapy addresses the entire body. Fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports our muscles, can become sticky or dehydrated, which may cause pain, discomfort, or restrictions. Specific gentle rolling movements are applied to the fascia, ligaments, muscles, and nerves, either directly on skin, or over light, non-slip clothing.
As the gentle “Bowen” movements are applied to the sensory receptors in the muscles, signals travel through the nervous system to the brain. Whether the client is lying on a massage table, standing, or sitting in a chair, they are given time to rest between each set of moves. This pause allows the brain to process the signals, helping it identify areas of tightness or misalignment, and initiate the necessary responses for healing and rebalancing. It acts like a reset for the body, relieving restrictions and releasing tension and stress. As a result, it helps reduce pain and inflammation, aiming to restore posture alignment.
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls functions in our body that happen automatically, like heart rate, breathing, and digestion. However, it can sometimes get stuck in a high-stress state called fight, flight, or freeze mode. Bowen therapy helps to restore balance to the ANS by relieving stress and moving from this active state to a more relaxed one (the parasympathetic state). This shift stimulates healing and helps reduce inflammation.
Clients often share that they feel their body responding during the session, and leave feeling incredibly relaxed. Many also mention that they enjoy the best night's sleep they've had in a long time afterward.
What can Bowen help with?
Bowen Therapy can help with many different issues and conditions. In your first session, I’ll talk with you about your medical history and any concerns you have, and I’ll check for any restrictions. I will then customise treatment to suit your specific needs.
Many people notice improvements after just one or two sessions. Some conditions might need three to six sessions, while long-term issues and injuries may require ongoing treatment. It is then recommended to have a monthly session to maintain your body.
The cost of treatment is £40 per session. The first appointment costs £50 which includes a health questionnaire and an evaluation of posture, and physical restrictions.
Many people notice improvements after just one or two sessions. Some conditions might need three to six sessions, while long-term issues and injuries may require ongoing treatment. It is then recommended to have a monthly session to maintain your body.
The cost of treatment is £40 per session. The first appointment costs £50 which includes a health questionnaire and an evaluation of posture, and physical restrictions.
Some of the conditions that Bowen can help with are:
- Allergies.
- Anxiety, and depression.
- Arms: Carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder, golfer's elbow, and tennis elbow.
- Arthritis.
- Autoimmune disease.
- Babies: colic, feeding problems, projectile vomiting, unsettled babies, sclera.
- Bowel problems: bed wetting in children, bloating, Crohn’s disease, constipation, diverticulitis, hiatus hernia, IBS, incontinence, and indigestion.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.
- Eczema and psoriasis.
- Feet problems: bunions, hammer toes, heel spurs, and plantar fasciitis.
- Gynaecological: pre-menstrual, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, and prostate problems.
- Head problems: Bell’s palsy, hay fever, headaches, migraines, sinusitis, swollen glands, tinnitus, and TMJ.
- Liver, and kidney problems.
- Lymphatic drainage.
- Postural and pelvic imbalance.
- Pregnancy.
- Respiratory: asthma, bronchitis, colds, coughs, covid, and emphysema.
- Sciatica, and scoliosis.
- Specific joint pain.
- Sporting injuries.
Bowen can also help:
- Alleviate stress.
- Enhance circulation.
- Improve posture.
- Improve the quality of life.
- Improve sleep.
- Increase flexibility.
- Promote relaxation.
- Relieve muscle tension.
There is a cancellation policy where it is kindly requested that you provide at least 48-hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
Cancellations made within 48-hours' may incur a fee.
Cancellations made within 48-hours' may incur a fee.
About Me:
I was born and bred in Northumberland. I moved to Norwich in 2000, and by 2009, I was almost out of hope after suffering from agonising migraines every month for 1 ½ years. Nothing alleviated or prevented them. I came across Bowen Therapy and thought “why not?! I have nothing to lose.”
Wow is all that I can say! I struggle to relax and have never felt such a deep level of relaxation to what I have during a Bowen session. How could such little and gentle moves have such a profound effect? My migraines and related symptoms significantly reduced, and the everyday pain in my lower back from a crushed disc injury in 2004 became less noticeable.
I returned to my hometown in Northumberland in 2020. I felt a strong pull to train in Bowen and took a leap of faith in early 2023. Since then, I haven’t looked back, and now I get to help people every day.
Wow is all that I can say! I struggle to relax and have never felt such a deep level of relaxation to what I have during a Bowen session. How could such little and gentle moves have such a profound effect? My migraines and related symptoms significantly reduced, and the everyday pain in my lower back from a crushed disc injury in 2004 became less noticeable.
I returned to my hometown in Northumberland in 2020. I felt a strong pull to train in Bowen and took a leap of faith in early 2023. Since then, I haven’t looked back, and now I get to help people every day.
Testimonials
Works great for fibromyalgia, and helps with all aches and pains associated with it. Also great for relaxation, and mental health.
Mark, Bedlington.
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Mark, Bedlington.
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Amazing treatment from Kirsty to help with my peri-menopausal symptoms. Kirsty targeted on my hot flushes and night sweats. I have noticed a huge improvement on both, especially the night sweats which are a very very rare occasion now. Kirsty was professional in all sessions and I came out feeling utterly relaxed. Highly recommend anyone to contact Kirsty if they are interested in treatment to see how she can help you 😊
Jaimie, Wallsend.
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Jaimie, Wallsend.
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Just had my first session, 100% recommend... first time i've relaxed in a very long time. roll on my next appointment. thank you
Lisa
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Lisa
I have just had a wonderful Bowen treatment, focussing on my back. It has left me feeling totally relaxed, which is a rare occurrence for me. Highly recommended. Thank you Kirsty.
Christine, Seaton Delaval.
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Christine, Seaton Delaval.
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The biggest shock to me was the affect. I have had various massages including Thai massages, and I have never had the feelings or the level of relaxation afterwards like I had with Bowen.
I have been feeling like an old man recently. After each Bowen session, I felt aligned. The moves were so minor yet the moves were straight on the pain and it made sense. It was like Kirsty found the pain instantly and made the right move.
I have been able to walk faster with the dog without my joints hurting or being so exhausted.
Henry
Blyth
I have been feeling like an old man recently. After each Bowen session, I felt aligned. The moves were so minor yet the moves were straight on the pain and it made sense. It was like Kirsty found the pain instantly and made the right move.
I have been able to walk faster with the dog without my joints hurting or being so exhausted.
Henry
Blyth
I had a lovely experience with Kirsty.
I fractured my shoulder a few months ago and had been experiencing stiffness around the area.
She treated my entire back, and I felt the energy moving and the tension reducing.In the days that followed, I also felt more energized.
Thank you so much, Kirsty!
Minna Yoga
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I fractured my shoulder a few months ago and had been experiencing stiffness around the area.
She treated my entire back, and I felt the energy moving and the tension reducing.In the days that followed, I also felt more energized.
Thank you so much, Kirsty!
Minna Yoga
