BOWTECH is a unique form of therapy developed in Australia in the late 1950’s. This innovative therapy derives its name from its founder, Tom Bowen. In brief, the therapy concentrates on the treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.

 In 1975, the Victoria Government of Australia commissioned a study to analyze the efficiency of the therapy. According to the ‘Webb Report of the Victoria Government of Australia’, the study was conducted over 27 weeks whereby Tom Bowen treated approximately 250 subjects a week, the equivalent of 13.000 subjects a year. The study reached two important conclusions: 1) the therapy attained a 90% efficacy rate; and 2) this result was realized over very few treatment sessions.

 The primary objective of BOWTECH is to relieve pain and dysfunctional conditions by restoring the structural integrity of the body.

 BOWTECH works with minimal intervention. BOWTECH’s gentle resetting of the physical body encourages the brain to integrate itself. Thereby providing an appropriate environment in which the body’s own intelligence for healing may take place. The client lies on a treatment table, wearing loose clothing. Most, but not all, moves can be carried out without skin-to-skin contact.

 The BOWTECH moves stimulate the proprioceptors sending off information through the central nervous system to the brain. The spindle cells and Golgi tendon bodies reset the muscle’s resting tension level. The surrounding fascia

becomes more fluid, allowing greater movement of blood and lymph through the tissue enhancing nutrition to, and waste removal from, the site.

The integration of the moves begins as the practitioner leaves the room for several minutes. Frequently clients become so relaxed that they fall asleep during the session. 

The number of sessions required to treat a particular complaint will vary between people. The body will respond according to its own ability to heal. Many conditions are treated successfully and permanently within 3-5 sessions. 

Upon completion of the initial session, the client is provided with a written document detailing actions to be taken by the client on the day of treatment and throughout the week, as well as some additional follow-up information. There are times when clients are required to supplement the BOWTECH treatment plan by carrying out certain exercises at home. A BOWTECH session initiates a cascade of beneficial changes that continue for several days. Applying other manipulative therapies during this time can interrupt and undermine the overall effectiveness of the BOWTECH work. 

With the clients attentive cooperation, the body will reset itself to its original blueprint. No further treatments will be needed. 

BOWTECH benefits:

Circulation
Lymphatic drainage
Elimination of toxin
Assimilation
 Joint mobility and
 Posture

A BOWTECH move consists of 5 components: 

·         contact with fingers on the belly of a muscle, for instance the erector spinae,

·         slack laterally without breaking contact with the skin,

·         challenge medially with gently applied pressure to the lateral edge of the erector spinae, bringing the muscle out of its normal position,

·         roll by bringing fingers back to their original position without breaking skin contact, this results in the muscle rolling back to its start position on its own accord,

·         pause for a moment. End of move.

Who can benefit from BOWTECH?
BOWTECH is appropriate for all ages from newborn to the elderly and frail. 
 

Where can BOWTECH be done?
Anywhere, including...

·         Sports field

·         Hospital room

·         Site of an accident

How many sessions are usually needed for effective and permanent results?
Approximately 2-5 sessions.

 How long is a session?
15 – 60 minutes per session.

How successful is BOWTECH?
90% success was determined in a study done by the Victoria Government of Australia in 1975. 
 

When would I use BOWTECH?
For acute and chronic conditions 
 

How is BOWTECH done?
·    Gentle rolling moves are done over soft tissue

·    Frequent pauses between set of moves give the body time to benefit from each set.

What does BOWTECH do?
·    Relieves pain

·     Promotes self-healing

·     Body will reset muscles, joints, nerves and tendons to their original blueprint of health. 

Consider BOWTECH for:

Musculoskeletal conditions: 

back/neck/slipped disc
postural problems
TMJ conditions
sternal pain, sprung ribs
scoliosis
chronic fatigue syndrome,
fibromyalgia
arthritic pain
whiplash
frozen shoulder
tennis elbow
carpal tunnel
gait disorders
groin tension/pain
coccyx injuries
sciatica, sacro-iliac
hamstring knee pain
shin splints
sprained ankles
plantar fasciitis
hammer toes
bunions
sporting injuries

Internal conditions:
 

headaches/migraines
dizziness/balance
earache/ear infect.
ADD/ADHD
Dyslexia
rehabilitation after stroke
respiratory/asthma/bronchitis/
colds/hay fever/emphysema
Hiatus hernia/reflux
indigestion/constipation
Colic in infants
kidney problems
incontinence, bed wetting in children
gynecological/PMS/lack of conception/
menopausal symptoms
cardiovascular