Dynamic Bowen Institute USA is Offering a New Training Curriculum!
Coming in September Level One classes 1 & 2
are being offered in Brighton, MI
So many people ask me how I do the Dynamic Bowen Bodywork. Its a soft touch bodywork therapy, but people are always surprised at the results. How can such gentle moves create big results that helps the nervous system release stress, heals injuries, and bring the body structure and alignment back into balance?
Now you too can learn the Dynamic Bowen Bodywork System
Level One Classes – 1 & 2 Sept 23 – 26 2021
Level One Classes – 3 & 4 – Nov 18 – 21 2021
Level One Classes – 5 & 6 – Jan 20 – 23 2021
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Master Class “Bowen Unlocked 2.0”
Aug 21 & 22 2021
Sept 18 & 19 2021
Oct 16 & 17 2021
Nov 13 & 14 2021
Students have really enjoyed this Master Class and are excited about the new possibilities when working with their clients. Students feel as is they have new tools for their clients – even the most difficult ones. This Master Class fills quickly so get your registration in early!
This Master Class fills quickly so get your registration in early!
Dynamic Bowen Practicum Day –
This class is for Bowen Practitioners who have taken the Master class. Practitioners come together to share information, ask questions, and receive Bowen body work. A lot of great ideas are passed around when great minds get together!
Aug 15 2021
Sept 12 2021
Oct 9 2021
Dec 4 2021
Tom Bowen 1916 – 1982 It is only a very few times in our lives that a rare opportunity presents itself and Tom Bowen was a rare man indeed! Many people that received Tom Bowen’s therapy often said that is was possibly the greatest discovery ever in health care and it is verified by the amazing results obtained throughout the world by this non-invasive, all embracing modality. The Bowen Therapy Technique was developed in Australia in the 1950’s by Tom Bowen and although he himself was untrained, he claimed his fingers could sense vibrations in the muscles, nerves and soft tissues. The tension in the muscles helped him find the right places to manipulate.
How does the Bowen Technique work?
There are many theories about the physiological mechanisms by which the Tom Bowen’s bodywork therapy brings about the results for which it is famous. In addition to the rebalancing of the ANS, described earlier, Tom Bowen’s moves and procedures may reset the body to heal itself by activating, through the nervous and endocrine systems among others, the following mechanisms:
* Stretch reflex: Most moves are done either at the origin, insertion or belly of muscles where receptors are located, informing the nervous system on the state of tension, length or stretch in the musculotendinous tissue. These receptors are stimulated during the ‘challenge’ and the ‘rolling’ part of the Bowen move which changes the stimulus received by the nervous system. This can change a pain/muscle spasm loop.
* Joint proprioceptors: All moves done around a joint directly affect the joint capsule and ligaments that are richly innervated with proprioceptors. Here again, stimulus will be received by the nervous system, inviting normalization of the joint function without the need for forceful manipulation. Research (Carter, Bernie, 2002, ‘Clients experiences of frozen shoulder and its treatment with Bowen technique’, Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery, v. 8, pp. 204-210) has confirmed increases in the range of motion in restricted joints.
* Fascia: Each Bowen move is done at the level of the superficial fascia and affects the relationship between the fascia and the nerve, muscle or tendon being mobilized. Fascia plays a major role in muscle co-ordination, postural alignment and overall structural and functional integrity. All of these are negatively affected when the fascia stiffens, contracts, torques or dehydrates. Following a Bowtech session it is not uncommon to see adhesions loosen up, scar tissue soften and posture and mobility improve without harsh mobilization or stretching.
* Segmental viscerosomatic spinal reflexes: Several moves engage these reflexes. They produce referred reactions to the internal organs through stimulation of the skin, muscles and nerves.
* Harmonic vibration or resonance model: Bowenwork moves set up vibrational patterns which bring the body back into balance and harmony.
* Lymphatics: Some Bowtech procedures activate draining of the lymphatic system stimulating the immune system.
* Detoxification is often initiated during a Bowen session, thereby improving the body’s ability to function at a cellular level.