The Bowen Technique is one of the most versatile and effective therapeutic treatments available today offering significant relief for many conditions. After taking a comprehensive case history and discussed your condition in detail, a treatment will consist of a series of gentle moves on skin or through light clothing, usually lying on a bed or treatment couch, although it is possible to be treated seated. The Bowen Technique is a remedial, hands-on therapy that is applied using very gentle pressure on precise points of the body to perform Tom Bowen’s unique sets of rolling-type moves which stimulate the muscles and soft tissue of the body. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and no force is used. The experience of a treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing. It is believed that the Bowen Technique prompts the body to reset, repair and balance itself and clients report the experience of pain relief, improvement of function and recovery of energy. A session usually lasts up to an hour and frequently results in a deep sense of relaxation helping the body to recharge and balance itself. The average number of treatments people have is three to four. There are always exceptions to any rule, and some people will need further or even on-going treatment. How can Bowen help you? The Bowen Technique is a non-intrusive complementary hands-on therapy. The technique is based on the theory that gentle moves over precise points of the body can prompt the body’s innate ability to relieve pain, restriction and imbalance without the need for deep, manipulative or forceful treatment. Bowen practitioners work holistically with their clients and expect to work alongside allopathic health professionals to support optimum health for their clients. Rachel Rafiefar qualified as a Bowen Practitioner in 1995 with the European College of Bowen Studies. The Bowen Technique was developed in the 1950s by Australian Tom Bowen. With her thoughtful approach to the work she can help direct a client to obtaining the best from this versatile method of soft tissue release and biological healing. Rachel also offers Radiesthesia and Reiki healing. Read what people say about us.
"My experience of having the Bowen treatment with Rachel has been an amazing experience. Rachel is a unique and gifted person and through her specialised practice of the Bowen technique my back pain is in the process of healing. I have only had two treatments and noticed an improvement from the very first one Already I feel better aligned in my body. I believe that Rachel’s Bowen practice is still working and I feel confident my pain will be completely gone soon. I feel lucky and very blessed to have met you Thank you Rachel" CS Northumberland.