Always Bowen

26/10/2025

Scars don’t just live on the surface of the skin. They can restrict movement, breath, and casue hidden pain.

Many of my clients can notice the difference within just one MSTR® session, in a matter of minutes.

To book an appointment, please phone Ros on 0407842699.

19/10/2025

Exercise and the Brain.

Regular exercise offers significant mental health benefits beyond just physical fitness. It can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and even help with depressive thoughts. This is because physical activity triggers the release of feel-good brain chemicals like endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin.

Over time, this chemical shift helps the brain better handle stress and promotes the growth of new brain cells, making it more resilient. Both cardio and strength training are effective; a brisk 20-30 minute walk can lift your mood for hours, while resistance workouts have been shown to reduce symptoms of depression. The key is to find a form of movement you enjoy and can do consistently, as even low-intensity activities can have a calming effect on the nervous system.

12/10/2025

Can Bowen therapy help with vertigo?

Bowen Therapy is not only for back pain and sports injuries. It can also be incredibly helpful if you are struggling with vertigo or dizziness.

Vertigo can be caused by tension or a muscular restriction in the neck, jaw, or when there’s a postural component involved. Even the deeper fascial layers can affect your body’s sense of balance. Stress may make your symptoms worse.

Bowen is a gentle, non-invasive technique that works on the nervous system and fascia to help restore alignment and reduce the underlying tension that may be contributing to those dizzy spells.

Clients often say they feel calmer, more centred, and notice fewer or milder episodes of vertigo after a few Bowen sessions.

If you or someone you know is struggling with vertigo, why not see if Bowen can help?

Phone Ros on 0407842699 to book an appointment.

09/10/2025

10 October 2025 is World Mental Health Day.

Mental illness affects one in five Australians. This year, Mental Health Australia’s theme for World Mental Health Day is "Connect With Your Community" to foster a sense of care and support.

Various Australian organisations provide resources, promote awareness, and offer support services including:
▪ headspace (for people aged 12 to 25 and their families) — call 1800 650 890 or chat online
▪ Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online
▪ Black Dog Institute (anyone affected by mood disorders) — online help
▪ SANE Australia (people living with a mental illness) — call 1800 187 263 or chat online
▪ This Way Up (anyone with stress, anxiety and depression) — online courses
▪ MindSpot (people with anxiety and depression) — call 1800 61 44 34 or complete an online screening assessment.

05/10/2025

28/09/2025

Ever wondered what the difference is between a herniated disc and a bulging disc? These two terms are often confused but they describe different stages or severities of disc problems in the spine. Here’s a clear breakdown:

Spinal disc basics
• Discs are cushion-like structures between the vertebrae.
• Each disc has a tough outer layer (annulus fibrosus) and a gel-like center (nucleus pulposus).

Bulging Disc
• The disc extends beyond its normal boundary, but the outer layer (annulus) is still intact.
• Think of it like a hamburger patty that’s a bit too big for the bun — it sticks out but nothing is leaking.
• It usually bulges evenly around the disc’s circumference, though sometimes more on one side.
• May cause no symptoms, or can press on nerves if the bulge is significant.

Herniated Disc
• The outer layer (annulus) has cracked or torn, and part of the inner gel (nucleus) has pushed out.
• More focal than a bulge, often compared to toothpaste squeezing out of a tube.
• More likely to irritate or compress nearby spinal nerves, which can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness (like sciatica if it’s in the lower back).
• Considered more serious than a bulge.

21/09/2025

Bowen Therapy - a light touch that makes a big difference.

14/09/2025

Bowen therapy tells the body that the emergency is over.

Bowen helps the autonomic nervous system shift from a sympathtic state (fight/flight - the "emergency mode") into a parasympathetic state (rest/digest/repair). The deliberate pauses and gentle moves encourage this downshift, like a reminder that the body can stop bracing.

11/09/2025

Today is R U OK day.
Please check in with the people you care about and Ask R U OK? Any Day.

07/09/2025

This week I will...

31/08/2025

If your brain is feeling a bit scrambled, you might need some Bowen Therapy.

When your nervous system feels like spaghetti…

Sometimes a gentle pause (like Bowen) is just what you need to start untangling.

24/08/2025

Bowen Therapy is gentle and subtle, yet powerful enough to help your body reset and heal itself.