A Bowen Clinic, and other journeys

28/07/2025

When your body is working hard… even when you’re not.

One of my clients came in last week with very high blood pressure. Her doctor was concerned, and her Fitbit had been showing something strange: her Zone Minutes were off the charts — over 1,000 per day — even on days when she wasn’t exercising at all.

Zone Minutes track how often your heart rate is elevated — usually from exercise — but in this case, her body was acting like it was in a constant state of peak exertion. That’s exhausting.

She had one Bowen Therapy session, and nothing else in her routine changed. Over the next few days, her Zone Minutes steadily dropped — 399 two days ago, 349 yesterday.
She’s still aiming to return to her usual 120 Zone Minutes, a healthy range that shows fitness without the body being in overdrive.

Sometimes your body shouts when something’s wrong, even if your mind hasn’t caught up yet.

Bowen doesn’t “fix” anything — it just gives the body the space and suggestion to reset.

24/07/2025

Did you know there’s a strong link between low vitamin D, high LDL cholesterol, and not getting enough sunlight?

Your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight. But if you’re always indoors or covered up, your vitamin D levels can drop—and when that happens, your cholesterol can rise.

That’s because cholesterol is used as a raw material to make vitamin D. When the conversion doesn’t happen (due to lack of sun), LDL cholesterol can stay high.

It’s another reminder that health isn’t always about what you add—it’s also about what you lack.

☀️ So go outside. Gently soak up some morning rays.
You might just be giving your cholesterol and mood a boost too.

23/07/2025

A client from up north said something this week that made me laugh—and nod in agreement:

“I can do all the other therapies that I like, but Bowen is the only one that makes a difference. I don’t know why I keep trying everything else, I should just cut the corner and have Bowen first, and stick to it till you fix it properly. I just never learn.”

He’s been living with shoulder, lower back and foot pain for years—but when he gives Bowen a real go, and follows through with the suggestions, his body responds beautifully.

It’s a gentle reminder that sometimes the thing that works best is already right in front of us.

22/07/2025

A guy came in with a very sore back after twisting awkwardly while shovelling dirt on the weekend. The muscles in his lower back were spasming regularly, and simple things—like standing, sitting, and turning over in bed—were really uncomfortable.

I taught him a simple way to prepare his body before moving, so he could reduce strain and stop triggering those spasms. We practiced it together before, during, and after his treatment.

He was amazed to discover that he could stand up and sit down without pain or using his hands—and best of all, no spasms.

After the treatment, he walked out with a bit of stiffness and some instability still present—but he was virtually free from discomfort.

There’s more work to do to help his back fully stabilise, but he now knows how to move well—and that’s half the battle.

21/07/2025

A man from out west came in last week with severe lower back discomfort after getting knocked around by a sheep in the shearing shed.

He told me he’d seen me about 10 years ago for knee pain—and reckons I fixed them. But what he really wanted to thank me for was an outrageous suggestion I made at the time: to consider quitting his 4-litre-a-day Coke habit.

Back then, he didn’t think much of it. But a couple of years later, when every joint in his body started aching, he remembered that comment… and thought, “Well, it’s the only thing I haven’t tried.”

So he quit. Cold turkey.

And to his amazement, all the aching disappeared. He also started sleeping better, waking up refreshed, thinking more clearly, and noticed his digestion and stamina had improved too.

He said it was the only thing he changed—and it worked like magic.

Isn’t that amazing?

18/07/2025

The vagus nerve connects brain, body, and belly — playing a key role in mood, digestion, and inflammation.

Research is revealing just how much this “wandering nerve” influences our inner world, including its links to the gut microbiome and emotional wellbeing.

In Bowen Therapy, we work with the nervous system — not to "fix", but to support the body’s natural capacity to regulate, recalibrate, and restore.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35151796/

18/07/2025

A lady visiting Dubbo from overseas decided to try Bowen Therapy while she was here, hoping to ease her lower back discomfort.

She got more than she bargained for. 💫
Not only did her back pain reduce significantly…
But the nerve pain in her head and ear—which had been triggered every time she swallowed—completely disappeared after just one session. 😮

She was shocked, delighted, and very thankful.
And I was reminded (again!) how powerful it is when we support the body with care and precision.

27/06/2025

It’s been a good week.
I’ve been treating two little dachshunds who had lost the use of their back legs—and now both of them are up on their feet doing wobbly little walks! 🐶💪

We’re not quite at zoomies yet, but seeing them wobble with determination is honestly the best thing ever.

Cheering them on, and feeling very grateful to be part of their recovery.
Have a great weekend, everyone! 💛

25/06/2025

Shift Work, Circadian Rhythms & Unexpected Healing
Over the years, I’ve treated a number of people with chronic health issues that had stumped both doctors and naturopaths. The only common thread? They were all long-term shift workers.

The first case stands out. She’d followed every recommendation to the letter—with no improvement. I didn’t expect Bowen Therapy to help much, but to my surprise, her symptoms resolved completely after just 3 treatments. That was over 10 years ago—and she’s still thriving, despite continuing shift work.

Since then, I’ve seen the same pattern repeatedly. Bowen seems to help the body restore balance, even when life isn’t lived according to the natural clock.

Do I think living out of sync with the body’s rhythm impacts health? Absolutely.
But I’ve also seen how Bowen Therapy can help the body recalibrate, even in those circumstances.

Nature has rhythms—daily, lunar, seasonal—and so do we. There’s a time to rest, a time to move, a time to think, and a time to simply be.

✨ How does your routine align with the natural rhythm of things?

23/06/2025

20/06/2025

The shortest day… and the longest night.
A turning point in the year. A pause before the pulse.
As science slowly begins to catch up with what many have always known—that sunlight, water, magnetism, and rhythm are essential to life—we honour this seasonal shift as a powerful moment to realign.
The winter solstice is not just darkness—it's the fertile void, where new beginnings take root.
✨ What are you releasing?
✨ What will you plant as the light returns?
✨ How will you nourish what matters?
Pause. Breathe. Trust the rhythm.
Wishing you a nourishing, light-filled weekend. 🌿

03/06/2025

“I walked up the stairs like a normal person!”

That’s how one of my long-time regulars greeted me this week—beaming with pride.
She’d just been to the theatre to watch her granddaughters dance at the Eisteddfod, and for the first time in a long while, she climbed the stairs without stopping, without hobbling, and without pain.

Just one year ago, the same stairs were a serious challenge—three rest breaks, lots of discomfort, and a sense that her body just wasn’t cooperating.

She credits her monthly Bowen sessions for the change, and I’m honoured to be part of her journey.
But here’s the truth:

👉 It’s not Bowen doing the healing.
👉 It’s her body—Bowen just makes the right suggestions.

With gentle support over time, her body listened… and responded beautifully.
Such a win for her. And what a joy for me to witness. 💛