David Taylor Bowen Therapy

23/11/2025

Your symptoms are signals — but they’re not the whole picture.

What feels like a local issue (tight calves, sore shoulders, stiff neck) may actually be part of a larger pattern your body has been managing quietly for years.

Bowen Therapy aims to address the deeper systems:
• fascia
• muscle tension
• joint alignment
• nervous system balance
• compensation patterns

Because lasting change can happen when the whole body gets the memo — not just one part.

09/11/2025

I've added a section to my website to share some self-care health practises that you can add to your daily routine to improve and maintain your health. I use these myself - they are simple, easy to do and only take a few minutes. I've added 3 items to start with and will add more over time:
- Lymphatic drainage to reduce congestion and inflammation
- Sinus rinse to help with congestion, colds and sinusitis
- Vagus nerve activation to help with relaxation, anxiety and stress.

I would love to hear from you if you have found them helpful (or not). Good health. David

David Taylor Bowen Therapy. Brisbane Northside. Treating People and Canines. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm. Sat 9am-4pm. Sunday closed.

13/08/2025

Another Canine Customer Success Story

Pepper is a lovely 12 year old Greyhound, diagnosed with arthritis on the spine in her lower back. When I first saw her, Pepper spent most of her day lying down, she was quite frail, walked stiffly and was in obvious discomfort when moving. I decided to do an overall Bowen Therapy treatment for the first session rather than focussing on her hind end where the arthritis is.
On my second visit a week later Pepper came to the door to greet me when she heard my voice, which surprised her owner who told me that that Pepper had been a bit more energetic and mobile for the first few days after the treatment. For this treatment I applied Bowen procedures for the lower back, pelvis and back legs.
Pepper continued to improve after the second treatment which I followed up a week later using Bowen procedures to target the middle back, neck and shoulders. Pepper and her owner have been very happy with the results of the Bowen Therapy with more energy, freedom of movement and a renewed zest for life. Go Pepper!
If you would like to know more about Canine Bowen Therapy or book an appointment for your furry friend, call me on 0402 214 142

02/08/2025

Imagine your nervous system like a computer running background programs.

Stress, posture, and past experiences can create patterns that stay "on" even when you’re trying to relax.

That tight neck or achy back?

Sometimes it’s not just about the muscles — it might also be about how your nervous system has adapted over time.

Bowen Therapy works with the body in a way that invites change, offering a chance to reset and unwind (to the best of its ability).

Everyone is different. Always seek professional advice to find what’s right for you.

10/07/2025

Introducing Canine Bowen Therapy to Brisbane North West.

Hey everyone. Just letting you know that I am now treating dogs with Bowen Therapy (as well as people of course).

Bowen Therapy is a form of therapeutic bodywork that uses light pressure on muscles and tendons to activate muscle relaxation and initiate healing. It is effective for:
- muscle stiffness and injury
- improving joint mobility
- complementing veterinary care for chronic conditions e.g. arthritis
- assisting in rehabilitation and recovery from injury or surgery
- helping to resolve behavioural or stress issues
- maintaining a healthy body
- keeping older dogs mobile and active

Treatments take about 45 minutes as there will be some "getting to know your dog" time.

I have a $50 introductory offer till the end of July.
Call me to discuss or book an apointment 0402 214 142.

Customer Success Story:
Lady is a very active 2 year old Irish Wolfhound cross. Recently she had an extreme limp on her front left leg for a couple of days and could not put any weight on it all. After careful examination to check for thorns or cuts in her feet and check for joint or bone pain I performed some Bowen procedures for back, neck and shoulders. This resolved her limp by about 90% almost immediately and she progressively recovered completely after a few days.

11/06/2025

Don't wait until you're sick/sore/stressed/injured for Bowen Therapy.

Preventative healthcare can nip things in the bud before they become bigger issues.

09/06/2025

Is stress or tension getting you down? Many people are unaware that not only is Bowen great for addressing all kinds of soft tissue problems, it is also fantastic for helping people relax in their minds and bodies. It does this by shifting the body out of "fight and flight" mode into "rest and repair", also known as parasympathetic or Vagus nerve activation. This shift is important to allow your body and mind to heal. I have a number of clients who experience high levels of anxiety or stress who first came to see me for other problems but quickly found that Bowen brought them into a place of deep relaxation. Some typical comments from them are: "I haven't felt this relaxed for years", "this is the only time I really feel relaxed" or "I had forgotten what it was like to truly relax".

Sometimes life gets on top of you, things go wrong and the stress builds up. A Bowen treatment may be just what you need to calm things down. I am usually available at short notice and have flexible hours, please feel free to give me a call and book a treatment

Call now to connect with business.

09/06/2025

Great article in the link on the Vagus Nerve and how it brings you into a state of relaxation

Are you suffering from sciatic pain, arthritis or heartburn? Let Bowen therapy put a stop to your pain today.

21/02/2025

So true! Bowen therapy is an amazing technique to address muscle pain or imbalance. The gentle moves activate the electric circuits between the muscles and the brain to reset muscles and bring balance to the body. My own introduction to Bowen was after several months of a severely spasmed back that nothing could relieve. I had been doing body work on myself for many years including yoga, self-massage and pressure points, yet this was the first time I was unable to shift a back spasm. After one treatment consisting of small series of gentle moves separated by short waiting periods the spasms began to release and I was on the way to full healing. Call me or book online to start your healing today

"𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦. 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴/𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺'𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯."
–Thomas Wells, The Body Mechanic Inc.

Bowen Therapy uses no forceful corrections or manipulations.

Its gentle moves partner with your nervous system to invite change.

23/12/2024

To my valued clients, I will be closing the clinic over Christmas from midday on Christmas Eve and reopening on Saturday 4th of January. If you have any emergency issues that can't wait, e.g. locked up neck or severe back spasm please phone me and I will try to fit you in.
regards
David

04/12/2024

Pain is complex.
Apart from the problem itself, pain levels can be ramped up by other things such as fear, anger (which is often a front for fear) sadness, or stress.
Bowen helps by helping the nervous system to enter a parasympathetic state - rest, digest and repair. Helping to calm the situation, thereby helping with pain levels.