A gentle yet highly effective musculo-skeletal therapy suitable for all ages. Bowen Therapy works on the body's fascia, also known as connective tissue. Sessions involve the practitioner performing procedures each consisting of several sets of moves. Most clients respond within 3-4 sessions with some results occurring immediately. BUT, just like your car, your body needs regular maintenance for optimal health and regular 'tune-ups' are recommended. Bowen Therapy should be considered for:
* accident and sport injuries
* back pain / arthritis / sciatica
* childhood behavioural problems
* chronic fatigue syndrome / fibromyalgia
* digestive disorders
* knee and ankle problems
* menstrual irregularities
* migraines and headaches
* neck and shoulder problems
* pre/post surgery
* pregnancy and conception problems
* respiratory conditions / hay fever / sinus
* RSI and tennis elbow
* stress and tension symptoms
What is Lymphoedema and Lipodema? Lymphoedema is when the lymphatic system becomes impaired and cannot adequately drain lymph from the body. There are two types (classifications) of Lymphoedema:-
Primary - occurs from birth but primarily doesn't manifest until events such as puberty, pregnancy, injury or infection are involved
Secondary - being an obstruction to the lymphatic system, again through injury (eg cancer treatments, surgery or infection}, impairing the nodes and the ability to drain. It can manifest at any stage (days or years) after the initial lymphatic impairment occurs
Limbs can be heavy and painful requiring regular intervention
Lipodema IS NOT ordinary fat. Lipodema is fluid in the fat and can be very painful. Primarily found in women, (however, men can develop it also) it affects the subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). This makes it difficult to pass through the body producing the 'bracelet' look at the wrists and ankles where it tends to stop. It can be found in the arms, legs, hips, buttocks and abdomen. Over time SAT can become fibrotic
*NB - you can have both conditions at the same time
What is Scar Tissue Release? The body forms scar tissue as a natural response to trauma when the skin is lacerated or punctured either by accident or purposefully ie. Collagen being laid down during the repair process results in a thickened, fibrous mass which can impede proper circulation of blood, congests lymph flow, and can even impact on Range of Motion. Additionally, the severing of delicate nerve tissue often results in Dysthesia of not only the scar but the adjacent, surrounding tissue. As the scar is fibrous and non-elastic it will have a dragging and pulling effect on biomechanical function of all physiological systems. Scars, however, are not just about surgical, burns, or trauma wounds. Scarring can present in the form of cultural scarification and cellular memory scars. All forms hold a psychological memory and this memory, in itself, can impact the outcomes of previous therapeutic interventions. How does it work? There is no sliding, gliding, challenging, of any tissue, of any description. The technique is applied at the client’s level of comfort making it highly successful for clients who have undergone cancer treatment and present highly sensitive to touch. What can Scar Release be useful for - BUT not limited to?
* Accidents - knife and bullet wounds, burns, limb reconstructions (see photo R).
* Adhesions
* Appendix/Gallbladder
* Carpal Tunnel
* C-sections and Hysterectomies
* Joint replacements
* Mastectomies/Lumpectomies and Breast reconstructions
* Muscle/tendon/ligament tears
* Post-surgical scars
* Sports injury micro/full tears
