Kathy Pigden

26/11/2025

"Wow! It's so much easier to breath and look at my oxygen levels!" Mum exclaimed from her hospital bed as she recovered from a knee replacement.
Now normally I don't do Bowen Therapy until six week post-op, but the nurses were concerned her oxygen levels were below 94 on day two. Mum was sitting at 92 or 95 with oxygen support. After a few gentle Bowen moves for her diaphragm we watched the monitor climb to 98!
Picture: back of the abdominal wall, diaphragm high-lighted in green.

02/09/2025

I can’t believe it – no asthma today! 🚴‍♀️💨
While riding uphill, I suddenly realised I haven’t had asthma for weeks… unheard of!

To be clear, I only have mild, exercise-induced asthma, but usually, as soon as I start puffing, it shows up. The only thing I’ve changed? I’ve been doing a few Bowen Therapy moves most nights to relax my diaphragm – not even for asthma, just to help me unwind and sleep better.

And here’s the best part: you can learn it too!
Book in for two 1-hour sessions with me, and at your second session I’ll teach you this simple technique so you can use it at home. It’s a total game changer. 🙌

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17/08/2025

Ever wonder why you put up with pain?
Often it’s because you think it’s “just part of life,” or you're too busy looking after everyone else to stop and care for yourself.

But you don’t have to live that way. 🌿
Bowen Therapy is a gentle reset for your body—helping ease pain, calm the nervous system, and bring back balance.

💚 You deserve to feel better.
📅 Book an appointment today on 0438 653 864, or use the online booking system.

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14/07/2025

I'm cheering you on Jo! Personal Trainer of the Year Finalist - one of nine.
Good luck Jo.
Jo CC Holistic PT

Can you believe it - no media organisation has published my exciting news! So I thought I'd pop my media release here and maybe you can share it and tag in any media contacts you have! Thank you as always 💖

MEDIA RELEASE
Jo Cordell-Cooper – finalist in National Awards PT of the Year (for the 3rd time)
Hobart based holistic personal trainer vies for the title of title of Australian Personal Trainer of the year, for the third time. Having won Tasmanian Personal Trainer of the Year twice already, could this be a case of third time lucky?

“I am honoured to be recognised by our industry peak body AusActive for achieving excellence once again. What I’d really like to do is showcase the benefits of nature based exercise on all aspects of health, but especially mental health” says Jo who has focused on hiking fitness as the driver for addressing lifestyle stress. Jo offers beginners hiking sessions as well as half day and multiday hikes. She is about to take 9 Tasmanian women to the 6 day Jatbula Trail near Katherine, while last year they tackled the best of the Larapinta Trail in Central Australia. Next year she hopes to take a group to Kangaroo Island for a 6 day hike.
“Hiking gives people a real goal to work towards, while connecting with like minded people and reaping the physical, mental and social benefits of hiking”. Additionally, Jo is well known for working with quite complex clients such as those dealing with cancer or its aftermath, neuro-degenerative conditions, and other auto-immune conditions. “At the end of the day, exercise is medicine and improves your lot in so many ways. It is important though to be trained in these areas, but also to communicate with the medical profession and allied health professionals. I think these skills have put me in good stead for this award”.

Award winners will be announced in Sydney in October. Jo is up against 9 other personal trainers from all over Australia and is the only Tasmanian finalist.

For further details, ring Jo on 0409 862206
Need proof?
https://ausactive.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Award-Finalists-Announcement-.pdf
ABC Hobart WIN News Tasmania

22/06/2025

Feeling tense or sore? Let’s fix that with Bowen Therapy! 🌱💆‍♂️

I’ve got some spots available this week for new or current clients—perfect if you want a gentle, relaxing way to ease pain and stress.

Drop me a message or call 0438 653 864 to book a first appointment. Current clients can book online —quick, spots won’t last! Let’s get you feeling amazing. ✨

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22/05/2025

Did you know that your jaw and pelvis are connected?

Research shows that when people with certain pain conditions (like complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS) had their jaw muscles relaxed, their hip flexibility improved. But when they clenched their jaw tightly, their hip flexibility decreased.

This study highlights something Bowen Therapists have long understood: tension or imbalance in one area of the body can affect distant parts.

In this case, the jaw and pelvis are linked through muscular and fascial connections, meaning tension in one area can restrict movement in the other.

Bowen Therapy’s gentle techniques aim to release tension and restore balance across the body.

By gently working with both local and interconnected areas, Bowen Therapy aims to encourage flexibility, ease discomfort, and support the body’s natural alignment.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19539119/

01/01/2025

Why is Bowen better than massage?
MASSAGE is primarily supporting the muscular system by kneading and palpating the muscles which relaxes the muscles. This in turn helps with the nervous system (reduces stress and promotes relaxation).
BOWEN effects the fascia. Fascia is the richest sensory organ - richer than the skin, even richer than the sense of seeing! It's the most important structure in our body; every single muscle (including myofibrils which are fibres running within the muscle), organs, blood vessels, nerves are all surrounded by fascia. Fascia is our communication network that serves the whole body. Fascia fibres hold a high content of water and they can dry out and get hard. This can happen for any reason (injury, stress, the simple mechanics of our body). Bowen changes the water binding in fascia to make it more liquid making a softer binding property. Bowen doesn't just work on the musculoskeletal system (muscles and tendons), it works on every single area of our body (respiratory, heart, kidney, digestive system and even the spaces in between the organs) making it a much more superior treatment in my opinion.

Clients receiving Bowen often say they feel a wait has been lifted off their shoulders.

Book a BOWEN appointment today.
New Clients: Phone/Text 0438 653 864
Existing Clients: jump online and select the address ending in ST

Remember how good your body is supposed to feel!
-Kathy

06/12/2024

🌿 Success Story: Gwen’s Amazing Shoulder Recovery! 🌿

Gwen*, 68, struggled to even walk into my treatment room, cradling her arm to support her shoulder, which was in excruciating pain—10/10 on the pain scale. She was sleep-deprived and the pain, now extending into both shoulders, was so great she could barely drive to the appointment but was so desperate for relief that she powered through.

Her shoulder had been sore for a few days, getting progressively worse until it went into a severe spasm and extended into both shoulders. But directly after just one Bowen Therapy session, Gwen felt immediate relief! The pain dropped to 3/10, she stopped cradling her arm, and could drive more comfortably.

Within just three days, the pain in her shoulder was completely gone. 🌟 And sleep was blissful.

If you’re dealing with unbearable pain, don’t lose hope. Bowen Therapy could be the answer you’ve been searching for!



*With the clients permission I'm sharing this story and for her privacy I'm calling her Gwen.

29/11/2024

🌿 Success Story: Wayne’s Remarkable Recovery! 🌿

Meet *Wayne, a sole-trader in his 30s working a demanding labouring job. He badly tore his meniscus and was in agony for two weeks. His knee was swollen, he could barely bend it, and driving to job sites was a painful challenge.

But after just one Bowen Therapy session, the swelling went down so dramatically that we were both gobsmacked! Wayne could hardly believe the improvement. He had greater range of motion in his knee and could drive his car with little discomfort—something he hadn’t expected so soon.

Wayne was so impressed with the results that he switched from regular massage to Bowen Therapy and hasn’t looked back since! 🌟

If you’re struggling with pain or injury, don’t hesitate to give Bowen Therapy a try. It could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for!



*With the clients permission I am sharing this story and to protect his privacy I'm calling him Wayne.

06/10/2024

🌼 Hey everyone! Just a little heads-up from the allergy central (aka my house)! 😄 While I absolutely adore flowers, this time of year turns us into sneezing machines. Apparently, the pollen is feeling extra feisty this season! 🌸 So, if you were thinking of brightening my day with some lovely garden blooms, how about sharing photos of your stunning garden treasures instead. 📸 Your thoughtfulness means the world to me, even if it's pollen-free! Thanks a bunch (of virtual flowers)! 🌻

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02/10/2024

Exciting news!
Extra Bowen Therapy appointments are now online for easy client access.
For first appointments contact Kathy.

17/09/2024

11 months ago, I embarked on a journey to learn Bowen Therapy, a technique I've admired for over 20 years. 🌿 This incredible treatment helped me through some of my toughest times with chronic and acute back pain, and now, I have the privilege of helping others when they feel like their options have run out. 🙌

The results I've seen so far have been truly amazing, and I can't wait to share some of those incredible stories with you soon. Stay tuned! ✨