Nirvana Natural Therapies - Bowen Therapy

23/05/2025

In Bowen therapy, "waits" (or pauses) are intentional breaks between sets of moves. These waits are a crucial part of the treatment and serve several key purposes:

1. Allow the body to respond: Bowen moves stimulate the nervous system and fascia. The pauses give the body time to process this input and start its natural healing response.

2. Prevent overstimulation: Too much input can overwhelm the nervous system. Waits help avoid this, keeping the treatment gentle but effective.

3. Encourage deeper integration: The therapy works on multiple levels—muscular, fascial, and energetic. The pauses support integration across these systems.

4. Respect the body’s rhythm: Bowen respects the body’s innate intelligence. The waits align with the idea that healing happens best when we don't rush or force it.

So, while they might seem like "nothing is happening," the waits are when a lot of the magic of Bowen therapy actually occurs.

21/05/2025

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/

18/05/2025

Happy Monday! Welcome back to me😁
After some much needed rest and time off, I am officially back in the clinic today. Unfortunately, I have had to put my rate up, but to celebrate my return, this will take effect 1st June. So to take advantage of the old rate, book in and have your session now at $75. Call or send me a message 0413 558 750

14/05/2025

13/05/2025

Pain isn’t always just about injury — it can also be about how the nervous system processes information.

When the body is under stress, the nervous system can stay “switched on,” making it harder to rest, recover, or feel at ease. Sometimes, this heightened state can contribute to ongoing discomfort, pain, or tension.

That’s where approaches like Bowen Therapy come in.

Using light, purposeful moves and intentional pauses, Bowen work honours the body’s rhythms and invites the nervous system to slow down.

While every body responds differently, people have reported feeling calmer, more grounded, and more in tune with their bodies after a session.

Sometimes, the path to feeling better might start with giving the nervous system a chance to rest.

13/05/2025

Time for a tune up? Appointments available Tuesdays to Fridays and sometimes even weekends 😁. Call or message Leanne on 0413 558 750 to book in.

01/05/2025

We may not use oils, but we do work with the body’s fascia, nervous system, and innate intelligence.

Bowen Therapy isn’t massage — it’s the art of helping the body help itself.

Read more on the blog ⤵️

https://bowentraining.com.au/is-bowen-therapy-massage/

28/04/2025

Your body is not broken.

It’s doing its best to find balance.

Bowen might just help it along.

25/04/2025

🌿 We all have days (weeks or months) where we feel like this, this is me most of the time 😅 I definitely do not have my ducks in a row, but I am learning to be ok with it. Life is messy and chaotic and I am a recovering neat freak so disorder is hard.. my solution... 1 day, 1 minute, 1 step at a time and don't forget to breathe! 😊 🌿

23/04/2025

Does Bowen Therapy feel like this for you? 🥰

15/02/2025

I came across this video on You Tube that describes Bowen Therapy fairly well, if you want to see how it works, give it a watch, it's only a couple of minutes long.
Happy Saturday 🤟🪴

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiU1MRdnNhg