Martina Manners - Bowen Therapist

27/03/2026

Bowen feels like...

Add how Bowen Sessions feel for you. I will start in the comments.

26/03/2026

Yep, that's why MindBody Bowen is so very effectve....

A tight jaw might relate to neck tension.

Neck tension can connect through fascial lines into the shoulders…

and even down into the feet.

The body is organised in myofascial slings: continuous lines of connective tissue that link distant areas together.

This means tension or restriction in one area can influence another, sometimes far from where it’s felt.

Bowen Therapy works with this whole-body connection, following a sequence designed to give the nervous system information it can use to try to reorganise.

Because the starting point isn’t always the sore point.

26/03/2026

24/03/2026

Ever wondered how Bowen can assist you?

Feeling tired?

Feeling stressed?

Feeling drained?

Feeling fatigued?

Struggle with a sore body every morning?

All of these could be signs of a nervous system in distress.

Gentle Bowen moves work across your nervous system, ligaments and muscles to remind the body of it's best possible wellness state within its original blue print.

Your body realigns and relaxes. Old physical trauma feels safe to let go when you are ready.

It's a gentle technique working with your body to return to your best possible wellness state.

Curious? Pm or book your Initial Session now.

17/03/2026

17/03/2026

I love working with the Fascia, especially when I am allowed to witness deep trauma release during MindBody Bowen Sessions. It's incredible 😁

One of the fascinating aspects of fascia is its sensitivity.

This connective tissue network contains a rich supply of sensory receptors, constantly communicating with the nervous system.

Gentler therapeutic approaches such as Bowen Therapy can influence this remarkable system.

Because fascia is highly responsive, precise input may be enough to stimulate change without the need for sustained force.

Bowen Therapy uses small, precise moves followed by pauses, allowing the nervous system time to register and respond.

Sometimes, subtle input is exactly what the body is listening for.

Source: John Wilks
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/dec/02/understanding-the-role-of-fascia-in-keeping-the-body-healthy

17/03/2026

A place for you to surrender and letting go.....

02/03/2026

Mythbusting:

Bowen Therapy has nothing to do with Bone Therapy !

Bowen Therapy is named after it's australian creator Tom Bowen.

It is a very gentle Therapy suitable from newborn to the dying, addressing issues such as disc problems, migraines, frozen shoulder, physical trauma stuck in the body and so much more.

Check out more details on the Bowen Association of Australia page or on the website :

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23/02/2026

And the most amazing part..... the body will hang on for Trauma for years and years and years.....

Body Mind Bowen is an amazing tool to release long stored trauma that you have never even known is there. It's so fascinating to facilitate these sessions.

A concept explored in the work of Dr Bessel van der Kolk reminds us that our experiences don’t just live in our thoughts.

They are reflected in the body.

Our bodies are constantly adapting to the pressures and pace of modern life.

When stress becomes ongoing, it can influence how we feel, move and function.

Paying attention to early signs — tension, fatigue, disrupted sleep, feeling “wired” or flat — is part of proactive self-care.

Approaches such as Bowen Therapy aim to work with the nervous system, creating space for the body to settle and reset.

Listening to the body isn’t weakness.
It’s wisdom.

14/02/2026

Love this.....

You don’t need a high pain tolerance.
You don’t need to undress.
You don’t need to be flexible.
You don’t even need to “believe” in it.

Bowen Therapy works with the nervous system — not against it.

And your nervous system doesn’t require belief.

It requires input.

Gentle. Precise. Timed.

That’s the difference.

04/02/2026

Migraines, back issues, nervous system overload.... and so many more...

Tired of googling your symptoms?

Pain isn't always a diagnosis — it’s a message.

Discover a gentle, whole-body approach with Bowen Therapy.

04/02/2026

Every 3 weeks, I walk my talk.

Every 3 weeks, I allow my body to relax and surrender to the gentle moves of Bowen.

Every 3 weeks, I have the pleasure to swap with another Bowen Therapist. We are going back some time, having studied for the CERT IV and Diploma of Bowen Therapy together.

We have both evolved over time and put our personal touch on the way we treat. We honour our skill sets and learning and love to implement new things when we treat each other. I feel so very blessed to offer and receive during our swaps.

And my body? LOVES Bowen!!! It remembers. The first 2 moves allows my body to let go of stress instantly...... it let's out a big sight and knows it receives the self care it deserves.

Do I have to have anything wrong with my body at the time of treatment? No absolutely not. Sometimes we treat each other for physical issues but as we swap regularly, often it is simply to allow the body to realign, to relax and to rejuvenate.

Bowen addresses physical issues as well as allowing the nervous system to take a break, to reset.....

Bowen is gentle yet so profoundly powerful.... absolutely magic in it's simplicity yet so effective.

Have you tried it yet? Book online now .....