Bowen Alive

07/10/2025

Hooves, trims, angles, hoof health, functional shoulders. Maintain the hoof - happy shoulders. SO MANY SHOULDER ISSUES originate from the distal limb (hooves) Average or poor hoof care will mean your horse will need more bodywork, physio and in our hot wet summer climate - you are just asking for an abscess really.

06/10/2025

Dentals and hoof trims need to be up to date prior to your horses body work session. So much dysfunction can originate from misaligned teeth 🦷 and wonky hooves. I want the best result for you and your pony - if they need to be done book in with your vet/farrier/dentist then we can organise a day to book the bodywork in. This horse in the video is a thoroughbred gelding with some pretty major deformities of his mouth. He will always require extra care with feeding, dentals and bodywork.

03/10/2025

Horses standing in the paddock drenched in sweat, restlessness, pawing at the ground, turning around and looking at their flank/nipping their flank, minimal gut noise, lying down and getting up again and deep FACIAL LINES >>>Horses > hydration is so important for general health but also for impaction/colic prevention. Lots of fibre, water and salt. Soaked beet pulp ( speedy beet/hygain beet ), and copra are safe options if you have a colic prone pony OR a horse that has history of founder/laminitis. Roughage like grass hay is also great. Water in a shaded location is optimal since horses may avoid drinking hot water until they are really desperate. If your automatic trough is located in the sun you could DIY a cover for it or set up a second water bucket/tub/trough in the shade. Adding salt into feed is a great way of getting your horses minerals replaced and also encourages them to drink post feed. Having salt licks available around the yard or paddock is great too. You can buy salt licks available around holders that protect the salt from wet weather and either hang of fence rails or screw into a tree/post. In hot weather I will often add salt to one water bucket and leave one without. More often than not the salty water is preferred. Mixing in a tiny dollop of molasses into water is often all that is needed to encourage picky drinkers to partake and if you have a fussy horse there are flavoured sachets you can purchase from your feed store. Pre freezing plastic bottles of water is a nice way of keeping water cooler through heatwaves and if you want to level up big time ——- use an esky as a water trough. I bought one of marketplace and with a bunch of frozen water bottles ( 3 litre ) it keeps WAAAY cooler than the regular plastic automated trough. Sound like too much effort ?? Well it’s a lot cheaper than a vet bill after a colic! If your horse or pony has limited or no gut sound or you suspect they have colic symptoms it is time to call your VET. Even if your horse has pooped it’s still time to call your vet. There are several types of colic and any colic is a vet call.

04/09/2025

25/06/2025

Today I was privileged to go to the body worlds exhibition in Brisbane ( one of many exhibitions travelling around the world at the moment) Gunter Von Hagens is world renowned for his incredibly fascinating albeit confronting dissections and also developed the process for preserving body tissues we now know as “ plastination “. Real human cadavers donated ( by nomination pre death) are preserved with plastination and modelled then painted so we can observe, learn and appreciate how intelligent and utterly amazing our bodies are. The anatomy of happiness exhibition is currently in Brisbane city for a few months - highly recommend taking your ear phones if you enjoy nerding out on anatomy info like me 😊

28/02/2025

Your nervous system is incredibly fast —nerve impulses can travel at speeds of up to 119 meters per second! That’s faster than a Formula 1 car at top speed. 🚀

This lightning-fast communication is what allows you to react instantly when you touch something hot, catch your balance when you trip, or even process sensory information in a fraction of a second.

Because the nervous system operates so quickly, it doesn’t need force to respond — it needs precision and timing. That’s why Bowen Therapy is applied with slow, deliberate moves and pauses, allowing the nervous system the space to register and integrate the input.

It’s a reminder that change doesn’t always require intensity — sometimes, the most profound shifts can happen in stillness.

29/01/2025

These words resonate deeply with the essence of Bowen Therapy.

Its gentle, holistic approach acknowledges the intricate connection between our body's tissues and our ever-vigilant nervous system.

Through its subtle moves and gentle adjustments, Bowen Therapy not only aids in physical healing but also aims to address the deeper imprints left by past traumas or tensions, to the best of your body's ability.

It focuses on soothing the nervous system to encourage deep relaxation where true healing can begin.

25/01/2025

Shoulder/arm/neck pain ? If you’ve had it you know. Lack of arm movement for even simple tasks. Shooting pain. Burning unrelenting pain that affects sleep. Look at all those nerves in your arm anatomy ! Try Bowen therapy for some gentle, effective relief and get yourself on the road to recovery, better sleep and a better life. Link in bio to make a booking. See you soon 💆‍♀️

25/01/2025

Do you have shoulder/neck pain ? If you’ve ever had chronic or accute shoulder or neck pain you totally get it. It’s a living nightmare affecting simple everyday tasks like washing your hair, lifting your arms to put a shirt on, pushing a car door open and even preventing you from getting a good night sleep ( hello mental health downward spiral and teeth clenching/grinding) Bowen is a modality that has high efficacy in releasing shoulder- neck pain by relaxing muscles out of spasm and imbalance and thus relieving nerve impingement. Bowen therapy moves over shoulders, mid back area, neck and jaw could be the missing link in your treatment plan for pain. Book in using the link in bio - see you soon 💆

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas 🎄 Have a good day - whatever that looks like for you

22/11/2024

Workplace conflict isn’t just an inconvenience – it can be an emotional drain. Recognising the impact, it has on your mind and body is the first step toward managing it more effectively.
Sometimes the best solution is the smallest action that restores your peace.

04/09/2024

The Natural Therapy Institute is deeply committed to serving our broader community by sharing Tom Bowen’s legacy with the world. Through the These Two Hands documentary film and our online education programs, we are dedicated to educating the broader community about the profound impact of Bowen Therapy. Join us in spreading awareness and bringing the healing power of Bowen Therapy to those in need.

Note: The quote in the picture below was originally attributed to Stephen Grellet, but it was a guiding principle that Mr. Bowen deeply valued.