Rachel Navin - Equine & Human Bowen Therapy

12/07/2025

Back from a great week in France and have some limited availability for appointments in July (Fri 25th am/ pm) and August (Thu 14th onwards). Get in touch if you'd like to book in!

Hope everyone is doing ok and staying hydrated in this heat 🥵

12/05/2025

One week of being neighbours with Odin ❤️ He’s settled in so quickly and has buddied up with Reggie, another newbie in the herd (Odin tries to play it cool but I think he’s v happy with his new pal). Big thanks to Hugh The Horse Transporter for helping us move and to Amy and the Hazleton team for looking after Odin so well when he was there!

03/04/2025

Thank you Gail for the very kind words! Full review at the end of this post.

Reviews and testimonials really do make a big difference. If you or your horse has had Bowen with me and you’d like to leave a review, you can do any or all of the following:
1) Facebook (click the ‘reviews’ tab)
2) Google (search ‘Rachel Navin Bowen’, you’ll need to be signed in with a Google account)
3) Or message me directly with your testimonial for me to share. But remember, people always prefer seeing reviews posted by the actual reviewer!

Full review:
“Murphy absolutely loves his Bowen sessions with Rachel and the results are immediately visible.
She talks you through what she’s doing and why and her calm approachable nature puts both you and the horse at ease, would highly recommend!”

15/03/2025

Feeling the love today, so nice to get feedback from happy horse owners 🥰 Have a great weekend all!

14/03/2025

Spring is here at last! 🌿✨ The mud is drying up, spring grass is coming through and the days are getting warmer and longer, hooray!

Spring is a great time to book some Bowen therapy for your horse, here's why:

✨ Helps with post-winter stiffness: Many horses experience stiffness and muscle tension after periods of colder weather and potentially with less turnout.

✨ Improved circulation and movement: Bowen can help improve circulation, relax muscles and increase flexibility.

✨ Management of stress or tension: Some horses experience behavioural changes in spring, potentially due to the warmer weather and richer grass. Bowen can help manage any associated stress or tension.

✨ Preparation for the riding season: If you plan to increase your riding or training intensity, Bowen can help make sure your horse is in good physical condition.

Just call or message me if you’d like to book an appointment 😊

13/01/2025

Travel distances for equine Bowen!

Yards within a 10 mile drive of Uley GL11 there’s no travel charge, which means anywhere in the dark green shaded area.

For yards outside this area it’s 45p per mile and I will always calculate and confirm travel costs ahead of time so there’s no surprises on the day. These costs can be shared between owners if I am treating multiple horses.

(Also just a note that now I’ve got my home treatment room for human clients I am generally not doing ‘mobile Bowen’ in other people’s homes. However, if this is something you need I am more than happy to discuss options with you 😌)

Get in touch for more information 💛

05/12/2024

I love being a Bowen therapist. Just treated a lady who arrived in such excruciating pain she could barely walk or stand. After the session she was able to move much more freely and she generally looked lighter, brighter and happier. Bowen blows my mind sometimes, so much change can happen in such a short space of time.

If you are living with pain, get in touch to see how Bowen could help you, 07889056567.

01/11/2024

Reviews like this are my fave! Bowen can help you enjoy the things you love, because life is far too precious to put up with chronic pain.

As few as three sessions can often see a marked improvement in reported pain levels. This particular client had been 'struggling with back pain for several years' and long-term physiotherapy treatment wasn't doing the trick. Three Bowen sessions later and she can enjoy doing the activities she loves again.

Get in touch for an appointment or to find out more, 07889056567. Both horse and human appointments available!

18/10/2024

What would you do if you were free from pain? 🌿

Today I treated a lady who's been suffering with back pain for a year. It was affecting her daily activities such as vacuuming and horse riding and she would have to stop to stretch or shift her position to relieve the pain.

After her first Bowen session she spent a day horse riding and gardening, and it was only the next day that she realised neither of those things had triggered her back pain. After an almost completely pain-free week, she came in for a second treatment and practically bounced out the door afterwards.

If pain is stopping you from activities you enjoy then get in touch to book a treatment 07889056567 🤸‍♀️

13/10/2024

My new home treatment room is up and running! Come see me in Uley, nr Dursley, on Thursdays and Fridays 🏡

Get in touch if you’re in need of a nervous system reset, some R&R, or if you have aches and pains that won’t go away. WhatsApp: 07889056567.

07/10/2024

This happens more than you would think! 💤

Bowen is a great way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which allows the body to rest and heal.

Zzz is a compliment!

Falling asleep during your Bowen therapy session is common.

It's a sign your body is deeply relaxed and in 'rest and digest' mode, rather than 'fight or flight.'

A snooze is always welcome!

27/08/2024

Now offering appointments in and around Dursley, Stroud, Stonehouse, Nailsworth and Wotton-under-Edge... both horse and human treatments available 🐎💆‍♀️

The house move has finally happened and I'm now living in the beautiful Uley! Very excited to be so near to lots of my favourite yards. Plus I'm working on a new home treatment room for my human clients - watch this space 🏡

The best way to contact me is by WhatsApp 07889056567. Do get in touch if you'd like to book an appointment!