Mana Therapies

17/08/2025

Our bodies have an innate capacity for healing, given the right conditions.

The body remembers what the mind may try to forget.

Tension, fatigue, cravings, and even skin flare-ups — sometimes, these aren't just physical. They're how the body tells its story.

Bowen Therapy doesn’t force the body to “fix” anything.

Through light, purposeful touch, it supports the nervous system in settling, as best it can — not by pushing, but by inviting.

Gentle moves, deep listening.

📸 The Present Psychologist

15/08/2025

Happy Relaxation Day - hope you have some time for a bit of r&r this weekend!

06/08/2025

If you’ve recently completed a One Day Introduction Course to Bowen or you’re ready to start a fulfilling career in Bowen Therapy, then the Module One workshop is for you. Learn from CBS Director and Senior Tutor, Colin Murray in a friendly and supportive environment with College of Bowen Studies and not only gain knowledge but confidence as you progress through the modules to become a qualified Bowen Practitioner.

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04/08/2025

Sometimes, less really is more …

Tension isn’t always caused by what we think.

It’s not always about sore muscles or poor posture — sometimes, chronic tension can reflect a nervous system stuck in “go mode.”

When your body doesn’t feel safe enough to relax, it can hold on to patterns long past their use.

Bowen Therapy works with the nervous system in a gentle way — using minimal input, space, and stillness to invite a shift.

Sometimes, less really can be more.

This post is for general information only. Please seek professional advice for persistent pain or health concerns.

22/07/2025

Your wellbeing is worth prioritising 🌿

Whether you’re preferred choice for self-care is the gentle precision of Bowen Therapy or the restorative touch of Massage Therapy, I’ve created space for you to take time to reset, recharge and restore before the weekend.

🗓️ Additional Appointments available in Alexandra this Friday - click on link in my bio to book

📍 Greentree Remedies, 4 Church Street, Alexandria G83 0NP

22/07/2025

A great opportunity to try Reflexology, available Green Tree Remedies

Last week to book and benefit from my July offer:

60-minute Foot Reflexology treatment, which includes Hor-me application on the feet 👣

Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears, which correspond to different organs and systems in the body. One of the primary benefits of reflexology is stress reduction. By stimulating these reflex points, reflexology promotes relaxation and helps balance the body’s energy, leading to a decrease in stress and tension.

In Reflexology, the feet are seen as a mirror image of the whole body, all its organs and energy channels. So, by getting a Reflex treatment, you basically receive a full body treatment 🥰

⏩Book your treatment here: https://gyaltsothugjeclinic.wordpress.com/therapies/

02/07/2025

Why do we take a holistic approach when working with clients? This fantastic post explains how working with key structural areas can help to balance the whole body.

24/06/2025

Curious about Bowen? Join me for a One Day Introduction to Bowen Therapy workshop in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire on Saturday 19th July where you’ll not only find out more fun facts about Bowen but actually learn some key hands-on skills which you will be able to take home and use to benefit family & friends. All taught in a supportive and relaxed environment at Green Tree Remedies

College of Bowen Studies

24/06/2025

Fascia is indeed fascinating and is now considered to be our richest sensory hub …

🎉 5 Fun Facts About the Bowen Technique 🎉
(AKA the gentle therapy with powerful results!)

1️⃣ It’s all about fascia! 👍
Bowen moves target the connective tissue (fascia) that wraps around your muscles and organs - helping to release tension, restore balance, and reboot your body.

2️⃣ No cracking, no crunching 🤗
It’s gentle, non-invasive, and you stay fully clothed - it’s what makes Bowen Therapy so unique (and relaxing!).

3️⃣ Less is more ✨
Practitioners often pause between moves to let the body respond. Those quiet moments? That’s when the magic happens.

4️⃣ It was developed by an Aussie legend.🇦🇺
Tom Bowen, the creator of the technique, was a self-taught therapist from Australia - helping thousands of people with his hands-on healing in the 1950s–80s.

5️⃣ It helps more than just sore backs. 🤕
From sports injuries to stress, headaches to hormonal balance - Bowen can support a wide range of conditions by helping the body heal itself.

Drop us a 💙 in the comments, if you've felt the difference.

21/05/2025

An incredibly inspiring and deeply moving exhibition that I would urge you to go and see at .

I have the privilege of supporting the members of C2C with complementary therapies at Drumchapel Life. Their resilience, creativity, determination, and unwavering commitment to challenging injustice never fail to inspire me.

Being part of this community has given me the confidence to take my work further afield — sharing the belief that health and wellbeing should be accessible to everybody and highlighting the importance of simple self-care practices.

From the very first time I met C2C, they welcomed me with warmth and encouragement, and I’ll always be grateful for that. I truly hope you get the chance to witness their powerful work while it's on display at the Clarice Pears Health Hub (until the end of May).

30/03/2025

Sepsis claims a staggering 48,000 lives in the UK every year, but spotting the signs early can make ALL the difference.

Nearly three years ago, my mother went into hospital with excruciating knee pain. Within two days, she had kidney failure. Her organs shut down one by one and within a week, she was dead. Hindsight is a gift, but so is AWARENESS.

The pain in her knee was caused by arthritic sepsis. I can’t change what happened to Mum, but I can help raise AWARENESS. What if sharing this could save someone else’s life?

Sepsis can affect ANYONE, at any age and it always starts with an infection. From something as simple as a UTI or tooth infection, it can escalate fast. Recognising the signs early can be the difference between life and death.

The link in my bio takes just five minutes to watch. It could help protect you and those you love.

Know the signs. Trust your instincts and just ask: “Could it be sepsis?”

This Mother’s Day I’m thinking of the mothers saved by awareness, the families changed forever and the urgent need to ensure no life is lost to sepsis.

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27/03/2025

Where you hurt isn't always why you hurt.

Treating the site of your pain might not solve its source.

As a holistic bodywork technique, Bowen Therapy recognises that your whole structure is connected.

Your sore ankle might be caused by pelvis dysfunction, or your knee pain might stem from your neck.

Your Bowen Therapist will work with your whole body to try to get to the source of your pain.