Bowen Therapy by Nicola Stewart

02/09/2025

Iv shared about the spoon theory before and I think it’s important to revisit it often.
When someone is new to feeling pain or discomfort, they often try to push through and it can then take longer for them to heal.
So checking in with yourself as you start your day is a good way to help manage and balance your expectations.
Did you sleep well?
How busy is your day ahead?
Where is your pain levels at?

How can you help yourself?
Hydration,
Prioritising rest periods when you can
( so planning and scheduling them in, it’s not lazy to use time for recovery)
Good nutritious food to aid muscle repair)
Finishing your food by a certain time of night to allow better digestion, this means your body can focus or rest and repair as you sleep.
Reminding your body what it can do with gentle movement, working with your breath, to help your body feel safe and building from there.
Be kind to yourself as you navigate this time in your life.
Those who live with pain long term have learned to manage their expectations and and know that fatigue management is so important.
So please go gently with yourself and give your body the tools it needs to do what it innately, is designed to do.

Much Love

Nic

01/09/2025

Hey everyone, where’s your shoulders at right now?
Take a nice slow breath, lift then up⬆️
Hold your breath for a wee second and bring them back ➡️
Slowly exhale and let them gently sink down ⬇️

Do a few breaths like this and your shoulders, your neck and your nervous system will thank you.

Have a wonderful Monday

Much love

Nic ###

01/09/2025

This wonderful charity deserves more recognition for all they do.
I am humbled every week during our mindfulness sessions, at the strength and love and compassion that fuels the volunteers. If you are ever in the most difficult position to need their support, you are in safe and comforting arms

Much love

Nic ###

Today 1st September, marks childhood cancer awareness month. A month 18 years ago we had just entered into. A world where 7 months prior we were oblivious to.
This month and hopefully through Calum’s Cabin and other charities awareness raising, childhood cancer should be thought about everyday not just the month of September.
Today and every day, we think about all families who are in wards, day cares and clinics living with the fear of what might happen and watching their child endure endless procedures. Those whose children are awaiting results, awaiting their next scan, awaiting to hear if they can be accepted on a trial. Those who have completed treatment but living with daily fear, daily guilt. Those who have been given the worst news and are making every day extra special, making memories. And those who like us are living with the daily pain of losing a precious piece of your family jigsaw, never to be replaced.
Please keep raising awareness, please live each day to the full and tell those you love, constantly that you love them, as your world can change in a second. 🧡🧡🧡

31/08/2025

So today was Sunday and for a lot of people, it’s a day of rest.
I was really busy on Friday and Saturday With reformer pilates training at The Rehab Hub.
My usual routine was out the window 😂
Today I was cutting the grass and strimming the hedge, changing the bedding and sorting the washing. In amongst walking the dog and the usual tidying up.
I did manage to fit in some Pilates practise though and it made me very happy.
Hope you all had a lovely Sunday

Much love

Nic ###

30/08/2025

This 🙌🏻

As someone with EDS who lives with pain it would be easy to give up or be frightened of certain movements, especially now that my body is getting older and less mobile.
Yesterday at reformer training there were some moves I managed that were difficult in January, I managed then yesterday and my body felt safe doing so.
I speak about this often with my clients
Trust yourself and trust your own body.
😍😍

Much love

Nic

29/08/2025

I spent the day here revising my reformer training
The generosity of The Rehab Hub’s mentorship when learning is unmatched.
I started this journey in January and had to stop for a while, and having the privilege to go back and join the new group of teachers in training is such a blessing.
Life is a journey, with never ending opportunities to learn
If you are lucky you find great teachers, and right now I feel very lucky.
Getting to see Urban Tool Massage & Bowen Therapy was an absolute bonus

What a brilliant way to spend a Friday

Much love

Nic ###

28/08/2025

When I was out this morning walking with Gracie ( our dog)
I was thinking about how much I was enjoying the walk.
A few months ago I was feeling quite different.
I felt it was another task I was taking on and actually felt quite resentful and exhausted by it.
It made me smile to think of the change, and then I thought about how some things, even when they are good for you can feel like another chore to add to a never ending to do list.
When you have a chronic illness or condition it takes a lot more effort to get to the starting block,never mind completing a task.
Take the pressure off and just be in the moment and think about how you feel.
And use a tip from mrs hinch and create a ta daa list instead of a to do list.
Think about all the unseen tasks you do to get through the day and acknowledge them
Getting up to face the day
Making your bed
Having a shower
Getting dressed
Preparing your food
Tidying your house
If you have pain when doing all of these things then you are already using up a lot of energy
So the first thing you should do is smile and say something kind to yourself today .

So what’s your morning must have?

Have a lovely day

Much love

Nic ###

26/08/2025

On my morning walk today I spotted the obvious signs of the changing of the season.
We are still in summer and the sky is a beautiful blue and the weather is warm; but, when you look at the berries forming to help the animals prepare for winter, you see it happening.
It’s beautiful and deserves to be enjoyed.
As we get older our bodies and minds change, How can they not? We have added experience and muscle memory, somehow though, we struggle to think of ourselves at the stage we are at.
So just for a moment, stop and take stock of where you are at, with all that wonderful experience, and life lessons to draw from.
Be kind to your body and slow down.
Say something kind to yourself today and smile.
It really does help.

Much love,

Nic xx

23/08/2025

. This has been a topic of conversation in my wee room this week.
It’s a hard decision to make, putting the effort in to get fitter, the alternative… staying where you are or gradually losing the level you are at.
When you come to see me ( or any therapist you choose) they will be rooting for you to succeed.
Investing time, and your precious energy into improving your wellbeing is never wasted.
I have a few longer term clients who have healed enough to start on rehab exercises, using my Pilates teaching to give them 1-1 and guide them in safe and effective movements.
This week I loved seeing a client who has had a combination of Bowen, scar and bone work and is now able to feel her core engagement and is now continuing on her journey to strengthen and enjoy the hard work she has put in.
I had a lovely morning with a brilliant yogi, we brainstormed and used our time to figure out simple but effective strengthening and stabilising moves to assist with his weightlifting journey. He is already fit and motivated we are just sorting out the niggles and each stage is progress and to be celebrated.

So if I can help with your journey to love your body, and celebrate your wins and successes just let me know .

Let the light in and smile when you can.

Much love

Nic xx

20/08/2025

Back to work tomorrow after having a wonderful time in Tokyo.

Feeling extremely lucky for the life we live, and having the privilege of doing what I love.

Everything is connected, and figuring out the what and the why is something that keeps my busy brain happy.

The tools I use are not just Bowen, all the courses over the years, Sharon Wheeler Scar and Bone work, Pilates and Mindfulness all play their part, and who I am, what makes me tick, plays a big part too.
I’m curious ( some say nosy 😂) I ask a lot of questions and want to know what makes you tick, I want to know your why and love hearing your story.
These conversations, this communication we have in our sessions, helps both of us connect the dots.
Your body communicates with the tensions it holds and the scars it bears , but sometimes the release happens with the telling of the story behind it.

Thank you so much for for letting me be part of your healing journey, it’s such a beautiful privilege

Much love

Nic ###

26/07/2025

Today Iv been busy catching up with housework and life admin.
My treatment room door was open as I was walking passed and it made me smile.
I love what I do and love that I get to do it from home.
This week has been a real mixture of clients and it’s kept my brain ticking over.
Scar tissue work has featured heavily though,
Scar tissue from,
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Achilles tendon repair
C Section
Shoulder surgery
Scoliosis
This is why my busy wee brain loves my job, no two clients are the same, even if they have similar scars/ injuries etc.
I love hearing everyone’s life stories, I love hearing their reasons why…
I love getting to know them
I love when I read something or see something and think oh, I must remember to tell so and so ( and half the time forget 😂) the thought is there though and the impact is there.
Your trust, your referrals to your family and friends, your relief when you have resolutions, your trust of your own body and your autonomy over it, all of that brings me joy
So thank you for contributing to my happiness, my learning and my contentment.

Love Nic ###

15/07/2025

This is one of the favourite parts of my week.
This amazing charity just astounds me with all they do for others.
It’s always a privilege to be a very small part of the work they do x

Anyone can join our mindfulness sessions via Zoom, every Tuesday, 8pm or 9pm.
Please email, and we will add you to the group enquiries@calumscabin.com 🧠