19/06/2025
Bowen Therapy may help with anxiety and stress, here’s why…
🌿Bowen encourages the body to shift from a "fight or flight" state into a "rest and digest" mode. This switch promotes deep relaxation, calming the nervous system and reducing the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety.
🌿Induces Deep Relaxation. Many of my clients report entering a meditative or deeply relaxed state during and after treatment, lowering heart rate, cortisol levels, and help manage racing thoughts and emotional tension.
🌿Balances the Autonomic Nervous System helpin to re-regulate the autonomic nervous system, which often becomes imbalanced during chronic stress or anxiety.
🌿Reduces Physical Tension Related to Stress, anxiety often manifests physically—tight shoulders, headaches, stomach tension, etc.
🌿Enhances Mind-Body Awareness.
Gentle touch can increase awareness of bodily sensations, promoting a more grounded and present mental state.
This can be particularly beneficial for people who feel dissociated or overwhelmed by their anxiety.
🌿Cumulative and Long-Lasting Effects. While many feel immediate relief, the benefits of Bowen often accumulate over several sessions.
Clients often describe better coping skills, more resilience to stress, and an overall sense of well-being.
❗ Important Note
While Bowen Therapy may support emotional and physical relaxation, it is not a replacement for mental health care if someone is experiencing severe anxiety or a diagnosed anxiety disorder. It can be a complementary therapy alongside counseling, CBT, or medication.
