Bowen Therapy with Mariana Banu in Surrey

13/07/2025

A gene deletion in chromosome 1 means that a small or large segment of DNA—containing one or more genes—has been completely removed or is missing from chromosome 1, which is the largest of the 23 human chromosomes.

Let’s break it down simply:

What is a gene deletion?
• A deletion means a section of genetic material is missing.
• That section could contain one or more genes—instructions the body uses to build proteins and regulate development.

What is chromosome 1?
• Chromosome 1 is the largest human chromosome, holding over 2,000 genes.
• It plays a vital role in brain development, growth, immune function, and organ formation.

What does a deletion in chromosome 1 mean?

It depends where on chromosome 1 the deletion is. Each chromosome has two arms:
• the short arm (called p)
• the long arm (called q)

For example:
– A deletion at 1p36 means part of the short arm is missing, and can cause a well-known condition called 1p36 deletion syndrome (developmental delay, hypotonia, possible seizures)
– A deletion at 1q21.1 is linked with learning differences, coordination issues, sometimes autism or congenital anomalies

How does it affect someone?

The effects depend on:
• Which genes are missing
• How large the deletion is
• Whether it’s inherited or de novo (new in the child)

Common signs can include:
• Developmental delay (motor, speech, cognition)
• Low muscle tone (hypotonia)
• Learning difficulties
• Seizures (in some types)
• Distinct facial features (in some syndromes)
• Heart, vision, or skeletal anomalies (depending on genes involved)

But every child is unique. Some are mildly affected, others more significantly.

Important to know:
• A gene deletion is not caused by something the parent did or didn’t do.
• Most deletions happen spontaneously during egg or s***m formation.
• A child with a deletion may still live a full and meaningful life—with tailored support.
• Therapies like Bowen, OT, speech therapy, and sensory integration can help regulate the nervous system and support function.

06/07/2025

CASE: Persistent Knee Swelling & Stress Fracture Recovery in a Physically Active 54-Year-Old Client

Jane 54, first came to me three months ago with sudden, intense swelling and inflammation in her right knee. No direct trauma, but years of physically demanding cleaning work had clearly taken a toll. Pain increased with activity—particularly walking and vacuuming—but eased when seated. Her knee was visibly swollen and hot to the touch.

From the start, the case presented clearly: left-sided dural drag, clean screening, no switching. Coccyx imbalance stood out immediately, and I addressed it consistently week by week, alongside a modified version of the Knee Procedure. (I say ‘lazy’ only because the gastrocs felt surprisingly normal throughout.)

Progress was steady but nonlinear. Jane had no choice but to keep working—she’s self-employed with no staff—which complicated recovery. Still, her system kept responding, even when symptoms fluctuated.

Given the severity of her pain and persistent swelling, we arranged an MRI, which revealed:

– a stress fracture of the medial tibial plateau
– a medial meniscus tear
– cartilage thinning
– low-grade MCL strain

In short: chronic overload, degenerative change, and too much pressure on a vulnerable joint.

Despite the scan, Jane chose to continue weekly Bowen treatments. Surgery wasn’t recommended. Rest was—but wasn’t an option for her.

And yet, her body still found a way forward.

Four weeks ago, she walked in with visible improvement: less swelling, cooler joint, significantly reduced pain. For the first time, her body presented with full symmetry. Since then, she’s continued progressing—with no pain, no swelling, and full capacity to work.

The last two sessions: perfect symmetry.

This is what I love about Bowen. The body wants to heal. Our role is to listen, adjust, and create space for that to happen—even when circumstances aren’t ideal.

03/07/2025

Why chiropractic adjustments can be damaging over time, and why Bowen Therapy offers a deeper, safer alternative, lies in how each method interacts with the body’s systems – not just the spine.

Chiropractic care focuses on force. A joint is moved abruptly to “correct” alignment. But alignment is not a static position – it’s a dynamic relationship between fascia, muscles, nervous system and fluids. When you manipulate a joint without addressing the underlying tension or trauma held in the fascia, the body resists. Or resets. Temporarily.

Here’s what happens, system by system:

nervous system
Chiropractic can overwhelm the autonomic nervous system. Each crack is a mini shock. For some, it can relieve pain in the moment. For others, it triggers fight-or-flight, creating more tension, dizziness, or emotional discharge. Bowen gently invites the nervous system to reset itself, without override. It uses pauses. Stillness. Space. This is how real healing begins – not by force, but by invitation.

muscular system
Adjusting the spine without releasing the fascia or addressing muscle holding patterns means the tension will come back. Muscles remember. Without working with that memory, you’re treating the symptom, not the root. Bowen targets the proprioceptors and Golgi tendon organs, retraining the muscles to relax and realign naturally. No fight. No force.

skeletal system
Joints aren’t meant to be popped repeatedly. Over time, hypermobility can develop. Ligaments can stretch. The joint becomes unstable. With Bowen, the body does the realignment itself. Safely. Gradually. According to its own intelligence.

fascia
This is where trauma lives. Chiropractic rarely works with fascia. It goes for alignment. Bowen works with fascia directly – through subtle inputs and rest periods – giving the body permission to release stored trauma, shift posture and unwind patterns held for years.

circulatory and lymphatic systems
Cracking the spine does nothing for fluid drainage. Bowen activates lymphatic flow and microcirculation by stimulating fascial hydration and vessel pulsation. Swelling goes down. Tissues reoxygenate. Healing speeds up – naturally.

digestive and hormonal systems
Stress from forceful adjustments can aggravate gut issues, raise cortisol and dysregulate hormones in sensitive bodies. Bowen calms the vagus nerve, supports parasympathetic tone, and helps restore rhythm to cycles – digestion, sleep, menstruation, energy.

emotional body
Some clients cry after chiropractic sessions – not because they’re healing, but because their body was violated. Even if intentions were good. Bowen feels different. It’s received. Not endured. It gives the body choice, which is the foundation of trauma healing.

spiritual and energetic
Force overrides the subtle body. The soul doesn’t feel safe when the body is pushed. Bowen honors the whole being. It listens. It allows. It doesn’t rush the wisdom already present.

In essence, chiropractic care is a mechanical solution to an emotional-energetic-fascial problem. Bowen therapy is the opposite. It’s subtle, intelligent, and taps into the body’s self-correction mechanisms.

One cracks the surface. The other rewires the core.

You choose how deep you want your healing to go.

21/04/2025

This is interesting..🤔🧐

From birth, your tongue is actually connected to your toes through an intricate network of connective tissue known as fascia.

If your tongue is not resting correctly in your mouth due to mouth breathing, things can get out of alignment in your mouth and the rest of your body.
Tongue posture can lead to a foot imbalance and vice versa because the tongue guides all myofascial continuity structures that run from the inner arch of the foot up through the middle of the body to the tongue and jaw muscles.

When the tongue sits on top of the palate, it seals the oral cavity and holds the throat open like a tent. These muscles support the neck, keep your posture straight, help you breathe, and maintain your posture upright.
Your tongue also acts as a rudder and support system through a fascial line, and when the tongue is down, we breathe through our mouth, and the head falls forward due to lack of support, which leads to poor posture and increased energy expenditure.

13/03/2025

📢 Bowen Therapy – The Solution When Nothing Else Works!

❌ Chronic pain that won’t go away?
❌ Tired of pills and treatments that only “help a little”?
❌ Waking up exhausted, foggy-minded, and tense?

🔥 Bowen Therapy is NOT just another massage – it’s the key to resetting your body.

✔️ Releases deep-seated tension in muscles and fascia.
✔️ Rebalances the nervous system and hormones.
✔️ Stimulates natural healing and regeneration.

📌 Maria came to me with chronic back pain. After just 3 Bowen sessions, her pain was reduced by 80%, and she could finally sleep comfortably again.

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02/12/2024

Dear friends and family,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support and warmth you have given me during this difficult time, after the unexpected passing of my only and dearest sister. Every message of encouragement, every hug, even from a distance, has brought me immense comfort. It helps me so much to hear how both she and I have had a positive impact on your health as you have faced various challenges.
As we gather together to memorialize and heal, I invite you to consider the benefits of Bowen therapy and Zyto scanning. These methods can offer us valuable support in these times, helping us to maintain our health and have the courage to explore new ways to care for ourselves. Bowen therapy, with its gentle approach, can facilitate emotional release and physical rebalancing, and Zyto scanning can give us deep insights into our bodily needs, guiding us to the most effective supplements and personalized therapies.
Let's be open and brave in trying these methods to support our health and move forward with hope and confidence in memory of my beloved sister.
With love and optimism you can reach me at 07974283625.
Mariana Banu.

30/10/2024

Modern C-sections are good - before them many more women died in childbirth. But they have an ongoing effect on a woman’s body. More information in this great interview with my colleagues Jannie Cnossen and Dr Heike Jäger

In our latest video, "Why Scarwork after C-Section is so important," we welcome two leading experts: Jannie Cnossen and Dr. Heike Jäger. Together, they discu...

17/10/2024

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other holistic health systems, the shoulder pain and small intestine function are thought to be connected through energy pathways known as meridians. The small intestine meridian runs from the hand, along the arm, and through the shoulder area. When there is an imbalance or blockage along this meridian, it can manifest as pain or discomfort in the shoulder.

Additionally, shoulder pain could sometimes be linked to digestive issues in holistic medicine, particularly if there is inflammation or imbalance in the gut. Poor digestion or dysfunction in the small intestine might lead to toxins or undigested food accumulating, which in turn may manifest as musculoskeletal pain, particularly in areas along the related meridian.

In Bowen therapy, which focuses on gentle manipulations of muscles and soft tissues, the approach could involve addressing both the digestive system and musculoskeletal complaints together, under the understanding that body systems are interconnected.

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and thickened, leading to restricted movement. This can develop gradually and typically goes through three stages: the freezing stage (painful and decreasing motion), the frozen stage (stiffness without much increase in pain), and the thawing stage (gradual improvement in mobility).

While frozen shoulder is often linked to injury, overuse, or medical conditions such as diabetes, holistic therapies, including Bowen therapy or acupuncture, might interpret it through the lens of energy blockages, often considering internal organ imbalances as contributing factors. For example, in traditional Chinese medicine, frozen shoulder might still be linked to meridians, particularly those of the lung, large intestine, or small intestine, as these run through the shoulder area.

In cases of frozen shoulder, treating the musculoskeletal tension directly through gentle manipulation or techniques like Bowen therapy, while also supporting digestive health, may help restore balance and promote healing. The focus would be on releasing restrictions, improving circulation, and reducing inflammation in both the shoulder joint and potentially related systems like the digestive or immune system.

20/09/2024

High humidity in a room can have several noticeable effects on a person’s health and comfort. Symptoms of high humidity for humans include:

1. **Excessive sweating**: You may sweat more than usual because high humidity interferes with the body's ability to cool itself through perspiration.

2. **Feeling of stickiness or clamminess**: Skin may feel sticky due to the inability of sweat to evaporate properly in humid conditions.

3. **Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing**: Humid air can feel heavy and make breathing more difficult, especially for people with respiratory conditions like asthma.

4. **Fatigue or tiredness**: The body works harder to maintain a normal temperature in high humidity, which can lead to fatigue.

5. **Increased thirst**: You may feel thirstier as your body loses more fluids through sweating.

6. **Overheating or heat exhaustion**: Prolonged exposure to high humidity can make it difficult for the body to cool down, leading to overheating or even heat exhaustion.

7. **Headaches or dizziness**: High humidity can contribute to dehydration, which may cause headaches or dizziness.

8. **Skin issues**: Rashes, irritation, or fungal infections can develop due to moist skin that doesn’t dry properly.

9. **Mold-related allergies**: High humidity can encourage the growth of mold, which may trigger allergic reactions such as sneezing, coughing, or itchy eyes.

If you experience these symptoms, it's important to address the humidity level in the room to restore a more comfortable and healthy environment.
Do you have any idea what’s the percentage of humidity in your room/house?

05/09/2024

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09/04/2024

Traumas are deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that can significantly impact our emotional and physical well-being. Interestingly, even if our mind manages to block or forget certain aspects of a traumatic experience, our body remembers. This "body memory" can significantly affect a person's health and well-being, often in ways that might be difficult to understand or explain.

Recording Traumas in the Body

Our body is a repository for all our experiences, including traumas. When we experience a traumatic event, our fight or flight response is activated, and our body is flooded with stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones prepare the body to respond to danger, but when we don't "discharge" these physiological responses—meaning, when we don't have an opportunity to fully process the experience—stress and tension can remain stored in our tissues, particularly in the fascia.Fascia is an extensive connective tissue that surrounds and supports all the structures in our body, including muscles, bones, and organs. Traumas can cause the fascia to thicken or harden, leading to restricted movement, pain, and dysfunction in the affected areas.

The Impact of Unprocessed Traumas

If the trauma stored in the body is not acknowledged and treated, it can lead to a variety of physical and emotional health issues. Over time, chronic stress can negatively affect the immune system, increase the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and contribute to conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia. Emotionally, unresolved trauma can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Bowen Therapy and Trauma in Fascia

Bowen Therapy is a form of gentle manual therapy that focuses on releasing tension in the fascia and promoting healing and balance throughout the body. Through precise and gentle movements applied to different parts of the body, Bowen Therapy aims to stimulate the nervous system to reduce stress and tension and to encourage a state of deep relaxation.The benefits of Bowen Therapy in treating fascial trauma include:Releasing accumulated tension and stiffness in the fascia, allowing tissues to return to a more relaxed and flexible state.Stimulating blood and lymph circulation, which can help to eliminate toxins and stress-related chemicals from the body.Promoting a state of deep relaxation, which can help to reduce chronic stress and improve overall well-being.Encouraging the body to initiate its own healing processes, helping to address the underlying causes of pain and discomfort.By addressing the physical effects of trauma stored in the body, Bowen Therapy can play a crucial role in the healing process, helping affected individuals to regain greater freedom of movement and improve the quality of life. However, it's important for those experiencing significant trauma to also seek appropriate psychological support, as healing is often a holistic process involving both the body and the mind.