Vale Holistic Therapy

21/09/2025

As well as the muscles, Bowen Therapists work on your fascia.
Fascia is an important, highly mobile, connective tissue, which runs throughout your body. It is via the fascia that we often address levels of tension and discomfort.

If you would like to know more about this relaxing therapy contact me - valetherapy@btinternet.com - 07951 718098 - The Bay Therapy Centre PhysioSynergy

–Via Bowen Association (UK)
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21/09/2025

Try this if you need a simple way to calm yourself in a busy day or between Bowen appointments.....which means if you don't have a Bowen appointment booked then maybe contact me - valetherapy@btinternet.com - 07951 718098 - PhysioSynergy The Bay Therapy Centre

Breath and Bowen — both simple, gentle, and calming.

Try this 5-finger breathing brain break whenever you need to pause.

And maybe give your Bowen Therapist a call!

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17/08/2025

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

17/08/2025

Bookings are now open for our next Bowtech beginners' training course. An opportunity for non-Bowen therapists to embrace a new modality, healthcare professionals to widen their knowledge as well as anyone who may be thinking of a career change.

Comprising seven modules (including final assessment), each module covers two days with start dates as follows:

London: September 4th-5th with instructor Nicola Hok
Kelso, Scotland: October 4th-5th with instructor Jacqui Hoitingh
Peterborough: October 17th-18th with instructor Helen Perkins

Full details can be found on our website; please contact your preferred instructor for more information and to request an application form. https://bowentraining.co.uk/bowen-courses/

Bowen Association (UK) The Federation of Holistic Therapists Massage World

17/08/2025

In Bowen Therapy, we wait between moves.

Not because nothing is happening — but because everything might be.

The pause isn’t empty. It’s potent.

22/07/2025

Finding what works for you can take time, often because your body doesn't want to be shouted out. The gentle touch of Bowen Therapy can often show results when other therapies have failed simply because they weren't what your body wanted or needed. Listen to your body and try Bowen Therapy. To find out more and book an appointment contact me on 07951 718098 or email me at valetherapy@btinternet.com The Bay Therapy Centre PhysioSynergy

24/06/2025

Latissimus Dorsi: Analysis by Professor M. A. Imam

Origin 👉 lower thoracic/lumbar/sacral vertebrae, iliac crest, last 4 ribs, inferior angle of scapula.

Insertion 👉🏻 bicipital groove of humerus.

Function 👉🏻 adduction, medial rotation, extension of humerus.

Photo Credit: Professor M. A. Imam

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http://www.secretlifeoffascia.com/

24/06/2025

We typically schedule regular services for our cars, yet ignore the subtle signals from our own bodies until something breaks down.

Bowen Therapy invites the body to unwind, reset, and return to a more balanced state — no warning light required.

Make time for maintenance. You’re the vehicle that matters most.

You can replace a car. You can’t replace your body.

24/06/2025

Why do we teach Bowen in person, and not online?

Because every individual body is unique and results depend entirely on how well the therapist reads the body. To do this successfully they have to 'feel' for the correct pressure, depth and angle to make each gentle move targeted exactly to the correct spot.

Bowen is a subtle therapy unlike any other type of 'hands on' treatment where excessive pressure can often be applied.

This is something that can't be adequately demonstrated or taught by Zoom regardless how many cameras there might be pointed at the couch! To find out more about the Original Bowen Technique (Bowtech beginners and advanced courses) please go to our new website www.bowentraining.co.uk or message us here and we'll get back to you.

Bowen Association (UK) BowenBTPA

25/05/2025

Is it time to follow that inner nudge?
Here are 5 signs Bowen Technique is the therapy you might be ready to learn:

You’ve experienced Bowen and know how powerful it is

You’re drawn to holistic, intuitive ways of helping others

You want a meaningful, flexible career in natural health

You enjoy hands-on work and real connection

You're ready to grow — personally and professionally

Whether you're already in the healing world or looking for a new path, Bowen Training Uk offers hands-on support, small group learning, and a warm, professional environment.

✨ Part-time study
✨ Weekend modules
✨ Supportive and practical training

👉 New training groups starting soon – message us for details or visit: www.bowentraining.co.uk

25/05/2025

28/04/2025

Hope for Depression — the Power of the Vagus Nerve and Bowen Therapy

New research has found that stimulating the vagus nerve — a key communication pathway between the brain and major organs — can significantly improve the quality of life in people with treatment-resistant depression.

In a clinical trial of 493 participants with major depression, those who received vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) showed measurable improvements in mood, daily functioning, and overall wellbeing — even after years of unsuccessful treatment.

👉 And here's where Bowen Therapy comes in.

Bowen Therapy has a specific vagus nerve procedure, and its aim, along with all Bowen moves, is to shift the body from the flight or fight response (sympathetic nervous system) to the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest mode) where healing can occur.

While the trial involved an implanted device, Bowen Therapy uses the body’s own healing intelligence — with no drugs, no force, and no devices — just targeted, mindful touch.

The vagus nerve connects — and so does Bowen.

Research published in Brain Stimulation.

📸 Nicolle R. Fuller / Science Photo Library