Vale Holistic Therapy

23/01/2026

Osteoarthritis is now understood as a whole-joint condition — involving muscles, nerves, joint fluid, connective tissue, and movement patterns, not just cartilage.

That’s why current clinical guidelines increasingly emphasise non-surgical, conservative approaches — particularly movement-based and supportive care — as important early considerations.

Bowen Therapy takes a whole-body perspective, considering how joints are supported, coordinated, and loaded through the rest of the body, rather than focusing on a single joint in isolation.

Source: Clodagh Toomey, Physiotherapist and Associate Professor, School of Allied Health, University of Limerick

23/01/2026

Slowing down racing thoughts and better managing a hectic lifestyle can help improve health...so says author Carl Honore 'In Praise of Slow'. As Bowen therapists we understand this principle all too well.

Learning Bowen therapy opens up a less-stressful and more balanced career path, while at the same time we can help people to improve their own physical and mental health... faster is not always better!

If this approach appeals to you then you might wish to consider signing up to one of our beginners' courses starting around the country in February and March. https://bowentraining.co.uk/blog/

22/01/2026

The body is clever — until compensation becomes chronic.

The body adapts to injury, stress, posture changes, and repetitive movement to keep you functioning.

A rolled ankle can subtly change your gait.

A desk-bound posture can alter spinal loading.

Holding tension through the jaw can influence the neck, shoulders, and more.

This whole-body perspective is central to how your Bowen Therapist is trained to assess and respond.

19/01/2026

When one system is under stress, others respond.

Posture influences muscle tension.
Muscle tension affects breathing.
Breathing shapes nervous system tone.
And nervous system stress can change how the whole body functions.

Bowen Therapy listens to the entire conversation — not just the loudest complaint.

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)
https://www.bowen-technique.co.uk/why-is-bowen-therapy.../)

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.