Turkish Bowen Association

Turkish Bowen Association This page will show what is happening in this Turkish Association under the Australian original Bowt Bowen therapy – what is it exactly…? No oils are used.

Tom Bowen had a special talent, - like DD Palmer (Chiropractic), Ida Rolf, (Rolfing), Moshe Feldenkrais (Feldenkrais Technique) and Mikao Usui (Reiki). He claimed he could feel tiny vibrations in people’s muscles that helped him find the exact location to work on. Tom had the capacity to quickly assess what was wrong with someone and where they were out of balance. He could glance into a room full

of people for about 20 seconds and know what each of their problems was. Although he never advertised, it was estimated that he treated over 13,000 people in the course of one year, and he claimed a success rate of about 88 per cent! He spoke of his skill with great humility and frequently stated that his work was “simply a gift from God”. He dedicated his life to turning his gift into a practical application that has proven to be of great benefit to thousands of people all over the world. A Bowen Session
A Bowen treatment lasts about 45 minutes. The practitioner ‘rolls’ over the muscles with her fingers, which causes the muscles to relax. Treatment can be done through clothing or directly on the skin. The moves are done in groups. Between sets, the practitioner leaves the room for at least two minutes to allow the body to relax. The moves send out signals which:

Release tension;
Stimulate energy flow;
Facilitate lymphatic drainage of toxins and waste;
Promote good circulation;
Increase mobility;
Encourage the body to relax, realign and heal itself. Some people feel shifts and changes in their bodies during and after a Bowen session. While many experience immediate pain relief, improvement is just as likely to unfold over the next few days to a week. Two or three treatments are usually enough to achieve long-lasting relief. Even long-term conditions may respond very quickly. The ideal situation is to give the Bowen Technique a try for three sessions, once per week, without having any other kind of bodywork in between. What Happens? A Bowen move consists of mild finger pressure against the side of a muscle or tendon for about three seconds, then a rolling movement over the top of the muscle or tendon, then a release, which allows the muscle or tendon to spring back to its normal position. Bowen moves are often performed in pairs, called ‘stoppers’ that contain the effects of subsequent moves within a limited area. Then muscles or tendons are moved to create an impulse that rebounds from the stoppers back and forth for about two minutes until the area relaxes completely. How Does it Work? The Bowen Technique affects the body primarily through the nervous and the bioenergetic systems, to bring it into a state of balance. Autonomic Nervous System Rebalancing
The autonomic nervous system controls over 80 per cent of bodily functions. For healing to happen, the body needs to shift from sympathetic parasympathetic dominance, which encourages the body to let go of physical and emotional stress. The Bowen Technique facilitates these positive shifts. Stretch Reflex
Most Bowen moves are done either at the origin, insertion or belly of muscles, where the Golgi and Spindle nerve receptors are located. These receptors inform the nervous system of the state of tension, length or stretch in the muscles and are stimulated during the rolling part of the Bowen move. Joint Proprioreceptors
All Bowen moves done around a joint directly affect the joint and ligaments, which are richly innervated with proprioreceptors, nerves that sense the position of the body. Lymphatic Circulation
The Bowen Technique stimulates lymphatic circulation and drainage. Spinal Reflexes
Many Bowen moves are performed along the spine over the erector muscles. These moves appear to produce referred reactions to other areas of the body. Often people will mention that conditions were addressed, other than the one for which they originally sought consultation, even though the practitioner didn’t know about them. Fascia
The fascia plays a major role in muscle coordination, flexibility, postural alignment and overall structural and functional integrity. Bowen moves free the relationship between the fascia and the muscle being addressed. Acupuncture Points and Meridians
Bowen moves stimulate circulation of energy which helps to clear energy blocks. Coincidentally, several of the moves are located along acupuncture meridians or on specific acupuncture points which are known to stimulate and balance the body’s energy. Bowen Technique Hailed by Health Professionals
Dr JoAnne Whitaker, MD was facing a hip replacement and back surgery when she discovered the Bowen Technique. After receiving Bowen treatments, not only was she able to walk, but she went back to playing golf, all without surgery. She was so impressed that she flew to Australia to train in the Bowen Technique and now treats patients with ailments ranging from bunions to heart disease. According to Dr Whitaker, “Bowen Therapy is the single, most important hands-on healing technique in medicine”. Brenda Williams, Director of the Quiet Miracles Program in North Carolina, chose the Bowen Technique as the sole hands-on component of her hospital’s pain management unit. Audrey Butko, MD considers the Bowen Technique to be a blessing in her medical practice because of its simplicity, positive results and patient satisfaction. It has nearly eliminated her need to use cortisone injections. Dr Christine Staub, a family physician with a special interest in the treatment of chronic pain, has seen the Bowen Technique ‘unlock the door’ for patients who had reached an impasse in their pain treatment. “I am thrilled to have Bowen Therapy as a resource for myself, family, friends and patients”, she said. Summary
The main difference between Bowen and other modalities is how fast it works, how gentle it feels and how long the pain relief lasts. For me, the ‘miracle’ lies in the fact that doing so little can produce such profound and long-lasting results. References
1. Whitaker, JA, Marlowe, S. The Bowen Technique: A healing modality alleviates myofacial pain of fibromyalgia (FM) and balance the dysfunctional changes of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) as measured by clinical assessment and heart rate variability. In MYOPAIN. Silvi Marina, Italy. 1998.
2. Tim Willcocks. Effect of Bowen Treatment on fibromyalgia sufferers. 1997-98. http://www.bowentechnique.fsnet.co.uk/bowen_research.htm
3. Whitaker, JA. The Bowen Technique: A gentle hands-on healing method that affects the autonomic nervous system as measured by heart rate variability. http://www.thebowentechnique.com/fibro.htm

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20/05/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to a very Happy and relieved group after the long day of a Module 7 exam. Three Happy Practitioners have passed their practical exams and are ready to give treatments! From L to R:
Esra (mod7), Zuhal (Practitioner & 'body'!), Ros (Instructor), Joanne (Examiner), Malik (Mod 7), Wendy ('body'!), Emrah (mod7), and Isabel ('body'!)

15/05/2025

Congratulations to Emrah, Esra and Malik for passing the practical exam today for Module7👏🏻💫😁

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25/02/2025

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What is the body’s original blueprint?

When Bowen Therapists talk about treatments helping the body reorient to its original ‘blueprint,’ what exactly are we referring to? And how does this blueprint arise in the first place?

The answer lies in embryology, where the body’s fundamental organising forces first emerge.

At day 15 of development, a structure known as the primitive streak appears, laying down the basic body plan.

From this point, the three germ layers form, each giving rise to essential systems:

🔹 Endoderm – Develops the epithelial linings of major systems and glands
🔹 Mesoderm – Forms muscles, connective tissues, and the circulatory system
🔹 Ectoderm – Gives rise to the nervous system and skin epidermis

Fascinatingly, some of the very first Bowen moves — BRM 1, Moves 1 & 2 — are performed over the exact region where the primitive streak first appeared. This is no coincidence. These moves may have the ability to awaken a ‘tissue memory’ of health, often experienced as warmth or an uplifting force through the spine.

Why does this happen? Because embryological forces never truly leave us.

The midline created by the primitive streak later folds to form the neural tube, the structure that gives rise to the brain, spinal cord, and autonomic nervous system. Bowen Therapy aims to work with this deep cellular memory, especially within the fluids and connective tissue, where the body’s original blueprint remains imprinted.

As Bowen Therapists, we are not just addressing symptoms — we are working with the body’s inherent intelligence to restore balance and health at a foundational level, to the best of the body’s ability.

Learn all of this and more in Module 8 of the Diploma of Specialised Bowen Therapy 11274NAT. Join us!

https://bowentraining.com.au/bta-courses/diploma-of-specialised-bowen-therapy-11274nat/

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💥 **The TMJ: A Small Joint with a Big Impact on Your Health** 💥

Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) does much more than move your jaw—it plays a key role in your body’s overall alignment and balance. Dysfunction in this area can create a ripple effect throughout your body, even impacting your **pelvis** and lower back!

TMJ issues can lead to:
😣 Jaw pain and tension
😖 Headaches or migraines
🦷 Teeth grinding (bruxism)
💤 Sleep disturbances
🌪 Neck, shoulder, and back pain
🎧 Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
🪷 Misalignment in the pelvis, causing lower back pain

How are the jaw and pelvis connected? Through the body’s fascia—an intricate web of connective tissue that links distant areas together. When the jaw is out of alignment, it can create compensations throughout the spine, leading to pelvic imbalances and even back discomfort.

**Bowen Therapy** offers a holistic solution by gently addressing the TMJ, releasing tension in the jaw and surrounding muscles, and rebalancing the entire body.

✨ Benefits of Bowen for TMJ and Pelvis include:
✔️ Relief from jaw and back pain
✔️ Improved posture and pelvic alignment
✔️ Reduction in headaches and tension
✔️ Enhanced overall body balance

Your jaw is more connected to your body than you think—let Bowen Therapy help you restore harmony from head to pelvis! 🌿💆‍♀️

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Healing is simply the body's natural attempt to restore equilibrium when equilibrium is lost. Healing cannot be prevented from occurring (though it can be obstructed in its expression), nor can it be obtained from anyone or anything external.

You are born with the power to heal because healing is an innate capacity of every person, as it is of every animal and plant, and, I suspect, of every created thing.

Listen to sick people and you will hear much talk of seeking cures, healers, and healing. Medicines and medicine men can sometimes catalyze a healing response or remove obstructions to it, but they never give you what you do not really have. The power to heal is your property and birthright, ready to go to work whenever changing conditions create a demand for it.
–Andrew Weil, M.D. 🙏

31/01/2025

Trauma changes our bodies and brains.

These changes can result in heightened sensitivity to stress, anxiety, and even physical health issues.

Consider Bowen Therapy as part of a holistic approach to trauma.

22/01/2025

The human body possesses a remarkable ability to heal itself.

Consider what happens when you get a cut. It's not the bandaid that does the healing—it's your body initiating a powerful, natural response.

Red blood cells work to produce collagen, which forms new tissue. The wound gradually fills, fresh skin forms, and the edges draw inward as the injury becomes smaller.

Astonishing, isn't it? And the best part—it all happens without you having to think about it.

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Turkish Bowen Association

TRAINING IN TURKEY Training has now started in Turkey, in Izmir, Bursa, Antalya, Mugla province and Istanbul. Please contact Ros Elliott-Özlek directly for more information: roselliot@yahoo.com www.bowen.web.tr https://www.facebook.com/Turkish-Bowen-Therapy-375074823345992/

Training in the Bowen Technique (Bowtech) is divided into seven Modules. Each Module is two days, and these can be taught in pairs (1&2, 3&4, 5&6), with the seventh module for final evaluation. The training sessions are spread over time to allow for practice and integration. The minimum time for completion of all seven modules is one year.

Each Module consists primarily of hands-on training. You learn through demonstration and immediate practice of the appropriate Bowen moves for your level. Written and practical assessments monitor your progress, and case studies are required as part of your training. There are three comprehensive training manuals.