Balancing Act Therapies

Balancing Act Therapies Bowen Therapy on Block Island - the perfect therapy in the perfect place to help you feel better! I used to have a government job that I loved. And then?

It was perfect for me for years. It wasn't. For years I worked with people who wanted to take an active part in bettering their business. But then something seemed to shift. People no longer wanted to do the work; they wanted a quick fix. I couldn't work that way so I decided to transition out of that job into something more aligned with myself. I wanted to help people feel better - physically, mentally and emotionally. I decided to study Bowen therapy because I liked its philosophy and I was very much excited by what it could do for clients without undue physical stress on them or the practitioner. The name of my business - balancing act therapies - came to me because life really is a balancing act and my vision/mission is to help people feel better in their day to day lives, while maintaining well-being in their work/life balance.

Exactly!
10/29/2025

Exactly!

Our work might look a little magical, but there’s real science behind the calm.

Bowen Therapy helps activate the body’s parasympathetic nervous system — your natural healing power.

This Halloween, let’s celebrate the magic of balance.

Happy {almost} Halloween! 🎃

I love this analogy.
10/14/2025

I love this analogy.

Would you pay attention if your body came with a low battery warning?

HINT: It does.

Tight shoulders, aching back, poor sleep, irritability — these can be signs your nervous system is running on empty.

Bowen Therapy works with your body’s natural repair mechanisms, gently reminding your system to rest, rebalance, and recharge, to the best of its ability.

Sometimes, the body doesn’t need more pressure — it needs permission to reset.

Time to top up your inner battery?

Time to change our thinking about our bodies and what they can, or can’t, do. Bowen therapy can help.
10/12/2025

Time to change our thinking about our bodies and what they can, or can’t, do. Bowen therapy can help.

We used to think sore joints were just “wear and tear.”

Now we know the truth — movement is one of the best ways to protect our joints and keep them healthy.

Gentle, supportive movement helps nourish cartilage, strengthen muscles, and keep the whole joint system working in harmony.

If your body feels a little stiff or out of sync, Bowen Therapy can complement your holistic approach to movement and self-care.

Because your body isn’t wearing out — it’s designed to repair. 💙

Source:
https://theconversation.com/joint-pain-or-osteoarthritis-why-exercise-should-be-your-first-line-of-treatment-260638

The pauses are where the magic (and healing) happens.
08/17/2025

The pauses are where the magic (and healing) happens.

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.

Our body remembers everything.
08/15/2025

Our body remembers everything.

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

Healing doesn’t have to be complicated. It can start with a single gentle touch.
07/30/2025

Healing doesn’t have to be complicated. It can start with a single gentle touch.

Every Bowen move is an invitation — to feel, to listen, to return.

In a world that pulls us out of ourselves, your work helps people come home to their bodies.

And that truly matters.

Bowen is brilliant in so many ways but what is does for the nervous system is paramount to healing.
07/22/2025

Bowen is brilliant in so many ways but what is does for the nervous system is paramount to healing.

You can’t digest, repair, or restore when your system is stuck on “go.”

Bowen Therapy reminds the body that it’s safe to slow down.

Couldn’t agree more
07/11/2025

Couldn’t agree more

“Any modality as effective as Bowen should be more widely used and distributed.”
~ Dr Gabor Maté

We couldn’t agree more.
Bowen Therapy is gentle, non-invasive, and surprisingly powerful — and yet it’s still one of the best-kept secrets in holistic health.

At Bowen College UK, we’re on a mission to change that.

Our training pathway makes it possible for more people to access this work, whether you want to support loved ones at home, or build a fulfilling career as a certified practitioner.

🌱 Begin with a two-day Intro course
🎓 Continue to full practitioner training
💸 And we’ll deduct your Intro fee if you go on to qualify

Because the world needs more Bowen.
And maybe, it needs you.

🔗 Learn more about how to get started → https://bowencollege.org.uk/study-with-us/

Abso-bloody-lutely
07/08/2025

Abso-bloody-lutely

Being a Bowen Therapist means trusting the process —
and the pauses.

Sometimes slowing down is the most profound care we can offer.

This is a wonderful post about Bowen. And the comments are great, too. It’s a therapy which helps people to heal from pa...
06/26/2025

This is a wonderful post about Bowen. And the comments are great, too. It’s a therapy which helps people to heal from pain and injury.

🎉 5 Fun Facts About the Bowen Technique 🎉
(AKA the gentle therapy with powerful results!)

1️⃣ It’s all about fascia! 👍
Bowen moves target the connective tissue (fascia) that wraps around your muscles and organs - helping to release tension, restore balance, and reboot your body.

2️⃣ No cracking, no crunching 🤗
It’s gentle, non-invasive, and you stay fully clothed - it’s what makes Bowen Therapy so unique (and relaxing!).

3️⃣ Less is more ✨
Practitioners often pause between moves to let the body respond. Those quiet moments? That’s when the magic happens.

4️⃣ It was developed by an Aussie legend.🇦🇺
Tom Bowen, the creator of the technique, was a self-taught therapist from Australia - helping thousands of people with his hands-on healing in the 1950s–80s.

5️⃣ It helps more than just sore backs. 🤕
From sports injuries to stress, headaches to hormonal balance - Bowen can support a wide range of conditions by helping the body heal itself.

Drop us a 💙 in the comments, if you've felt the difference.

We need to let go the notion ‘no pain, no gain’. Gentle is the way to let your body heal.
06/16/2025

We need to let go the notion ‘no pain, no gain’. Gentle is the way to let your body heal.

Bowen Therapy: proof that gentle can be powerful.

So very true.
06/12/2025

So very true.

"Your issues are in your tissues."

It’s a phrase you may have heard — and it holds a lot of truth.

Our bodies remember.

Stress, emotion, and even trauma can become stored in our muscles, fascia, and nervous system responses.

That’s why working with the body — gently and respectfully — can be such a powerful way to support emotional wellbeing.

Bowen Therapy isn’t just for physical complaints.

Many people find that during times of grief, anxiety, overwhelm or transition, Bowen offers a calm, grounded space to reconnect.

Because healing isn’t just about muscles.

It’s about the whole person. 💚

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Block Island, RI
02807

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+14012123950

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