Level One (Four Days)

All students begin with this introduction to the concept of the Bowen Technique. Small classes allow plenty of supervision and detailed, illustrated teaching notes are provided. The teaching method is very practical and hands-on. Under close supervision, students practise the moves on each other so that by the end of Part One they have the skills to perform a complete body treatment.

The areas covered in this level are as follows.

Introduction

The Bowen Technique is introduced and explaines as being a system of bodywork, together with the fundamental principles. This section also covers guidelines for treatment and explanations of how and why Bowen works. The dos and don'ts are covered as well as guidelines for treatment.

Lower Back and Legs

introduces a comprehensive treatment for lower back complaints, knee problems, hamstring and circulatory symptoms.

Back and Neck Procedures

effective treatment for a whole range of presentations. The simple and surprisingly few moves I these two areas are powerful and fundamental tools that effectively address the entire body system and form the basis of most Bowen treatments.

Shoulder Procedure

one of the most effective treatments for shoulder complaints currently available in physical therapy.

Elbow, Wrist and Knee Procedure

address problems such as tennis elbow, tendonitis, and RSI as well as acute injuries and chronic conditions.

Ankle Procedure

an immediate and very effective tool to treat an ankle that has been sprained or otherwise injured. With many therapies, treatment is not performed on inflamed or swollen areas, however the very gently Bowen can be successful in these situations.

Hamstring Procedure

increases the flexibility of the hamstrings. Studies show that there is not only a significant improvement immediately after treatment but flexibility also continues during the week after Bowen.

Case Histories

To establish a good level of understanding and proficiency, students record all of their case histories and submit the case studies of 10 clients, each of whom has received three treatments. Students work on these during the time between Part One and Part Three. Between courses, the teaching team is available to support students and to answer any questions arising from the practical aspects of the case history work.