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Bowen

Bowen is an overall body balancer for physiological wellbeing (hormones, lymphatics, musculoskeletal, nervous system....), as well as emotional wellbeing.

Its gentle and calming moves evoke relaxation which has an effect on the tension of the whole body. It can regulate hormones, sleep patterns, and mood swings.

Based on the information you have provided and a postural assessment the gentle rolling movements gives information to precise areas of your body so that the receptors in the muscle and tendons via the nervous system can decide whether the muscle is holding too much or too little tension, is it hypotonic or atrophied? Does it need to let go of an old pain cycle?

Pain can occur when the nervous system panics and feels that you are in danger, and either stops movement or changes the movement pattern using other muscles (dysfunctional movement patterns). Pain is a big subject currently being researched. Where you feel the pain isn’t necessarily where the problem is. Bowen works well as it gives information and resets the nervous system for the body to correct issues throughout the entire matrix.

Bowen is used to restore your natural postural function, asymmetry, and balance as well as calming all body systems and supporting kidney, respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory functions for optimum health.

This gentle treatment is done through loose comfortable clothing and is safe for babies, the elderly, pregnancy, and all disabilities/health issues.

Bowen has had recorded success for a huge variety of health conditions including:

Muscular/fascial pain , Asthma , Autoimmune disease, Depression/anxiety , Back pain, Sciatica , Frozen shoulder , Postural pain Surgery recovery , Colic ,IBS, Injury recovery and many more…

The Breaks - Bowen is different from other therapies as we have 2-5 minutes breaks between areas worked. This is so that the body can use the information given to make changes. When a muscle is overworked via manual manipulation techniques – research has shown that the receptors within muscles, tendons become confused and shut down. Bowen allows breaks so that the body can go into introspection in order to make the required changes. This is what makes Bowen so profound and the results can be immediate or progressive over the course of a few days.

Bodywork

My massage style is a combination of all my skills and learning combined to give you a unique treatment that suits your individual needs. I use both an empathetic and intuitive approach as well as thorough assessment.

Each massage will be different depending on the ever-changing needs of your body and each session will be a combination of nurturing deep tissue work that treats structural issues and muscle tension. I use many techniques such as fascial line release, soft tissue, and lymphatic bodywork, joint mobilisations, Vagus and cranial nerve stimulation, as well as working with the nervous system and acupressure points to enable positive change in both body tension, symmetry, and emotional well-being.

Lymphatic treatments available:

Lymphatic Bowen

Lymphatic Cupping

Lymphatic Bodywork and Massage.

The lymphatic system has a huge role in your immunity, supporting digestion, the circulatory system, cognitive function, the thyroid, kidneys, the heart, bladder and liver function. When it is not working well, it can cause many symptoms and leave you feeling sluggish and under par.

It was until recently, thought only to be under working when there was visible oedema. Up to date research is showing how this system really effects our health and how important and interconnected this system is. We are exposed to an overwhelmingly amount of toxins, presenting in the air that we breath, food we eat, chemicals in our skin and cleaning products alongside stress playing havoc with our hormones, nervous system and lymphatic system. This system fights disease, inflammation and lives within every organ to protect us from infections and viruses. When it not working effectively due to lack of movements, stress and low level inflammation, we can experience:

Head aches, neck and shoulder pain

Bloating / holding onto water

weight gain and excess belly fat

Brain fog

Allergies / sinus problems

Skin issues

Puffy hands, feet and face

Palliative and Cancer Care Massage

Using carefully chosen oils, this bespoke massage is adapted to suit your individual’s needs. This treatment will help to relieve the associated symptoms and side effects of your cancer treatment and the experience will leave you feeling nurtured and deeply relaxed and pampered.

Reflexology

This soothing and relaxing treatment works by stimulating reflex points on the feet to encourage healing and whole-body equilibrium.

Reflexology has been known to help with a variety of conditions including fertility issues, menopause, PMT, stress and anxiety, IBS, and reducing side effects of cancer treatment as well as many other conditions.

It helps the body to restore its natural state (homeostasis). As your therapist, I will use a combination of acupressure points and massage techniques on areas specific areas on your feet, relevant to your individual needs. Usually, after a treatment, you will feel more relaxed and have a positive sense of wellbeing and improved mood.

Hot Stone Massage

A wonderfully soothing treatment using Volcanic Basalt warm stones to glide over the body as an extension of the hands

The stones warm the muscles and relax any tension stored in the muscle and myofascial tissue. The treatment will leave you feeling soothed, comforted and ultimately relaxed.

Thai Hot herbal Compress

The heady scent of the Thai herbs and oils induces such a deep relaxation that we advise you to rest for at least 15 minutes after the massage.

The Thai Herbal Compress technique offers several potential health benefits: It induces deep relaxation, relieves stress and fatigue, boosts both emotional and physical well-being, assists alignment and postural integrity of the body, improves circulation of blood and lymph, and stimulates the internal organs.

The hot compresses are ideal for alleviating pain, stiff, or sore muscles and ligaments, chronic backaches, arthritis, even skin conditions, migraines, and chronic stress or anxiety. The blend of traditional Thai herbs used in these compresses has a relaxing and invigorating effect on the body and mind, soothing sore and overworked muscles while giving the body’s energy reserves a huge boost.

The herbs in the compress possess properties that are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, and antioxidant. They are used to address sprains, bruises, and sore muscles, cleanse and heal the skin by promoting cell growth, and aid upper respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, asthma, and the common cold.

Luxury Facials

Using organic and vegan products, this treatment is luxuriously relaxing. Combining facial products applied with a mixture of heat and cold to remove a build up of toxins and tension, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and glowing inside and out.

Reiki

This hands-on therapy is done through clothes.

It works on the whole person and is said to be effective in releasing blocked emotions and stagnant energy. If feels wonderfully soothing and relaxing and leaves you feeling peaceful with a positive sense of well-being.

Pregnancy Massage

This bespoke treatment using 100% safe essential oils specially chosen for pregnancy, will adapt to your ever-changing needs. You can choose whether you wish to be pampered or need relief from the aches and pains of carrying your precious bump.

As a Mum of four children, I remember well the rollercoaster of both the emotional and physical journey of pregnancy. Every mother experiences pregnancies uniquely and no pregnancy is the same.

Massage is so important for both the duration and postpartum. When we give so much of ourselves to nurture a baby, it is fundamental to receive care and nurture for ourselves.

Both ligament relaxants and the enormity of the growth and preparation/repair can take around two years to fully heal and recover. Massage can help support physiologically and emotionally throughout, allowing you to be in the best physical and mental condition to nurture your baby.

Aromatherapy Massage

Using 100% essential oils, gentle massage, this treatment is tailored to your needs.

Whether you need calming oils to reduce stress or uplifting notes to help stimulate the mind. Aromatherapy is a blissful treatment that soothes many senses and leaves you feeling relaxed and nurtured.