Bowenwork

Bowen is a type of bodywork therapy that addresses musculoskeletal pain, restrictions, and injuries by realigning the body and restoring structural integrity through manipulation of the fascia.  

• Instead of focusing on just treating the area of pain or dysfunction, Bowen takes into account the interconnectedness of the fascial system to address global pattern issues within the body. Doing so releases compensations, and restores alignment and postural balance. 

• Certain muscle tensions are more important than others when it comes to addressing issues and restoring function. We call these muscle tensions root or primary causes. Bowen uses assessment and targeted manipulations to the fascia to locate and release primary causes of dysfunction in order to restore balance and alignment. Creating this balance releases irritation off the central nervous system, stimulating the nervous system's intrinsic ability to heal and unwind tension on its own. 

• Primary tensions in cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and pelvic regions as well as cranial compression are all assessed and addressed during treatment. Localized treatment to pain areas such as shoulders, elbows, ankles, etc., is also performed based on client symptoms and conditions. 

Bowenwork can be helpful for: 

Arthritis pain 

Back pain 

Carpal tunnel syndrome 

Elbow pain/restrictions 

Fibromyalgia 

Foot & ankle issues 

Gait disorders 

Knee & hip problems 

Migraine & headaches 

Neck pain

Pelvic misalignment 

Plantar fasciitis 

Postural problems 

Repetitive stress injuries 

Sciatica 

Scoliosis 

Shin splints 

Shoulder pain/restrictions

 Sports injuries 

TMJ problems  

Balance problems 

Parkinson's disease

"Bowenwork with Christina has truly been life changing for me. This is my first experience with this type of bodywork and I see the lasting benefits and have never felt better! Each session is unique based on your needs and includes thorough assessment. When you get to the root of what is causing pain and discomfort, a long term solution can be found. Christina is a competent and caring healer. Her excellence with this massage technique reaps amazing results no matter your issue or cause of pain or concern. Definitely worth it for pain free living."  - E.

Each session begins with assessment of posture, gait, range of motion, and other orthopedic tests.

Bowenwork can be performed over clothes or on skin. Please wear loose and light clothing, such as athletic-style shorts or pants, t-shirts or tank tops. Please avoid tight or slippery clothing (like spandex). 

It is recommended that you receive a follow-up treatment within a couple of weeks of your initial visit. 

If traditional massage and other rehabilitative therapies have not helped your condition as much as you had hoped, I encourage you to try Bowen.