Aromatherapy Awareness Week

According to the Alzheimer’s Society, 850,000 people in the UK are currently living with Dementia; 750,000 of these are over 65 years of age. A shocking 7 in 10 people are suffering with another medical condition as well as Dementia.

Dementia is a syndrome associated with the decline of the brain and its abilities. Common problems caused by dementia include memory loss, slower thinking speeds and the weakening of mental agility. Sufferers can also experience hallucinations, the loss of empathy and depression.

This week (8^th-14^th June) is National Aromatherapy Awareness Week. The International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) chose Dementia as this year’s theme for the week to raise awareness of the many benefits of Clinical Aromatherapy in assisting with the neurological and psychological effects of dementia.

A focus for this week is on identifying alternative therapies that can benefit Dementia sufferers.

Bowen Therapy is a drug-free remedial technique that involves the therapist using their fingers and thumbs to create a gentle rolling movement over muscle ligaments, tendons, and fascias. It is often used by celebrities such as adventurer Bear Grylls, motorcycle racer James Ellison, and pop-sensation Kylie Minogue to relieve stress among other things.

The Bowen Technique can help to relieve the symptoms of a variety of health problems and wellbeing concerns. The Alzheimer’s Society reported that 61% of Dementia sufferers felt anxious or depressed and that 40% of them felt lonely. Bowen Therapy is known to be beneficial in several cases of emotional stress, allowing relaxation to become a prime factor in the easing of pain and anxiety. With approximately 340,000 practitioners in 59 countries, Bowen Therapy is a readily available complimentary therapy that effectively relieves pain and boosts relaxation, potentially giving a large demographic of Dementia sufferers relief.

Whilst most types of Dementia unfortunately can’t be cured, treatments such as Bowen Therapy can provide them with a better quality of life and much-needed relief from the stress and pain the syndrome causes on a daily basis.

Bowen Therapy is generally pleasant to receive, with a session lasting between 30 – 60 minutes depending on the age of the client and the nature of their symptoms. Bowen Therapy requires a break of 5 – 10 days between sessions to allow the muscles to process the subtle changes made within the session and to adapt accordingly.

Bowen Therapy Professional Association provides standards of professional excellence and a code of practice for the protection and benefit of the public and its members.

If you could benefit from trying Bowen Therapy or know of someone that could be in need of Bowen Therapy please contact a the BTPA by calling 0844 561 7173 or find a BTPA certified therapist near you by clicking here.

International Bowen Therapy Week: 13th – 19th April

It’s that time of year again! 13th -19th April sees the second International Bowen Therapy Week take place. Coincidentally this is also the week Tom Bowen, creator of Bowen Therapy, would have celebrated his birthday! It’s an incredibly joyful week for the Bowen Therapy Professional Association and we want you to help us celebrate!

So what is the purpose of International Bowen Therapy Week? Well, the main aim is to promote an awareness and understanding of Bowen Therapy. We want to encourage recognition and celebration of the revolutionary Bowen Technique and the brains behind it. We want you to get involved in the numerous events happening all over the UK!

Here at the BTPA, we are incredibly eager to get the UK as involved as possible, in the awareness week and with the BTPA! The UK awareness event lands on Tom Bowen’s birthday, April 18th – this day will see BTPA practitioners participating in individual events, all in aid of Bowen Therapy and in celebration of Tom. Therapists from other organisations are also welcome to join in!

Tom dedicated a lot of his time to Bowen; working endlessly to develop and improve the Bowen Technique. His beloved daughters said he often practiced for 5 hours a day at the clinic, following this up by 4 hours of house calls, and he even spent his Saturday mornings selflessly treating disabled children for no fee. What an amazing man! If anybody is worth of a celebratory week, it’s definitely Tom Bowen.

Even celebrities are extremely thankful of Bowen’s work:

“I have never felt so good and will continue to recommend it to anyone looking for pain relief or even just wanting to improve their quality of life. We need to all spread the word, this technique really is life changing!” – James Ellison (current British Superbike Racer, one time British Champion, two times European Champion and one time World Champion.)

“It (Bowen) has helped keep my body together despite the continual bashing it takes,” he explains: “It’s a vital support in putting right a whole range of new aches and pains, making sure that old injuries don’t cause me problems, and helping me fight stress and fatigue.” – Bear Grylls (ITV’s Mission Survive and Channel 4’s The Island)

Kylie Minogue is also rumoured to be a fan of Bowen, and both Sam Taylor-Wood and Elle Macpherson were rumoured to be avid Bowen fans during their pregnancies. It’s time to get on board!

Be sure to keep an eye out on our website and social media for further information about specific events!

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We hope you’ll join us and help to spread the word!

International Bowen Week: 13th – 19th April. 

For more information on Bowen Therapy and the BTPA visit the website here. 

World Champion Motorbike Racer James Ellison Claims Bowen Therapy Has Changed His Life

James Ellison holds the titles for current British Superbike Racer, one time British Champion, two times European Champion and one time World Champion.

As an avid user of Bowen Therapy, James Ellison has submitted an inspiring testimonial explaining how he relies on the Bowen Technique to stay sharp for his career and claims how it has been a life changing experience for him.

James Ellison was introduced to Bowen Therapy in his local gym in his hometown of Kendal in Cumbria. At the age of 34 and after several motorcycle accidents (some at over 180 MPH), James admits regrets about not trying Bowen Therapy sooner!

As a professional motorcycle racer James’ body goes through an extreme amount of stress on the race track as well as working on his fitness in the gym for hours at a time in preparation for upcoming races.

On one particular occasion, James was training at the gym when he found himself suffering from severe lower back pain due to a trapped nerve that had flared up.

Noticing James’ distress, the gym owner offered James some assistance to relieve the pain. It was at this point when James was introduced to Bowen Therapy as the gym owner was actually a qualified Bowen Therapist and began to practice Bowen Therapy on him. After the first Bowen Therapy session, James could not believe how good he felt! Not just in that specific lower back area, but all his “niggling pains seemed to have subsided considerably” as a result of Bowen Therapy.

James was extremely pleased with the result of his first Bowen Therapy session and continued receiving Bowen Therapy thereafter. As explained in his testimonial, James has had numerous physiotherapy treatments including deep tissue, Pressure Point, Acupuncture and a lot of painkillers; none of which seem to have any immediate relief or long term benefits.

A final note from James’ excellent testimonial on Bowen Therapy:

“I have never felt so good and will continue to recommend it to anyone looking for pain relief or even just wanting to improve their quality of life. We need to all spread the word, this technique really is life changing!”

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How Bowen Therapy works

The Bowen Technique is a finger thumb rolling movement which applied to specific points of the body. The gentle movements are rolled over muscles ligaments, tendons and fascias. Bowen Therapy is a drug free, non invasive holistic treatment which stimulates the body to realign and restore its physiological equilibrium.

By targeting specific points of the body, the Bowen Technique can release deep stress and tension which results in the relief of pain. Bowen Therapy sessions last between 30 – 60 minutes and you are required to have a number of sessions in order for body to respond and react to the therapy.

Who can benefit from Bowen Therapy?

Bowen Therapy is suitable for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly. The Bowen Technique is a gentle movement that is generally relaxing to receive. No force or muscle manipulation is used; the Bowen Technique is simply asking the body to recognise these movements and change accordingly. The client’s comfort is always the Bowen Therapists main concern; therefore the client can receive Bowen Therapy whilst wearing light clothing, whilst sitting, standing or lying down.

For more information on Bowen Therapy, visit the Bowen Therapy Professional Association website here. To find a BTPA certified therapist click here.