Master Practitioner Archives - American Bowen Academy

Cheryl Brown 4919744

Wells, Maine, United States 04090

6034919744

After retiring from 30 years as an elementary school teacher in New Hampshire, My husband and I relocated and established my Bowen practice in Maine and New Hampshire. I am an accredited Bowen practitioner whose passion for healthy living and supporting others in their own wellness journey led me to my studies in Bowenwork.

Darcy Cunningham

N Yarmouth, Maine, United States 04097

207-829-2700

An overarching life passion of mine has been supporting and guiding others (well, me too!) in experiencing more ease and more joy in life. This passion has been expressed over the years in many roles, from managing a food coop and teaching people about food’s effects on the body and mind, to working with corporate executives leading diversity work (as we called it in those days). In 2003 I founded Turning Light Center teaching Yoga and Meditation. Still looking for more ways to help people break their cycles of pain and limitations and get back to fully living their lives, I trained extensively and certified in Therapeutic Yoga (IAYT). I have also trained in Neurodevelopmental Movement, Somatics, Pranayama (science of breath), Meditation, Ayurveda, and Family Constellations. All of these modalities influence me, helping me “see” and support the whole person.

Then in early 2017 I discovered Bowenwork, fell in love, and immediately started my training, completing my coursework and case studies by the end of the year. I am thrilled to add this to what I offer clients – and they are too! I feel Bowenwork and Yoga Therapy in particular offer a wonderful combination suitable to nearly any body and any needs! I have continued Bowenwork studies of Advanced practices, a fascinating course on Fascia the latest research highlighting Bowen applications. And now I am a certified Wellness Associate (ABA) and can offer “Introductory Bowenwork” to anyone wanting to learn more and then share some wonderful basic Bowenwork with family, friends, and yourself! Clients may choose Bowenwork, Yoga Therapy, MSTR (McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release) or any combination of services.

I look forward to working with you to bring more Ease and Joy into your life!

Jenny O’Dell

Eliot, Maine, United States 03903

401-714-9485

Jenny is a kind natured practitioner with a genuine compassion for individuals who have been suffering and long for relief.

She originally studied and certified as a Deep Tissue Massage Therapist at the Muscular Therapy Institute in Watertown, Mass in 2007. She has a background in a more orthopedic philosophy of bodywork. She has worked in 5 star luxury spas and also several Chiropractic clinics focusing on pain reduction. She is currently a licensed massage therapist in the state of Maine.

When she discovered Bowen in 2020, a whole new world and perspective to healing support was opened to her clients. The intention behind each move enhances the results for her clients with less effort, force and manipulation. Allowing the client’s body to take the lead in each session has lead to some amazing life giving transformations. She began her Bowenwork studies in January 2021 quickly mastered each module and certified up to SP2 by August 2023. She continues her studies in structural fascial integration.

Jenny loves to design protocols and programs for her clients that are on a path to wellness using her understanding of anatomy and kinesiology along her uncanny intuition to amplify and simplify the work that needs to be done for her clients to get back to their lives.

Many of her clients suffer from chronic migraines and sciatica- two of her favorite challenges to meet. Many others suffer from fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme, depression and anxiety as well as sports related tension patterns.

If you are desiring to receive clinical, goal oriented work in a soft, luxurious, warm and inviting space, Jenny is the practitioner for you.

Outside her studio, Jenny is a momma to 3 incredible kids, a wife to a loving man, and her greatest love is to sing. She performs with her big band, The Rockingham Groove and also with her beloved Community Chorus at South Berwick.

Juliet Altham

Portland, Maine, United States 04101

207-254-9136

Juliet certified as a Bowenwork practitioner in 2014, after experiencing significant results as a Bowenwork client in the UK and seeking ongoing care for herself and her family upon moving to the US. While her colleague, Rebecca Roberts, took on her Maine Bowen practice (see website) after Juliet moved to Portland, Maine, Juliet tries to accommodate specific requests for Bowenwork sessions. She continues to be amazed and inspired by the impact and results of this subtle technique and is motivated to bring its benefits to communities underserved by mainstream healthcare.

Kristine Anderson

St. George, Maine, United States 04860

207-372-9626

Kristine is an accredited Professional Bowenwork Practitioner since 2005, Reflexologist, and licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Maine. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and Nationally Certified. She graduated from the Downeast School of Massage in 1998.

Lori Rizzuto

Damariscotta, Maine, United States 04543

207-563-3353

I have been a professional massage therapist since 1987. I discovered Bowen Therapy in 2009 after 12 years of dealing with fibromyalgia, in 3 months time I went from a pain level of 8-10 to a 0-3; these results started me on the path to learning Bowen, leaving massage and developing a full time practice of doing Bowenwork therapy.
I am also an End of Life Doula and often use Bowen as comfort touch for people at the end of life.

Ms Lisa Toole

South Berwick, Maine, United States 03908

603-591-0658

Following 25 years in high tech sales and communications, I found myself in need of better health, balance, creative growth, & professional expression.

Bowenwork found me following a riding injury. The short story of my transformation from “client to practitioner and associate instructor” occurred between 2011-2014; completing basic, advanced, professional, and Associate Instructor certifications.

I’ve worked in clinical practice since 2012, supporting clients (individual & small group), and teaching the 4 hour Rescue Protocols class.

As of 2022, I’ve expanded my office size & added new service offerings; incorporating remote sessions, mini sessions, private and small group sessions – encouraging clients to mix/match offerings to suite their ongoing well being long term.

As a co-founding member of the Bowenwork for Fascial Health Team, we delivered monthly free Bowenwork clinics to ME & NH seacoast residents for 6+ yrs until our hiatus in February 2020 due to Covid-19.

The pandemic created other opportunities to develop web based tools for clients (Facebook, YouTube & tools at my website: @www.bowenwork4health.com.)

I was once told by a health care provider that my back pain would never improve. Bowenwork proved him wrong.

Sharing the Bowenwork Difference has become one of my greatest joys. Let’s collaborate and see what healing your body is waiting to unlock!

In Health & Inspiration, Lisa Toole

Rebecca Roberts

Biddeford, Maine, United States 04005

After her own experience receiving Bowenwork, Rebecca was deeply inspired to become a practitioner and immediately set out to train and certify with the American Bowen Academy. Rebecca is continually amazed by the physical and emotional impact Bowen technique has, which is often underestimated due to its gentle nature. She brings knowledge and intention to her work and strives to help others recognize their own capacity to heal.

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