Understanding The Bowen Technique

John Wilks’ small book, Understanding the Bowen Technique, helps clients and others understand Bowenwork®. The book addresses how Bowenwork works, information about learning the technique, and the benefits of the work on the body. The cost of one book is $3.00.

Contents

1. Understanding The Bowen Technique — 4
   • Holistic healing; Relaxation; Time out.
2. A Brief History — 10
   • Humble beginnings; All God’s creatures; Rapid results; The Bowen Technique.
3. How It Works — 16
   • Fascia; The Bowen move; The brain and nerves; Bowen principles; Alternative explanations; Recent research.
4. Posture — 28
   • Compensation; Non-physical effects on posture; Bowen effects.
5. Applications — 34
   • Research findings; Therapy success.
6. A Bowen Session — 40
   • Case history; Silence is golden; Sensory perception; The gentle touch; Water; Diet; Environment; Exercise; Contraindications; Mothers and babies.
7. Frequently Asked Questions — 50
   • How do I know if a practitioner is qualified?; What is the normal interval between sessions?; How safe is the Bowen Technique?; How much does it cost?
8. Case Histories — 54
   • Back pain; Fibromyalgia; Colic and newborn problems; Cruciate ligament problems in the knee.