What is Bowen, NST & Sports Massage?

History & Development-

The Bowen Technique originated in Australia in the 1950s. It was developed by Tom Bowen who treated around 13,000 people each year with almost a 100% success rate. NST, Neuro Structural integration Technique, is taken from the work of Tom Bowen in the later part of his career.

Bowen & NST –

The Bowen Technique

The Bowen Technique addresses body tension by using a very gentle, hands on approach. The technique is performed by the practitioner using fingers and thumbs to make Bowens unique sets of movements over muscle, ligaments, tendons and soft tissue on precise points of the body, clients have then reported reduced pain and better movement. Working holistically The Bowen Technique works on the whole body, therefore not treating just the named condition, but the body as a whole. There is no awkward manipulation of any parts of the body or hard tissue, meaning clients of any age could benefit from treatment sessions. For example a 2 month old baby with colic or an elderly lady of 95 with back pain.

Neuro Structural integration Technique

The Neuro Structural integration Technique is also derived from the work of Tom Bowen so is similar and takes the same approach as the Bowen Technique. However it focuses more on the structural form of the body as well as the nervous system not just the tension and pain within the body.

Sports Massage

Sports massage is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused from repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma. The application of sports massage, prior to and after exercise, may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury.