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Qualifications
My name is Melanie Henson and I am a qualified Bowen Technique therapist. I completed my training with the Bowen Academy of Australia ( BOWTECH®) and am a member of the Bowen Academy of Australia and the Bowen Association UK.
I also hold a yoga teachers diploma with FRYOG (Friends of Yoga) and a Nia Technique White Belt certificate.
Approach
The Bowen Technique is a complementary, holistic therapy which means we address the person as a whole and not just the condition. This hands - on therapy uses light touch and gentle challenges to muscle and soft tissue producing astonishing results. Once the body enters a state of relaxation during a Bowen session it can access and restore its self regulating functions to release tension and stabilise metabolism and neuromuscular function. The sole intention of the work is to stimulate the body’s innate healing ability allowing the body to heal in its own way, in its own time. In this way a wide range of conditions including structural, postural and emotional can be addressed. Problems such as respiratory, digestive, post operative recovery and pain may be helped with Bowen therapy. Long term conditions may respond to further treatments. Many people find Bowen the perfect way to find deep relaxation and relief from stress and it is common for people to have Bowen for health maintenance even if they are not ill.
Conditions
Anxiety/ stress related conditions
Back pain, sciatica and spinal problems
Bedwetting in children
Blood pressure (high or low)
Circulation and oedema
Digestive and bowel problems (such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation)
Fibromyalgia, M.E. and chronic fatigue syndrome
Frozen shoulder
General muscle stiffness
Gynaecological problems (heavy or painful periods, fibroids)
Headaches and migraines
Infertility
Hormonal imbalances
Joint problems including ankle and knee problems
Lymphatic drainage
Newborn baby problems
Post dental trauma and jaw problems
Post operative recovery
Respiratory conditions
Repetitive strain injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome
Sports injuries
Seasonal allergies
Whiplash injuries
Other
Melanie is available for treatments on Mondays, Tuesdays and some Saturdays at Callistherapy. Normally a Bowen appointment is about an hour with the first appointment being longer to allow for assessments and discussion from your intake form. Many people often find relief after their first session but it is normal for 3 - 6 appointments scheduled a week to 10 days apart for many conditions to respond to Bowen. If you would like to chat to Melanie please contact her on 01933 682440 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) If you would like further information about the Bowen Technique and how it works please visit www.bowentouchtherapy.co.uk
