Bowenwork – a specific series of muscle and connective tissue movements, designed to release restrictions and initiate your body’s healing process.
Bowenwork addresses every system in the body, such as, joints, musculoskeletal, circulation and internal organ systems.
In Bowenwork, gentle moves send powerful neurological impulses to the brain.
The brain processes these impulses and works to realign your body.
Allowing your body time to integrate the new information is essential to restoring your natural balance. Because of this, you are asked to avoid other bodywork sessions for a short time, as they may interfere with the Bowenwork process. You may notice changes taking place throughout your body into the following week. You can maximize this process by following the instructions below.
Before Bowenwork Session
- There should be a 4-day wait between other forms of bodywork and a Bowenwork session.
Day of Bowenwork Session
- Please wear loose, comfortable clothes.
- Do not use heating pads or ice pads.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, both on the day of and the day after a session.
- If you receive treatment for low back pain, or have the pelvic procedure done, please do not site for more than 30 minutes at a time without getting up and going for a short walk. This includes driving (pull over, walk around the car) or sitting at a desk. When you stand up from sitting, including rising the next morning, try to get up putting both feet on the floor at the same time.
- Avoid Yoga and Tai Chi on the same day.
During the Following Week
- Avoid all other forms of bodywork, including massage, acupuncture, energy work, magnets, etc. for 5-7 days.
- Drink a lot of water (2-3 quarts per day)
- Avoid using heating pads or ice packs, or soaking in extra warm hot tubs.
- Take a walk each day to help integrate the changes your body is undergoing.
Follow-Up
- Return in about 7 days for a follow up session to stabilize the new patterns initiated by the first session.
- Your Practitioner (Eileen) will discuss your individual session protocol and if additional sessions are needed.
- Once your condition is resolved, you may choose to schedule occasional “Tune-up” sessions for stress relief, muscle tightness or other problems.
- If you have a chronic, long term problem, you may need regular sessions over a longer period of time.
For more information on Bowenwork, you can read more at Americanbowen.academy.
You can also contact Eileen Morandi directly at 775-843-8899.