Rebecca Fraser, LMT, NCMT

"What should I expect during a Bowenwork session" - At the beginning of a session the practitioner will discuss with you your current and previous health status.  Please be as informative as possible including any changes physically, emotionally and habitually.  All information is important and helpful when evaluating progress and for setting the treatment plan.   

Bowenwork treatments are performed over light clothing. Please bring or wear attire that is slightly loose fitting and free moving, please no denim. After the initial consultation, the session will begin. At this time, silence is requested, treatment is more beneficial when full relaxation is the focus. The session will begin in a prone position(laying on the table face down), in special cases and with some protocols you may be in a seated position.


The Bowenwork moves are of very light pressure and set along a specific map of protocol. You may be asked to adjust slightly during the treatment but will very minimally be disturbed. Between each set of moves, a mandatory wait time is kept.  These wait times mostly vary between 2-5 minutes and may extend if you are experiencing stimuli. Stimuli is best left to complete before the next set of Bowenwork moves is administered. If this is occurring, please advise the therapist as they are reentering the room that you would like additional wait time. Yes, the therapist does exit the room in between sets of moves. If this is uncomfortable for you, please note this to your therapist. Your comfort is important to us so please verbalize at  any time if an adjustment is needed.

 

The treatment is administered supine, laying down face up, during the latter end of the session and when treatment is complete, you are assisted to sitting up. At this time we assess together if more time is needed supine or if you are ready to exit the treatment room. When you are ready, your legs are to be brought to the side of the table and symmetrical weight and positioning of your body is key when entering a standing position. A small walk and some water finish the treatment.

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The Bowenwork treatment will continue to manipulate your body over a period of many days and the following appointment would be set in one week's time. If an unfortunate acute injury occurs between visits, please call as soon as you can. In many cases with a twisted ankle, hurt shoulder, etc. when treated within a 24 hour time period, will minimalize the injury's impact on your body.  Communication is vital to optimal comfort, treatment and ultimately progress. Let's work together to feel better! Thank you for your participation in Bowenwork.