About Bowen Therapy
The Bowen technique is a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy that was developed by the late Tom Bowen of Geelong Australia. Sometimes, known as the homeopathy of bodywork, it utilizes subtle inputs to the body (known as moves), stimulating the body to heal itself, often profoundly.
It can provide relief for many types of injuries and other health issues, both acute and chronic, and it does so holistically, via the body's innate healing mechanisms. The practitioner's moves deliver signals to the nervous system at specific locations (on muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves), and the body responds in its own time, making the adjustments that help to relax, reset, realign and repair itself.
Rather than focusing on a single complaint, the Bowen technique addresses the entire body, by restoring balance via the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS controls over 80% of bodily functions and is very susceptible to external stressors. Most people today live in a constant state of high stress and sympathetic ANS over-stimulation (fight, flight or freeze mode).
Healing can occur only after the ANS shifts from sympathetic to parasympathetic dominance (rest, relax and repair mode). The Bowen technique enables that shift. This can result in greater blood flow, oxygen delivery and restoration of cellular activity in the whole distribution of that segment of the ANS
Lisa Cannon
The Galway Bowen Therapy Clinic was established by Lisa Cannon, a native of Galway. Lisa is a graduate of the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia where she studied the original Bowen technique. Lisa also has a Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology, she is Stott Pilates certified and is also a certified Bungee Workout Trainer. As opposed to the traditional approach to medicine Lisa focuses on the whole body instead of individual symptoms. Treatment plans are tailored to suit the individual.
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Clients at the clinic are both young and old and most are suffering from acute or chronic pain. Other clients of the clinic include athletes who have discovered that regular Bowen treatments enhance performance and reduce the incidence of injury. The clinic is located at Turoe, Bullaun and is only 5 minutes from Loughrea town, 10 minutes from both Ballinasloe and Athenry towns, 20 minutes from Athlone town and 4KMs from Exit 16 Loughrea junction, at the Galway Plaza.
The clinic offers voluntary treatments at a local Cancer Care Centre and free treatments for babies.
Our Mission
We are committed as healthcare professionals to help our clients resume their lifelong pursuit of health, fitness, and well-being.
High Quality
We take a goal-oriented approach to healing. Whatever your goals might be we want to help you achieve them.
Client Care
We provide hands-on treatment in the clinic and education you can take home with you, enabling you to become an active participant in your recovery and future physical health.
Professional Service
The Galway Bowen Therapy Clinic offers a professional service with client privacy, confidentiality and welfare at the fore. Our Bowen therapists are fully trained and accredited by the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia.
Our Philosophy
At the Galway Bowen Therapy Clinic we are committed to helping you in managing your pain and injury rehabilitation using the Bowen technique so that you may enjoy your life pain free.
Everyone deserves to live life at their best! Maybe you have tried other physical therapies in the past with limited success. A Bowen treatment might just be the answer you are looking for.
The Galway Bowen Therapy Clinic is able to provide a high quality service at an affordable price.
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What To Expect
A typical Bowen therapy session will last approximately 45 minutes. Clients usually lie on a massage table or may be seated in a chair if required, for comfort.
A session involves one or more procedures, each of which consists of several sets of moves. The moves are gentle but purposeful and can be performed through light clothing. Between each set of moves the practitioner pauses for as many minutes as are needed for the clients body to respond.
Relief is regularly felt immediately and most cases respond within 48 hours.
In contrast to other hands on treatments, where the practitioner imposes correction through manipulation, the Bowen technique facilitates the body in healing itself with minimal intervention.