Welcome to The Bowen Technique

The Bowen Technique is a soft tissue remedial therapy that encourages the body to realign and heal itself. It can help in a very wide range of conditions. A Bowen treatment consists of a series of gentle, rolling moves with fingers or thumbs over muscle, ligament, tendon and fascia. This is directly on skin, or through light clothing. In between sets of Bowen moves the practitioner leaves the room for short periods. These pauses are necessary. The Bowen moves send neurological impulses to the brain that it must absorb and be given time to act upon.

It is appropriate to use on anyone from newborns to the elderly and substantial relief from pain and discomfort is frequently experienced after the first 2 - 3 sessions.

My name is Alwyn Wood. Training in the Bowen Technique was undertaken through the European College of Bowen Studies.

I am a member of the Bowen Therapists' European Register (MBTER), the main accrediting body for the technique that now has more than 500 members. Alongside their Bowen training, practitioners accredited by the Register have studied anatomy and physiology to Diploma level, and have a current First Aid Certificate. They are required to attend regular professional development courses to enhance their skills. BTER also provides members with a code of ethics and practice.

Details can be found on the BTER website or by contacting the help line on 07986 008384.

I am registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council. The purpose of the CNHC is to enhance public safety. The quality mark is an independant seal of approval awarded to well-qualified responsible professionals in the complementary healthcare field. It enables the general public to access a list of practitioners that have been independently assessed as meeting national standards of competence and practice.

The CNHC website makes it easy for you to check my registration.

My interest in complementary medicine has been over many years. I am a General Natural Therapist (GNT) with a Diploma in Advanced Holistic Practice (D.AHP). That training was undertaken through the Integrative College of Holistic Medicine which is affiliated to and accredited by the Association of Holistic Practitioners (International) and the Open International University for Complementary Medicine.
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