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BOWEN BRIDGE™ ARTICLES
The following are short articles explaining some of the gist of the Bowen Bridge™ classes. These were originally published between 2006 and the present, in
In Touch: Journal of the Bowen Therapists’ European Register
#1. Who is an Expert?
One of my favorite business cards of all time was one a friend had. It simply consisted of his name, phone number, and his title — Expert —. On my therapeutic journey I’ve often mused on what it means to be an expert. We’d all like to be one, and be considered as such by our clients and peers, but what does that mean? And how does one get there? …more
#2. Depth of Pressure for Moves
A question often asked by Bowen students is, “How hard do I press?” There may or may not be a standard amount of pressure, depth, or speed to a ‘classic’ move, but I doubt it, for a couple of reasons. …more
#3. “Geno’s Law”
This is not a new Bowen technique. Geno’s Law is a principle I recognized early in my massage training, many years before learning Bowen. …more
#4. Leg Cranks and Holdng Points
Learning Bowen is a blessing . . . and a challenge. The initial routines I learn bring surprising results and relief to a whole host of problems. But how do I process this, make it make sense? And what do I do next? …more
#5. The Map is Not the Territory
When a therapeutic product or method is looking for wider acceptance and legitimacy, research is eventually proposed. If we could only prove the effectiveness of Bowen Technique, doctors would prescribe it, insurance would cover it, and more people would try it as a first alternative. …more
#6. Bowen and Lymph
People ask sometimes, “Is Bowen good for lymphatic drainage?” A standard answer maintains that yes, some moves are definitely lymphatic in nature. Usually, the ‘milking’ of the SCM muscles, or splitting moves on the calf or forearm are referenced.…more
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