Testimonials

Old Knee Injury Still Causing Pain

by Paloma, posted in Testimonial

I was introduced to Bowen therapy by Juan and was very interested, as I’ve tried a number of different treatments over the years to deal with a longstanding injury.

Following a series of knee operations (broken patella) I’d just learned to live with the pain, both in my knee and connected hip and lower back. Ibuprofen became the painkiller of choice, however I wasn’t happy with the known side-effects of taking it regularly.  Also, any impact sports (e.g. football) would cause me acute pain for a day or so afterwards, in turn having a detrimental effect on sleep.

It’s early days, and I know this type of treatment will take time, however the signs so far are positive.  Straight after treatment I definitely feel a loosening in the joints/muscles in and around my knee, hip and lower back accompanied by short-term pain relief.

Juan has all the qualities of being a good Bowen therapist, as his knowledge of the anatomy and his bed-side manner provide a very relaxed environment conducive to the therapeutic process.

My hope is that over time I will start to experience more sustained periods of improved mobility and pain reduction enabling me to enjoy the full effects of Bowen Therapy.

NG

Chronic Bad Back and Stiff Neck

by Paloma, posted in Testimonial

I had been suffering from ongoing back spasm and neck stiffness for a couple of years, and I was keen to find a therapy/treatment that would help me begin to heal and correct my issues rather than just treating the symptoms.

Juan suggested I try Bowen therapy and explained the principles of how the body can heal and correct itself: this sounded preferable to massage or chiropractic, which can be aggressive, intrusive and short-term.

After my first session with Juan, I felt immediate improvement both in my problem areas and in my overall posture. It seemed I was very receptive to Bowen therapy as I experienced a wide range of pulsating, flowing and wave-like sensations from each Bowen move. Juan’s in-depth knowledge and calm manner created an engaging yet relaxed environment, and I learnt a lot about the healing powers of Bowen and what was happening within the structure of my muscles.

I will be booking more Bowen therapy sessions with Juan in the future as part of an overall wellbeing and health maintenance regime. Many thanks to Juan for his referral and skills in this transformative therapy.

EG