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WHAT IS BOWEN THERAPY?
WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
The Bowen technique is a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy developed by Tom Bowen in Geelong, Australia. The technique uses small, measured inputs to the body,
stimulating it to heal itself. Bowen therapy holistically provides relief from specific injuries and health issues, utilizing the body’s own innate healing mechanisms.
Rather than focusing on a single complaint, the Bowen technique addresses the entire body by restoring balance via the autonomic nervous system (“ANS”). Most people live in a constant
state of stress and ANS overstimulation; healing occurs only after the ANS shifts from sympathetic to parasympathetic dominance (rest, relax vs. fight, flight). The Bowen technique catalyzes that shift.
Bowen is not massage or energy work - it is distinct practice that requires a skill set and specialized training. In contrast to other hands-on disciplines, the Bowen practitioner does not impose correction on the client through techniques performed, instead they allow the body to health itself with minimal intervention. Bowen moves and procedures reset the body to heal itself by activating the nervous, endocrine and other systems.
Functional medicine is a biology-based approach focused on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease.
Time is spent to understand and evaluate each person’s unique condition, whether that is chronic disease or simply the desire to attain optimum health. Our relationship with you is collaborative and more like a partnership. Treatment plans are developed to manage the contributing factors to chronic conditions, especially those from which the patient has not gotten relief. Functional medicine is not a magic pill, it takes commitment, time and patience, but the reward is success in finally reaching health goals.
We do not address or treat symptoms, instead we investigate the root cause of problems using advanced diagnostics along with examining lifestyle and nutrient balance in order to provide optimal care and support for healing. This process will typically involve complex health issues consisting of multiple layers.
Recommendations to each individual come with the opportunity to utilize our health coaches for support throughout the journey to health, with regard to dietary and lifestyle changes to support predetermined goals.
Tracking with reevaluations ensures consistent progress is being made to realize health goals that have been identified for each individual. Treatment plan changes are made as necessary and are individual to each client.
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