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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

Bowen Therapy

Definition:

The Bowen technique was developed in Australia by Thomas Bowen. It is a light-touch therapy consisting of gentle rolling movements over muscle tissue and tendons in order to stimulate the body's own healing mechanisms.

Good for:

Used mainly for muscular-skeletal problems, it has also been found to help with respiratory ailments in children and preteens.

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