What to expect in a Bowtech Session
In the clinic, the client lays fully clothed on a bodywork  table or, for comfort, sits in a chair.
A Bowtech session consists of several series of gentle moves through light-weight clothing or on the skin.  Between each series of moves the practitioner will wait quietly for a minimum of two minutes to allow the body to process the signals. During the session clients almost universally feel a deep sense of relaxation and stress relief.

The session may last from 20 minutes to an hour – usually between 40 and 55 minutes. Most often, a surprisingly few sessions are needed to alleviate structural or functional complaints, even if long-standing.

What to expect after a session.

The Bowen session stimulates the body to “switch on” its innate healing and balancing mechanisms.  This can start a very complex train of events within the body, and the healing process can continue for up to a week after the treatment as the body progressively resets itself back to its blueprint.  In most cases you can expect substantial relief at the end of the first session, or it may take several days before this occurs.
About 80% of cases are completely resolved within one to four sessions. However with chronic conditions, or where repeated injury, emotional trauma, or cell memory issues are involved, a longer series of sessions may be necessary.

During the week after treatment, it is not unusual to feel adjustments happening, or to experience reactions ranging from hot flushes, emotional releases, or body aches. These are usually quite transitory, and are an indication that significant healing adjustments are taking place.

Special advice after treatment
To ensure maximum benefit from your Bowen treatment, it is essential that you do not have any other physical therapy or other forms of manipulation – such as massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy, acupuncture, or kinesiology – for up to five days after the treatment. You should also avoid sitting for longer than 30 minutes at a time on the day of your visit.
For the first week after the treatment you should :

• Avoid hot or cold packs, or very hot or cold showers
  
• Drink more water than you normally do
  
• Do at least 15 minutes per day of gentle exercise such as walking