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Bowen Comments and Quotes
The following are comments and quotes from clients that have experienced a Bowen treatment:
"When I came to see you, about April 2009, I was experiencing back pain, extreme stiffness, and a chronic situation where my right hip kept shifting, which meant that my one leg became longer than the other. Not only was this very, very painful, but I was going to the Chiropractor on a consistent basis to balance my body. I had two Bowen treatments and started using the balls. I still have some back discomfort, but I know what to do now to help myself ... and the great news is that my hips are now stable ... no more shifting. Thanks very much, Rhonda!!" Joy R.
"I am feeling much better since before I saw you. My knee isn't 100% but it is feeling better than it has for quite some time. I didn't get any relief any where like this when I had acupuncture. I just feel more flexible and my feet feel better." Deb S.
"In March 2007, the vehicle that I was a passenger in was hit by a drunk driver. I sustained numerous injuries primarily to the right side of my body. After over two years of physiotherapy, I was advised that the remaining pain and lack of movement was likely permanent and that physio could do nothing more for me. At this time my problems consisted of intermittent pain to my jaw (attributed to TMJ), continuous pain in my neck and shoulder with some range of motion limitation in my neck and pain in my right hip which radiated down my leg. The pain varied in intensity depending on what I was doing but was always present. At times, due to the pain in my neck, I developed headaches so severe that I had visual problems.
I heard about Bowen Therapy through an email that Rhonda had sent our and decided to try it, although I doubted that it would help. The day of my first treatment, in October 2009, I had one of those headaches just starting. The treatment focused on my neck and shoulder area that had been injured in the accident and seemed to be the cause these headaches. Following treatment, the headache did not continue to develop and by the following day was gone. On the 5th day after my Bowen treatment, I went to reach for something on my upper cupboard, bracing myself for the pain that usually occurred whenever I reached with that arm. It did not happen. There was some residual stiffness, but for the first time since the accident, there was no pain when reaching up with my right arm. I was amazed.
A week after my first Bowen treatment, I went for my second one. As my arm and shoulder were feeling so much better, Rhonda focused on my jaw, which had developed TMJ due to the accident. At times this was mild but at other times it was so painful that opening my mouth to speak was difficult. The morning after my second treatment, I woke up with a very bad headache and pain going down to my jaw and into my neck and shoulder. I had no choice but to take some mild painkillers as the pain was quite bad. During the course of the day, it subsided somewhat, but continued into the 3rd day after the treatment. I was beginning to wonder if the treatment had caused it and was debating whether I should call Rhonda to talk to her about it. That evening the headache was almost completely gone and by the next day, my jaw was completely pain free. Since that time, the pain in my jaw has not returned. I still periodically have some spasms and stiffness in the one side of my jaw, but I am able to deal with it. The pain in my neck and shoulder have decreased from constant to occasional and in the past 3 months I have only had 3 or 4 of those headaches (instead of 1 or 2 every week). Also the headaches I now have are much less severe and shorter in duration." Denise C.
"I went to Rhonda for Bowen therapy sessions for a sore knee initially but found it has helped most every part of my body. I come away from a session very relaxed and appreciate that there are follow up exercises. Bowen has helped with the pain in my knee and leg and I have a greater sense of well being by participating in this therapy." Carla B.
“I went to Rhonda for Bowen treatments because I had been having problems with my neck and shoulders for about a year. I was experiencing a sensation of “pins and needles” in my arms, too. During that year I had many appointments with my physiotherapist and did exercises for my neck, I had several myofascial release sessions and many massages but my neck was still sore. I also have had knee replacement surgery which limits me in my activities and I hoped that Bowen would help in the rehabilitation of my knee. I was not disappointed. After three treatments, my neck was much better, my knee felt better and I would say that I overall felt good. I have since had 2 more treatments and they have been beneficial to me. Rhonda has a very nice way about her and I feel comfortable with her as my Bowen practitioner. I would recommend Bowen treatments to anyone.” Maureen S.
"I wanted to let you know that the two treatments I received have eased the pain in my arm. I didn't expect it to disappear completely as it is caused by the stress of the work I do and I am not in a position to change that right now. I am very pleased with the effect the treatments have had on my neck and back. You know that I do distance walking and I was feeling the strain in my lower back during the long distances. After the treatments, the lower back pain I experienced has almost gone. I find I only need to stretch it out periodically during and after the walk. What a relief it is! Thanks for making this treatment available to us." Linda T.
"My first treatment was weird ... lol I do mean it in a good way. Being a massage therapist I spend a lot of time with my hands on the client. Your treatment was the opposite and yet after two treatments I had better results than the last four massages I had received. I was surprised at the muscle release that occurred in my levator scapulae, the texture of the muscle was smooth, no longer hard or feeling adhesed. I had increased range of motion and decreased pain. I had developed chronic trigger points within that muscle and after your treatments Rhonda, they dissipated for several weeks. Sadly I admit they have returned due to stress and lack of movement!!! Probably should come see you again! I truly was shocked at the response my body had to the treatment and have since referred students and clients to try it. I do thank you for the opportunity to have tried this therapy, I like it and want to learn it myself!" Michelle K.
"I have suffered many years of hormonal headaches and sleepless nights. Since having 2 Bowen treatments with Rhonda, I rarely have headaches, and my sleep has been miraculously improved. I cannot believe how Bowen helped me" Yvonne F.
"The Bowen technique made me aware that even subtle treatments can have an impact and that I can be open to receiving befit from gentle treatments. I recognized that I had a bias towards harsher treatments and I believed "no pain, no gain", but I also see the merit in "less is more". The treatment also reminded me that my body has an increased opportunity to heal itself when I relax my muscles. I did not find any improvement after my 2nd Bowen treatment. I found the treatment relaxing, but did not notice any change. Thank you for the opportunity to try the treatment." Grace C.