Complementary Therapies

I started my professional life in nursing, qualifying as a General Nurse, Sick Children's Nurse and a Midwife. After nursing for 15 years, I became involved in teaching and lecturing, and later worked in an advisory capacity to the legal profession. Having been drawn to nursing and healing from an early age, complementary therapies were a natural progression for me. I qualified in The Bowen Technique in 2004, in Emotional Freedom Technique in 2010 and in MSTR in 2020.

I am a Member of the Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA). I am registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

Being a member of these professional bodies ensures that I adhere to professional standards of competence and practice. I am fully insured and maintain my ongoing training and development in order to keep up to date and offer the best possible service to my clients.

 

The Bowen Technique

The Bowen Technique is a hands-on therapy which involves gentle rolling and stretching moves over the skin and the underlying soft tissues of the body, using thumbs and fingers. The work aims to promote healing, pain relief and overall wellbeing. The touch is light and gentle and can be applied directly onto the skin or over light-weight clothing; the choice is yours.

Another feature of Bowen is that 'breaks' are introduced at regular intervals, with the therapist either physically moving away from the client or leaving the room. These breaks are intended to provide a space in which the body can respond to the Bowen moves.

People attending for a Bowen treatment are often looking for help with symptoms such as:

• Tension type headaches
• Thoracic myofascial pain syndrome (a type of pain in the mid and upper back)
• Myofascial neck pain (a type of muscular neck pain)
• Nocturnal enuresis (bed-wetting)
• Multisite chronic pain (general muscular and fascial pain)
• Low back pain
• Frozen shoulder
• Developmental coordination disorder or DCD (dyspraxia in children).

Further information

To find research studies, visit:
www.bowentherapy.org.uk/bowen-research.php.

To find testimonials about Bowen, visit:
www.bowentherapy.org.uk/testimonials.php.

To find a Bowen therapist near you, visit:
www.bowentherapy.org.uk/btpa-find-therapist.php.

 

 

Emotional Freedom Technique

EFT (or tapping) is used to provide emotional support for a variety of issues.

It is a straightforward technique that involves tapping with your fingers on certain meridian energy points in the body, many of which are on the face, head, neck and hands.

Clients can easily learn to use the technique on themselves, which can be very useful to apply before any demanding situation such as an interview, an exam or an important sporting event.

Clients often report feeling 'lighter' or 'clearer' after a session. Additionally, insights are often gained as to the thinking processes that have caused the issue. This can be very liberating.

People attending my clinic for an EFT session are often looking for help with issues such as:

• Fears & phobias
• Exam nerves
• Performance anxiety (sporting activities, interviews etc.)
• Panic attacks and anxiety
• Weight loss
• Relationship issues
• Low self-esteem
• Unresolved grief
• Feelings of stress, anger and fear
• Poor sleep patterns - and other emotional issues.

 

Further Information

To find research studies, visit:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9692186/

 

 

McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release

The McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Technique (MSTR)® is an amazing advancement in the treatment of scar tissue and is changing people’s lives. Watch the videos below to learn more...

 

What is the Bowen Technique?

The Bowen Technique is an effective, drug-free, hands-on non-invasive therapy. Many clients I treat report feeling deeply relaxed after a treatment, which is often followed by a good night’s sleep.

How did the Bowen Technique get its name?

The technique is named after Tom Bowen (1916–1982). He started by treating the injuries and aches and pains of local sportsmen, friends and family and colleagues in Geelong, Australia. He had a particular interest in back pain . He pioneered the therapy at his clinic in Australia during the 1960s.

What is the treatment like?

Using fingers and thumbs on precise points of your body, small rolling type moves are made over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue. The body is left to rest for a few minutes in between sets of Bowen moves to allow it to absorb the information it has received. The touch is light and gentle, non-manipulative, and is suitable for anyone. If preferred, Bowen can be performed through light clothing. A Bowen treatment is generally pleasant to receive, and many clients become so relaxed that they fall asleep during the treatment.

Does Bowen therapy hurt?

Bowen therapy consists of gentle moves, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for the individual being treated. No hard-tissue manipulation or force is needed or used.

How many Bowen treatments will I need?

This varies from person to person, because everyone responds differently. I have noticed that many people who find Bowen helpful tend to feel a benefit within three sessions.

Will I have to undress for treatment?

No, Bowen can be administered through a thin layer of clothing if preferred, with no loss of efficacy.

What happens at the initial consultation?

I will take notes on your past history along with the symptoms that have brought you for Bowen. It is also an opportunity for you to ask any further questions you may have concerning Bowen.

How long does a Bowen session take?

A Bowen session usually lasts for between 40 - 60 mins. The first visit could take just over an hour due to an initial consultation.