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WHAT’S IN YOUR HEALTHCARE GIFT BOX?
As the year ends I would like to thank the hundreds of people who have experienced the activation and acceleration of their healing powers thru Bowen Therapy. The countless times you have referred friends or relatives to the process are a testament to the results you have received.
If you got a package under the tree today that said “Best Healthcare Experience for 2007”, what would you hope was inside? What healing approaches would clear the path so the cure isn’t worse than the disease? What are the best results that your body could produce?
Inside that gift box is...
TIME AND RESPECTFUL INFORMATION: As your Bowen Therapist I give you time to ask questions and get answers without feeling rushed or uncomfortable because you may not understand the medical jargon concerning your body’s current challenges. I use the anatomy and physiology training garnered from 14 years of sports massage and as a teacher to explain theories and answer your questions. A session lasts 40 minutes to an hour, leaving ample time to talk in the 1hour 15 minutes scheduled per client. We choose priorities; I explain procedure choices and the application process.
EASY, COMPREHENSIVE INTAKE
I created a simple checklist intake form of 120 items in 8 categories because Bowenwork has a positive effect on all of them. The average number of items checked is over a dozen, partly because the body compensates to expand the range of issues (i.e. you walk poorly due to a bad hip and as a result your knee and ankle starts to hurt). That information is downloaded into a computer program that sorts your issues against known procedures that work. You will gain a better understanding of the integration of all your bodies’ capabilities that are being brought into play. You will also see how doing a single procedure may affect other bothersome conditions
NO LIST OF MEDICATIONS IS REQUIRED: If you check “low back
problems and depression” on the intake, it doesn’t matter to your healing process what flavor of pain pills or anti depressants you are taking. Bowenwork has no adverse interactions and is effective with all medications. You are always advised to follow your doctor’s orders concerning them. Fortunately, many pain relievers are in the “take as needed class". You may find that you are able to cut back or stop their use completely
EASE OF APPLICATION: Before the hands on work we discuss your role during a session, which is to lie still and even sleep if you like during the “working rest periods”. With a gentle rolling movement of my thumbs or fingers over specific locations of muscles, tendons or nerves you receive a non-invasive, pain free awakening of your brain to your areas of concern. If you feel any sensations after a set of moves, let me know and we will wait until the body is done talking to itself. It’s better not to interrupt. Sensations are fascinating but not required in the process of getting results.
FAST ACTING AND PAINLESS: It is important to the process that you be comfortable. Flannel sheets, pillows and bolsters are used as needed while you lie face- down, dressed in light clothing. You will be asked to roll over to your back for more procedures and may receive some while standing or sitting in a chair. I will do as many procedures as are needed and appropriate on any given visit; designed around the parameters of your ability to receive. Each painless session is formulated to shift you into the healing process as fast as your body is capable of moving, with many people realizing significant changes after 1-2 sessions.
POWERFUL: Once activated with a Bowen session the body is processing and working hard for the next 5 – 10 days. Additional Bowenwork is prohibited within 5 days except in the case of new injury. Other modalities that are operator directed--including acupuncture and chiropractic -- believe that daily treatment will increase results. In those approaches it may be true because the body is reliant upon the manipulation to do the work. Bowen, like good acting proves that less is more. Winston Churchill once addressed a commencement ceremony; his entire speech consisted of 3 words, “Never give up”. That message will never be forgotten by those in attendance.
HOLISTIC: In previous articles I have used the analogy of how Bowen reboots and optimizes the body the way a computer maintains itself. Bowen takes into account not just the annoying or painful thing at the moment but the whole package – the all of you that is crying out in need. That is the definition of holistic and that is exactly what Bowen is. When you leave a Bowen session you are firmly in control, empowered, hopeful and are rarely disappointed. The care is personally developed around your individual needs and the rebuilding train has left the station with you as the engineer. Ultimately, your body is the expert about its workings and that is what Bowen activates.
ACCOUNTABLE AND EXPERIENCED PRACTIONER: I work alone promoting a new approach to medicine. I am accountable to each and every person that I sit down with in every aspect of their quality of care, whether it is information, results of specific procedures, billing or scheduling. As an advanced therapist with additional sports Bowen training I have over 50 procedures at my disposal that will meet your needs.
MINIMAL SELF CARE AFTER A SESSION: Your follow up after each session is minimal with no regimen of strenuous exercises, restricted activities, or side-effect-laden drugs. You will be asked to keep away from the application of heat or ice for a few days, drink more water and avoid other bodywork for 5 days before and 4 days prior to a Bowen session. There are pro-active movements that go with a few procedures and enhance the process. They are simple movements; done once a day in a few minutes.
STOCKING STUFFERS:
COST: On the scale of health care costs, Bowen has tremendous worth (please see advertisement for pricing). Because it is effective in so few visits it saves you time and money.
A SHARING, CARING OPPURTUNITY: Come in at the same time as a friend or loved one and save on the cost. You will be in adjoining rooms as I move from one person to the next, which is typical of Bowenwork because of those “working rest periods”. This process works very well as a support system for both people. I have witnessed young people who are nervous even when you assure them that nothing will hurt. When mom is in the next room also having a Bowen procedure the young person naturally feels more at ease. Sharing Bowenwork is a wonderful opportunity to promote health care and the value of just relaxing with another. Consider bringing a spouse, co-worker or friend along as well.
The contents of this Best Healthcare Experience gift do not expire. They will be there for you when you need them. God’s Blessings and Have a Happy, Healthy New Year.
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