For Young Children: Building Foundations for Calm

In today's busy world, it's common for children to absorb stress. This can manifest in restless nights, unexplained tummy aches, clenched jaws, or a general sense of worry. Tension may settle in their posture, digestion, or ability to rest. What many don't realise is that children absorb stress physically, just as adults do.

This is where Bowen Therapy may help. In my practice, I work with children to support their natural capacity for calm. Think of it not as a treatment, but as a form of quiet communication with the body. Through light moves and essential pauses, it encourages the nervous system to release tension and rest, helping your child find their way back to balance. For young children, sessions may be brief, I adapt to their comfort, always with parent(s) close by. By offering a gentle space for release, we work to help a child's nervous system find balance, supporting them through the natural ups and downs of growing up.

For Teens & Adolescents: Navigating Academic and Social Pressures

The teenage years bring a unique set of stresses, exam anxiety, social dynamics, and rapid physical growth. Bowen therapy offers a quiet, technology-free hour to truly unwind. It can be a powerful tool for:

• Managing Exam & Performance Anxiety: Reducing the physical symptoms of stress (headaches, stomach aches) and promoting mental clarity.

• Easing Physical Strain: Helps the body unwind and rebalance from the postural demands of studying and technology.

• Supporting Emotional Wellbeing: Providing a natural, non-verbal outlet for releasing tension and fostering resilience.

• Complementing Sports & Activity: Supports the body's inherent ability to recover, promoting relaxation and resilience in young athletes.

For Adults: Managing the Weight of Stress & Emotional Overwhelm

Whether it's workplace pressure, chronic pain, or the profound weight of grief, your body holds onto stress. Bowen therapy provides a profound reset. Clients find sessions deeply restorative for:

• Chronic Stress & Burnout: Effectively lowering cortisol levels, improving sleep, and renewing energy.

• Grief & Emotional Overwhelm: The technique may help release held tension in the diaphragm and chest, creating physical space for emotional processing.

• Back, Neck & Shoulder Tension: Alleviating the physical manifestations of stress held in the body.

• Holistic Pain Management: Offering to manage symptoms like migraines, menopause and arthritis without medication.