The Biology of Bowen
A theory video-format course about how and why Bowen works.
There is a lot more going on with Bowen's mechanisms than you have previously thought or understood.
With a fundamental understanding about fascia and tissue mechanisms, suddenly hands-on work has a strong basis to work from, the student advances from a good practitioner who knows a technique to an excellent practitioner who understands the biology of their technique–The Biology of Bowen Therapy.
Heal with knowledge.
Read on to find out how.
We learn and further explore some of the possible why's and how's and what's of the Bowen Technique through the lens of fundamental topics such as:
> Connective tissue / the fascial system
> Cell processes
> Inflammation and fibrotic tissues
> Myofibroblasts, cytokines and enzymes
> Stress and the nervous system
> Touch variables (duration, force etc.)
> Mechanoreceptors, and more…
The Biology of Bowen [1 module per week]
WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM THIS COURSE
CARE OF DUTY
WELCOME VIDEO FROM JENNY {3.47mins}
FREE PREVIEWLECTURE 1: FASCIA AWARENESS {2.14mins}
LECTURE 2: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT BOWEN THERAPY {1.33mins}
LECTURE 3: WHAT ARE WE TOUCHING? {1.33mins}
LECTURE 4: IS CONNECTIVE TISSUE AND FASCIA THE SAME? {1.40mins}
LECTURE 5: A NEW BROADER KIND OF FASCIA {1.28mins}
LECTURE 6: THE FASCIAL TISSUES {1.20mins}
LECTURE 7: TISSUE LAYERS: SKIN TO SUPERFICIAL FASCIA {1.37mins}
LECTURE 8: TISSUE LAYERS: SUPERFICIAL FASCIA TO DEEP FASCIA {1.26mins}
LECTURE 9: PROPERTIES OF FASCIA {1.19mins}
LECTURE 10: HEALTHY FASCIA = HEALTHY ORGANISM {1.04mins}
LECTURE 11: SLIDING & FLOW: THE HYALURONIC ACID {1.48mins}
LECTURE 11A: AN EXCERPT ABOUT HA FLOW
LECTURE 12: GOOD FLOW OF HA: MANUAL THERAPY’S EFFECT {1.29mins}
LECTURE 13: HA FLOW: CAN BOWEN HELP? {1.23mins}
LECTURE 14: THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF FASCIA {1.47mins}
LECTURE 14A: EXCERPT/QUOTE: FASCIA EN-SHEATHS ALL
MOD 1: QUIZ 1
LECTURE 15: FASCIA COMMUNICATES {2.05mins}
LECTURE 16: TENDONS, LIGAMENTS AND THE SEPTA {1.37mins}
LECTURE 17: THE SEPTA AND BOWEN THERAPY {1.29mins}
LECTURE 18: TWO NERVOUS SYSTEMS {1.28mins}
LECTURE 19: WHY MANUAL THERAPY WORKS {1.00min}
LECTURE 20: WHY MANUAL THERAPY WORKS (THE RECEPTORS) {1.27mins}
MOD 1: QUIZ 2
YOU'RE DONE WTH FIRST MODULE!
LECTURE 1: THE NEURAL REPORTING STATIONS {2.54mins}
LECTURE 2: NERVOUS SYSTEM AND FASCIA TONUS CHANGE {2.13mins}
LECTURE 3: THE SOMATOSENSORY SYSTEM {2.32mins}
LECTURE 4: THE FOUR MECHANORECEPTORS AND BOWEN THERAPY {2.22mins}
LECTURE 5: THE POLYMODAL INTERSTITIALS {2.38mins}
LECTURE 6: THE INTERSTITIALS AND THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM {1.37mins}
LECTURE 7: PRAXIS - FROM SCIENCE TO CLINIC {3.42mins}
LECTURE 8: THE RUFFINI ENDINGS - WHERE ARE THEY? {2.37mins}
LECTURE 9: RUFFINI ENDINGS - MELTING MOMENTS {2.00mins}
LECTURE 10: RUFFINI ENDINGS - QUALITY TOUCH {1.40mins}
LECTURE 10A: RUFFINI ENDINGS: SLOW AND STEADY
LECTURE 11: RUFFINI-REFINING THE BOWEN MOVE {2.30mins}
LECTURE 11A: APPROPRIATE RUFFINI STIMULATION
MOD 2: QUIZ 1
LECTURE 12: THE GOLGI RECEPTOR - WHAT AND WHERE {1.52mins}
LECTURE 13: THE GOLGI RECEPTOR - SENSITIVITY & REFLEX {2.41mins}
LECTURE 14: THE GOLGIS - WHAT SCIENCE SAID {2.27mins}
LECTURE 15: THE GOLGIS AND BOWEN - WHAT SCIENCE SAYS NOW {1.41mins}
LECTURE 16: THE 90/10 OF THE GOLGI RECEPTOR {1.45mins}
LECTURE 17: SUMMARY OF THE STRONG AND SLOW GOLGI {1.48mins}
LECTURE 18: THE MUSCLE SPINDLE - KEY PLAYER {1.48mins}
LECTURE 19: THE MUSCLE SPINDLE - MYOTATIC REFLEX {1.49mins}
LECTURE 20: THE MUSCLE SPINDLE AND SPASTICITY {1.28mins}
LECTURE 21: THE STRETCH RECEPTOR AND THE BOWEN MOVE {2.02mins}
LECTURE 22: THE SPINDLE'S NOCICEPTIVE ROLE? {2.02mins}
MOD 2: QUIZ 2
LECTURE 22A: NOCICEPTION: RESOURCES DOWNUNDER
LESSON 23: SUMMARY - BOWEN AND THE STRETCH RECEPTOR {2.21mins}
LECTURE 1: A PHARMACY, A DOOR AND KEY {1.55mins}
LECTURE 2: NERVOUS SYSTEM 101 {1.58mins}
LECTURE 3: THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM {2.23mins}
LECTURE 4: THE AUTONOMIC-INDUCING RECEPTORS {1.35mins}
LECTURE 5: VAGAL TONE AND INTERSTITIALS {2.15mins}
LECTURE 6: VAGAL TONE AND BOWEN THERAPY {2.54mins}
LECTURE 7: BOWEN MOVES AND THE VAGUS NERVE {2.07mins}
LECTURE 8: THE STRESS FACTOR {2.01mins}
LECTURE 9: TGF-BETA1 AND STRESS {2.23mins}
LECTURE 10: CONTRACTION {1.58mins}
MOD 3: QUIZ
LECTURE 11: THE MYOFIBROBLASTS’ ROLE {2.55mins}
LECTURE 1: ALCHEMY {2.32mins}
LECTURE 2: LANGUAGE OF CELLS {2.49mins}
LECTURE 2A: MECHANORECEPTORS AND TRANSDUCING
LECTURE 3: THE MASTER BUILDER {2.05mins}
LECTURE 4: COMMUNICATING AND SHAPE-SHIFTING {2.40mins}
LECTURE 5: GENE EXPRESSION CHANGE {2.34mins}
LECTURE 6: HEALING SUBSTANCES {2.15mins}
MOD 4: QUIZ 1
LECTURE 7: LESS REALLY IS..MORE {6.06mins}
MOD 4: QUIZ 2
LECTURE 8: SUMMARY
LECTURE 1: YOUR ELECTRIC BODY {2.13mins}
LECTURE 2: WHAT IS PIEZOELECTRICITY? {2.10mins}
LECTURE 3: A LIQUID CRYSTAL {2.20mins}
MOD 5: QUIZ 1
LECTURE 4: FIBROBLASTS AND REMODELLING THE MATRIX {2.14mins}
LECTURE 5: THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION {2.01mins}
LECTURE 6: TURNOVER OF THE ECM {3.22mins}
MOD 5: QUIZ 2
LECTURE 7: BREVITY, BOWEN AND COLLAGEN {2.17mins}
LECTURE 8: WHAT IS STREAMING POTENTIAL? {1.16mins}
LECTURE 9: WHAT HAPPENS WITH STREAMING POTENTIAL? {1.29mins}
LECTURE 10: RIPPLE EFFECT {2.17mins}
LECTURE 11: THE ORDER OF COLLAGEN {2.20mins}
LECTURE 12: MID RE-CAP (REVISION) {1.38mins}
LECTURE 13: THE BOWEN BEND {1.39mins}
LECTURE 14: MAXIMISING PIEZOELECTRICITY {1.49mins}
LECTURE 15: SHEAR MOTION AND 45 DEGREES {2.22mins}
LECTURE 16: ELECTRIC ACUPOINTS {1.28mins}
LECTURE 17: EAST + WEST ELECTRIC INFLUENCE {1.46mins}
LECTURE 18: EXERCISE STIMULATES ELECTRIC FLOW {2.12mins}
LECTURE 19: THINK ELECTRIC FIELDS. THINK BOWEN MOVES {2.26mins}
MOD 5: QUIZ 3
LECTURE 20: TUNING FREQUENCIES {1.21mins}
Heal with knowledge.
Questions such as the below are answered:
Do we know what processes beneath our fingers we are influencing?
Do we know about fibro / myofibroblasts? Why is this important
Do we know what the septa is? Why should we?
Do we know that connective tissue is also part of the immune system–and the enormous implications of our work?
What happens with stress and fascia?
Finally: Do we want to add depth and meaning to our work
We all know that stress affects us all in some way or another, but through this course I now understand how it really affects the body and its tissues. For t...
Read MoreWe all know that stress affects us all in some way or another, but through this course I now understand how it really affects the body and its tissues. For those who do not seek any treatment of painful areas , as many people think " it'll go away " or " She'll be right" may really be doing more harm than the original injury. I am loving this course as Jenny explains each point simply with terrific visuals that add a whole new dimension to learning. Feeling more confident with my clients as I can now explain in simple scientific way. Yes, there is so much more to Bowen than just balancing and relaxing the body!
Read LessTo begin with, you are passionate about wanting to know why and how Bowen works from a deeper perspective– right down to the cellular (tissue) level. A little more specifically:
You want to know why and how Bowen therapy works from a biological perspective.
You want to know how a subtle soft tissue technique such as Bowen can produce such profound results in overall health, not just pain reduction or improvement in mobility.
You want to master the Bowen technique through knowing what’s behind it.
You want to take your knowledge to a new (deeper) level.
You want to be a soft tissue Bowen clinician with credibility and knowledge.
You want to add depth and meaning to your work.
You want to understand concept, theory and science processes–beyond the Bowen ‘recipe’ and sequences.
You want to up-skill your Bowen knowledge so you can assess and treat with confidence and certainty and refinement.
It's perfect for you if:
A Bowen Therapist or student (yes, especially you) wanting to deepen and refine your knowledge and work, as a postgraduate or continued studies learning platform.
A health practitioner /physical therapist who has a keen interest in both the Bowen Technique and fascia/mechanobiology for soft tissue therapies. (with focus on Bowen)
A student in the area of complementary health and wants to learn about the mechanisms of Bowen Therapy.
None of the above! But you just love learning and want to know more about how Bowen works!.
The course will change the way you view and understand the Bowen Technique through the fascial layers.
You will gain confidence in knowing what you're doing
You will build trust with your patients, colleagues and peers in the manual medicine field - because you understand scientifically what you're doing.
You will be able to assess and treat your patients with more understanding of implications of your work with Bowen.
Bowen sequences and manoeuvres will make physiological sense.
You go from a Bowen Therapist who uses recipes to a clinician who understands science.
You will connect the dots between pathology, process, patient and power of Bowen.
You will treat with certainty and thus certain results.
You will present and promote Bowen in your community with credibility and recognition as a knowledgeable clinician.
Earn CPD (BTPA) and CPE (BTFA) points or hours.
Module ➀
: Fundamentals [Fascia & Bowen]What are we touching?
Well, skin, muscles and fascia. Right and...wrong. Knowing the fabric we work with, we stimulate and manipulate is essential. Bowen Therapy will makes so much more sense after.Module ➁
: Mechanoreceptors & BowenMechanostimulation of the sensory receptors...
One of the mechanisms that help to explain Bowen. Some insights you may not have noticed before. Golgis, Ruffinis...and how the Bowen therapist may adjust their touch for greater effect... We review these receptors early on, before delving more into mechanobiology. sense after.Module ➂
: Autonomic Nervous System, stress & BowenANS & stress. The autonomic nervous system does practically everything.
It is the CEO of the organism. Bowen Therapy's effect on it is profound. Wonder why?Module ➃
: Mechanophysiology & BowenMechanotransduction. What happens when force is exerted onto tissues?
I mean, at a cellular level? Biochemical changes. Does the Bowen move help transduce physiological changes in tissue? Yes.
Now, here we are naturally referring to external forces on tissue structures –because there are already innate internal forces going on. In this module we go quite a little deep(er).
Module ➄
: The Electric Network & BowenWhat is the piezoelectric phenomena and streaming potentials?
And how do electric field & mechanical stress (notably Bowen Therapy) influence tissue?Module ➅
: Fluid Dynamics & cross-linksWhat are we trying to do?
We may say: moving fluid, ‘releasing’ knots or restrictions, balancing the tensional forces in the body via fascia manipulation...The Biology of Bowen [6-module/6-week course]
When you enrol!
The course is pre-recorded.
When you enrol, you get access to the first module ASAP!
And then every periodically (every week) you receive the next module and the next...
Of course, you don't HAVE to start when you enrol - you can view them any time, and any place! It is recommended however to do a module a week - so you can participate in any extra material/zooms. 😊
The Biology of Bowen 6-module & the mini-courses are delivered using a variety of media: video (99%), some text and quizzes. Each module consists of a collection of lessons, accessed on the site's dashboard.
Once you enrol, you receive the first module. Thereafter, each week a module is 'accessible' or released to you to complete.
The course is a 6-module course. Plan on up to about about 1 hour per week. This means you take your time, re-watch, apply it, review, practice it etc! And
To learn anything, it is important to be relaxed and study at a nice and easy pace.
The course is like a long live workshop. Except, you get to watch it many times (pre-recorded videos), rewind, take notes, and really cement the information into your mind --> to be transferred into your healing hands.
Once you have enrolled, you have 12 month access to the course. This is intentional and generous, and offers best results because research shows that students become more committed and dedicated to do the course when under a time frame.
YES OF COURSE!It is open to everyone.
It is suitable for all health practitioners/bodyworkers with an interest in Bowen Therapy. And particularly and especially designed for the Bowen Therapist or student.
No. This is a 'continued education' course that can complement your practice in the Bowen Technique. No tactile manoeuvres are taught.
You may gain CPD hours for BTPA (UK) under category of 'Other CPD'. Also, earn CPE points with BTFA (AUST). Full 6-module course is approximately 8 hours.
This online course is theoretical. It has visual content, many diagrams and also demonstrations of Bowen within the presentations.
Due to the digital nature of this course, and the fact that digital content can't be returned, this course is non-refundable.
Please read the outline description of each module so you understand what the course is about and what you are buying, also taking into account it is a pilot course. I am completely invested in making sure you have the best experience possible, so please email me with any questions and I will always give you an honest answer so you can make the best decision for you. We're happy to answer any questions.
12 month access.
My mission is to help you help others through excellence as a Bowen practitioner.
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