A Tale of Two Bowen Techniques

In our little corner of the world, two very different Bowen Techniques arose in two different industries. One changed an industry, its inventor celebrated internationally, the other was widely debunked. Yet they had a surprising amount in common…

If you’ve ever suffered from recurrent back or neck pain, perhaps one of the therapies you’ve sought out is the Bowen Technique, usually practiced by osteopaths. Invented in Australia by the Australian, Thomas Bowen (1916–1982), it involves periods of gentle rolling and stretching massage, followed by rest periods intended to allow…