N2N Nurse to Nurse Vol 1 Issue 12 June 2001
The proactive interactive nursing magazine, produced by nurses, for nurses

THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE

In an article about The Bowen Technique which appeared recently in Therapy Weekly, Bowen practitioner Paula Esson noted: “More and more physiotherapists and doctors are incorporating the technique into their working lives as an excellent additional or primary tool for addressing dysfunction. The collaboration between Bowen and conventional, orthodox medicine is indicative of a subtle shift away from a drug-dependent medical culture to one that recognises the benefits of treating the whole person.” Paula has a very busy Bowen practice at Claypath Medical Centre in Durham, which acknowledges Bowen’s important role in a busy practice. The Durham clinic will see between 40 and 50 people a week, mostly by word of mouth and referral. Individuals who have visited it specifically for Bowen have provided case studies such as this one from 32 year old David Jacobs who was experiencing significant pain from an Achilles tendon inflammation.

“I recently changed my running shoes and began to notice an uncomfortable strain down my left Achilles. On finishing each run the area would burn and be painful for some hours later. This developed until running became impossible without pain. Direct work with