Welcome to the Bowen Association UK
Welcome to Bowen
 Congratulations for choosing to train with Bowtech, the
Original Bowen Technique.
 New students are important to us as they represent the
practitioners of the future and ensure the survival and
recognition of this unique and remarkable therapy.
 We are regarded in the Industry as the ‘Gold Standard’ in
Bowen, and our training and expertise are one of the
main reasons why.
 Please take a few minutes to read these slides – then
access the links page at the end.
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A training course in progress
What will I need?
 Couches are provided at training courses but you may wish to
purchase your own professional couch on which to practice
and carry out your case studies.
 If you are unable to source this yourself or you are unsure of
what type/make to get, please let us know, we can help.
 We would recommend that you purchase a portable couch.
You’ll be able to take it with you to your clients or case
studies and also bring it with you at training modules.
Teachers often appreciate extra couches in classes.
 A number of spare towels and a disposable paper roll are also
recommended: remember that hygiene is essential.
Only approved instructors
UK instructor demonstrating Bowen moves
What’s my Status whilst Training?
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Student Membership of the Bowen Association
 Welcome to our Community.
 Giving you support throughout your training
 Opportunity to Network with experienced practitioners.
Insurance
 It is important that you are covered by insurance, (even
during your training period.)
 We have obtained preferential insurance rates for you
with Holistic Insurers – saving you ££££ off the usual
standard rate. Please contact Alison Livings
on…info@holisticinsurance.co.uk….for details.
 Always remember to obtain your clients details and their
written permission via a ‘Client’s Information Sheet’. Your
tutors will have examples of these for you to use.
 There is also a good template in your training manual.
What else do I needs to learn?
Anatomy and Physiology
It is crucial to understand the anatomy of the body part being worked on
Your Trainer will advise you
First Aid Training
Do I need to learn First aid?
 We do advise you to take
First Aid training during
your Training course.
 You will then be ready to
take your final assessment
and become a Full member
of the Bowen Association.
Will I need to do Case studies?
 Yes..... This is an essential learning tool.
 Apply what you have learnt with confidence and trust the
technique: you’ll be amazed at the results you can
achieve, even with limited experience.
 If you are unsure about which procedures to use,
consult you tutor (discuss this with him/her first
 If you are particularly pleased with a treatment or a
study, send us your story and get it published in our
Bowen Association UK ‘Bowen News’ magazine!
How do I get started in Business when I’m
qualified?
 Ask your friends to spread the word and if possible give
talks to different groups of people: ramblers and other
walking groups, elderly and/or retired people, the
Women’s Institute. Make yourself known to sports
clubs, health centres, gardening clubs and maybe dance
groups…
 80-90% of your clients will get in touch with you through
a common contact or personal recommendation.
 FREE..... Press Release writing and PR Publicity advice
from us.
BAUK qualified instructors
UK instructor and Head of the Teacher’s Association Trevor Griffiths
BAUK website and assistance
 Please familiarise yourself with our website.
 Our website is updated weekly and as you know has a
dedicated student page, a ‘join now’ tab as well as a wellpopulated Members Area available to Full members.
 If you have anything you believe would benefit other
members or other students, please let us know. We are
always keen to listen and expand this resource for you.
 If you have a question or a problem, call us. We are here to
help. Whether it has to do with administration, training or
equipment, we can talk you through the steps you need to
take. You are never alone whilst training with Bowtech!
Code of conduct
 You will find a resume of our Code of Conduct in the
Constitution and on the BAUK website in ‘Students
membership’.
 As a student you will also have received a detailed version
of it. Please read it carefully and be aware of the
importance of its content, its there to protect you.
 From time to time the wording of this code may change
(for instance to comply with new legislation or new
regulation). Please always check the website for the
most up-to-date version of our Code of Conduct.
Who’s Who - BAUK Executive members
 Veena Lidbetter
 Chairman 2013
Rob Godfrey, (Treasurer) Angela Cannon (Vice Chair)
Sheila Whyles(Secretary)
Bowen Association UK (BAUK)
 The Bowen Association UK is the professional association
for Bowen practitioners and is considered the gold
standard in the industry.
 BAUK is an unincorporated non-profit making
Association, governed by the membership at it’s Annual
General Meeting.
 Our Executive Committee consists of practitioners who
have volunteered their services and were elected at the
AGM. and are responsible for the operation of the
Association.
What is the Role of the BAUK Committee?
 The Executive Committee is made up entirely of 9 Full
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members of the Bowen Association.
They over view the administration of the Association
Strive to keep members informed of current
developments legislation, and Regulation.
Implement new ideas.
Organise AGM’s and Seminars.
Join us at our AGM!!!
What happens when I’m qualified?
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Associate Membership
This is for you if you’re still completing your studies such
as Anatomy & Physiology or First Aid.
You will receive quarterly Bowen News and can apply to
receive the international Bowen Hands magazine.
You can attend seminars and AGMs with the opportunity
to network and to gain additional CPDs.
You will have continued Head Office support and will be
able to upgrade to Full Membership as soon as you obtain
the appropriate qualifying documentation.
Full Membership
 When you have completed your A&P, have obtained your
Bowtech Diploma, have a valid First Aid certificate and
Insurance you may upgrade to Full Membership of the
Bowen Association UK, which is the longest established
Bowen association in the UK.
 The Full Membership fee will be pro-rata if you join partway through the year.
 Full Membership gives you the status the general public
are looking for (and rely on) when searching for a
practitioner on the website.
Some of the benefits of Full Membership
 Listing on the BTAA and BAUK websites and entitlement to use
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BTAA and BAUK letters after your name
Access to the Members Area where you will find a wealth of
practical tools and PR material.
Voting rights at the AGM
Opportunity to access advanced training courses
Regular email bulletins and our Bowen News magazine
Advice regarding the Advertising Standards Authority
Free Press release writing service and access to corporate
advertising templates
Automatic validation to the CNHC
The Back Pain Show in London
Kim Pearson, Angela Cannon and Stephen Ludbrooke at the show
What the public hear about the Bowen Association
Practitioners
 All Practitioners registered with the Bowen Association
are fully qualified to a high standard before they can
register and are regularly assessed through CPD.
 All Bowen Association Practitioners in the UK are covered
by insurance, have a current first aid certificate and have
completed CPD minimum requirements annually.
BAUK qualified instructors
UK instructor John Wilks left breaks between moves for too long…
Mind Body Bowen
Anne Shubert teaching Mind Body Bowen with Margaret Spicer
The Bowen Technique
 The Bowen Technique is one of the most versatile and
effective therapeutic treatments available today.
 It uses the fascia and soft tissues of the body to reset and
align the body and to re-establish homeostasis (balance).
 This gentle form of body work, in which very subtle
moves are performed over muscles and connective
tissue, send messages deep into the body, retrieving
cellular memory of the relaxed and balanced state of the
body before the occurrence of any injuries or illnesses.
What can the Bowen Technique treat?
 Bowen’s ability to re-align and balance the body means it
can address most conditions.
 Some examples of what can be treated are:
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musculo-skeletal aches and pains
respiratory problems
digestive, bowel and urinary disorders
gynaecological conditions
head related issues
autoimmune and debilitating diseases
emotional trauma
The Origins of the Bowen Technique
 The technique was developed in Australia
by Thomas Bowen (1916 to 1982). He
intuitively began working with this gentle
technique discovering that certain moves
on the body helped recovery from many
conditions.
 It is recorded that at the peak of his
activity he was treating some 13,000
patients per year.
 Tom Bowen never taught the technique
himself but allowed others to work with
him and document his methods.
Taking the Technique to the World
 Ossie Rentsch and his wife Elaine
have taught the Bowen Technique
to others since the death of Tom
Bowen, and developed the Bowen
Therapy Academy of Australia.
 It was only in 1986 that the
technique was brought to other
countries.
 From humble beginnings this
incredible technique is now taught
in over 33 countries with thousands
of practitioners worldwide
What does a treatment consist of?
 A treatment consists of a series of gentle moves
on skin or through light clothing, with the client
usually lying on a bed or treatment couch,
although it is possible to be treated seated.
 A session lasts up to an hour and frequently
results in a deep sense of relaxation, allowing
the body to recharge and balance itself.
 Everyone’s experience of the Bowen Technique
is different but these are some of the most
common sensations during a treatment:
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drowsiness (very pleasant sort!)
a sense of deep calm
muscle twitching and slight aching
heat and energy surges
light headedness
How does it work?
 Practitioners treat the body as a whole or can target a
specific problem, as they are able to pinpoint stress buildup in muscle groups and then release it.
 The Bowen Technique both balances and stimulates – the
restorative process beginning once the body is relaxed.
 The moves produce lasting results by penetrating to a
deep cellular level – making use of the body’s own ability
to heal itself. Moves begin to achieve holistic balance
straight away, embracing the client’s physical and
emotional aspects.
Every Body is Better with Bowen