Equine Touch is a
specialized form of Bowen uniquely
developed for equines. In describing how
the techniques work both will be referred
to as the Bowen Technique.
In the Bowen Technique the
entire body is restored to balance via the
nervous system. Over 80% of the functions
of the body are regulated and controlled
by the autonomic nervous system. By
stimulating the receptors at specific
locations in the connective tissue a
signal is sent to the nervous system, more
specifically the parasympathetic nervous
system. The parasympathetic branch of the
nervous system is the rest, relax, and
repair mode of the nervous system.
Due to external factors or
internal imbalances many individuals
and animals
are over-stimulated by the sympathetic
nervous system (the fight or flight mode)
of the nervous system. It is the shift
from the sympathetic state to the
parasympathetic state that healing occurs
and the innate healing mechanisims are
activated.
Through a series of small
but precise ‘moves’ over muscles, tendons,
ligaments, and nerves a harmonic vibration
is created directly signaling the
parasympathetic nervous system. It is this
vibration that literally generates a new
neural pathway reminding the body of
health and well-being erasing old pathways
of pain and imbalance. Between series of
‘moves’ there are waits or pauses in which
the body receives the signal, accepts and
adjusts to the new healing pattern. Blood
is oxygenated, circulation increased, and
chemicals of well-being are released, as a
result.
Both chronic and acute
conditions are addressed by Bowen as well
as treating individuals and animals of all
ages including the elderly and very young.
Complaints are alleviated or eliminated
whether they are structural being
musculoskeletal or functional as in
internal conditions.
Bowen treatments are given
at one-week intervals, reinforcing the new
healing patterns every seven days.
Significant change and results are usually
seen within 3-5 sessions.
The Bowen Technique is a
truly holistic method of restoring the
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual
levels, fully entrusting the intelligence
of the body to do what it innately knows
how to do.