These are techniques that utilise trance states to bring about positive changes in the way we view the world and our place in it. Trance is a natural state of mind that everyone experiences. Daydreaming is a light trance state, we tend to loose awareness of our physical body and get caught up with mental reverie. Whether or not we are aware of it, we all do a little daydreaming approximately every 90 minutes. It's a sort of safety valve and is part of what is known as ultradian rhythm. We all pass into a hypnogogic state, albeit briefly, just before going to sleep and just before waking.
A trained therapist uses techniques to assist patients to enter a deeply relaxed state which allows the focus of attention to move away from awareness of the body and the conscious part of the mind and on to the subconscious part of the mind.
There is no definitive scientific explanation why hypnotic trance states work. The most plausible explanation is that when someone is deeply relaxed the frequency of brain wave patterns slows down, effectively sidelining the conscious part of the mind and opening channels of communication to the subconscious. The part of the brain we use to reference stored information to make sense of the world is running mostly below the level of conscious awareness. When in a deeply relaxed trance state it is possible to rearrange the priority of the information we reference and quickly break the cycle of pattern matching negative and mostly erroneous thoughts that maintain anxiety disorders, depression and compulsions.
Bowen Therapy balances the body across physical, mental and emotional planes. It consists of a specific sequence of rolling movements done across superficial muscles and tendons. Although extremely gentle, the stimulations are so powerful that there are frequent pauses between movements to allow the body time for neurological changes to fully integrate. The process is so soothing that most patients will fall asleep during treatment.
People who try Bowen Therapy are consistantly amazed at the effectiveness of this simple "hands-on" therapy.
Bowen Therapy may very well be one of the single most important complementary therapies available to you today. It can be used as a stand alone therapy or in conjunction with other therapies to restore health and well being.
Massage plays a significant role in promoting health and well being. It can be used to generally unwind or pamper oneself. It can also be a stand alone therapy or an adjunct therapy in the treatment of serious ailments. Soft tissue pain caused by strain, injury or just the stress of day to day living respond favourably to massage.
Reflexology is an holistic non-invasive therapy which complements other therapies, including modern western medicine. It is based on the principal that all parts of the body are reflected on the feet.
The application of Reflexology reduces stress, boosts lymphatic function, increases vitality, improves circulation and induces restful sleep.
A series of sessions may be indicated if the treated condition is chronic. People of any age can benefit from Reflexology.