BOWEN Therapy can be safely considered for a range of women’s health issues from fertility to menopause.
To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) and based on Helen’s many years of experience working with cancer patients, we are highlighting how this gentle complementary therapy might help manage some of the symptoms of breast cancer.
Quality of life for those going through diagnosis and treatment can be greatly improved with better management of nausea, fatigue, anxiety and stress which can affect sleep patterns and impact recovery. Complementary therapies have a role to play, as explained by the charity Breast Cancer Now.
While Bowen Technique is not specifically mentioned, the charity’s website states as follows: “Complementary therapies can have a range of benefits for people with breast cancer. They may give you comfort and help you feel more relaxed when coming to terms with the physical and emotional effects of breast cancer and its treatment.”
Based on Helen’s own experience with clients over many years, here are some of the ways in which Bowen therapy may be helpful for those with breast cancer, or indeed any other form:
- Pain relief… the gentle touch of Bowen may help reduce physical discomfort associated with a particular cancer or its treatment
- Stress and anxiety… Bowen therapy can promote a sense of calm, leading to improved relaxation and better sleep
- Symptom management… those undergoing chemotherapy or radiation may find relief from side effects such as nausea and fatigue
- Post-surgery support… specific Bowen moves are designed to help relieve tightness from scarring, and to assist with fluid build-up that may occur after removal of lymph nodes
- Improved wellbeing… improvement in some of these problems can lead to enhanced emotional and mental wellbeing which has an important role in boosting resilience and morale during illness
Information about Helen’s Bowen Technique training courses can be found here.
