We are proud to announce the B-EAGER Initiative!
B-EAGER stands for Bowen – Education & Advocacy, Generating Evidence & Research.
Who Are We?
We are a collaborative initiative established to build a stronger, evidence-informed future for Bowen Therapy and Oncology Massage in Australasia.
Formed in 2024 and officially launched in August 2025, B-EAGER brings together key professional and training organisations to:
- Foster shared leadership in research and education
- Unite our professions under a common research agenda
- Advocate for thoughtful, ethical, and rigorous data collection
- Strengthen our collective voice in health policy and education
At the heart of our work is the belief that building research capacity empowers practitioners to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of care. By supporting case reporting, outcome measures, and academic partnerships, we’re creating space for real-world insights to be translated into credible, publishable research.
Practitioner engagement is key to the success of the initiative.
Bowen Therapy and Oncology Massage are hands-on modalities that support clients with complex and chronic conditions. By integrating formal tools to gather evidence, we become trusted messengers in the health system. By working together, we are shaping a more visible, credible, and confident future for these professions.
Our Vision
Our vision is for Bowen Therapy and Oncology Massage to be recognised and integrated within the health care system as safe, effective, patient-centred complementary therapies. We see Bowen Therapy and Oncology Massage playing a vital role in delivering high-quality care, ultimately improving people’s health outcomes and overall well-being.
We aim to achieve this vision by:
- Strengthening organisational and individual research capacity and capability
- Establishing a strong, practice-based research culture
- Promoting the routine use of patient reported outcome measures – PROMs
- Elevating the professionalism of our workforce
- Gaining greater recognition among healthcare providers, policy makers, and consumers
Our Mission
The B-EAGER Initiative will lead the development and implementation of collaborative efforts to grow research capacity across our organisations and workforce.
It aims to strengthen our professionalism and foster active engagement in generating and sharing research that demonstrates the safety, efficacy, and consumer satisfaction of Bowen Therapy and Oncology Massage.
The initial scope and focus of the B-EAGER Initiative is weighted as stated below. As development objectives in these areas are achieved, the weighting will be reviewed.
Research Capacity Building activity – 90%
Research Output activity – 10%.
Why it Matters
Bowen Therapy and Oncology Massage are hands-on modalities that support clients with complex and chronic conditions. By integrating formal tools to gather evidence, we become trusted messengers in the health system. By working together, we are shaping a more visible, credible, and confident future for these professions.
Priority research topics include:
Bowen Therapy:
- Arthritis management
- Depression from chronic pain
- Lower back pain
- Headaches and migraines, including concussion management
- Mental health: wellbeing and function
Oncology Massage:
- Pain management
- Anxiety and wellbeing management
More information
For more information and to join the mailing list, visit https://b-eager.org.au/
