Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Client: Male Aged in his late 60s Retired cabinet maker Issues: Shoulder pain for the last 20 years due to the use of power-tools within the work environment Sleep discomfort, requiring pillows to prop up the patient’s … Read more
Fibromyalgia, American College of Rheumatology In a study of twenty clients diagnosed with fibromyalgia conducted by Jo Anne Whitaker, M.D., at the American College of Rheumatology, almost all participants experienced various degrees of relief which lasted from a few days to … Read more
Pain in right thumb and wrist joint Client: Female Had been seeing a physiotherapist for several weeks, but was not finding any positive results for her condition Wearing a splint around thumb and wrist Aged 60 Lives in North East … Read more
Frozen shoulder Client: Female Aged 48 Lives in UK Keen tennis player but has been unable to play Issues: The client’s doctor diagnosed frozen shoulder and sent her for cortisone injections, of which she had many. The problem would subside … Read more
Shoulders and thigh pain, fatigue, general joint pain and constipation Client Female From the Tweed region of NSW Seeking more mobility to engage with her grandchildren Issue Shoulders and thigh pain, fatigue and general pain in joints due to autoimmune … Read more
What do the health fund reforms mean for Bowen therapists? By Zoe Porter, BTFA In October 2017, the Australian Federal Government announced major changes to health insurance coming into effect from 1st April, 2019. Private health insurance will no longer … Read more
Aon insurance offer: 15 months coverage for the price of 12 Professional Indemnity Insurance offer with Aon As a Bowen therapist, if one your clients suffers an injury or loses money as a result of your treatment, there is a … Read more
2018 Bowen Therapy Conference in SA 21st Annual Bowen Therapy Conference 2018 October 19-21, Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills “EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE : SHAPING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE” The annual Bowen Therapy Conference provides a unique opportunity for all participants to see old friends, meet … Read more
Recent Government health fund reforms announcement – your help is needed! On the 13th of October 2017, Greg Hunt, Minister for Health and Minister for Sport, announced major changes to health insurance coming into effect over the next couple of years: Health … Read more
Your Health, Your Choice Campaign The BTFA supports the YOUR HEALTH YOUR CHOICE campaign, Australia’s largest consumer campaign to protect complementary medicine. Below is some information from Gerry Dendrinos, Homeopath, Herbalist and representative from the Your Health Your Choice campaign – that … Read more
Bowen Therapy for Animals – a Two Day Course Are you interested in learning how to treat animals with Bowen Therapy? SA’s Specialist Animal/Equine Bowen Therapist, Heather Hartley presents a special 2 day course on treating animals, including domestic animals … Read more
Psoas muscle and back pain The psoas muscle is involved in most back pain! Learn what it is and why it causes problems. What is the Psoas Muscle? The biggest factor in back and hip pain is frequently the psoas … Read more