The BTFA is pleased to announce the publication of another Bowen Therapy study from Hong Kong graduates of the International School of Bowen Therapy (ISBT). The study, titled ‘Effectiveness of Bowen Therapy for Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial’ was recently … Read more
BTFA members can claim up to 5 CPE points for attending and filling in a Webinar Worksheet. REGISTER HERE: B-EAGER Webinar – PROMS
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 … Read more
READ: Joint Statement from BTFA & BAA – Natural Therapies Review 2024 Report and Recommendations
Chris Reed chats with Barbara Beacham on his BowenBuzz podcast in Ep 38: Research is not a scary word! BowenBuzz features talks with people doing interesting things in the world of Bowen Therapy. In the latest episode, ‘Research is not … Read more
The BTFA was recently made aware of an accurate, well-constructed and comprehensive article in Healthline.com that has been updated to include the latest research on Bowen Therapy. Great news for research capacity building! Healthline is a US-based online health information … Read more
Why bother with outcome measures? When attempting to persuade governments, practitioners from other modalities, and other health system stakeholders of the value and efficacy of our services, it is imperative that we use forms of measurement that have been validated … Read more
Listed below are links to relevant journals of relevance to remedial therapy practitioners. The International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (IJTMB) https://ijtmb.org/index.php/ijtmb The IJTMB is an open access, peer-reviewed publication intended to accommodate the diverse needs of the rapidly-expanding … Read more
Australian Research Consortium in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), University of Technology, Sydney The BTFA has partnered with Academic Leaders at The Australian Research Consortium in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM) around building leadership and research capacity since 2019. ARCCIM … Read more
BTFA Webinars The BTFA is gathering a library of useful resources including webinars and courses for Bowen therapists. A selection appears below. Chris Reed presentation at the 2024 International Bowen Therapy Conference Bowen – What is the Research … Read more
Practitioner Research Special Interest Groups (PRSIGs) provide opportunities for individuals and teams to connect with others in their area of research interest. The aim of PRSIGs is to build individual and team skills and knowledge in research related activity to … Read more
The research and evidence base for Bowen Therapy is slim, particularly in terms of rigorous studies demonstrating its safety and efficacy. A contributing factor is the profession’s relatively limited knowledge of, and engagement with, scientifically robust research. The BTFA has … Read more