On 7 April 2019, the Minister for Health announced an updated review of natural therapies. The review will be led by the Australian Government Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Brendan Murphy, and be supported by the Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel … Read more
The BTFA has been advised that the South Australian Department of Education have made changes to the Childsafe Environment legislation that take place immediately (from July 1st 2019). From 1 July, for anyone working with children in SA a new … Read more
November 8th-10th, 2019 Mantra Tullamarine Hotel, Melbourne ‘Research Matters: Growing Bowen Therapy’ DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE PROGRAM About the conference The annual two day BTFA Bowen Therapy Conference provides a unique opportunity for all participants to see old friends, … Read more
What do the health fund reforms mean for Bowen therapists? ** Please visit the Your Health Your Choice campaign website for the most up to date information on this campaign. ** In October 2017, the Australian Federal Government announced major … 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
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
Welcome to the new Animal Therapy area of the website Welcome to the new animal therapy area in the BTFA website. This is a special area for therapists caring for all types of animals with Bowen Therapy and visitors to our … 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
Bowen Therapy – Illustrative Supporting Studies 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 … Read more
Ischial Tuberosity Pain Ischial Tuberosity Pain (aka ‘Weavers Bottom’ or Pain in the Butt) What are the symptoms of ischial tuberosity pain? The symptoms of ischial tuberosity pain are, plain and simple: a pain in the butt, or colloquially ‘PITA’. … Read more