Bowen Therapy Training
Professional standards
The BTFA has set standards of training to both Therapist and Practitioner levels, bringing increased professional recognition to our Bowen therapists.
BTFA's current level of Therapist membership incorporates the following as minimum requirements:
♦ A nationally-recognised Diploma of Specialised Bowen Therapy
♦ Minimum 500 clinical hours of practice
♦ At least 20 hours of continuing professional education annually
♦ An acceptable workplace environment
♦ A current Senior First Aid certificate
♦ Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
BTFA's current level of Practitioner membership incorporates the following as minimum requirements:
♦ A nationally-recognised Certificate in Bowen Therapy
♦ Minimum 100 clinical hours of practice
♦ At least 20 hours of continuing professional education annually
♦ An acceptable workplace environment
♦ A current Senior First Aid certificate
♦ Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
The Diploma and the Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy are nationally registered and recognised in all Australian states and territories.
Courses in Bowen Therapy
A list of BTFA-approved Bowen Therapy training providers is provided below (please select '+' to expand the list).
For specific and up-to-date course information, please contact the below listed training providers directly.
For Animal Bowen Therapy training, please click here.
HUMAN BOWEN THERAPY
Bowen Training Australia (Bowtech)
Diploma of Specialised Bowen Therapy
Cert IV in Bowen Therapy
Courses run nationally
Ph 1300 833 252 or (07) 3284 3349
info@bowentraining.com.au
https://bowentraining.com.au/
Emmett Therapies
An adjunct therapy - courses run nationally and overseas
Contact: Ross Emmett
Ph (07) 4771 6234
info@rossemmett.com.au
https://www.emmett-technique-hq.com/
Fascial Kinetics
Courses run in Australia & New Zealand
Contact: Tanya Pfitzner (Principal)
Ph 0427 295 428
info@fascialkinetics.net.au
https://www.fascialkinetics.com/
ISBT International School of Bowen Therapy
Human, canine & equine courses in VIC, NSW, QLD and overseas
Contact: Lisa Black
isbtlisa@gmail.com
https://www.bowen-therapy.com/
Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST)
Courses run in VIC, WA and overseas
Contact: Dr. Michael Nixon-Livy
Ph 0490 456 869
info@nsthealth.com
https://www.nsthealth.com/
Smart Bowen
Human courses available in UK & NZ only
Equine courses available in NSW (Bringelly), UK & NZ
Canine courses available in WA (Mandurah), NSW (Bringelly), UK & NZ
Contact: Lea Smart
Ph 0417 174 237
https://www.smartbowen.com/
ONLINE COURSES
Biology of Bowen
Contact: Jenny Petridis
hello@jennyelenihealth.com
https://courses.jennyelenihealth.com/
Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST)
Contact: Dr. Michael Nixon-Livy
Ph 0490 456 869
info@nsthealth.com
https://www.nsthealth.com/
ANIMAL BOWEN THERAPY
Please refer to the websites of course providers listed below for further information on studying Animal Bowen Therapy.
Bowtech for Animals
Smart Bowen
ISBT Equine & Canine Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy for Animals with Heather Hartley
Human, equine & small animal Bowen Therapist
Courses are run online with a practical component.
Contact: Heather Hartley (SA)
Ph 0401 691 329
The Art of Bodywork
Contact: Alastair McLoughlin
office@artofbodywork.online
http://www.artofbodywork.online/
Applied Myoskeletal Seminars
Contact: John Garfield
https://appliedmyoskeletal.com.au/
Dynamic & Insightful Bowen – Fascia, Digestive Valves & Spinal Releases
Contact: Christine Ammann
ammann@dynamickinesiology.com
https://www.dynamickinesiology.com
Heart of Bowen and Touch Therapies
Contact: Deborah Hart
deborah.hart@outlook.com
Tel. 0411 666 250
https://heartofbowentherapy.com.au
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release
Contact: Alistair McLoughlin
info@mcloughlin-scar-release.com
https://www.mcloughlin-scar-release.com/
Text Book Bowen Seminar
Contact: Graham Pennington
info@bowenseminars.com.au
Tel. (03) 5561 2442 (business hours)
https://www.bowenseminars.com.au/