KCR + Bowen therapy
Supported joint movement and stretching, followed by gentle Bowen contact and quiet pauses. Two approaches, shaped around your comfort.
£70Both treatments in one visit
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Gentle contact. Space between movements.
Care, with room to ask.
Bowen therapy, also called Bowenwork or the Bowen technique, uses gentle rolling thumb and finger movements over soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Light pressure is often applied through a layer of light clothing.
Short pauses, typically two to five minutes, separate sequences of moves and give you time to settle between contacts. Dora explains the approach and positioning before treatment, and you can ask for an adjustment or stop at any time.
What to expect
- Light rolling movements over soft tissue
- Two-to-five-minute pauses between sequences
- An approach discussed and adapted with you
A little understanding
The approach aims to encourage relaxation and is often explained in terms of the autonomic nervous system moving towards a calmer “rest-and-digest” state. This is a proposed explanation, rather than a proven mechanism for Bowen. Research on pain and physical function remains uncertain, and individual results vary.
Read the evidence sourceYour session begins with a discussion of suitability and comfort. Complementary therapies support wellbeing alongside appropriate medical care.
Bowen therapy: your questions.
What do Bowen movements feel like?
The approach uses light, rolling thumb and finger movements over muscles and other soft tissues, separated by quiet pauses. Pressure should feel comfortable, and lighter contact or a different position can be used where appropriate.
Why are there pauses in Bowen therapy?
Short breaks, typically two to five minutes, are part of Bowen’s rhythm. They give you quiet time between sequences and are intended to allow the body to respond to the gentle input. A particular healing mechanism is not established by the pauses alone.
Is Bowen proven to treat pain?
The 2024 Australian evidence evaluation found very uncertain evidence for important pain and physical function outcomes. Individual benefit cannot be guaranteed.
Can Bowen replace physiotherapy or medical treatment?
It should not replace appropriate clinical assessment, prescribed treatment or injury rehabilitation. Discuss how complementary care fits your existing plan.
Do I need to remove clothing?
Bowen can often be performed through light clothing. Some techniques use direct skin contact; any clothing adjustment, draping and positioning are agreed before treatment so your privacy and comfort are respected.
How much does Bowen therapy cost in Edinburgh with Dora?
A single Bowen session costs £50, or £170 for four sessions. A combined KCR + Bowen session costs £70 for 90 minutes. Each appointment is personally confirmed.
Can Bowen be combined with KCR?
Yes. Dora offers KCR + Bowen therapy in one 90-minute session at £70 when suitable for your needs. This is one combined appointment, rather than two separate full-length appointments.
What does “rest-and-digest” mean in Bowen therapy?
It describes the calmer activity associated with the parasympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system. Bowen aims to encourage relaxation, but a specific switch in nervous-system activity is a proposed explanation rather than a proven effect of the treatment.
TWO APPROACHES · ONE UNHURRIED VISIT
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When appropriate for your needs, Dora combines two treatments in one 90-minute session. Each combined visit costs £70.
Dora discusses suitability and personally confirms your appointment. No payment is taken online. Combined sessions are separate from the three-visit mixed treatment package.
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