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Whole Horse, Whole Rider... In Balance
How I found Bowen Therapy:
I have been in pain most of my adult life... since high school, really. I hardly remembered what it was like to not be in pain, it had become an annoying companion to daily life that I became so accustomed to, I barely realized it was there most days.
I have scoliosis, have taken a few spills off of horses over the years and (as bad as it is) I know that I use my body very "one sided"... I just can't get the stall clean as quickly or the house vacuumed as evenly if I use both sides of my body!
After I had a fall off of a horse (o.k. I bailed... it was a redneck version of tuck and roll, stunt style. Only not nearly as cute as the falls on t.v.) and a root canal in the same month and my pain level spiked to new, midnight panic inducing levels.
I tried many things- Had my bite adjusted, took pain killers, etc. In the past I had tried chiropractic, accupressure, massage and, of course, different pain killers.
This time I had a friend suggest Bowen. I did a little research and called Jolean Parker. She fit me in right away and God used her hands to apply a miracle to my life.
I left the first session pain free, after showing up that day in tears.
There was a lot of rebalancing that my body needed time to do, but I continued to see Jolean for 2 more weekly follow up treatments and I remain pain free to this day with only maintenance visits when I feel that I need it. (I do plenty of things to get my body out of wack still.)
My sciatic nerve doesn't cause me pain any longer. My hips, knees and feet hang miraculously straight when I ride (something I always struggled with). My TMJ only bothers me slightly, when I am stressed and clench my jaw, but I now know how to stimulate the soft tissue myself and experience immediate relief.
Bowen was truly a gift from God for me.
I felt an immediate and strong desire to learn as much as I could and after many long hours of reading case studies on people and horses decided I needed to pray about becoming a certified practitioner to work with horses.
God provided open doors and signs that I was moving in the right direction the whole way and continues to bring me to people that I can offer my hands to help. Bowen has become a great source of joy in my life and a way that I can see the Creator doing wonderful things in scientific ways...
What is Bowen Therapy?
A series of simple, gentle, noninvasive moves done across muscle and connective tissue that can be performed right there in the barn isle, an arena or any safe, level surface. Rather than overpowering the body, these moves encourage and assist the body to heal itself.
All systems of the body are accessed, allowing the muscle and nerve tissue to relax. Adhesions vanish, toxins are shed and circulation increases due to the dynamic nerve/energy pulse inherent only in "Bowen moves".
Bowen Therapy originated in Australia and was developed by Tom Bowen. It is entirely independent of any other modality and is based on clear cut anatomy and how it's components interact. It is not based on any new age, oriental or aboriginal theory or system. Mr. Bowen considered his abilities a "gift from God".
It is a powerful tool to help the body rebalance itself, easing or eliminating pain and discomfort. If Bowen therapy will help your horse, you will notice changes during the session and immediately after treatment, but many people notice the most dramatic changes in the following week.
Bowen is not only valuable in addressing long standing issues, sports injury pain and so forth, but it is also beneficial for regular maintenance to increase circulation, open the lymphatic system & promote drainage of dysfunctional fluids and keep the body in balance. Horses travel more evenly with each side of their body, tend to heal from soft tissue injuries more quickly and in general are more physically content and able to use their bodies correctly.
Bowen for Performance & Pleasure Horses:
Horses in many disciplines enjoy the benefits of Bowen Therapy...
Horses in every discipline from Reining to Dressage (and even our weekend warriors) are asked and expected much in training and in the show ring. Their bodies require the ability to travel evenly on each side of their body to perform well and stay healthy. Horses that sustain injuries often carry with them the effects of that injury for a long time- resulting in imbalances elsewhere in the body. When we use Bowen Therapy to address those injuries and the rest of their body as a whole, we help them to find their optimal balance , allowing them to perform at their best.
Endurance horses are expected to travel many long miles, often over rough terrain. It is important that they be able to use their bodies evenly and in comfort, recovering quickly and efficiently from minor injuries on a regular basis. I may be available during the Tevis ride to aid horses that are being pulled in their recovery as well as at the fair grounds at the end of the ride to help finishing horses in their recuperation. (Treatments are not recommended for riders/horses that are continuing on. Horses must be completely rehydrated and stable prior to receiving a treatment).
Bowen for Retired Companion Animals:
Many horses are retired primarily because of age and soundness issues. Often times those same soundness issues can be addressed and relieved with Bowen Therapy, nutritional changes, changes in their movement abilities (stall to pasture for example) and hoofcare. When all of these factors are looked at together, we can come up with a plan for keeping your retired horse comfortable and happy for a long time to come, possibly returning them to part time work :~)
Free or Discounted Services for Rescue Horses:
I have a strong desire to help those with no voice... Horses that are in pain coming out of rescue situations need help and often, rescue organizations cannot afford the fees associated with body work. If you are operating a legitimate rescue or have adopted a horse from a rescue organization and need assistance for a horse in pain, please contact me to discuss free or discounted services.
Bowen for Riders:
I believe that I can help your horse, but you may not be aware that your body's imbalances may not be helping him at all. There are ways to address these imbalances for you, during the appointment for your horse. Please ask me for more information. If you are a rider in pain, I can provide referrals for therapists in the area that are accepting new clients and focus their work on people only.
Schedule a Session:
If you would like to schedule a session or have more questions, please email me or call 530-906-7500. Email is usually the best way to get a hold of me at first.
I have been in pain most of my adult life... since high school, really. I hardly remembered what it was like to not be in pain, it had become an annoying companion to daily life that I became so accustomed to, I barely realized it was there most days.
I have scoliosis, have taken a few spills off of horses over the years and (as bad as it is) I know that I use my body very "one sided"... I just can't get the stall clean as quickly or the house vacuumed as evenly if I use both sides of my body!
After I had a fall off of a horse (o.k. I bailed... it was a redneck version of tuck and roll, stunt style. Only not nearly as cute as the falls on t.v.) and a root canal in the same month and my pain level spiked to new, midnight panic inducing levels.
I tried many things- Had my bite adjusted, took pain killers, etc. In the past I had tried chiropractic, accupressure, massage and, of course, different pain killers.
This time I had a friend suggest Bowen. I did a little research and called Jolean Parker. She fit me in right away and God used her hands to apply a miracle to my life.
I left the first session pain free, after showing up that day in tears.
There was a lot of rebalancing that my body needed time to do, but I continued to see Jolean for 2 more weekly follow up treatments and I remain pain free to this day with only maintenance visits when I feel that I need it. (I do plenty of things to get my body out of wack still.)
My sciatic nerve doesn't cause me pain any longer. My hips, knees and feet hang miraculously straight when I ride (something I always struggled with). My TMJ only bothers me slightly, when I am stressed and clench my jaw, but I now know how to stimulate the soft tissue myself and experience immediate relief.
Bowen was truly a gift from God for me.
I felt an immediate and strong desire to learn as much as I could and after many long hours of reading case studies on people and horses decided I needed to pray about becoming a certified practitioner to work with horses.
God provided open doors and signs that I was moving in the right direction the whole way and continues to bring me to people that I can offer my hands to help. Bowen has become a great source of joy in my life and a way that I can see the Creator doing wonderful things in scientific ways...
What is Bowen Therapy?
A series of simple, gentle, noninvasive moves done across muscle and connective tissue that can be performed right there in the barn isle, an arena or any safe, level surface. Rather than overpowering the body, these moves encourage and assist the body to heal itself.
All systems of the body are accessed, allowing the muscle and nerve tissue to relax. Adhesions vanish, toxins are shed and circulation increases due to the dynamic nerve/energy pulse inherent only in "Bowen moves".
Bowen Therapy originated in Australia and was developed by Tom Bowen. It is entirely independent of any other modality and is based on clear cut anatomy and how it's components interact. It is not based on any new age, oriental or aboriginal theory or system. Mr. Bowen considered his abilities a "gift from God".
It is a powerful tool to help the body rebalance itself, easing or eliminating pain and discomfort. If Bowen therapy will help your horse, you will notice changes during the session and immediately after treatment, but many people notice the most dramatic changes in the following week.
Bowen is not only valuable in addressing long standing issues, sports injury pain and so forth, but it is also beneficial for regular maintenance to increase circulation, open the lymphatic system & promote drainage of dysfunctional fluids and keep the body in balance. Horses travel more evenly with each side of their body, tend to heal from soft tissue injuries more quickly and in general are more physically content and able to use their bodies correctly.
Bowen for Performance & Pleasure Horses:
Horses in many disciplines enjoy the benefits of Bowen Therapy...
Horses in every discipline from Reining to Dressage (and even our weekend warriors) are asked and expected much in training and in the show ring. Their bodies require the ability to travel evenly on each side of their body to perform well and stay healthy. Horses that sustain injuries often carry with them the effects of that injury for a long time- resulting in imbalances elsewhere in the body. When we use Bowen Therapy to address those injuries and the rest of their body as a whole, we help them to find their optimal balance , allowing them to perform at their best.
Endurance horses are expected to travel many long miles, often over rough terrain. It is important that they be able to use their bodies evenly and in comfort, recovering quickly and efficiently from minor injuries on a regular basis. I may be available during the Tevis ride to aid horses that are being pulled in their recovery as well as at the fair grounds at the end of the ride to help finishing horses in their recuperation. (Treatments are not recommended for riders/horses that are continuing on. Horses must be completely rehydrated and stable prior to receiving a treatment).
Bowen for Retired Companion Animals:
Many horses are retired primarily because of age and soundness issues. Often times those same soundness issues can be addressed and relieved with Bowen Therapy, nutritional changes, changes in their movement abilities (stall to pasture for example) and hoofcare. When all of these factors are looked at together, we can come up with a plan for keeping your retired horse comfortable and happy for a long time to come, possibly returning them to part time work :~)
Free or Discounted Services for Rescue Horses:
I have a strong desire to help those with no voice... Horses that are in pain coming out of rescue situations need help and often, rescue organizations cannot afford the fees associated with body work. If you are operating a legitimate rescue or have adopted a horse from a rescue organization and need assistance for a horse in pain, please contact me to discuss free or discounted services.
Bowen for Riders:
I believe that I can help your horse, but you may not be aware that your body's imbalances may not be helping him at all. There are ways to address these imbalances for you, during the appointment for your horse. Please ask me for more information. If you are a rider in pain, I can provide referrals for therapists in the area that are accepting new clients and focus their work on people only.
Schedule a Session:
If you would like to schedule a session or have more questions, please email me or call 530-906-7500. Email is usually the best way to get a hold of me at first.
