The Bowen Technique - the Inside Story
by John Wilks

Reviews

Reviews from professional journals:

A few days ago I received my copy of John Wilks' new book. I have read it from cover to cover like I would a new 'best seller' and like a 'best seller' I have not been able to put it down.

In my opinion the Bowen community have been waiting for a text like this ever since Ossie began teaching Tom Bowen's work. The intervening years however have provided the time for the understanding and study of the Technique that has provided the genesis of "the inside story" John has taken all that been learnt or hypothesised about the Bowen Technique over these past years and worked it in an extremely informative and visually appealing book.

He has drawn from his 12 years of both the practice and observation of Bowen Therapy to weave a tapestry of known knowledge, ancient wisdom, philosophy and thought provoking hypothesis.

Topics covered include How Bowen affects the body Assessment Fertility and Birth & Babies Discussion of Procedures How to Promote your Business Client Practitioner Relationships

This sounds like an advertisement but there is no conflict of interest at play. I honestly believe that any Bowen Therapist would thoroughly enjoy reading and returning to this many times over. This is a must have for both students and experienced practitioners. Do yourself a favour and get one for Christmas. (The opinions expressed here are personal and not necessarily those of the BAA)

Bowen Association of Australia Journal

Yesterday received my copy of John Wilks's book on Bowen. I am having great difficulty putting it down! I have already read about half since mid-afternoon yesterday. John is also a cranio-sacral practitioner and in this book brings together his deep understanding of both treatments. I feel as though my concepts of Bowen are themselves being Bowen-ed! Information on embryological development, fascia, what some of the moves do and where they fetch up, explaining the reasons for needing good hydration, aspects of practice which are thought-provoking and much, much more. Beautifully set out which enhances its readability. The bibliography is extensive and demonstrates how widely he has read to help create this book. I would give it a 20 out of 10 rating! An excellent present for Christmas, though if I knew it was in the house, I would not be able to keep my hands off until 25 December!!! Happy Bowen-ing for Chistmas! Simone Guest

BTER Newsletter

CMA member John Wilks has produced a superb book - and I mean superb in every way - the content is, of course faultless, as one might expect given that John is without doubt a true leader in this field. The graphics and photos are outstanding too furthermorethe book just feels lovely.

If you are a Bowen practitioner or student then this book is essential reading - if however you practice any other form of complementary medicine and want to dip into the realms of Bowen Technique then there is no better place to start.

Jayney Goddard - CMA magazine

This book is exceptional, it is really well laid out and stylish...... Although I have read this book I keep returning to it and highly recommend it to complement the training manuals. Sandie Murdoch - BAUK Newlsetter

Reading it.. is like going on a workshop or should I say a lot of workshops..... I keep going back to the book to read it over and over again. Isobel Saunders - BAUK newsletter.

Probably the best Bowen 'move' yet - congratulations, John. Your book is truly a triumph!! What has been such a gift for me is that the book is confirmation of the energetic work which I have always used and never dared to discuss with anyone..... Thanks so much to you, your colleagues and the universal energies that have brought this book to us at thie most important time. Angela Cannon - BAUK newsletter.

Some reviews from people who have read the book:

The book is fabulous! My background is physical therapy and I was having a lot of trouble just doing a procedure without a real understanding of the why and the wherefore. I'm now well into a second reading of the book and will probably read it many more times, each time gleaming one more insight.

"I want to congratulate you on a splendid achievement. I think the book is brilliant and I only wish that it had been available when I started my training, as it puts forth the whys and wherefores so clearly, as well as helping practitioners with things like assessment etc which are not really covered in the basic course. It should be a mandatory text book for everyone studying Bowen!"

"What a WONDERFUL book you've published for us. Thank you so much - it's a bible for Bowen therapists, and must have taken you simply ages of preparation to write. I just "dipped into it for a few minutes" at bedtime to get a vague idea before planning to read deeply and make notes, and...................three hours later I looked at the clock as my eyes were drooping by then. It is really fantastic - so much more than a handbook. Thank you Thank you Thank you for all your patient hard work in preparing something that speaks with such clarity, commonsense, compassion and deep experience."

"I genuinely read your book every evening before I go to bed to relax me and put me in a good mood to sleep. I find it so inspiring to gain the knowledge about how our bodies heal and how Bowen facilitates that. I am right now reading and re-reading the sections on assessing the body. Reading your book has increased my understanding and confidence 100-fold. I appreciate that it's simply written and easy to read. I now confidently speak to prospective clients about how Bowen works, what to do and not do while receiving Bowen treatment, and when I work on their bodies, I feel light and confident."

"Thank you so much for my copy of your book. Wow - what an amazing creation. Fantastic. I have dipped into it already - really well written. And the graphics - photos and anatomical - are really impressive."

"I would welcome any new book on Bowen but this one has really hit the spot for me. This is something I would have been so grateful for when I first learned Bowen but even now a few years on it has really good advice and explanations of things, and although has lots of information is a really easy and enjoyable read."

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