The Bowen technique is a dynamic system of hands-on bodywork, which addresses both acute and chronic health problems as well as specific injuries. Through precise and gentle moves, Bowenwork encourages the body to relax and rebalance itself. In turn this catalyzes the release of old patterns of pain and tension held throughout the body, thus restoring the body to a state of wellness. The gentleness of this profoundly powerful technique makes it safe to use on anyone from newborns to the elderly. Developed by the late Tom Bowen in Australia, Bowen has been used successfully to treat people suffering from a variety of illnesses for more than 40 years.