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What is Bowen?
"The gentle Australian healing system, ISBT-Bowen Therapy ... is a minimalist approach to bodywork, doing away with the need for repetitive and often invasive action... During a treatment the practitioner applies gentle rolling moves on very specific points on the muscles, tendons and ligaments... These initiate relaxation of the muscles, flexibility of the fascia and increased circulation of essential fluids."bowen-therapy.com "the Bowen technique involves a gentle, rolling motion, with very light touches involving the skin and superficial structures... A treatment session frequently results in a deep sense of relaxation, allowing the body to recharge and balance itself... The practitioner stimulates sets of points, then often pauses to allow the body to compute neurologically what has been stimulated" - ROBERTSON J, MEAD A. Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog.	In short, the Bowen therapy works on soft tissue. It is (minimalistically) targeted on known areas of common problems. In recent years, more recognition has been made of how pervasive soft tissue problems can be. Bowen helps in relieving (not always apparant) tension in tendons, ligaments and muscles. A neck problem could actually originate in a pelvic problem. Also, oxygen, blood and lymph flow through soft tissue, and in case of restriction, nutrients are not reaching their destinations, and toxic products are not taken out of the system. Releasing restriction improves the immune system. Some have their dogs treated with Bowen for this sole reason only! ISBT article ... ISBT offical web site, canine section.
	To illustrate more serious cases of mobility, and how Bowen helps, have a look at video clip (5 minutes). "Just days away from having surgery" "For ALL mobility issues" "Vet diagnosis: permanent paralysis" "unable to walk" "puppy back in a 10 year old" "euthanize" Google "canine Bowen" for more examples and witness reports!
I am also a Foundational Postural Analyst, trained by Galen Myotherapy. A fantastic tool to prevent problems on their way! I have been working with dogs since 2013. The past three years I have been very actively involved with rescue dogs, mainly from Ukraine. In June 2026 I worked with shelter dogs in Portugal, where I returned in July, September ... and will go back soon again. I am also an assistant teacher!	css.column { float: left; width: 50%; padding: 5px; }
A session?
Where? A Bowen session can be held basically anywhere. Key thing is that your dog is calm, comfortable and relaxed. I live in the area of Brussels (Belgium), but I also travel a lot in amazing labyrinth ways, so wherever you are, if in need .. let me know your location! It all depends on the needs of your dog … How long? A first Bowen session can last up to an hour (subsequent sessions last considerably less). During that time I normally start out ignoring your dog, and talk to YOU, the owner, and see how you interact with your dog. I also check out things from a distance like the way your dog keeps its tail, what his eyes and coat look like, his/her way of standing, sitting, running. I will be taking information and history of the dog. And then perhaps, I will address your dog. How to assist? I use both hands when treating your dog. Hence, I will need you, its owner, to help out with a couple of more hands, to keep your dog as still as possible, but also for your dog to feel extra safe and calm. If your dog is very fearful, my insurance generally requires the use of a muzzle ... or we could just go slower, and make your dog comfortable with me first (which of course, depending on dog, might take a while). How often? Only one session can make miracles, but for maintenance you can plan up to 8 weeks in between sessions. Sessions can be held as close to each other as 3 days apart. For the very first two sessions, however, 5 days minimum in between is recommended. If your dog is elderly, allow at least ten days in between sessions.	For me to treat your dog, I have four conditions: Consult your veterinarian first, make sure YOU feel comfortable with me treating your dog. Keep your dog as calm as possible for THREE days after treatment. Ideally walk it on leash. Do not throw it any toys to chase. Do not let it play exuberantly with other dogs. The full effect from treatment tends to show on day 2. Until the body has re-stabilised itself, rushing about may cause overstretching and subsequent INJURIES. “controlled movement allows the muscles to work in a more appropriate way, encouraging a healing process” ROBERTSON, J. The Complete Dog Massage Manual. During those three days, pet/stroke your dog to a minimum, and in particular avoid the area that has been treated. This to not mix up the signals the treatment has started in your dog's body. Make sure your dog has ample of water available.
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About Mi
My name is Minna. My ancestors originate from the deep forests of Karelia in Finland, and nearly ended up becoming Russians as part of the Moscow Peace Treaty in 1940. Twisty paths of life got me born in Sweden, and grown up to a Swedish mother tongue. In 1998 I moved to Belgium, and a whole new chapter began. These days I am a nomad, and friends of mine think of me rather as "European" than of any particular nationality. Dogs have had a special place in my heart and life ever since I was little. They are so much fun that it never occurred to me to look for a career working with them. I stumbled into this new career, almost by surprise. Having been practised on humans since the 1950s, the Bowen therapy changed my life. I was desperate to relieve year-long excruciating pain in my left shoulder as well as recurring migraine attacks. Traditional medicine was at a loss. The Bowen therapy healed me! In less than 8 weeks I could come off ALL my painkillers! In addition, I also recovered full sensation in my left leg, something traditional medicine also had given up on ever solving, and which was something I was supposed to "live with", as part of "natural" ageing. I had always been a bit doubtful of traditional medicine, and the all so often way of treating symptoms rather than the underlying problem. My experience with the Bowen therapy confirmed it. When I saw that the Bowen therapy had started courses on treating dogs, there was only one thing for me to do: sign up!