Martin Bryan

I am not one to believe in holistic treatments whatsoever but I thought I had nothing to lose by going to Gen and seeing if Bowen Therapy could help with some of my injuries and problems.

I tried to keep an open mind throughout my first session while battling with the circulating, mind wandering ‘Why?, What?, Where?, How long?’ thoughts every time Gen would leave the room! Not to mention contemplating about the amount, or lack of pressure used! Having done my fair share of physio room visits, this was something so alien to me that I really found it hard to believe in.

So needless to say I was completely taken aback after my first session when I started to feel the results!

I have battled with injury from such a young age from continuous knocks in rugby and horse riding that I have become somewhat of a party piece for friends and family when they want a laugh at a gathering! My flexibility is on par with that of a fire poker and my stiffness has been summarized by some as a ‘giraffe trying to look behind him while running’ – apt comparison to how I feel most of the time.

After giving a brief history of my body’s issues I told Gen I had started to develop more reoccurring problems of late. Pins and needles all down my right side, extremely tight hamstrings, headaches, back pain etc. Gen thought she could help – and she did!

Immediately I felt so much more loose, the pins and needles went away, I have not had tightness in my back since the first treatment, my recovery time is completely cut in half after I exercise or play sport and alongside the physical aspects I feel mentally stronger, sharper and wholly more relaxed after treatment. Stress tends to dissipate completely!

I am overall thankful, grateful and extremely impressed with the results and experience.

Bowen is my tantra and I will continue to be treated by Gen or others wherever I may be in the world.

Thanks Gen x

Lorna Hingley

I went for Bowen treatment with Gen to see if she could help with a few of my problems including hay fever, chest tightness from dust allergies, food intolerances, headaches around menstruation and pain in my right ankle.

I had previously been to an osteopath for help with my headaches and he told me that they were originating from a misaligned rib in my back on my left side. Premenstrual tension would tighten my muscles and the rib would cause uneven tightness up to my left shoulder and neck which is where my headaches would originate. The morning after my first session with Gen I was getting mild discomfort in my back and across my shoulders. It would start in the region of the misaligned rib and go up to and across my shoulders. I informed Gen and she said that it was definitely a change and if it got unbearable to go back to her. After a few days the discomfort slowly subsided and I actually felt a lot looser, after each session following this I got better and better. I do still get headaches but they are a lot milder than before and do not last as long. They used to make me feel sick and dizzy for around a week.

The pain in my right ankle had been there for a few weeks and I could feel it mainly at work when I was riding horses. I felt uneven and could feel a tight pulling sensation on the outside of my right ankle and calf. After one treatment it had gone!

My hay fever is gradually improving and I have been able to stop taking anti-histamines daily. I now only take homeopathic remedies when necessary which is fantastic!

The dust allergies do improve when I am receiving treatment but I still have to use my inhaler so I will definitely be returning to Gen for further treatment.

Overall I love Bowen and would always use it as my primary treatment and therapy before anything else.

Thank you Gen!

Emmeline Bickerstaffe

Here is my testimonial for you, hope it’s ok.

I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks for a number of years and in the past had found Reiki useful at keeping me feeling calm. When a friend mentioned she had started Bowen Therapy and it had turned her life around, resulting in coming off her antidepressants and feeling now she could tackle her anxieties, I was interested to try something new that could end up being more effective.

Gen was so friendly on our first meeting and immediately put me at ease. We discussed my panic attacks and any other pain I was getting due to feeling stressed. She explained the science behind Bowen Therapy and answered any questions I had. Even after my first session I noticed I was sleeping better, and felt more positive. Gen checked in after every session asking how I was feeling and if I had noticed any improvements or any areas I was still struggling with. This was great, as when I went back to my next session Gen would focus on any areas and know what was successful for me and my body. After having such great success and feeling more relaxed I spoke to Gen about helping with fertility. Due to my stress, having a baby was becoming more and more difficult. Gen focused a session on the Bowen moves needed to help encourage fertility, as well as continuing moves to help with panic attacks and stress. The very next month I fell pregnant with my son! Gen was even there helping me with Bowen moves on my son Louis was suffering with colic at 2 months old.

Gen is amazing and I can only encourage anyone to give it a try, even if you are still unsure, chat to Gen.