Bowen Technique

Powerful Treatment for Chronic Pain

The Bowen Technique is based upon the work of Tom Bowen of Australia. Over the years there have been many adaptations of the original. Pathways has drawn upon the original work and added numerous refinements to make this into what many consider to be the world’s leading structural and spinal therapy technique for creating lasting pain relief and rejuvenation.

This treatment starts a process of natural auto-regulation in the spine and, as a result, effects change throughout the body. This results in a rapid elimination or reduction of symptoms, followed by an unmistakable sense of well being.

Patients often report miraculous reductions in chronic pain and other “untreatable” health issues. It is also a most valuable treatment for athletes, allowing them to compete at the highest level.

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Linda can feel which muscles are in trouble and she goes to the root of the problem

Off and on I would have back, shoulder and neck problems. Although I went to the physician, other PT’s, massage therapy and chiropractors the problems continued. One day when I was at the exercise club, I noticed a PT card for Pathways on the message board and the manager said she attended the club so I made an appointment.

Her hands on multiple system made sense and I started following her suggestions she gave me working on strengthening my body so the pain would go away. I was experiencing pain while practicing and rehearsing with the violin. Linda had me bring in my violin to her office and play for her. She gave me suggestions to release the tension in my neck by relaxing my jaw as I played. Then engaging my core and guided my posture while sitting for skeletal alignment which gave me extra strength in my shoulder and arm to hold up the violin for longer periods of time. Since holding the instrument is an unusual position to be in she showed me how to do a release exercise after I played. Linda suggested 5 different and easy exercises which only took a minute to do. I appreciated her willingness to take the time to analyze the problem and delivered a quick solution.

I have practiced the violin every day, rehearsing every week with a trio for an hour and still enjoy playing music at 79 years old. I am comfortable every night without taking medications and I can sleep at night. I am grateful for Linda’s help at Pathways.

Pathways is different. Linda can feel which muscles are in trouble and she goes to the root of the problem. I always feel better after a treatment. I feel the exercises she gives are helping me solve whatever the problem I have. She is so good at encouraging us, I feel like doing the exercises so she will see the improvement.

Also preventing the problem is important. The guidance Linda has suggested has helped me in my housework, reading and garden. Linda gets down to the root of the problem and helps us heal.

I didn’t feel other PT’s knew how to release pressure naturally, they would just apply heat and tell me to do some exercise which I was not motivated to do. Normal PT’s measured my strength by using some tool.

Linda has classes offered which teach us how to reprogram our body so we can start healing ourselves. She is teaching the Bowen technique called Ruffini Mechanoreceptor Reset (RMR) in a small group. It is wonderful! I can relax the tired muscles and my body starts the healing process.

The treatment is worth every penny I pay out of pocket. I can continue to function in every aspect of life requiring physical strength. This includes house, garden, and play. Pathways PT is a wonderful medical opportunity I have in my life.

I am excited to recommend Pathways to everyone I meet. Pathways has solved many problems I have encountered and given me encouragement to improve my body. Take advantage of the classes Pathways offers. They are a wonderful way to help ourselves and tune up every part of our body!

– Sue D.

My son, my mother, and I have all benefited because of Linda’s great healing touch

Last spring I brought my son to see Linda Craig on recommendation from his orthodontist. After seeing how she quickly identified weak muscles in his neck and core and seeing her manual techniques and expertise in head and neck issues, I got a referral to see her also. I have had neck and shoulder issues for many years as well as lower back pain. She has helped stop the tingling in my fingers that I was experiencing using a variety of methods and suggested that I would benefit from taking her RMR classes, which are based on Tom Bowen’s work, so I could treat myself as well as my son and other family members. The first class I took was on feet and jaw. I have a bunion on one foot and was delighted to see the swelling reduce and no longer painful. In fact, Ii was able to wear shoes that previously were too painful to wear. My mother also has bunions on her big toe on both feet and her second toe crossed over the big toe. She told me her toes had been that way for the last 30 years. I practiced using the technique I learned in Linda Craig’s RMR classes on my mother every day for two weeks. Her feet responded well and the toes uncrossed after a few treatments. She then had much more mobility in her feet and no pain!

Today my son’s smile is much broader and his jaw is becoming better aligned, and his posture continues to improve. Five months later and my mother’s toes are no longer crossed. My posture is continuing to improve and my neck and shoulder issues are so much less. She worked on my ribs recently which alleviated much of my lower back pain. My son, my mother, and I have all benefited because of Linda’s great healing touch. Her training and expertise in multiple ways to aid the body to heal are vast. She is truly different from the typical physical therapist. I feel so fortunate to have found her and recommend her highly!

— Sheryl Call