Laura Haywood, Fair Oaks, CA (fibromyalgia, just completed her exit interview with us)

• LOW BACK PAIN - GONE
• STABBING PAIN IN LEGS & FEET - MUCH IMPROVED
• HEADACHES - GONE
• EMOTIONS - Feels more in control and balanced
• BRAIN FOG - A 7 when she started, now a 2!
• BODYACHES - In the 7-9 range when she started, now in the 1-3 range!
• ENERGY LEVELS - Much Improved
• STOMACH PROBLEMS - Feeling good

Laura has agreed to speak with anyone who is considering using our service to help with their fibromyalgia. If you’re interested, please call us at 916-225-3014 or email us at fairoaksbowen@gmail.comand we’ll put you in touch. Laura also related that she would gladly recommend our services to others. We not only address fibromyalgia and the structural problems that people have, we also include much one on one counseling to insure your success with our system!

Gina, UK (FMS, ME)

I’d like to say thank you for the study you did on Bowen & FMS. It appreciate that it was a massive commitment on your part & I’m sure it will benefit many across the world. I have been receiving Bowen for about 5 months for ME and FMS, from the start of my friend’s Bowen training and she was so pleased when I found your study. She passed it onto her fellow students & teacher. I’m so impressed with Bowen that I’d like to train to be a therapist one day, when I am well enough. What I’d like to ask is, whether you would consider doing an update say at one and 2 years on, and longer if possible. The reason for this request is so that your fellow therapists can see what sort of maintenance programme is needed, and very importantly, clients would like to know the results are long term. ME & FMS, as you know, are fluctuating illnesses

Cathy Yeo, Underwriter, Sacramento, CA (pain)

After about five months of Bowen Treatment, I have virtually eliminated pain medication, which was my goal. Also, I rarely experience “episodes” or “flare ups” as in the past. The change was subtle and gradual with noticeable improvement after about two months. In the past, my hips would ache so badly I was almost in tears, my arms ached so much I dreaded fixing my hair, and my knees and ankles hurt much of the time. How wonderful it is to stand up after sitting and not feel pain. Because I am not now in constant pain, I am able to realize how lucky I am to find this blessing.

Natalie Sadler, Sacramento, CA (fibromyalgia)

1) How I was when I first started Bowen…….
Daily pain, a lot of time in bed, low energy. I stopped teaching at home because I couldn't keep up with my two kids. Did not get to do things I enjoyed. I thought I was managing because I was used to my routine of doing things, rest, etc…..that wasn't working. I was used to quitting “life” to lay down and deal with the pain. 17 days out of the month, I was dealing with PMS and my period.

2) How the sessions were………..
Seeing Mike was very comfortable. I looked forward to my appointments. Honestly, with Bowen treatments, you barely “feel” anything, you just let it work. At the beginning, I KNEW it was having an effect. After only 2 or 3 treatments, I didn't even realize that I was feeling better, but I was riding my bike with the kids, feeling more in control, WAY less pain. I reduced my pain medication by A LOT.

3) How I felt when finished………
I was sad to be finished with treatment, but I was excited to take care of myself on my own….live the right way, manage my lifestyle better,….in order to maintain the benefits I felt from Bowen. I was down to 1/4 of a pain pill mostly to avoid the withdrawing effects after being on them for so long.

I still get pain, BUT…….I look at what I was doing and know it was because I made bad decisions and pushed my body. With Fibromyalgia, I've learned you can be in control if you take control and stop forcing your body to do everything you THINK you can do or must do. There are only a very few things you MUST do each day. The main thing is take care of yourself.

Oh, and regarding PMS and my cycle……my 10 day PMS lessened to a couple days before I began and my 7 day (heavy) cycle, is now only 3 days.

4) What I’m doing to maintain………
I know I have to not just limit myself, because to me, that means pushing myself just close enough to wearing myself out. Now I know I have to do things simpler, plan things simpler. Do only a little at a time – not everything all at once. I still go too far at times, however, I know better now, and I don’t often make that mistake.

I've really appreciated being able to experience the benefits of Bowen therapy. It has helped my tremendously, taught me so much, and enabled me to be a better mom, wife, friend.

Thanks Mike and Kathy! It was a HUGE effort to give as much help as you did. I am so glad I was a part of it.

George Beach (Was very anxious for me to get his testimonial posted! Here you go George!)

A HOLE IN ONE! 

For 3 months I had done heavy landscaping that tightened my back muscles. Muscle pain progressed such that I couldn't pursue my retirement hobby of golf. Through a chance golf course meeting with Mike McGee, Mike gave me a 45 minute Bowenwork session. Amazingly, I walked away with absolutely no further pain. That was five months ago and I have not had a single episode of recurring pain! To my delight I have not only resumed golfing but have added flexibility and yardage to my game – and a Hole-in-One!

I had two followup sessions to improve my flexibility for golf. During the last session, without Mike having knowledge of a car accident injury I had 15 years ago, he addressed my neck area. For nine months after the accident I was given extensive physical therapy for a serious whiplash injury. Upon completion of therapy I was told I would have to live the rest of my life with a “grinding” sensation in my neck during movement of my head. The day after Mike’s session, all of the neck grinding sensation disappeared and hasn’t returned. That was 3 months ago – Bowenwork is simply amazing!

Virginia Reeves Cartridge Worlds, Fair Oaks, CA (hip)

Thank you for last night! I have to admit it was difficult for me to let go and let someone manipulate the most sensitive parts of the hurting parts of my body. But I trusted Mike. You told me what to expect the next 24 hours, and it has been exactly that. I left my car parked at Cartridge World and walked to my car, just across Madison Avenue. I didn’t even get to the corner to cross the street when my eyes were tearing-up and I wanted to cry! I tried to get a handle on my emotion when it hit me! 

My hip injury happened in 2002. Since then I have had the feeling that my right hip was guiding, or dragging my left hip forward. Last night, my left hip was the one that was moving forward. My right followed. It was powerful! My bed is high, and it was not difficult to get in it. It was not painful to turn over on each side. I didn’t feel the need to put a pillow between my knees to “equal” my hips. My left hip didn’t hurt while I slept on it. My ears didn’t scream so loud and my heart felt less stress. What did happen was my dreams!! I am a dreamer, but never so vivid in color or meaning. I dreamed I was on a Dr, Suess theme park, and The Cat In The Hat was poking fun at me. It was very strange. Today I moved around lovely. When I got home I took Spencer for a walk from Fair Oaks, to Citrus Heights, to Carmichael and back to Fair Oaks. Probably six blocks. But he is happy again.

Thank you so much!

Jennifer Riffe, Owner Nor Cal AutoBody, Citrus Heights, CA (back)

Last Christmas my family took a train to visit family. 3 days before we left, I severely injured my back by simply turning/moving the wrong way. It was Sunday evening. I could not move. I called Kathy and left a message. She immediately returned my call, on Sunday, and scheduled me right in the following morning. Without Mike and Kathy and Bowen Therapy, I would have had a miserable train ride and trip. I was truly amazed with the technique and even more so with the results. Since that experience, I have been back twice and I’m constantly referring them to everyone. Thanks Mike, Kathy & Bowen!!!