To train as a Bowen practitioner you must first start with a "Core Bowen" course.
There are several interpretations of the work of Tom Bowen being taught under the name 'Bowen Technique', 'Bowen Therapy', or another name. Depending on your previous therapy experience or medical training, you may wish to select a "Core Bowen" course that adopts similar examination or testing strategies. Contact a school or tutor directly to be given more information about the way they teach Bowen Therapy and how they examine clients beforehand.
All "Core Bowen" courses should now require a prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology, if not taught alongside Bowen Techniques. There are basic online A&P courses you can take prior to studying a full Level 3 diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology (a requirement for qualifying in Bowen Therapy, in accordance with the 2020 Bowen Therapy Core Curriculum).
Postgraduate CPD courses enable you to keep your skills up-to-date after your initial "Core Bowen" training.
The following courses have been assessed and accepted as Core Bowen Training Courses. Those highlighted below have verified compliance with the 2020 Bowen Therapy Core Curriculum (incorporating the UK National Occupational Standards for Bowen Therapy). Members of BTPA wishing to register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) must have a Bowen Therapy qualification that complies with the relevant Bowen Therapy Core Curriculum.
Each hour of hands-on training counts towards your "Core Bowen" Training or Bowen CPD requirement.
Each hour of hands-on training counts towards your "Core Bowen" Training or Bowen CPD requirement.
| COURSE | SCHOOL AND CONTACT DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Core Programme – Certified Bowen HealthCare Therapist (CBHT) |
Bowen College UK (Jihan Adem) 01803 463 775 info@bowencollege.org.uk www.bowencollege.org.uk |
| Bowtech Modules 1-7 |
Bowen Training UK 0800 433 2885 bowentrainingukoffice@ntlworld.com www.bowentraining.co.uk |
| The Bowen Technique core training — Modules 1-5 |
College of Bowen Studies (CBS) 01373 461 812 info@thebowentechnique.com www.thebowentechnique.com |
| Full Diploma Course |
International Bowen Therapy Foundation Susan Hagan (Bulgaria) (00359) 8820 88944 (Hong Kong) suhagan50@gmail.com www.bowen−training.com |
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NST Spinal Integration (for experienced therapists only) comprising: Osteospinal OS, OS Advanced, Proto Plus and Deep Cures training courses. |
Dr. Michael Nixon–Livy +61 490 456 869 info@nsthealth.com www.nsthealth.com |
| Assessment Led Bowen Therapy (for experienced therapists only) |
Phil Steward 01271 812 998 phil@handsonclinic.co.uk www.ALBT.co.uk |
| Undergraduate Training |
Smart Bowen® (Brian Smart) www.smartbowen.com Randy Barber: 07743 495 588 info@smartbowen.co.uk www.smartbowen.co.uk |
| BOW-TER Slovenia |
Zalika Tisnikar Lamot & Renata Radic Berglez 00386 31 728 198 renata.radic@bow-ter.com www.bow-ter.com |
The following courses have been assessed and are accepted as Bowen CPD Workshops/Courses, complying with BTPA standards. (Please note these are not Core Bowen Courses − they are postgraduate CPD courses.) Each hour of hands-on training counts towards your Bowen CPD requirement.
| COURSE | TEACHER AND CONTACT DETAILS |
|---|---|
| TBT101 (Ross Emmett's Bowen Training) - 16 hours |
Alice O’Brien UK Coordinator: Lesley Salt 07908 117 955 team@emmett-uk.co.uk www.emmett-uk.co.uk |
| Cranio Bowen - 14 hours |
Bowen College UK 01803 463 775 info@bowencollege.org.uk www.bowencollege.org.uk |
| Exercise and Rehabilitation - 14 hours |
Bowen College UK 01803 463 775 info@bowencollege.org.uk www.bowencollege.org.uk |
| Bowen in Motion (Textbook Bowen Seminars) - 7 hours |
Graham Pennington and Dr. Romney Smeeton 03 55612 442 info@bowenseminars.com.au www.bowenseminars.com.au |
| Targeting Primary Dysfunction (Textbook Bowen Seminars) - 14 hours |
Graham Pennington 03 55612 442 info@bowenseminars.com.au www.bowenseminars.com.au |
| Palliative Care - The Role of the Bowen Therapist - 14 hours |
Helen Mary Perkins 01733 555 476 info@helenperkins.com www.helenperkins.com |
| Fascia Bowen - 7 or 14 hours |
Jo Wortley 07855 734 877 fasciabowen@gmail.com |
| Clinical Gems (College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy) - 7 hours |
John Garfield +61 409 642 142 learnamt@outlook.com www.appliedmyoskeletal.com.au Jules Wilson – UK Teacher learnamt@gmail.com (please contact Jules for all UK based training.) |
| Lower Extremities (College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy) - 7 hours |
John Garfield +61 409 642 142 learnamt@outlook.com www.appliedmyoskeletal.com.au Jules Wilson – UK Teacher learnamt@gmail.com (please contact Jules for all UK based training.) |
| Pelvis & Lumbar Spine (College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy) - 21 hours |
John Garfield +61 409 642 142 learnamt@outlook.com www.appliedmyoskeletal.com.au Jules Wilson – UK Teacher learnamt@gmail.com (please contact Jules for all UK based training.) |
| Upper Torso & Neck (College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy) - 14 hours |
John Garfield +61 409 642 142 learnamt@outlook.com www.appliedmyoskeletal.com.au Jules Wilson – UK Teacher learnamt@gmail.com (please contact Jules for all UK based training.) |
| The Importance of Symmetry − A seminar for Bowen Therapists - 14 hours |
Matt East 07890 070 040 matt_east79@yahoo.co.uk |
| Bowen Supercharged - 7 hours |
Safe To Move 07780 900 283 (Paula Esson) 07909 556 222 (Gus de la Querra) info@safetomove.com www.safetomove.com |
| Breaking the Mould - 14 hours |
Safe To Move 07780 900 283 (Paula Esson) 07909 556 222 (Gus de la Querra) info@safetomove.com www.safetomove.com |
| Lymphatic Bowen - 7 hours |
Safe To Move 07780 900 283 (Paula Esson) 07909 556 222 (Gus de la Querra) info@safetomove.com www.safetomove.com |
| Fine Tuning The Neck - 7 hours |
Phil Steward 01271 812 998 phil@handsonclinic.co.uk www.ALBT.co.uk |
| The Importance of Symmetry − A seminar for Bowen Therapists - 14 hours |
Robert Smith 07783 903 467 robert.f.c.smith@gmail.com www.myobodybalance.co.uk |
| Hormonal Release the Bowen Way, Module 1 - 14 hours |
Ron Phelan bowenhrtbw@gmail.com hormonalreleasethebowenway.com.au |
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Practitioner Assessment Skills Course (PASC) Modules 1, 2, and 3 – 8 hours PASC Modules 4–6, Cranial Considerations: Module 4 – "TMJ the hidden imposter" – 8 hours Module 5 – "Practical applications" – 8 hours Module 6 – "Review" – 8 hours |
Ron Phelan pascseminars@gmail.com |