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A list of publications and external links can be found below:

Bowen Therapy

The Bowen Technique: Mechanisms for Action

Natural help for Parkinson's

Understanding your Fascia

Using bodywork to relieve your Multiple Sclerosis Systems

Bowen therapy for Autism

13 grandma's experiences leave epigenetic mark on your genes

BOWEN BIBLIOGRAPHY

Gustafson S. Bowenwork for nurses and healthcare practitioners. www.bowenworkforlife.com. 2010;11. http://bowenworkforlife.com/articles/BowenworkforNurses&HealthCareProfs.pdf

Haller L. Case study: Bowen in maternity and newborn care. (Powerpoint). 2010;10. http://www.bowenwork.com/WebsiteProj/Pages/Document/RecentArticles.aspx

James L. Case study: A shoulder/hand mystery solved with the Bowen Technique. Postive Health 2008;07; 149. http://www.positivehealth.com/article/bowen-technique/bowen-technique-for-back-pain-and-other-conditions

James L. Case study: Bowen Technique for back pain and other conditions. Positive Health 2008;143:38–39. http://www.positivehealth.com/article/bowen-technique/bowen-technique-for-back-pain-and-other-conditions

Dicker A. Bowen Technique – Its use in work related injuries. The Australian Journal of Holistic Nursing. 2005;12(1): 31-34. http://www.researchgate.net/publication/23955557_Bowen_technique--its_use_in_work_related_injuries

Ariff N. The Bowen Technique National Asthma Research Program UK. 2005;8. http://www.bowenasthmaresearch.co.uk/ .

Godfrey J. Breaking the migraine pattern with the Bowen Technique. Positive Health 2005;2: 108:50. http://www.positivehealth.com/article/case-studies/case-study-issue-108-breaking-the-migraine-pattern-with-the- bowen-technique

Hooper KD, Pender MP, Webb PM, McCombe PA. Use of traditional and complementary medical care by patients with multiple sclerosis in south-east Queensland. International Journal MS Care. 2003;3:3–13. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/eserv/UQ:9522/mpp_mscare.pdf

Ariff N 2002. The Bowen Technique National Migraine Research Program UK www.bowentherapists.com?BTER/1_resrch.htm 3.3.04

Carter B. Clients' experiences of frozen shoulder and its treatment with Bowen technique. Complementary Therapy Nursing Midwifery. 2002;8:204–210.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12463610

Potter R. Evidence points to effectiveness of Bowen for frozen shoulder. Frontline. 2002;8:16. http://www.advancedhtc.com/cms/index.php?page=effectiveness-of-bowen-therapy

Gustafson S. Back pain and uterine fibroids. Bowen Hands, 2002;03:21. http://www.bowenwork.com/WebsiteProj/documents/1632-Back_Pain_and_Uterine_Fibroids.pdf

Olafimihan K. Hall S. Bowen moving blocked energy. Positive Health Online. 2002;3. http://www.positivehealth.com/article/bowen-technique/bowen-moving-blocked-energy

Long L, Huntley A, Ernst E. Which complementary and alternative therapies benefit which conditions? A survey of the opinions of 223 professional organizations. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2001;9:178–185. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11926432

Carter B. A pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of Bowen technique in the management of clients with frozen shoulder. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2001;9:208-215. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12184347

Dicker A. Using Bowen Therapy to improve staff health. The Australian Journal of Holistic Nursing. 2001;8(1): 38- 42.

Kinnear H, Baker J.Frozen Shoulder Research Programme UK. 2000. www.thebowentechnique.com/research.htm 25.10.2000

Lund E. Bowen and lymphatic drainage. Br Lymphol Soc Newsletter 1999;24:10–13. http://www.bowentechnique.org.uk/bowenlibrary_press_lymphology.htm

Gustafson S. Bowenwork for nurses and healthcare practitioners. www.bowenworkforlife.com. 2011:10. http://bowenworkforlife.com/articles/BowenworkforNurses&HealthCareProfs.pdf

Physiological effects of Bowenwork

Stammers K and Waldock M. Cellular change with Bowen Technique, diploma research presentation. Bowen Hands, 2012; 6(2): 16-17. http://www.bowenwork.com/WebsiteProj/documents/1680- Cellular_Change_With_Bowen_Technique.pdf

Hansen C. What is Bowenwork?: A systematic review. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2011; 17(11): 1001-1006.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22087611

Ferguson F. Bowen therapy and digital infrared thermal imaging. Bowen Hands, 2010;06. 15 pp. http://www.bowenwork.com/WebsiteProj/documents/1591-Thermal_Imaging_Bowen_Technique.pdf

Oshmann, James L. PhD, Modern science validating complementary therapies. Bowen Hands, 2009;03. 3-5. http://www.bowenwork.com/WebsiteProj/documents/1582-Oschman%20Bowen%20Hands%20Articles.pdf

Marr M, Lambon N, Baker J. Effects of the Bowen Technique on flexibility levels: Implications for fascial plasticity. Journal of Body Work Movement Therapy. 2008;12:388 http://www.thebowentechnique.com/Latest-News/published-research.html

Whitaker JA, Matlowe S. The Bowen Technique: A healing modality, alleviates myofascial pain of fibromyalgia and balances the dysfunctional changes of the autonomic nervous system as measured by clinical assessment and heart rate variability. Abstract presentation – MYOPAIN 1998, Silvi Marina, Italy http://www.bowencollege.com/about-us/resourses/research-articles/fibromyalgia/

Whitaker JA, Gilliam PP, Seba DB. 1997. The Bowen Technique: A gentle hands-on method that affects the autonomic nervous system as measured by heart rate variability and clinical assessment. Abstract presentation – American Academy of Environmental Medicine 32nd Annual Conference, La Jolla, California, 1997. http://www.thebowentechnique.com/Studies/bowen-and-heart-rate-variability.html

Mechner V, The Bowen Technique. MASSAGE Magazine. 2003;11.102-107. http://www.bowenwork.com/WebsiteProj/documents/1666-Mechner-Massage%20Magazine%20Article.pdf

Amato, D. Advanced healing responses, the Bowen Technique can complement traditional PT, www.advanceforPT.com, 2001;10: 4 pp. http://www.bowenwork.com/WebsiteProj/documents/1548- ADVANCE%20for%20Physical%20Therapists%20and%20PT%20Assistants-1.pdf

Reviews, overviews, general articles

Gustafson S. Bodywork without the work. Massage & Bodywork Magazine. 2010;05: 55-63 http://bowenworkforlife.com/articles/Massage&BodyworkMagazineMay-June2010.pdf

Gustafson S. Let's talk about stress. CanaryClub.org 2009;05 http://www.canaryclub.org/component/content/article/48-glands-category/607-lets-talk-about-stress.html