Bowen Therapy Basics (10 hrs)

Bowen Therapy Basics 10 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with John Wilks Bowen Therapy is a distinctive hands-on approach that uses gentle, targeted movements over muscles and connective tissue to support the body’s natural capacity for change, regulation, and recovery. Bowen Basics provides a practical introduction to the principles, philosophy, assessment process, and primary procedures of Bowen Therapy for massage therapists, manual therapists, and rehabilitation professionals. Presented by leading Bowen practitioner and educator John Wilks, this course is designed as an accessible starting point for professionals who want to explore Bowen Therapy and begin integrating its core concepts into their therapeutic understanding. Course Overview Across this online CE/CPD course, participants are introduced to the science, philosophy, and practical foundations that underpin Bowen Therapy. The course explores how Bowen Therapy is understood to work, why the technique is applied in a distinctive way, and how carefully selected Bowen procedures may influence the body’s healing and self-regulating processes. A strong emphasis is placed on client assessment, helping practitioners recognize subtle cues, understand individual presentation, and choose appropriate Bowen techniques based on the needs of the client. The course also examines the practitioner-client relationship, including the importance of trust, empathy, communication, and therapeutic presence in supporting effective outcomes. Supported by video education, course materials, lesson quizzes, online examination, certificate of completion, lifetime access, and subtitles in English, French, German, and Spanish, this course provides a structured introduction to Bowen Therapy for qualified professionals. What You Will Learn Topic Focus Bowen Therapy Foundations Understanding the principles, philosophy, and clinical context of Bowen Therapy How Bowen Therapy Works Exploring the science and reasoning behind the technique and its potential effects on the body Client Assessment Recognising client presentation, subtle body cues, and treatment priorities Primary Bowen Procedures Learning the distinctive Bowen moves and how they are applied to muscle and connective tissue Therapeutic Relationship Understanding trust, empathy, communication, and the practitioner-client relationship Course Content The course combines Bowen Therapy theory, assessment principles, practical procedure education, treatment reasoning, and professional communication concepts. Module Focus Introduction to Bowen Therapy The origins, philosophy, and therapeutic principles of Bowen Therapy Science & Philosophy How Bowen Therapy is understood and why the technique is applied in a distinctive way Client Assessment Assessment principles, client presentation, subtle cues, and treatment planning considerations Primary Bowen Procedures Core Bowen moves and their application to muscle and connective tissue Practitioner-Client Relationship Trust, empathy, communication, therapeutic presence, and professional care Who This Course Is For This course is suitable for massage therapists, manual therapists, bodyworkers, rehabilitation professionals, physical therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, and other qualified practitioners interested in learning the foundations of Bowen Therapy. It is especially valuable for practitioners who want to explore a gentle, structured, and client-centred therapeutic approach that may complement existing hands-on treatment skills. About John Wilks John Wilks is a leading figure in the Bowen Therapy world and an experienced practitioner and educator known for his depth of knowledge, practical teaching style, and long-standing commitment to the modality. His passion for Bowen Therapy, combined with extensive practical experience and a clear approach to teaching, makes him an ideal guide for practitioners beginning their study of Bowen technique. In this course, John introduces the principles, procedures, and therapeutic reasoning behind Bowen Therapy, helping students understand both the practical skills and the deeper professional awareness required for effective practice. Included With This Course Included Details Video Education Online instruction presented by John Wilks Course Materials Supporting materials covering Bowen principles, assessment, procedures, and professional application Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course Online Exam Assessment included for course completion Certificate CE/CPD certificate following successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included CE Finder This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll through the list to find your board or association. Course: Bowen Basics Approvals Listed: 66 CE Broker Provider: #20-1321731 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 10 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 10 American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Approved Hours: 10 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 10 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 10 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours: 10 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours: 10 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours: 4 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours: 10 Certified Registered Massage Therapist Assc (CRMTA) Approved Hours: 10 - Primary CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 10 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours: 10 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours: 10 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 10 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours: 5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 10 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours: 10 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours: 10 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 10 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 10 Georgia Board of Nursing Approved Hours: 10 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours: 10 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours: 10 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 10 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 10 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 10 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 10 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 10 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 10 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours: 10 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 10 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 10 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 10 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 10 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 10 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 10 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 10 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours: 10 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 10 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 10 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 10 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 10 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 10 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 10 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 10 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 10 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 10 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 10 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 10 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training) Approved Hours: 10 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 10 Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.