Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Why Mental Wellbeing Matters More Than Ever

Mental health affects every part of our lives

From 11th to 17th May 2026, the UK marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, led by the Mental Health Foundation. This year’s theme is “Action”, encouraging all of us to take meaningful steps to support our mental wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us.

Mental health affects every part of our lives. It influences how we cope with stress, how we sleep, how we relate to others and how we manage daily responsibilities. Yet despite growing awareness, many people still suffer quietly.

For some, poor mental health develops slowly over time. For others, it can appear suddenly after stress, loss, trauma or burnout. Often, people continue smiling, working and caring for everyone else while struggling deeply underneath.

Sometimes the people who seem to be coping the best are actually coping the least.

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Why Mental Health Awareness Week Matters

Mental Health Awareness Week is important because it helps normalise conversations that many people still find difficult. It reminds people that struggling emotionally is part of being human and that support is available.

The campaign also encourages prevention, not just crisis support. Raising awareness helps people recognise early signs of stress, anxiety, depression and emotional exhaustion before things become overwhelming.

Around one in five adults in the UK experiences a common mental health condition such as anxiety or depression.

Research from University College London found that 64% of young people aged 16 to 25 reported experiencing mental health difficulties. Financial pressure, work stress and education-related worries were among the most common causes.

These figures show just how widespread emotional strain has become.

 

Differences between how men and women cope.

Why Men Often Find It Harder to Talk

Although mental health affects both men and women, men are often less likely to speak openly or ask for help.

Many men grow up believing they should stay strong, cope alone and avoid showing vulnerability. Emotional struggles may feel uncomfortable to admit, even to close family or friends.

This silence can have serious consequences. Suicide remains significantly higher among men in the UK and has been described as a national concern.

Men are also more likely to avoid seeking support altogether. Research found that young men were more than twice as likely as women to report not seeking help from anyone.

That is why conversations around men’s mental health matter so deeply. Encouraging honest discussion helps reduce shame and reminds men that asking for help is not weakness. It is strength.

 

Women Face Different Pressures

Women often experience different emotional pressures that can affect mental wellbeing. Many carry the emotional weight of caring for children, ageing parents, work responsibilities and family life all at once.

Hormonal changes, perimenopause, menopause, relationship strain, financial worries and emotional exhaustion can also contribute to anxiety and low mood.

Women are statistically more likely to experience anxiety and depression, yet many still minimise their own struggles because they are focused on caring for others.

Mental health challenges do not always look obvious. Sometimes they appear as exhaustion, irritability, headaches, muscle tension, poor sleep or feeling emotionally numb

 

Small Actions That Support Mental Wellbeing

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme encourages practical action. Small daily steps can help support emotional resilience and calm the nervous system.

Helpful ways to support mental wellbeing include:

  • Taking regular breaks from stress
  • Spending time outdoors
  • Gentle movement and exercise
  • Prioritising sleep
  • Talking openly with someone trusted
  • Reducing time around negative influences
  • Setting healthier boundaries
  • Practising mindfulness or breathing exercises
  • Limiting alcohol and excessive caffeine
  • Connecting with supportive people
  • Allowing time for rest without guilt
  • Seeking professional support when needed

Healing does not usually happen overnight. It often begins with small consistent changes and compassionate support.

 

Common Causes of Poor Mental Health

Mental wellbeing can be affected by many things, including:

  • Toxic work environments
  • Burnout and unrealistic pressure
  • Financial stress
  • Relationship problems
  • Loneliness and isolation
  • Grief and loss
  • Trauma or past experiences
  • Poor sleep
  • Hormonal changes
  • Social media pressure
  • Being around negative or emotionally draining people
  • Feeling unsupported or unheard
  • Long-term stress without proper rest

Toxic workplaces can be especially damaging. Constant pressure, criticism, lack of appreciation, bullying or unrealistic expectations can slowly wear people down emotionally and physically.

Likewise, spending time around people who are controlling, critical or emotionally draining can leave people feeling anxious, exhausted and disconnected from themselves.

Our nervous system responds to emotional stress just as much as physical stress.

Signs Someone May Be Struggling

Not everyone who is struggling will openly say they are finding things difficult. Some people become quieter while others become busier and more productive as a way of coping.

Signs to look out for can include:

  • Withdrawal from friends or family
  • Increased irritability or anger
  • Constant tiredness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Changes in sleep or appetite
  • Becoming overwhelmed easily
  • Tearfulness
  • Loss of interest in things they once enjoyed
  • Physical tension and aches
  • Anxiety or panic
  • Overworking or inability to slow down
  • Masking emotions with humour
  • Saying they are “fine” all the time

Checking in with someone gently and without judgement can make a huge difference.

Often people do not need fixing. They simply need to feel heard, safe and understood.

 

How I Can Support You

As a therapist, I understand how closely physical and emotional wellbeing are connected.

Stress, anxiety and emotional overload are often held within the body. Many people arrive feeling exhausted, tense, overwhelmed or emotionally drained without fully realising how much they have been carrying.

Through Bowen Therapy, lymphatic drainage and talking therapies, I offer a calm and supportive space where you can begin to slow down, feel heard and reconnect with yourself.

Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy is a gentle hands-on therapy designed to encourage the body to reset, relax and rebalance. Many people find it deeply calming for the nervous system and helpful for stress-related tension, anxiety, fatigue and poor sleep.

Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic Drainage can support relaxation, reduce feelings of heaviness and help the body feel less overwhelmed and sluggish. When the body feels calmer physically, emotional wellbeing often improves too.

Talking Therapies

Sometimes people simply need a safe place to talk openly without fear of judgement. Talking therapies can help you process emotions, explore what may be affecting your wellbeing and feel less alone with what you are experiencing.

You do not have to wait until things become unbearable before reaching out for support.

Taking care of your mental health is not selfish. It is essential.

Mental Health Awareness Week begins on 11th May and this year’s theme is Action.

Mental health affects us all in different ways and often the people who appear to be coping well are quietly struggling underneath.

Stress, burnout, toxic workplaces, loneliness, grief and emotional exhaustion can all affect both mind and body.

Men in particular can find it difficult to speak openly about how they are feeling, but no one should feel they have to carry everything alone.

This week is a reminder to check in with yourself and with the people around you. A simple conversation, a moment of kindness or reaching out for support can make a real difference.

Through Bowen Therapy, lymphatic drainage and talking therapies, I offer a calm and supportive space to help people slow down, release tension and feel more balanced emotionally and physically.

Please be gentle with yourself and with others. You never fully know what someone may be carrying.

 

 

Mental Health

Bowen for Mental Health
Bowen for Mental Health

Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in May every year.  It is an annual event, aiming to help the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The Mental Health Foundation started the event in 2001. Each year the Foundation continues to set the theme, organise and host the week.

What is Mental Health?

People with a physical disability are more likely to experience a mental health problem, while people with a mental health problem are more likely to experience a physical health problem.

  • More than 15 million people - 30% of the UK population - live with one or more long-term conditions, and more than 4 million of these people will also have a mental health problem.
  • People with long-term physical conditions are more likely to have lower wellbeing scores than those without.
  • People with cancer, diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure are at greater risk of a range of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and PTSD.
  • Of people with severe symptoms of mental health problems, 37.6% also have a long-term physical condition. This compares with 25.3% of people with no or few symptoms of a mental health problem.

This has been taken from the Mental Health Organisation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-physical-health-conditions

bowen treatment for anxiety

These statistics are frightening and over the years to help address this I have studied psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, positive psychology, emdr plus along with a few others to help address these problems. This gives you the opportunity to have a gentle hands-on-therapy, to be able to talk, not talk or a combination of the two. It really is about what you need to do.

Bowen Therapy for mental health problems whether it be insomnia, anxiety, depression, or stress works with the body’s nerve receptors to calm down the nervous system. This prompts the body to move from the fight, flight, freeze mode to the parasympathetic mode. Bowen Therapy works with the fascia which holds onto trauma throughout the person’s lifetime and can help to release these emotions. It is common not only for a person to feel very relaxed but to experience a release of emotions, either during or following a Bowen treatment. Some other benefits that make Bowen Therapy a good choice is that the treatment is very gentle and can be carried out through light clothing so there is no need to undress. There is no force, or manipulation during treatment and after a few moves there is a break allowing the body to do the work.

A common feature of people with anxiety, depression and stress is poor posture as people hunch over and cross legs and arms to make themselves as small as possible so that they feel safer. This inhibits breathing which in turn can make the anxiety worse and can cause misalignment in the body which can cause pain thus compounding the problem. Bowen Therapy can help address the misalignment problem as well as the mental health conditions and there are specific moves to help with breathing.

Women’s Health

Bowen Therapy for Women's Health

Bowen Therapy has been used to help with a wide range of Women's Health issues ranging from fertility to the menopause. I have been absolutely thrilled to help clients with fertility issues and hearing their positive pregnancy news is always very exciting. This was a wonderful email I received from a very happy client which absolutely made my day.

“My life has changed so much since last time I saw you (in a good way ) and you were part of this. After we finished working together, I made some changes in my life, I become pescatarian, I started to be a bit more kind to myself when I needed and I enjoyed my "time of the month" pain free. On 17th of June we found out I was pregnant and 2 weeks ago we were told that we will be having a baby boy due on 21 of February”
CA Bracknell

Fertility issues appear to be focused on the brain-pituitary-ovarian axis. Stress, negative emotions, and unbalanced FSH disrupt the hormonal communication between the brain, pituitary, and ovaries. Sympathetic overdrive decreases ovarian blood flow and egg production as well. This is where the Bowen Technique excels-rebalancing the nervous system to increase parasympathetic activity leading to a balancing out of hormones, decreased stress levels and increased blood flow throughout the body. Bowen can also be used alongside all fertility treatments such as Clomid challenge, IUI and IVF.

Though virtually all women experience menopause, it has remained taboo for many women. Hormonal changes during menopause typically bring unpleasant symptoms, but relatively few women talk about or address their menopause symptoms. On average, most symptoms last around 4 years from your last period. However, around 1 in every 10 women experience them for up to 12 years. I have also worked with several clients with different aspects of the menopause. I recognise that this can be a very difficult time and affect us all very differently. Bowen Therapy for the menopause treats the body as a whole and has been shown to help with various symptoms including hot flushes, tiredness, anxiety, sleeplessness and many other hormonal issues. Everyone is different and the number of sessions required will often vary. Often three are sufficient as this lady found. To find out more about the menopause please read my blog.

“I can highly recommend Lee, she treated me for menopause issues and was amazing. After three sessions the hot flushes had gone and so had the ice-cold feelings, not to mention the lower back pain and tight shoulders! I was also sleeping much better. Lee is very knowledgeable about the body and helped me with some posture issues and better sitting positions also. Thank you, Lee.”
DP Twickenham.

To find out more about the menopause please read my blog.

Men’s Health

Men's Health Matters!

A recent report from the Samaritans showed that (https://www.samaritans.org/news/real-people-awareness-campaign-encourage-men-seek-help/)
Two in five (41%) men in England, Scotland and Wales aged 20-59 do not seek support when they need to, because they prefer to solve their own problems. The survey also showed that men often don’t want to feel like a burden and don’t feel their problems will be understood.

The survey found that some of the main reasons why these men find life tough, and struggle include debt or financial worries (36%), relationship breakdown or family problems (30%), loneliness or isolation (29%) and job loss or job-related problems (25%).

Generally (although certainly not in all cases) men are less in tune with their bodies and one of the most important things that I do is listen to what is being said.

Bowen Therapy treats the person as a whole and on the first treatment it will generally address the most important issue, so if a gentleman has come with pain because he is unable to sleep, often the first result will be a good night's sleep as this is when the body repairs itself.

Bowen Therapy switches off the “flight or fight” response which means that stress levels and anxiety generally reduce. This can have a knock on with posture as if we are anxious, we tend to stoop and close in on ourselves.

It can also help with re-alignment, posture and re-occurring injuries, so Bowen Therapy is simply great for men as well as women.

I also look very much at what you do for a living and any sports as often problems are caused by our everyday living and work, so it is important sometimes to change the way we sit or move to prevent the same problem keep cropping up.

I am seeing many more men now who are experiencing symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, mental exhaustion, and anxiety , to find out more about this please read my blog on Men's Health.

Pain

bowen treatment for pain
bowen treatment for pain

Pain

Whatever type of pain you are experiencing whether it be Lower Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain or Plantar fasciitis, Bowen can normally help. Bowen for pain relief works on a deep level. It gently and powerfully helps your whole-body tore-balance the tensional relationships of the connective tissues (fascia). This in turn can take the pressure from the painful area and relieve the symptoms.

It does not just work on the specific area. Bowen Therapy is also known to relax your central nervous system, allowing your body to be more in its ‘rest and repair’ state which is so often under active in our highly stressed modern lives. This helps you stop tightening your fascia when stressed thus aggravating the problem, (try clenching your fist and see how the remainder of the body feels particularly the jaw and shoulder).

When we are in pain we compensate and start moving the affected area in a different way. We will change our posture to accommodate the pain and over time we compensate more and more until the other side is unable to cope as it can change our total posture.

The beauty of Bowen is that we look at the whole body – it is all connected! I will look at what you do for a living, the movements you make and really work to get to the root source of the pain. Exercises can also be prescribed where appropriate and sometimes changing the way you move can really stop the problem from re-occurring. My aim is not just to relieve the pain but prevent it coming back. This is where my personal trainer background and the exercise and rehabilitation course I attended really help.

I have treated some people who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel, carpal tunnel syndrome or RSI and sometimes it stems from problems in the back or the jaw. Headaches and migraines likewise can come from tense shoulders and even sometimes the ankle being out of alignment. Whiplash can often be a cause of a misalignment right through the body, as can neck and shoulder pain. Frozen shoulders are often a result of a problem with the pelvis being misaligned.

Plantar Fasciitis

bowen for plantar fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar Fasciitis is quite common and affects 1:10 people. It is a painful condition in the foot often caused by repetitive strain to the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous connective tissue which runs from under the foot from heel to toes. It functions as a type of shock absorber to the foot when moving, walking, or running.  However, it’s quite rigid.  If too much traction is put on the plantar fascia, “trauma” such as an accident or “over-doing it” may result in micro-tears of the fascia.  These micro-tears result in inflammation and pain. Plantar Fasciitis however can result in pain throughout the whole body not just the foot.

bowen treatment for plantar fasciitis

What causes Plantar Fasciitis?

  • Plantar fasciitis is most seen in people with poor foot biomechanics that put stress on the plantar fascia.  Flat feet, weak foot arches and over-pronation are common causes due to over-stretching of the plantar fascia.
  • Common risk factors include:
  • Activity
  • Sports such as running, walking or dance that place stress on the heel bone and attached tissue increase the risk of plantar fasciitis, especially if the intensity of exercise is increased.
  • Extended standing or on-feet
  • Activities or jobs that require a lot of walking or standing on hard surfaces can lead to stress and fatigue of foot muscles.
  • Weight and pregnancy
  • Additional weight, even through latter stages of pregnancy, increases strain and stress on plantar fascia.
  • Flat feet, over-pronation
  • Arches are the foot’s shock absorber.  With lack of arch, or arches that are weak and/or over-pronate, additional strain is placed on the plantar fascia, which absorbs the force.
  • Shoes with poor support
  • Shoes that provide no support put strain on the plantar fascia. Ballet flats, converse sneakers and flip-flops are not good for feet.  All these shoes are thin-soles and provide no arch support. High heels can also encourage the achilles tendon to shorten, adding additional strain on heel tissue.
bowen treatment for plantar fasciitis

What are the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis usually causes pain in the heel of the foot.  For some, it may be felt in the arch area or other parts of the sole of the foot, although heel pain is the most common location.  The heel may also have mild swelling.

The pain tends to be worse in the mornings or after resting.  The first few steps out of bed can feel intense, like a knife sticking into the bottom of the foot but improves with activity as feet warm up.  For many, pain may also be felt after long periods of standing or starting to move after being seated for a time.

For those doing sport, the heel pain usually makes itself known after exercise, but not normally during.

To find out tips for helping Plantar Fasciitis please read my blog.

Insomnia

Insomnia

Frighteningly 1 in 3 of us do not get enough sleep. This has a direct impact on both mental and physical health.

How much sleep do we need?

Women need more than men and an average adult needs 7-9 hours’ sleep per night. When we sleep our bodies repair soft tissue, process our learning release hormones and restore our energy stores ready for the next day

bowen treatment for anxiety

Lack of sleep can disturb the hormone balance in our bodies which in turn can cause a poor immune system, stress, weight gain, sugar cravings, high blood pressure, it can impair cognitive ability and increase risk of injury.

How to help get a good night’s sleep
1 Routine – go to bed the same time each night and get up at the same time.
2 Avoid over stimulation before bedtime. Screens are known to disrupt sleep so instead of looking at a laptop, mobile or tv try reading a
book.
3 Create a calming environment and avoid wi fi lights. An old fashioned clock is better than using a mobile for an alarm. Diffusing essential
oils such as Lavender can aid relaxation and sleep as can meditation.
4 Avoid caffeine from late in the afternoon. There are many calming herbal teas available such as chamomile or specific night time ones.
Avoid things like hot chocolate as the sugar content can create spikes.
5 An obvious one – get comfy and be at the right temperature.
6 Have a Bowen Treatment.

How Does Bowen Therapy help with Insomnia

It has been proven touch can stimulate serotonin production which helps to regulate temperature, mood and appetitive.
Pain can prohibit sleep and Bowen therapy addresses the musculoskeletal issues helping to prevent pain. The gentle Bowen moves help the body’s nerve receptors to calm down the nervous system and reduce pain and anxiety which in turn aids a good night’s sleep.

To find out more about Insomnia please CLICK HERE

Anxiety

Anxiety – You are not alone!

In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week. This information has been taken from the charity “MIND”. Furthermore anxiety in children is increasing.

bowen treatment for anxiety

What can cause Anxiety

People can react differently to different life events situations. For example job changes and work stress, Family and relationship problems can cause anxiety in some people whereas others sail through these problems. Recently I have been treating a number of people for driving anxiety after being involved in a car accident, whereas many of us would get back in the car with no problem. Health problems can also cause anxiety such as asthma, heart disease, it’s unpleasant and worrying not being able to breathe easily, something many of us take for granted. Unfortunately I am seeing more and more young people with anxiety due to pressure of school work and the impact social media is having on their lives. I recently shared an article about the impact of technology on children. Just click CLICK HERE to see this.

Different types of anxiety:

Generalised Anxiety Disorder This is when people feel worried most of the time and is not related to specific life event triggers. This can interfere with their normal everyday lives.

Social Phobia This often affects people who have a fear of being criticized, embarrassed or humiliated. These people will have anxious feelings around social events and not like speaking in public, being assertive or making small talk.

Specific Phobias
There are a huge variety of phobias, such as heights, spiders, flying Most of the time these can be avoided but some can be difficult to avoid and bring on panic attacks even with the smallest of triggers.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (also known as OCD) These people have ongoing fears which can often lead to the obsession of carrying out certain rituals or behaviour. Such as a fear of germs, so constantly washing hands or safety so a ritual of keep checking doors are locked and things turned off. Most people accept their behavior appears silly but continue with it irrespectively.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)This can happen after someone experiences a traumatic event. Often their life, and safety of themselves or others around them. This often manifests in re-experiencing the past such as flashbacks of the event and avoidance of anything related. It is worth noting here that everyone is individual and what one person will feel is a traumatic event, another might not see it that way.

Panic Attacks
These are often a common symptom for people with an anxiety disorder and can happen for no apparent reason. They can be very frightening as often there is a shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness and sweating.

 

Things that can help with Anxiety

There are many things which can help with anxiety. Breathing techniques, restorative yoga, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, cbt, good nutrition, regular exercise, homeopathy and bowen therapy to name just a few.

Here is a useful video to watch about Anxiety.

Bowen Therapy for Anxiety

Bowen Therapy for anxiety works with the body’s nerve receptors to calm down the nervous system. This prompts the body to move from the fight, flight, freeze mode to the parasympathetic mode. Bowen Therapy works with the fascia which holds onto trauma throughout the person’s lifetime and can help to release these emotions. It is common not only for a person to feel very relaxed but to experience a release of emotions, either during or following a Bowen treatment. Some other benefits that make Bowen Therapy a good choice is that the treatment is very gentle and can be carried out through light clothing so there is no need to undress. There is no force, or manipulation during treatment and after a few moves there is a break allowing the body to do the work.

A common feature of people with anxiety is poor posture as people hunch over and cross legs and arms to make themselves as small as possible so that they feel safer. This inhibits breathing which in turn can make the anxiety worse and can cause misalignment in the body which can cause pain thus compounding the problem. Bowen Therapy can help address the misalignment problem and there are specific moves to help with breathing.

There is a wealth of advice about anxiety available now. I have put some links below for your reference.

For information from the charity "MIND" CLICK HERE
For information from the "Mental Health Organisation" CLICK HERE

There are also meditation and mindfulness apps on mobiles such as “Calm”, Headspace and “The Mindfulness App”

Sciatica

What is Sciatica?

The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. It originates in the lower spine, branches into the pelvis, then travels down through the buttocks and the back of the legs and branches into the lower legs and feet. Sciatic pain occurs when there is pressure on, or damage to, the sciatic nerve, and can cause pain to the lumbar spine including; bulging disc, joint inflammation, wear and tear. Spine degeneration can cause this irritation. Bowen for Sciatica has been shown to relieve this pain.

What are the symptoms of Sciatica?

Sciatic pain can vary from infrequent and irritating to constant and debilitating. Symptoms vary from each individual and depending on severity but often include one or more of the following;

  • Constant pain in only one side of the buttock or leg (rarely in both legs)
  • Pain that is worse when motionless
  • Pain that occurs sporadically
  • Leg pain that is often described as burning, searing or tingling
  • A sharp pain that may make it difficult to stand up/walk
  • Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg, foot, and/or toes

How can you avoid getting Sciatica?

While back pain due to sciatica, and other causes, is common, there are a number of measures that can help to prevent it occurring or reduce the likelihood that it will recur:

  • Maintain correct posture when standing, walking and sitting.
  • Don't smoke.
  • Maintain a healthy body weight.
  • Practice safe lifting techniques. When lifting, bend the knees and keep your back straight. By doing this, the strain is taken by the hips and legs, not the back. Hold the object close to the body. The further away from the body the object is, the more stress is put onto the lower back.
  • Undertake exercise that maintains aerobic fitness and strength and flexibility in the abdominal and spinal muscles.
  • Ensure that your back is well supported when seated.
  • Use chairs that provide good back support and are designed to provide a good seating posture.
  • A lumber roll or contoured cushion can help to provide lower back support.
  • Avoid carrying a wallet in your back pocket.
sciatica symptoms

What can you do to help alleviate the pain

  • Carry on with your normal activities as much as possible
  • Regular back stretches
  • Start gentle exercise as soon as you can – anything that gets you moving can help

Bowen Therapy and Sciatica

Bowen for Sciatica works on a deep level, gently and powerfully helping your whole body re-balance the tensional relationships of the connective tissues (fascia) which in turn can take the pressure off of the sciatic nerve and therefore relieving the symptoms. Bowen Therapy is also know to relax your central nervous system, allowing your body to be more in its ‘rest and repair’ state which is so often under active in our highly stressed modern lives. This helps you stop tightening your fascia when stressed thus aggravating the problem. (try clenching your fist and see how the remainder of the body feels particularly the jaw and shoulder). Many clients find themselves unable to get comfortable in bed and thus suffer poor sleep. It is important to address this issue also as sleep is when the body repairs itself. As Bowen Therapy calms the body down this aids with relaxation of the fascia which in turn can help with a good night’s sleep.
I treat many clients for sciatica, and if they have been experiencing it for a period of time before coming for treatment, when they first arrive often the pain is on the opposite side. This is because naturally when we are in pain we compensate and start taking the weight of the affected side. We will change our posture to accommodate the pain and over time we compensate more and more until the other side is unable to cope as it can change our total posture. The beauty of Bowen is that we look at the whole body – it is all connected! I will look at what you do for a living, the movements you make and really try and get to the root source of the pain. Exercises can also be prescribed where appropriate and sometimes changing the way you move can really stop the problem from re-occurring. My aim is not just to relieve the pain, but prevent it coming back. This is where my personal trainer background and the exercise and rehabilitation course I attended really help. If you have any questions, do please contact me.

Some feedback from just a few of the clients whom I have treated for Sciatica

"Dear Lee Thank you for this morning. Invoice all paid and pain free"

M R Oxon

"Since the start of my Bowen treatment I have had relief from pain that I have had for several years. I would recommend it to anyone who has any problems with their health. Also I find that my body and mind seem to be a lot more relaxed, feeling of well being"

E.C Maidenhead (Hip, sciatica, back and neck pain)

"Hello Lee I’ve been meaning to send you a progress report for a while. My second treatment was nearly 3 weeks ago now.
Everything is doing really well! My leg and right side feels very different and ‘connected’ again. I realise I had got used to it not feeling right and now I’m definitely noticing the difference. I’m sure I’m moving in a more balanced way. The improvement has been dramatic after the last treatment. I did have some recurrence of aches down the leg and/or sciatic area some days later but this didn’t last very long. I find it hard to believe that two sessions have achieved this result.
I am delighted with how you and Bowen have helped me. Thank you so much; it’s a wonderful therapy. I’m feeling sure that this change for the better is permanent - but I’ll certainly call you if I do have any concerns later. Best wishes Judith (Cann)

JC Isleworth