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FOR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

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Do not use other physical therapies. NO massage or acupressure, NO chiropractic adjustments, NO heat packs, ice packs, hot tubs, long hot showers or strong liniments. Prescription medicines are OK, if needed, as well as homeopathic or herbal remedies.

When getting out of bed, a chair or car, transfer your weight onto both of your feet equally, not one foot at a time. Do not cross your legs, as it will restrict proper circulation and energy flow.

Drink plenty of water – purified or spring water, NO TAP WATER. Drinking half a glass every 30 minutes during the day will keep you better hydrated than drinking a full glass or two all at one time. Half your weight in ounces is a good rule of thumb for even a sedentary lifestyle but more for those who are losing perspiration from exercising or working outside in the heat. Coffee, tea, juice, carbonated drinks or soup do not count as water.

After a TMJ procedure, do not bite hard on apples, nuts, candy, etc. for about 4 days. Cut up meat into small pieces. Also avoid doing large yawns.

Reactions ranging from hot and cold flushes, emotional releases, headaches and shifting body aches may be experienced. These reactions are a positive sign that the healing process is working.

ON THE DAY OF THE TREATMENT

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ON THE DAY OF THE TREATMENT

  • Do not sit more than 30 minutes at a time. Walk around the room every half-hour, at a minimum, to maintain proper circulation. Lying down is fine as long as you’d like.
  • No hot baths, heating pads, liniments or ice packs. No excessive heat or cold on areas that have been treated. Brief warm showers or baths are OK.
  • Do not exercise strenuously for 48 hours. Gentle exercise, especially walking is encouraged.

What should I do to get the best result from my treatment?

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What should I do to get the best result from my treatment?
The NST/Bowen Technique works in a subtle way over time. Its delicate signals and the body’s healing process in response to them can be overridden by brute force therapies, poor body dynamics, compro-mised nutritional status and overwork. The following guildelines will insure the best and longest lasting results.

What can I expect from a health consultation?

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What can I expect from a health consultation?
The initial consultation begins with discussion of the client’s personal and familial medical history. Next, each iris of the client’s eyes is examined and questions asked about what is seen in the eyes. (The nerve endings in the iris indicate the health of the tissues, organs, glands and systems in the body.) Then, muscle response testing is done to confirm what is seen and to determine which nutrients are needed to fill in the gaps where the client may be nutritionally deficient. A very personalized health program is designed for each client, according to their individual blood type, nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle, etc. This session should take about an hour.

How long will my results last?

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How long will my results last?
In acute health challenges (e.g. a sports injury), all that is needed is one or two sessions and the results are usually permanent. For more chronic situations, expect a minimum of four sessions (CTS or severe sciatica). For certain conditions (scoliosis or repetitive strain injuries where one must continue with the repetitive strain at work or a sport/hobby), ongoing therapy is recommended.

How can I expect it to make me feel?

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How can I expect it to make me feel?
There are various responses different people have to the treatment. Some are energized and some feel lethargic, depending upon what your body is requiring of you. Some notice immediate improvement, others notice improvement over the course of a few days. Some don’t notice anything the first time, but after the second treatment have a tremendous positive response. Some notice tingling sensations in different parts of their bodies, which is a normal respones of the nervous system. Some have shifting pains the first or second day, which is the body responding by making the necessary adjustments. But no matter what the noticed response, the treatment is actually working.

What ailments or conditions does Bowen/NST therapy address?

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What ailments or conditions does Bowen/NST therapy address?
Just about any pain condition can be affected, if not totally resolved, by Bowen/NST therapy. Common cases have included scoliosis, fybromyalgia, sciatica, joint pain, frozen shoulder, TMJ discomfort, carpal tunnel syndrome. Other ailments not necessarily associated with pain include constipation, digestive complaints including GERD with hiatal hernia involvement, asthma and allergies.

Is BowTech/NST ever prescribed?

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Is BowTech/NST ever prescribed?
Yes. Medical doctors and chiropractors frequently prescribe massage. In some cases, insurance covers the cost of massage therapy, and BowTech/NST falls under this category. Please consult your policy and/or your prescribing physician.

What will my BowTech/NST session be like?

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What will my BowTech/NST session be like?

You will be in a comfortable room in a nurturing environment. The procedures consist of a series of precise skin-rolling movements on specific points on the body. The movements are light and are done through the clothing. There are frequent and important pauses between the procedures, giving the body time to benefit from each.

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