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7701HenriJulien,Montreal,QC,CanadaH2R2B6 email:pierre.saine@bowencanada.ca
DearStudent ThankyouforyourenquiryregardingtraininginTheBowenTechniquewiththeRegistered InstructorsofTheBowenTherapyAcademyofAustralia. Pleaseseetheenclosedinformationfordetailsofdatesandvenue.Tobookaplaceonyour chosencourse,pleasefillintheenclosedapplicationformandreturnittogetherwithyour deposittotherelevantinstructor.Furtherdetailsofthecourseandvenuewillbesenttoyou. Pleasedonothesitatetocontacttheinstructorslistedshouldyouwishtoclarifyanypoints aboutthecourseorTheBowenTechniquepriortoenrolment. WewishtomakeyourtraininginTheBowenTechniquethemostpositiveandupliftingof experiences.Tothatendwearecommittedtohelpingyoulearnthisveryspecialbodyworkina veryspecialway. WelookforwardtowelcomingyoutothegrowingworldwideorganisationofBowentherapists. Yourssincerely, PierreSaine CoordinatoroftheBowenCanadaRegistry
BOWTECH La technique Bowen originale Affiliated with The Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia
International Head Office of the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia P.O. Box 733 Hamilton, 3300, Victoria, Australia Telephone : 0061 3 5572 3000 Website: www.bowtech.com
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BOWTECH The Original Bowen Technique Affiliated with The Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia
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Developedinthe1950sbythelateTomBoweninGeelong,Australia,TheBowenTechniqueisagentlebut dynamicbodytherapythatistherapeuticandveryeffective.Itempowersthebodysownhealingresources, achievingbalanceandharmony,andoftenresultsinfastandlastingrelieffrompainanddiscomfort.Thetechnique isconsideredappropriatetouseonanyonefromnewbornstotheelderly,withanyconditionfromsportsinjuries tochronicororganiccomplaints. TREATMENT Atreatmentcomprisessequencesofsmallgentlemoves,eachatspecificsitesonthebody.Thereisnoforceful manipulation,justalightcrossfibremanoeuvringofamuscle,tendonorligament,pleasanttotherecipient.The BowenTechniquetapsintothebodysnaturalfeedbacksystemthatmonitorsthestateofeachmuscle.Aswellas releasinganytensionwithinthemuscles,themovesalsoworkonenergyblocks(accumulatedbyinjury,tensionor disease),allowingincreasedenergyflowandhencehealingability. Treatmentscanbeperformedthroughlightclothing,andsubstantialreliefisfrequentlyexperiencedafterthefirst 1or2sessions.Specifically,thekindofsymptomsthatmaybehelpedbyTheBowenTechniqueinclude: SportsinjuriesStress&TensionsymptomsBackpainandSciaticaChronicfatigue RSI&TennisElbowNeck&ShoulderproblemsKnee&Ankleproblems HayfeverMenstrualirregularitiesMigraines&Headaches Thetechniquenotonlyaddressesthemusculoskeletalframeworkbutalsothefascia,nervesandinternalorgans. Thebodysintegratedresponseimprovescirculation,lymphdrainageandaidsintheassimilationofnutrientsand eliminationoftoxins. STUDENTS Studentsareoftenamazedattheprofoundeffectsthatresultfromeventheirearliestpractice.Andpractitioners whomaybeadeptatanumberofmodalitiesareusuallydelightedwiththeuniqueapproachthatBowtech provides.Whilewehonoralleffectivemodalities,Mr.Bowenrecommendedthattheynotbemixedwithhis techniquewithinaweekstime.Hisreasoningwillbecomeclearasyougainunderstandingofhiswork. TheBTAAinternationalteachingsystem,introducedin2002,isdesignedtoincludereviewofpreviousmaterial withineachsuccessivemodule.ThisallowsforincreasedretentionandfacilitatesprogressionfromModules1to7 inaround9to12months. Additionalrequirementsforfullaccreditationhelptoensurecompetenceandprofessionalism. Successfulcompletionofthefollowingarerequirementstobecome aprofessionalBowenpractitionersubjecttoevaluationbyaBowtechappointedAssessor. *CompletionofModules1to7 *Alogbookof50casestudies(17Clientsx3treatmentseach)ormore *WrittenandpracticalassessmentsonModules37 *ArecognisedAnatomyandPhysiologyqualification(minimumof120hoursinCanada)**seepage9** *FirstAidCertification *Insurance *PaysannualfeestotheBowenCanadaRegistry Welookforwardtoteachingyouthislifechangingtherapy.
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FEEDBACK.HereareafewcommentsfromrecentstudentswhohaveundertakenthePractitionercourse: VerypleasedIhavelearntalotinashorttime Veryprofessionalandverypatient.Excellentsenseofhumourhelpedimmensely. ImverypleasedandexcitedwithwhatIveachievedandtheprospectofnowhelpingfriendsand family. Ihavetakeninloadsofinformationandnowdesperatetouseit.Ihavethoroughly enjoyedthecourse GreatcourseIamverysatisfied. ToenrollinthenextPractitionerCoursecompletetheyellowapplicationformincludedinthisfolderandreturn totherelevantinstructorwithyourdeposit.Areceiptandfurtherdetailsofyourcoursewillbesentbyreturn.
BOWTECH The Original Bowen Technique Affiliated with The Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia
TheCourseoutlineandcosts. Modules17mustbetakeninconsecutiveorder Module1:(2days)Bowtechproceduresforlowerback,upperback,neck,kidney,head. Module2: .(2days)Bowtechproceduresforhamstrings,respiratory,shoulders,cramp Module3:(2days)Bowtechproceduresforpelvis,elbow&wrist,sacrum,knee.Reviewofpreviousmodules. Module4: (2days)Bowtechproceduresforupperrespiratorytractandtemperomandibularjoint,ankle&footprocedures includingstrappingtechniques,babies&children,forearmandBowenseated.Reviewofpreviousmodules. Module5: (2days)Bowtechproceduresforgallbladder,chest,coccyx,additionalshoulderprocedures.Revisionofprevious modules. Module6: (2days)Bowtechproceduresforbedwetting,buttockpains,bursitis,perineum,thoracic,recommendationstoaid conception.Reviewofpreviousmodules. Module7: (3days)ReviewandassessmentofallBowtechprocedurestoassesscompetency.Successfulcandidateswillreceivea DiplomaofproficiencyfromBTAA,TheBowenTherapyAcademyofAustralia. Modules8to12: Continuingeducationmodules,likespecialisedBowenprocedures;seepage11 Coursefee: Module1:$360+$101,59(taxincluded)forannualregistrationforBowtech(theOriginalBowenTechnique)andtoBowen CanadaRegistry Module2:$360 Modules3to6:$360permodule Practitionerrevision:$360 Module7:$540 Modules8to12:costsmayvaryaccordingifinternationalinstructors. Notesforpaymentofcoursefees: Aninitialpaymentof$150securesyourplace2to3weekspriortotheseminar.CoursesarepayableinCanadiandollars. Notesaboutthecourse Modules1and2areoftenheldonconsecutiveweeks Eachmodulethereafterwillbe approximately68weeksapartwithamaximumof2modulesbacktoback. Aftermodule2,eachmodulecommenceswithareviewofthepreviousmodulecoursework.Thisincludesawrittenand practicalassessment. Atotalof50casestudiesaretobecompletedbythestudentduringthecourse. Thewholecoursetakes approximately912monthstocomplete. Uponsuccessfulcompletionofmodule7,aCertificateofProficiencywillbeissuedonbehalfofOswaldRentsch,founderofThe BowenTherapyAcademyofAustralia. Youmayenrolbycompletingtheapplicationformenclosedandreturningittotherelevantinstructorlistedon page9. N.BIfyouhaveanyconcernsorquestionsaboutthecoursecontacttheinstructorwhosecourseyouare planningtoattend.
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ApplicationformforTrainingintheOriginalBowenTechnique PleasecompleteinBLOCKCAPITALS.Thankyou.. First name_________________________________ Name ____________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________ Province ______________Postal code_____________________ Telephone_________________________________ Email________________________________ __ Current Occupation___________________________ Date of Birth _____________________________ Anatomy & Physiology Qualification and date, school, how many hours. __________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Other Therapies/modalities (if any) _______________________________________________________ Do you have a First Aid Certificate? YES NO What is the expiry date? ______________________________ Please book me in on the following course(s): Module 1______________or ______________ (dates*)....................................... (location) Module 2______________or ______________ (dates*)........................................ (location) Have you done any previous training in The Bowen Technique? If so, please state when and with whom you trained _________________________________________________________________________________ Where/how did you hear about this course? ________________________________________________ I could bring a massage table to the course if required? OUI NON To enable me to address your needs, please tick if any of the following apply to you: Hearing/sight impairment English as a second language Dyslexia Other learning difficulties A disability A serious medical condition any special needs? (please list) _________________________________________________________________________________ Ienclosemydepositof______________$(Adepositof150$isrequiredtosecureyourplaceonthecourse) AllcoursefeesarequotedandpayableinCanadiandollars Signed .............................................................. Date .............................................
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KimDedelsGuerin 483052Ave.Box3030,HighPrairie,Alberta,T0G1E0 18885230002 kdedels@yahoo.com DerekMurphy 6855MeadowvaleTownCtreCr.Ste314,Mississauga,Ontario,L5N2Y1 9058136161 bowen5main@yahoo.ca ChristinePerkins POBox779,BraggCreek,Alberta,T0L0K0 4032829733 dr.perkins@telus.net LouiseTremblay 7701HenriJulien,Montreal,Qubec,H2R2B6 5145101319 louise.tremblay@techniquebowen.com AnatomyandPhysiology: NanceeRogers 6726MainSt,Newtown,OH45244 (513)5274540 anatomy@bowenworkscincy.com
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TheBowenTherapyAcademyofAustralia(BTAA) WhileworkingalongsideMr.Bowen,andwithBowensdirectinput,MrOssieRentschdevelopednotesto preserveandaccuratelyconveyMr.Bowenswork.OssiemetthechallengeofpresentingMr.Bowens workinastructured,teachableformatwithhighlyeffective,easytolearnsetsofproceduresthataddress awiderangeofconditionsthroughoutthebody.OssieandElaineRentschformedtheBTAAin1987. RegistrationandBenefits AdditionaltothecoursepriceonModule1isa90$registrationfeeplustaxes(101,59$)tocover administrativecoststotheBowenTherapyAcademyofAustraliaandtheBowenCanadaRegistry. Thiscoversyouforthetimeyouareastudentorthemaximumofafullyear. Registeredstudentsreceivethefollowingbenefits: FourissuesofBowensHands,thequarterlyjournaloftheBTAA FourissuesofthequarterlynewsletteroftheBowenCanadaRegistry AccesstotheRegisteredUsersOnlyareasatwww.bowenwork.comwebsite,to: 1.makesuretheircontactinformationisaccurateanduptodate 2.participateinthemessageboards,askingquestionsofpractitionersandInstructors,read ongoingdiscussionstolearnmoreabouthowtotreatparticularconditions,builda practice. 3downloadBowenrelatedforms,worksheets,andotherusefuldocuments Inaddition,theBowenCanadaRegistrywillpostonitswebsite,detailsofallteachingseminars ofspecificinteresttoCanadianbasedstudentsandadditionalpostgraduatecourses.Someof theseincludeseminarsbyBowtechinstructorsfromoutsideCanada. PostgraduatecoursesalsoincludetheopportunitytolearndirectlyfromOssie&ElaineRenstch whoseskillandexperiencecannotbeequaled. Aftercertification,meetingtherequirementsforfullmembershipandpayinganannualregistrationfee, professionalBowenpractitionersareeligibleforreferralsthroughtheofficeofBowenCanadaRegistry, listingsonboththeCanadianandInternationalwebsitesandinBowenHandsmagazine.Theymaychoose toposttheirbiographies,photographs,andlinkstotheirpractice/clinicswebsites. RegisteredBTAAInstructors Currentlythereareover72instructorsin27differentcountriesworldwide,eachhandpickedbyOswald& ElaineRentsch. TheyhavebeenqualifiedbytheBTAAtoteachtheBowenTechniqueandarehighlyskilledpractitioners themselves.RegisteredBTAAInstructorsreviewthecourseworkeachyearwithOssieandElainetoensure accuracyinteaching. ItistheintentionoftheAcademytoremaintruetotheoriginalteachingsofTomBowen.
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There may be few opportunities in your lifetime to become part of something genuinely fulfilling. For some people, learning the Bowen Technique has become that opportunity.
Oswald Rentsch Co-founder of The Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia.
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