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Bowen Training UK
The Original Bowen Technique
Spring 2015
Training
Newsletter
As students and therapists you will
have come across the need to renew your First Aid. There are
Ossie & Elaine really look forward to meet- many course options out there and
this can be a bit confusing. Terry
ing new faces every year to pass on the
wonders of the fabulous procedures in the Beesley, a Bowen Therapist has
recently qualified as a first aid inSBP2 course. They also enjoy meeting up
with members from bygone years, reminisc- structor and has put together a
ing over ‘old times’ and planning new ones course in Emergency First Aid at
work. This course covers what first
in a relaxed atmosphere.
aid is, basic life support, serious
Once again the Holiday Inn Farnborough is
There are two Master Class SBP2 courses
conditions, injuries, unconsciousthe venue for Ossie & Elaine’s visit with
arranged,
one
Wednesday
29th
&
Thursday
ness and also covers automated
the Master Class SBP2. We have used the
30th
July
and
the
second
one
on
Saturday
external defibrillators.
Holiday Inn for the last 10 years and it
1st and Sunday 2nd August. The preseems to be an accommodating venue for
Terry is hoping to run this course
both Ossie & Elaine and those attending. requisite for this course is to have complet- throughout the country, probably
ed the SBP1 (Module 9 & 10). Application
Ossie & Elaine have been coming to Farnin the areas already covered by informs are available on the website
borough for the last 16 years and their visstructors and their modular courswww.bowentraining.co.uk or from Ellen
its to the UK always mark a moment of
es. See inside this newsletter for
Cobb via an email to bowen@ellencalm as they arrive tired after a busy month
Terry’s contact details. Information
cobb.co.uk. Please get your application
in Europe battling with various foreign lanabout the courses will be on the
forms in as early as possible so that Ellen
guages.
website www.bowentraining.co.uk
can finalise arrangements.
and we wish Terry all the best with
There is plenty of accommodation available this venture.
in the local area, most within walking distance of the Holiday Inn. As Farnborough Keep checking the website for up
is easily accessible by rail and road why not to date course information.
make it a short break as there is plenty for
Wishing you all a happy Spring
the family to do with Thorpe Park, Legoland and National Trust places nearby.
Hello everyone, at last, spring is here. This
time of year seems to be the better place to
start with new projects and renewed ‘get up
and go’. We are finished with Christmas
(well maybe not the credit card bill), the
decorations are back up in the loft (except
for that last one that always gets forgotten),
the children are settled back at school and
we can now turn our attention to ourselves
and our goals for the year ahead.
Course Pre-requisites
 Module 9—Completed
a Module 8.
Been qualified a year.
They always stay at the same place and it
takes them very little time to settle in and
they feel very ‘at home’.
Courses coming soon
11th & 12th April
Farnborough
Module 8
Ellen & Joanne
 Module 10—
Completed Module 9.
6 months between
Module 9 and 10.
25th & 26th April
Bournemouth
Bowen-Sports-Injuries-Rehab
Ellen
9th & 10th May
Scotland
Bowen-Sports-Injuries-Rehab
Ellen
 SBP2 Masters—
Completed and passed
Module 10.
6 months between
Module 10 and SBP2.
Full member of Bowen
Association UK or
overseas equivalent.
16th & 17th May
London
Module 9/10
Nicola & John
21st & 22nd May
Oswestry,
Secret Life of Fascia
John
Shropshire
13th & 14th June
Edinburgh
Module 8
Trevor & John
25th & 26th July
Christchurch
Module 9/10
Joanne & Nicola
Application forms available from www.bowentraining.co.uk Please note that attending tutors may be subject to change
Training Newsletter
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Spring 2015
Module 8
16hrs CPD
Cost £215
Farnborough
11th & 12th April
Ellen & Joanne
Edinburgh
13th & 14th June
Trevor & John
Bournemouth/Christchurch
3rd & 4th October
Joanne & Ellen
Edinburgh TBC
14th & 15th November TBC
Sheffield
5th & 6th December
Hammersmith, London
12th & 13th December
Jacqui & John TBC
Nicola & Lesley
Jacqui & Trevor TBC
Please note that attending tutors may be subject to change.
Please check with instructors before booking
Please send application forms & cheque to the FIRST named instructor.
Application forms are available on www.bowentraining.co.uk or from the FIRST named instructors.
Module 9 and 10 SBP1
Advanced Courses
The significance
of a man is not
in what he
attains but in
what he longs to
attain.
Kahlil Gibran
Unrest of spirit is a
mark of life; one
problem after
another presents
itself and in the
solving of them we
can find our
greatest pleasure.
Kal Menninger
16hrs CPD
Cost £265
London
16th & 17th May
Nicola & John
Christchurch
25th & 26th July
Joanne & Nicola
Sheffield
19th & 20th September
Ellen & TBC
Edinburgh
26th & 27th September
Trevor & TBC
Farnborough
28th & 29th November
Ellen & TBC
Please note that attending tutors may be subject to change.
Application forms are available on www.bowentraining.co.uk or from Ellen Cobb.
All applications must be returned to Ellen Cobb. 21a Southampton Street, Farnborough, Hants
GU14 6AU. bowen@ellen-cobb.co.uk Cheques made payable to Bowen Training UK
Specialised Bowen Procedures 2
Presented by Ossie & Elaine Rentsch
the most experienced Bowen Instructors in the world
Wed 29th & Thurs 30th July
Sat 1st & Sun 2nd August
Farnborough Hampshire
This exciting course is for practitioners who have completed the Advanced work and are looking for the ultimate
moves to extend their understanding of Bowen.
Learn first hand many new Procedures & Exercises in this exciting Seminar. These procedures will “trouble shoot”
problems that have not resolved, with previously known procedures and offers more options for you to consider. The
content of the SBP 2 manual is a compilation of those extra moves and procedures that have not previously been
documented, it will encourage you to enhance your observational and assessment skills enabling you to “pinpoint”
more accurately which procedure or individual moves to choose.
For information on Ossie & Elaine’s course contact their co-ordinator - Ellen Cobb - bowen@ellen-cobb.co.uk
Ossie & Elaine
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Spring 2015
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Module 7 info
All Module 7 courses are two days.
Where possible 2 Senior Instructors will
assess the candidates for proficiency in all
the basic procedures learnt during Modules
1-6.
Students are required to send all the relevant completed paperwork to the assessing
instructor at least three weeks before the
chosen date for their Module 7.
Case studies and practice log sheets
must be brought to the course on the first
morning.
For details contact your instructor or Lesley
Baxter (Module 7 co-ordinator)
SHEFFIELD
GOOSTREY, CHESHIRE
Robert Winston Building,
Venue to be confirmed
Sheffield Hallam
25th & 26th July
16th & 17th May
Assessor: Trevor Griffiths
Assessor Ellen Cobb
BOURNEMOUTH
FARNBOROUGH
Venue to be confirmed
Venue to be confirmed
26th & 27th September
20th & 21st June
Assessor Ellen Cobb
Assessor Joanne Figov
EDINBURGH
LONDON
Gillis Centre
The Grove Neighbourhood Centre,
25th & 26th October
Hammersmith
Assessor: Jacqui Hoitingh
18th & 19th July
Assessor Ellen Cobb & Joanne Figov
MODULE
CONGRATULATIONS
Module 8
Module 9 & 10
Rebecca Ashton, Faye Brindley
Morven Brown, Victoria Booyson
Paola Meli Caruso, Jeska Collinson
Eleanor Copp, Marco Ferro
Christos Georghiades, Derek Green
Annette Haysman, Loraine Ireland
Rebecca Kennedy, Alison Merrick
Joana Pedroso, Helen Tucker
Gethyn Williams,
Eva Wruszczak
Lisel Lohan
Catherine Van Goethem (Naarden)
Ewa Antczak-Filipek
Mariusz Bakalarski, Karen Holland
Loraine Ireland, Jacek Kazberuk,
Patrick Matthews, Paul Rosati
Christine Sales, Phil Steward
Stella Carswell, Joe Dugdale
Isobel Knight, Susie Murphy
Elizabeth Arden
Christine Talbot
It is not enough to
take steps which
may some day lead
to a goal; each step
must be itself a goal
and a step likewise.
Johann Wolfgang
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Training Newsletter
Revision & Postural Assessment
WORKSHOP COSTS &
CPD AWARDS
1 day workshops £100
General revision on main pro- Powerpoint presentation,
cedures to assist practitioners in discussions and handouts.
assessing posture—looking for
Specific Procedures and their
For details contact Ellen
effect on the body as a whole.
Cobb
Information on how and when
01252 545837
to use the various procedures
bowen@ellen-cobb.co.uk
for a wide variety of injuries
and conditions.
2 day workshops £195
8hrs CPD per day
Unless otherwise
stated.
Bowen—Sports—Injuries—Rehab
This new seminar has been put together by Ellen Cobb, Senior Bowtech
Tutor, who has had over 40 years’ experience in top level sport and has
always had a great interest in sport in
general. As an 8th Dan and a former
England and British International
Player & Team Captain of both England and G.B. Women’s Judo Teams,
and a Medalist in most Judo Tournaments, throughout Europe Ellen has
seen a wide variety of injuries both to
herself and others. This course is a
partnership of Ellen’s sporting experiences and her knowledge of Bowen as
she has been a Bowen Therapist since
1997 and a Bowtech Tutor since
2000.
Our life's a
stage, a comedy:
either learn to
play and take it
lightly, or bear
its troubles
patiently.
Palladas
Spring 2015
with Ellen Cobb
FARNBOROUGH
15th & 16th August 2015
with Ellen Cobb
This seminar seeks to enlighten
therapists as to the most common
injuries across a variety of sports.
How Bowen might help in the
recovery from injuries.
BOURNEMOUTH
25th & 26th April
SCOTLAND
How Bowen might help prevent
some common injuries.
9th & 10th May
Also to remind you that similar
injuries can occur anywhere and
anywhen in life - not just sport.
Contact Ellen on
There will be something for all
Bowen Therapists - no matter
what level you have attained
01252 545837 or
bowen@ellen-cobb.co.uk
for more details
Working with Mothers, Babies & Toddlers
This workshop will look at
the dynamics and health implications for babies and
mums of different kinds of
birth and how these might be
addressed using various procedures. The workshop aims
to increase confidence in
treating babies and to help
the practitioner understand the
appropriate application of
Bowen procedures to babies
and to mums during and after
pregnancy.
Ellen with Bowtech Lifetime
Membership award
with John Wilks
EDINBURGH
Dates to be arranged
for details 07866 764960
cyma@btinternet.com
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Spring 2015
Secret Life of Fascia
John Wilks
with
This workshop will explore the various
receptors found in fascia and other forms
of connective tissue. It will explain how
these different receptors respond to the
different types of touch (ie speed, depth
of pressure etc) that are used in various
Bowen moves and how the practitioner
can use Bowen moves to achieve specific
effects.
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John Wilks
FRANKFURT, GERMANY
30th & 31st May
OSWESTRY SHROPSHIRE
21st & 22nd May
ELSENFIELD, GERMANY
6th & 7th November
For details contact John on 07866 764960
Or cyma@btinternet.com
Fascial Lines, Tensegrity & Assessment for Bowen Practitioners
with Kelly Clancy
This introductory day is designed
specifically for Bowen practitioners, will give you the tools to provide a more targeted and effective
treatment for your clients. By
learning to objectively test and
document limitations, you will
then be able to choose the most
appropriate Bowen procedures,
helping to avoid over-treatment,
and staying true to Tom Bowen’s
“less is more” mission. With these
objective measures, you will be
able to educate your clients on the
source of their discomfort, communicate client progress to other
providers, and document outcomes for further Bowen research.
HARROGATE
28th June
After BA(UK) AGM
for details 07866
764960
cyma@btinternet.com
OTHER WORKSHOPS
Contact the course instructor for dates and information
REVISION & CLINICAL ASSESSEMENT—TREVOR GRIFFITHS
BACK TO BASICS 1 & 2—NICOLA HOK
TIPS, TAPING & TECHNIQUES—NICOLA HOK
BETTER YOUR BOWEN—NICOLA HOK
GO ON..TREAT YOURSELF (COBBLERS CHILDREN) - NICOLA HOK
BOWEN & CONCIOUSNESS—JOANNE FIGOV
EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE
Terry Beesley runs a course covering what first aid is, basic life support, serious conditions, injuries, unconsciousness
and also covers automated external defibrillators. This course will cover all your needs for student membership and
membership renewal with the Bowen Association (UK).
The course can be run in the same area as you are taking your Module course or contact Terry regarding a course in
your area.
£75.00
1staidskills@gmail.com
07967 105142 or 01664 812337
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Training Newsletter
Spring 2015
THE POWER OF BOWEN
Eamon Cramb is a MMA (Mixed Martial Artist) who went to Trevor
Griffiths’ clinic towards the end of last year with various injuries. The
injuries were such that he though he would have to pull out of the imminent Scottish Kick Boxing Championship finals in Dundee. As you
can imagine after all the training and achievement so far the thought of
not being able to reach the final goal was unacceptable. Trevor saw
him for three sessions and after them not only was he able to fight, he
won in 40 seconds and became Scottish K1 Champion.
Eamon Cramb fought Chris Duncan from Aberdeen Combat Centre on October 11th 2014 for the Pro K1
78kg WKA Scottish Title. Eamon won against the reigning champion with a deadly spinning kick only 40
seconds into the first round. It was a great performance from Eamon, who kept his cool whilst under some
serious fire from Chris. Well done to both fighters, and congratulations to Eamon!
Eamon has now moved to Hong
Kong to teach there. An amazing
achievement. for a young man full
of determination and drive.
A further testament to the amazing
power of Bowen
Bexters® Soda Crystals: New name – same benefits
by Helen Mary Perkins, exclusive distributor UK and Europe
Lectric Soda Crystals, a natural remedy first endorsed by Tom Bowen, have had
a makeover. Recommended by many Bowen therapists for use at home to enhance treatment, the crystals have been re-named in line with the Australian
supplier.
Now called Bexters®, the bold new packaging has a more contemporary image
that better reflects the crystals’ features and benefits. Used by athletes and
sportsmen to relieve pain and swelling caused by injury or over-exertion, professional therapists have also reported good results when used at home alongside clinical treatment.
Having discovered the crystals while living and working in Australia, Bowen
therapist Helen Mary Perkins was determined to make them more widely available when she returned home where she became exclusive distributor for the UK and rest of Europe. Since 2013 she has
been a registered Bowtech instructor.
The Bexters® formulation remains unchanged and responding to demand, Helen has created a larger 800g sachet, alongside the popular handy-sized 200g option. The crystals can be used in a bath or foot spa, as a soak to ease muscle aches
and pains, or with a purpose-designed applicator wrap to treat localised swelling, around the knee or ankle, for example.
A selection of applicator wraps is available in a variety of sizes for adults and children, made from hard-wearing cotton
for easy laundering and re-use. The sachets are re-sealable, easy to store and more portable for those who wish to carry
them around in a sports bag.
Bexters® is one of several specialist products available from www.bowensuppliesbyhelen.com where more information
and testimonials can be found.
2015
LONDON
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SOUTH - SOUTH WEST - SOUTH EAST
2015
6th & 7th
June
4th & 5th
July
REVISION
23rd & 24th
May
TBA
MODULE 6
*
18th & 19th
April
MODULE 5
*
*
11th & 12th
July
5th & 6th
September
MODULE 4
*
*
30th & 31st
May
25th & 26th
July
November/
December TBC
MODULE 3
*
*
*
13th & 14th
June
10th & 11th
October
TBA
MODULE 2
*
*
*
9th & 10th
May
22nd & 23rd
August
TBA
April 2016 TBA
MODULE 1
*
*
*
4th & 5th
July
28th & 29th
November
March 2016 TBA
11th & 12th
June 2016
TUTOR
*
*
23rd & 24th
May
17th & 18th
October
January 2016 TBA
23rd & 24th
April 2016
LOCATION
*
*
12th & 13th
September
21st & 22nd
November
5th & 6th
March 2016
MICHAEL PATRICK
MICHAEL PATRICK
*
11th & 12th
July
17th & 18th
October
16th & 17th
January 2016
LONDON
LONDON
ELLEN COBB
27th & 28th
June
26th & 27th
September
5th & 6th
November
ELLEN COBB
FARNBOROUGH
MICHAEL PATRICK
12th & 13th
September
24th & 25th
October
FARNBOROUGH
LONDON
NICOLA HOK
17th & 18th
October
*
*
26th & 27th
September
25th & 26th
April
*
7th & 8th
November
13th & 14th
June
*
28th & 29th
November
TBA
9th & 10th
May
& JOHN WILKS
JOANNE FIGOV
LONDON
ELLEN COBB
*
22nd & 23rd
August
BOURNEMOUTH
FARNBOROUGH
*
11th & 12th
July
MIDLANDS - NORTH EAST -NORTH WEST
LESLEY BAXTER
*
23rd & 24th
May
3rd & 4th
June 2016
19th & 20th
May 2016
7th & 8th
June 2016
*
SHEFFIELD
JAN WILLIAMSON
16th & 17th
May
15th & 16th
April 2016
7th & 8th
April 2016
26th & 27th
April 2016
5th & 6th
September
*
*
27th & 28th
June
12th & 13th
September
*
*
22nd & 23rd
August
23rd & 24th
October
25th & 26th
April
*
TBA
9th & 10th
January 2016
30th & 31st
May
*
TBA
13th & 14th
February 2016
18th & 19th
July
*
TBA
2nd & 3rd
April 2016
29th & 30th
August
2nd & 3rd
May
TBA
14th & 15th
May 2016
10th & 11th
October
6th & 7th
June
SCOTLAND
13th & 14th
June
*
GOOSTREY,
CHESHIRE
LESLEY BAXTER
19th & 20th
February 2016
25th & 26th
February 2016
1st & 2nd
March 2016
*
SHEFFIELD
HELEN PERKINS
8th & 9th
January 2016
14th & 15th
January 2016
19th & 20th
January 2016
NORTHAMPTON
13th & 14th
November
19th & 20th
November
24th & 25th
November
JACQUI HOITINGH
HELEN PERKINS
2nd & 3rd
October
1st & 2nd
October
13th & 14th
October
EDINBURGH
TREVOR GRIFFITHS
PETERBOROUGH
4th & 5th
September
10th & 11th
September
15th & 16th
September
EDINBURGH
JACQUI HOITINGH
HELEN PERKINS
EDINBURGH
JACQUI HOITINGH
LEICESTER
BRUSSELS
BELGIUM
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Instructor Contact information
Lesley Baxter
Old Iron Mill, 48 Ironmills Road, Dalkeith,
EH22 1JP
lm.b@btinternet.com
86 Hardys Road, Cleethorpes, Grimsby,
DN35 0DW
dogwizard@hotmail.com
Bowen Therapy Clinic, 21a Southampton
Street, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6AU
bowen@ellen-cobb.co.uk
8 Dukes Close, Southbourne, Bournemouth,
Dorset. BH6 5NA
joanne@bowen8.plus.com
comriephysio@gmail.com
01764 670567/07887 597455
47 Tay Avenue, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland,
PH6 2PF
Jacqui Hoitingh
9 Cross Street, Peebles, Scottish Borders,
jacqui.hoitingh@gmail.com
01721 721882/07801 279255
Scotland, EH45 8LE
Nicola Hok
3 Peony Gardens, Shepherds Bush, London,
W12 0RX
bowenworks.net@gmail.com
Bowen Therapy UK, The Third Space Medicine,
1st Floor, 67 Brewer Street, London W1F 9US
study@bowentherapy.com
185 Mayors Walk, Peterborough, Cambs, PE3
6HE
info@helenperkins.com
Wyndham Barns, Corton Denham, Sherborne,
Dorset, DT9 4LS
cyma@btinternet.com
35 Southlands Road, Goostrey, Cheshire
CW4 8JF
jan@getbacktohealth.co.uk
0131 4540018/07946 525072
Bruce Borland
0800 9700736
Ellen Cobb
01252 545837
Joanne Figov
01202 432160/07756 026841
Trevor Griffiths
07415 889963
Michael Patrick
02074397332 / 0788644807
Helen Perkins
01733 555476
John Wilks
07866 764960/01963 220845
Jan Williamson
07969 627671/0161 4084438
www.ellen-cobb.co.uk
Skype: Nicola.Hok
www.helenperkins.com
www.therapy-training.com