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Welcome to Bija Self Awareness & Healing
A Gateway To Health
Bowen Bodywork
A Gentle Technique That Awakens Your Body's Natural Healing Mechanism
A Therapy For Every Body
Bowen Therapy is safe for everyone, from newborns to the elderly. It is a holistic treatment and brings the whole being into a healing balanced state rather than focusing on symptoms. Bowen aids the body to provide healing for physical injury and nervous system disorders.
In a general sense, the main focus of the work is to make the body aware that the "emergency" is over. This message guides the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) to rest and allows the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and restore) to take over so that healing can occur.
This therapy is a team effort and there are modifications that the client will need to accommodate for the full healing effects of Bowen to take place.
Bowen Procedure
A Bowen treatment involves a series of small moves at varying pressures, each designed to give an intended message to a specific site on the body. The treatment is relaxing and uses light, cross-fibre maneuvers over muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerve bundles with no forceful manipulation. There are wait times between each series of movements to allow the body time to incorporate the messages given.
Sessions last from 30-45 minutes and therapy is complete within 1-5 sessions Additional sessions may be needed for chronic conditions. It is advised to wear loose clothing (no jeans) to your session or bring a pair of shorts to change into before you start the session.
The initial assessment session is an hour long, priced at $110. Additional regular sessions thereafter, 30-45 minutes, are priced at $75.
Infants up to 2 years of age are free of charge.
The Bowen technique demonstrated and explained by Ossie and Elaine Rentsch.
Aroma Acupoint Therapy
Both essential oils and acupoints are powerful. I utilize my training in aroma acupoint therapy (the meridian system) and marma therapy (ayurveda) to connect the energy of a particular essential oil to the energy of a specific point on the body. This helps the body to shift, release and transform energy that may be stuck or need direction on where to go for optimal healing.
When necessary, I incorporate aroma acupoint therapy into bowen sessions.
My Journey & Passions
My journey started in nursing school. While earning my LVN, I was introduced to Bowen Therapy. Once I obtained my nursing title, I went straight into massage school and became a certified massage therapist. After enjoying several years of bodywork, I revisited Bowen Therapy. I quickly realized the profound effects of Bowen and thus made it my main focus. I took my time with the Bowtech Bowen training to ensure that I understand it well and completed all 6 modules.
Another passion of mine is the nurturing effects of essential oils. I've been studying the art of Aroma Acupoint Therapy with Peter Holmes as wells as Tiffany Carole for several years.
I have studied various other forms of holistic medicine, including Ayurveda and attending Dr. Klinghardt's seminars to help broaden my knowledge. I'm honored to be a reiki master and also enjoy the opportunity of continuing my craniosacral therapy education with the Upledger Institute.
Testimonials
"I initially reached out to Cassie because I was feeling nerve pain in my arm. I have a history of nerve damage from back surgery and I believed she could help me. I have been amazed each time that I've gone to see her how she tells the body how to heal itself and my pain melts away. I feel so much better after our sessions. She has the touch of healing and creates a very restful atmosphere." ~Melissa
