The Bowen Technique, developed by Tom Bowen in Australia, is a gentle, hands-on therapy that stimulates the body's natural healing processes through subtle movements on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Often described as the "homeopathy of bodywork," it helps relieve acute and chronic conditions by restoring balance to the autonomic nervous system (ANS), shifting the body from stress mode to a state of relaxation and healing.
Bowen therapy is holistic and suitable for people of all ages and health conditions. It addresses the whole body rather than just isolated symptoms. Sessions typically last 15 to 45 minutes and involve gentle, precise moves with pauses to allow the body to respond. The therapy can be performed over light clothing and promotes deep relaxation, often reactivating stalled healing processes from trauma, illness, or surgery.

Oncology massage aims to reduce pain, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, and other common symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment.
It uses light touch, slow and steady movements, and gentle manipulations of the soft tissues. Oncology massage can help alleviate pain, both from the cancer itself and from treatments. Oncology massage can also help combat fatigue, a common side effect of cancer and its treatment. The gentle touch and slow movements can promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. By addressing these symptoms, oncology massage aims to improve the overall quality of life for cancer patients. Oncology massage is considered safe for individuals with cancer, even during treatment ( chemotherapy and radiation)
**While some oncology massage therapists may have training in lymphatic drainage, these two treatments are very different. Laura is not yet certified in lymphatic drainage but will have her level 1 certificate by fall 2025.**