Bowen Therapy: Tom Bowen's Gift to the World [Hardcover]

Frank Navratil (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2003

One of the few books in the world written on this very popular Australian method of muscle pressure release therapy commonly referred to as Bowen Therapy. Over 40 years ago in Australia, this method was conceived by Tom Bowen and now it is taught and practised in over 25 countries around the world. This miraculous method has been responsible for so many success stories regarding relief of pain and allows the body to self-heal. An exciting account by one of natural medicine's foremost authorities.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

"I really believe that the world is changing. People are changing. People are searching for a greater fullfillment. We will look at the past as a primitive time. War, money, drugs, greed, power, racism. These are primitive words. Words of the second millennium.

Cooperation, exchange of ideas, common goals, respect for nature, equality and natural means of diagnosing and dealing with disease are words of the third millenium, the new millennium."

Frank Navratil

About the Author

Frank Navratil BSc. N.D. was born of Czech parents in Vancouver, Canada where he completed a degree in physiology and nutrition. In the 1990's he moved to Sydney, Australia where he studied alternative medicine, iridology and clinical nutrition before practising as a naturopath, iridologist, and nutritionist. Since 1997, he has lived in Prague, the Czech Republic where he currently runs a natural therapy practice, produces an alternative medicine Internet magazine, and directs an international college offering courses in alternative medicine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Return to Health Books (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8023917889
• ISBN-13: 978-8023917888
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #638,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, inspirational book, January 10, 2004

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Debbie Ryder (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bowen Therapy: Tom Bowen's Gift to the World (Hardcover)

One of the best, inspirational books I have read in a long time. Frank Navratil explains in a wonderful way about this long mysterious Australian method, in a clear and inspirational way. After reading this book, I was motivated to take a course in Bowen therapy as well as to undergo this therapy for my health problems. It truly is a miraculous method that I think eveyone should know about especially if you have any kind of pain, migraines, or just about any other health problems.
I believe it is one of the long lost secrets to discovering more about how to improve your health. I sincerely recommend you read this book.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Totally disppointed, August 6, 2006

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P. E. H. Alfonzo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bowen Therapy: Tom Bowen's Gift to the World (Hardcover)

¡Totally disappointed! I bought this book thinking I could learn to do some Bowen therapy, but... after the title page you can read "It is not intended for use un practice except by qualified accredited practitioners who have undergone practice training in the Bowen method".
And on page 14: "This book is designed as resource for patients..." and on page 77 "Please note that this is not a complete manual on how to perform the Bowen Method".
I read the Chapter 12 "The Bowen Move": At the beginning you can read "Probably the most fundamental component of Bowen Therapy is the move itself". Well, I couldn't understand this chapter. To me is unclear and confusing.
So, if you want to learn Bowen Therapy do not waste your money buying this book. And if you are a patient, you don't have to buy the book ¡It's cheaper to ask the Practitioner!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on the Bowen Technique, March 3, 2006

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Suzy S "Suzy S" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bowen Therapy: Tom Bowen's Gift to the World (Hardcover)

This book gave good clear information. The background information was very informative and the section which dealt with the moves clear and precise. I particularly liked the way Frank included information on the kind of aliments each of the group of moves would aid.

I think this is a book for everyone and a valuable addition to have for anyone studying the Bowen Technique