Welcome to Mangawhai Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy for the Mangawhai Community
Bowen Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive bodywork that is suitable for infants, children, and adults alike. Using subtle moves on muscles, fascia and connective tissue Bowen Therapy may activate nerve impulses to stimulate the relaxation and innate (natural) healing response of the body.
Your Bowen Therapist - Fiona Douglas
I am a qualified Bowen Therapy practitioner, and I am very excited to be bringing Bowen Therapy to Mangawhai. My journey with Bowen Therapy began in New Zealand in 2017 where I started my training. I qualified as a Bowen Therapy practitioner in 2018 and completed my Senior Bowen training in 2023.
For the past 8 years, I have had the privilege of supporting clients of all ages with a wide range of concerns while living in Dubai and working from home. This experience has allowed me to support people from many backgrounds and life stages, deepening my understanding of how the body responds to gentle, respectful care.
Now back in New Zealand, I’m delighted to be offering Bowen Therapy treatments in Mangawhai, supporting the local community with this gentle, non-invasive therapy.
I am also trained in McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release, a specialised technique that works beautifully alongside Bowen Therapy.
Scar tissue, whether from surgery, injury, or trauma, can restrict movement and disrupt the body’s natural flow. Scar Tissue Release can help soften and integrate scar tissue, improving comfort and mobility. I offer Scar Tissue Release on its own, as well as a combined Bowen Therapy and Scar Tissue Release treatment for a more comprehensive approach.
What Is Bowen Therapy?
Bowen Therapy is a gentle hands-on treatment that uses small, precise movements over muscles, tendons, and connective tissue. Frequent, but essential, pauses between moves allow the body time to respond and reset.
People seek Bowen Therapy for many reasons, including:
- Muscular tension and pain
- Stress and nervous system overload
- Postural imbalance
- Injury recovery
- General wellbeing and relaxation
Because it is so gentle, Bowen Therapy is suitable for newborns through to seniors, making it a choice for the whole family.
“I highly recommend Fiona Douglas for Bowen Therapy. I have had treatments for many issues ie neck pain, ankle issues, tight quads and sleeping issues. It is so calming and relaxing.”
Denise
“I am able to kneel again now without any pain, you’re awesome!!''
Mark
“Good afternoon Fiona, I would like to thank you for giving me a Bowen treatment. It does work for me. This morning my whole body had no pain.” Anastasea
‘He used to be a real night owl, now he says he can’t keep his eyes open after 10.30pm, and his grades are going up in tests’
Mother of a 15 year old boy about to take his year 11 exams after he came for Bowen Therapy to support his anxiety.
