About relaxation massage therapy at BodyMind Studio - Comments made by clients visiting for a treatment for the first time during a recent winter Swedish relaxation and remedial massage promotion.
"very relaxing", "sensational!", "that was wonderful" "you have magic hands", "I was so relaxed I fell asleep a couple of times", "my back/neck feels so much looser", "you know where to find and unravel the knots", "I'll be coming back", "very nice", "I feel great", "it's so nice to get my feet and hands done too", "that was fantastic", "what a treat" . On the venue "What a great set up", "magnificent view", "it's so lovely and warm here", "so peaceful and tranquil", "great atmosphere".
Peter Sullivan, Newtown Geelong April 2012
My name is Peter Sullivan and for the last 6 years I have experienced knee and ligament pain in my right knee. I received minor surgery to alleviate the pain in late 2010 however the pain continued on an irregular basis. I consulted Shirley Strachan and she programmed a series of sessions concentrating on the affected areas. I also commenced taking glucosamine tablets. I noticed an improvement after the second session and this continued right through to my final treatment session in April 2012. I now experience no pain in the knee and am able to walk without a limp. I can confidently attribute this to the skilful use of the Bowen technique used by Shirley Strachan at the BodyMind Studio.
Lyall, Geelong April 2012
I had a sore shoulder from an accident. At the time of the injury my doctor said I hadn't broken any bones and treatment involved a TENS machine and cold linament and that was it. My shoulder didn't get better and for 3 years I suffered a continual ache and couldn't raise my arm fully. If I rolled over on the injured side in my sleep the pain would wake me up. I put up with the discomfort for 3 years and in December 2009 tried Bowen therapy. Although it didn't feel that much was done during the session, my shoulder started to come good immediately, and after 4 sessions really good. I have been symptom free now since the treatment and now 3 years later only notice a bit of tightness when pulling on my wetsuit. I plan to have another Bowen Treatment as a "tune up" before I head off on a diving expedition.
Bernadette, Melbourne June 2010
"I found Bowen truly life enhancing if not life changing. I have become a devotee thanks to Shirley and have recommended her to all my friends."
Dr Brad Duncan, Maritime Archaeologist December 2009
"After falling down an open hatchway on a boat, I suffered from a deep muscle injury in my shoulder and which also aggravated a longstanding back injury. After the accident I was in considerable pain and couldn't raise my arm above the shoulder. After spending a small fortune on 3 months of physiotherapy that failed to even reduce the pain, let alone remedy the problem, a friend recommended that I try Bowen Therapy at the BodyMind Studio. Not having heard much about Bowen Therapy, I was at first skeptical that such a light technique could produce results, However, after only three sessions the pain had diminished, and after 6 sessions the pain had completely gone in both my shoulder and back, and I was gaining strength again in both areas. These results lasted for well over a year, when some discomfort returned to my lower back, but Shirley fixed this with one additional session. I have also found that Bowen therapy is an amazing stress reliever, and I would often fall asleep during the sessions. Shirley combined her professional expertise/ knowledge of alternative medicines with the Bowen therapy sessions, which have produced outstanding results for me. I am no longer in pain and now have a competent practitioner to address it if it ever returns. I can't recommend Shirley highly enough, her therapy definitely works!"