East Yorkshire Bowen Therapy

I thoroughly recommend Karen as an experienced and sympathetic Bowen therapist. A short while ago I began treatment with Karen, while suffering from severe sciatica following a back injury. Her patient and careful treatment of the sciatica resulted in me slowly becoming practically pain free. I am now able to pursue my abiding passions of badminton and cycling, with no ill after-effects whatsoever. This is all down to Karen’s experience and knowledge as a Bowen therapist, coupled with her own enthusiasm and positivity in curing the sciatica problem. Thank you, Karen, a great success.

I was having really bad problems around my thigh/knee area. A friend recommended me to see Karen. She really knew what I needed. For my specific problem I only had to have 2 sessions. I felt so much better even after the first session. I highly recommend this lady. She is not only great at what she does, but is lovely and really makes you feel at ease.

I went to see Karen in March, I had a frozen shoulder. I could not move my arm. I was in so much pain. I messaged Karen on the Thursday she got me In on the Friday. I walked away feeling she had released so much tension by the Saturday evening I could move my arm. I could not believe it, although I was still in pain it had gone from a ten to a two pain. I literally had 3 sessions with her. I recommended her to all my friends and even my daughter had 2 sessions as she is a gymnast and the pain in her shoulders, what she has had for a few years has gone. My arm has never felt so good. Thank you Karen xx

Earlier in the year I had a condition which left one side of my face totally numb. After five sessions of Bowen Therapy I have regained about 80% of the feeling. This has made a positive difference to my life. I am very grateful for Karen's treatment and would recommend anyone in a similar position to try Bowen Therapy.

Karen works on a range of health issues from neurological to musculoskeletal. She treats me for fibromyalgia, amongst other things. I’ve been seeing her for a while now and have found this to be the best treatment of giving me back a balance, of sleep, movement and well-being. She’s warm, caring and is totally dedicated to this role. She attends regular refresher training, adding different techniques and improvements to her already vast range of knowledge with the Bowen technique.

Don’t put up with back pain …try Bowen therapy !! Simply put – I go to see Karen every time I get my chronic back pain (couple of times a year because I undertake a task beyond my body’s 77 year capacity !) and every time she sorts it. Sometimes one, sometimes three sessions, depending how careless I’ve been. I have seen a number of Bowen practitioners over the years (persistent back problems from a misspent youth!) as I worked all over the country on contracts. Karen is up there with the best. But added to this she is constantly updating her practice and using the latest Bowen developments to improve her treatments. She has never failed to “sort” my issues, allowing me to continue the sort of relatively active life I imagined in retirement.

I am delighted with the results of my Bowen treatment. Having had many body treatments over the past 15yrs for a recurring issue, they were only ever palliative, and finally Karen has found and corrected the root cause! I highly recommend Karen at East Yorkshire Bowen. Even if you have tried Bowen before. Thank you so much.

I have suffered with the effects of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for many years. Due to this this I get a lot of muscle and joint pain.

Some years ago now I met Karen and was introduced to the Bowen Technique. For me the results were amazing. After a few treatments my pain levels had reduced and my symptoms were lessened. I now have this treatment when I need it and I find a 'top up' treatment is great to maintain my health and wellbeing. The treatment is very relaxing and pleasant. It has also helped me with migraine, stress and arthritis. I find Karen to be very knowledgeable with a great deal of empathy and understanding. Her friendly and professional manner puts you at ease and gives you confidence in the treatment.

I always say, if in need give it a go. I have referred friends and family with positive results too. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain. I do not know fully how it works but for me it does!

I am housebound due to an extremely painful and debilitating back problem, which results in spasms in my back and down my leg. Bowen therapy has been made a huge difference reducing my spasms and pain, giving me much needed relief.

Karen visits me regularly to give Bowen Treatment and I have always found her to be very knowledgeable, professional and understanding. I would highly recommend Karen as a therapist and the Bowen technique she administers.

A quieting of the mind, a genuine re-connection to your body and radiant energy. Sounds like what you might expect after a weeklong retreat, right?
In fact this is how I always feel after just one hour long session with the incredible and highly skilled Karen. I feel so lucky to be able to go to Karen for Bowen, Reflex or one of the other amazing treatments she offers.
With a busy job in the NHS it's hard to find time for myself but I always know I'll leave feeling at my very best and with a new, positive perspective on whatever niggle I've been grappling with, both physically and mentally.

I have been troubled by neck and shoulder pain as a result of a combination of wear and tear and whiplash injury. Over a period of 15 years I had conventional treatments including NHS physiotherapy and remedial massages. Both treatments helped but didn't clear the pain completely. It always returned with vengeance during times of stress.

I was introduced to Karen by a relative. I was sceptical at first however after 3 or 4 Bowen sessions I have been pain free for the first time in years. Even during the stressful experience of being diagnosed with cancer my neck/shoulder pain hasn't returned. I now have occasional treatments when I can feel any stiffness beginning to niggle. I have recommended this treatment to family and friends.

Give it a go it might work for you.

I find that Bowen therapy is the perfect treatment for my muscular problems and poor posture.

I like the whole body approach, which has greatly improved my mobility, supported any joint problems, allowed me to stand straighter and taller and helped with pain management.

I find Karen is supportive and always positive. She explains treatment, makes suggestions for helpful exercises and offers therapy in a relaxed environment.

I first had Bowen treatment approximately 20 years ago. I have Cerebral Palsy and my condition means that I can suffer muscle pain in various parts of my body. Whereas many therapies like to concentrate on one part of the body, or you have to specify which part of the body you wish to be treated at the time of booking, Bowen therapy covers the whole body.

I recently started using Karen Douglas as my Bowen therapist. She is very kind, friendly and easy to talk to. She is responsive when listening to the things I ask her to work on, which can be both physical and emotional. Her treatment room is warm, bright and comfortable.
At our first session, she checked with me what I found comfortable, such as the pressure of the treatment. I come out of the treatment feeling relaxed but also that the treatment is working around my body. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for alternative treatments for chronic conditions.

Niggly backs and stiff necks!

I have been going to Karen for Bowen for some years now, she really does know her stuff. I have a sedentary job which means sitting at my desk for hours at a time. Consequently I end up with niggly lower back pain and quite often stiff neck & shoulders.

Karen really seems to be able to unknot and align me in a way that other back specialists do not seem to acheive. It is a gentle but powerful therapy and one which I recommend all should try. Coupled with her expertise the one thing Karen does really well is listen thoroughly to the reasons for the visit, she then tailors the session to suit your needs.

Karen really puts you at ease with her gentle and easy going manner. Do try, you'll be amazed!

I was diagnosed with Parkinsons at a relatively young age and have been determined to not let it dominate my life.

Karen and her Bowen Therapy technique was suggested to me as a way of combating my condition. I had no prior knowledge of Bowen Therapy. From the first session I went to I felt instant benefit to my symptoms and also an overall feeling of well being.

Karen is totally professional and knowledgable, explaining in detail what she is doing and the benefits. Bowen and Karen are now a regular part of my armoury in my battle with my condition.