frequently asked questionsFAQs
General
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Each treatment is tailored to your needs on the day, creating a calm and supportive space for you to relax, unwind, and feel cared for.
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This depends on your individual needs and lifestyle. Some clients come weekly during times of higher need, while others visit monthly for ongoing maintenance and self-care.
If having Bowen Therapy, you may benefit from weekly treatments for 2-3 weeks. Depending on how you’re feeling these are then tapered to fortnightly, then monthly.
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Wear whatever you feel comfortable in. You will be appropriately draped throughout your treatment to ensure your comfort at all times.
Pregnancy
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Yes, pregnancy massage is safe when performed by a qualified therapist. Treatments are tailored to your stage of pregnancy, with your comfort and safety always the priority.
Bowen Therapy
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Other modalities such as chiropractic, physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture and massage (including self massage) are best avoided if having weekly Bowen Treatments. Having other forms of manipulative therapy (up to 5 days before or after a Bowen treatment), may interfere with its effectiveness. The body may continue to process and respond to treatment for up to 10 days following the session.
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The pauses allow your body time to respond and integrate the treatment, which is an important part of the Bowen process.
Aromatherapy
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Natural Tranquility uses 100% pure, mostly organic essential oils from Australian Wholesale Oils, Sydney Essential Oil Company (SEOC) and Essential Therapeutics.