To ice, or not to ice?

No ice, no heat, no massage. What?! Typically we think ice is good for a swollen knee, or that a heat pack is softens tight muscles. And who doesn't love a long soak in the hot tub at 104 degrees? While those coping strategies might be helpful in managing painful symptoms, they aren't effective after a Bowenwork session. In fact, they aren't helpful at all, and here's why. The Bowenwork moves are very specific, and very minimal. Flooding the area with sensory input following a Bowenwork session confuses the signal that the therapist put into your body and dilutes the work you just paid good money for. While it might be tempting, please resist! We don't want you to waste your money! We also recommend you forego massage and chiropractic treatments while you are actively being treated by a Bowenwork therapist, for the same reason. Too much stimulus! Be patient and allow your body to process the work that has been done. Another reason for not mixing modalities is so you can get a better idea of which one is most effective for you. If you do them all, how will you know?