NATIONALLLY RECOGNISED PROGRAMS SMART BOWEN® Leaders in Human Bowen Therapy Training We offer eight training programs:        Bowen Essentials         Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy        Diploma of BowenTherapy        Advance Diploma of Bowen Therapy        Post Graduate Bowen Therapy   ****NEW PROGRAM****        Complementary Health care "Practitioner" program        "An exciting new intensive Bowen training          program for people who already have a Cert IV,        Diploma or Advanced Diploma in another         complementary health care modality such as        Massage, Myotherapy, Homeopathy, Naturopath        etc.,"  CLICK HERE              Certificate IV in Kinesiology (see kinesiology page)       Diploma of Kinesiology  The following four training programs present all of the competency requirements from the BTFA Nationally Registered Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy. Whether learning Bowen Therapy as a smart professional career move or for those interested in helping family members to stay active and healthy, is only a decision that you can make, regardless of which choice, the fact remains that the rewards of learning this wonderful modality will be countless! It does not matter at what level your interests lay, or what led you to this page, most importantly is that you got to this point and you now have the life changing opportunity to become involved with one of the most rapidly expanding modalities within the Complimentary Health arena. Bowen Essentials Professional Human Bowen Therapists and Practitioners are only permitted to work on people.   Please note that to treat outside of what is indicated may void insurance coverage. This introductory program is a available to anyone who has an interest to learn more about Bowen Therapy, but may be unsure of their intention to pursue a professional path, or may only want to treat their family members.   Students attend an initial two day intensive seminar as the starting point and if they would like to learn more as non-accredited program, they may come into the next two training intensives which group collectively under the Bowen Essentials program.  For those wanting to do the Certificate IV, Diploma and Advance Diploma programs, these first three training intensives are their start point too. Many people want to learn about Bowen to be able to treat their family members for some common complaints.  These units of study will provide the student with valuable knowledge and skills to treat family members for a range of common complaints and for the maintenance of health and wellbeing. These are great seminars that leave the participant satisfied that questions have been answered, whilst learning some fundamental Bowen moves and procedures.   Please be advised that the knowledge gained in these seminars are not a replacement for professional care or medical advice and are not to be used for financial gain.

Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy  (52061WA)

This program is available to anyone who chooses to undertake training to become Professional Bowen Practitioner.

There are no pre-requisites for entry other than a desire to learn Bowen to a professional standard.

Students attend a total of six intensive training seminars varying between two and three days duration, plus a final assessment day.  The program is delivered over approximately an 8 month time frame with students completing a series of case studies and workbooks between the intensives.  Through-out, students are being continually assessed on their practical and theory knowledge.

The Certificate IV program includes one three day Business studies unit which addresses some of the theory components of the six "common competency units" required to gain the Cert IV. These units are completed via work books and assignments.

Qualified persons may obtain membership with the Bowen Therapist Federation of Australia Inc., carry Public & Products Liability & Indemnity Insurance, Provider status with nominated Health Funds is not available at this level.

This program is available to anyone who chooses to undertake training to become a Professional Bowen Therapist.

There are no pre-requisites for entry other than a desire to learn Bowen to a professional standard.

Students attend a total of nine intensive training seminars varying between two and three days duration.  The program is delivered over a 12 month time frame with students completing a series of case studies and workbooks between the intensives.  Through-out, students are being continually accessed on their practical and theoretical knowledge.

Completion of an appropriate human anatomy and physiology course (see Down Load Forms) is required, as is the successful completion of senior first aid and the ten common competency units that are from the Health Training Package (HLT07).  (These are available through Smart Bowen Pty Ltd (see information below).

Qualified persons may obtain membership with the Bowen Therapist Federation of Australia Inc., and the Smart Bowen Therapists International Association, carry Public & Products Liability & Indemnity Insurance and obtain Provider status with nominated Health Funds.

Completion of an appropriate human anatomy and physiology units (HLTAP 301A & HLTAP401A & HLTAP501A) (see Forms and information below) is required, as is the successful completion of senior first aid and the thirteen other common competency units (eight from the Cert IV) from the Health Training Package.  (all of these are available through Smart Bowen Pty Ltd)

Qualified persons may obtain membership with the Bowen Therapist Federation of Australia Inc, carry Public & Products Liability & Indemnity Insurance but cannot obtain Provider status with nominated Health Funds.

Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy      (52266WA)

The Certificate IV and Diploma units make up the pre-requisites to the Advanced Diploma. The extra units required to obtain the Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy include eight Common competency units, which are delivered by Smart Bowen as module ten (3 days) in the program.

A deeper understanding of Bowen Therapy is also investigated with some research required, and many more Remedial Bowen procedures are taught. The Lymphatic system is explored in depth and the exclusive "SMART BOWEN® Therapy Lymphatic Stimulation Technique" is an integral part of this program.  These additional procedures are delivered during three, 3 day intensives which includes the assessments required for the five "Advanced Bowen Units" that make up the Advanced Diploma.

To achieve the Advanced Diploma the student is required to attend all thirteen training seminars (unless RPL is granted for previous learning), all case studies and workbooks along with all the common competency units completed, and competence demonstrated during the appropriate assessment processes.  This will take approximately 18 months to complete.

General Outline of Material Covered

• History or Bowen Therapy
• Foundations of Bowen Therapy
• Medical Terminology
• Client Preparation
• Bowen Record Keeping
• Contra-indications and Cautions
• Client Assessment
• Palpation Techniques
• Bowen Theories
• Basic Body Balance in Bowen
• Remedial Procedures
• Fascia
• Trigger Points
• Stretching Techniques
• Vibrational Medicine Concept
• Communication Skills
• Advanced Remedial Bowen Procedures
• Establishing a Practice
• Lymphatic Theory and Practical Techniques
• Specific Myofascial Adhesion Release Techniques
• Common Competencies
• Energy concepts
• Senior First Aid
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Basic pathology

Anatomy and Physiology is a core unit within the CIV, Diploma and Advance Diploma programs and can be obtained via Smart Bowen who have run their own A & P program.  For more information go to Download Forms there you will find a PDF (application form) or contact Brian Smart at the office of Smart Bowen on info@smartbowen.com  Click here for the enrolment form

 Each module of study is presented in a booklet consisting of self-guided workbooks, reviewing each section.  You    complete the workbook, and are at liberty to refer to your notes and textbooks or any other resources in order to complete them. An assessment is then completed after your workbook has been returned to you.  Questions are based on information from the primary text book, “The Massage Connection” (2nd Edition) and the 5^th module  requires the text “A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology” (4^th Edition).  These are required textbooks and need to be  purchased. Both textbooks will prove to be a valuable asset in your complementary clinic practice and are available from Smart Bowen Pty Ltd..

If you have a limited time to complete this training program please contact the college to discuss your options.  We will endeavour to assist you, to achieve your goals in the best possible way. Click here for the enrolment form