Bowen Studio

What is Bowen?

A gentle hands-on technique.

Time to listen. Space to ask.

Our intention is simple: time to listen, clear communication and respect for your comfort. Find us in Sofia’s Hipodruma neighbourhood, by prior arrangement. The practitioner profile and verified qualifications are being prepared for publication.

Move. Pause. Respond.

This is our way of describing a considered pace—not a claim about a proven mechanism in the body. We value clear explanations, ongoing consent and time to notice your own experience without an expected result.

  1. Move — A small, deliberate movement.
  2. Pause — An intentional interval of stillness.
  3. Respond — Time to notice your own experience.

Before you visit

We arrange appointments by telephone. Confirm the current fee, expected time and any access needs before agreeing to visit. Ask what will happen before touch; you may request an adjustment or stop at any time.

What a session involves

Tom Bowen: a short history

According to the Bowen Academy’s biographical account, Thomas Ambrose Bowen (1916–1982) was born in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia. He developed his hands-on practice in Geelong, initially seeing people in the evenings while working at a cement works. The account describes a self-taught practitioner whose work was later observed and taught by others, including Oswald Rentsch.

This is an attributed historical account from a training organisation, not an independent clinical study. Stories about his work do not establish effectiveness or predict the outcome of a session today.

Source: Bowen Academy — Tom Bowen

Trust begins with clarity.

Who is working with you. What training they have completed. What a session involves. These are details you should be able to check, not promises you should have to accept.

The practitioner profile and verified qualifications are not yet published. Please ask directly before booking; this website does not imply a certification or professional registration that has not been confirmed.

Explore the evidence
Bowen is a complementary practice. It does not replace appropriate medical evaluation or treatment. Individual experiences vary; outcomes are not guaranteed.

Find us in Sofia

Studio address
91 Tsar Boris III Street, Hipodruma, 1618 Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone
+359 889 797 479
Email
info@bowenstudio.bg
Opening hours
By prior arrangement by phone

Call to agree on a day and time. Please ask about access requirements before visiting.

A gentle hands-on technique.

Bowen uses gentle rolling-type movements over specific areas of muscle and connective tissue, with pauses between sequences. It is a complementary practice, and its clinical evidence is limited and uncertain.

A different kind of touch.

Bowen is distinct from massage, chiropractic and acupuncture. It does not involve needles or forceful joint manipulation. Gentle does not mean suitable for everyone; discuss suitability with a qualified healthcare professional.

A practice with a history. An open conversation today.

Bowen therapy is named after Australian practitioner Thomas Bowen. Its development and later teaching belong to the history of the method; they do not establish its effectiveness.

Explore the evidence

Your questions

A little more clarity.

All questions
What should I wear?

Bowen can be performed through light clothing. Comfortable, loose clothing is a practical starting point. Confirm any requirements with the practitioner before your visit.

How long is a session?

Session duration is individual and discussed when arranging your visit. Please confirm the current fee before agreeing to an appointment.

Will I lie down?

Sessions commonly take place on a treatment table. Position and comfort should be discussed with the practitioner. Ask about access or adjustments before booking.

Why are there pauses?

Pauses separate sequences of movements and are a characteristic part of Bowen practice. Explanations about how the body responds are practitioner theories, not established clinical mechanisms.

Can Bowen replace medical care?

No. Bowen does not replace appropriate medical evaluation or treatment. Discuss new, persistent or worsening symptoms with a qualified healthcare professional.

How many sessions will I need?

There is no guaranteed number or outcome. Any proposed follow-up should be discussed openly, with costs, your preferences and the limits of evidence in mind.

Bowen Studio

Make space for yourself

A first conversation, a few questions, a moment for you. Call us to agree on a day and time.

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Part of the Bowen community in Bulgaria.

Bowen Studio is a member and partner of the Bulgarian Association of Bowen Therapy. The official bowen.bg website brings together information about the association, practitioners and Bowen College.

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