About Valley Bowenwork
Your Practitioner / Instructor - Joy Marcinkowski
Over fifteen years ago I received my certification in massage therapy. In 2012, I began specializing in Bowenwork as a means to better address my client's needs. Now I share my knowledge of Bowenwork with others as an instructor with the American Bowen Academy. It is my pleasure to help others feel their best and introduce Bowenwork to the community.
Building Relationships
You will reap the benefits of Bowenwork and/or Emmett Technique if it becomes a regular part of your life. My goal is for us to work together to take better care of your health, and maintain that.
Sharing Knowledge
Communication is key. I need to know what you're feeling, experiencing and what you're looking to gain in order to best help you. In turn, I will explain the technique and what you can expect to gain from it.
Helping You Feel Better
Both Bowenwork and Emmett Technique are tools to help heal. Whether it's stress, discomfort, or simply a need to relax, the benefits of these modalities can be life changing. I would be honored to take that journey with you.
Services
Bowenwork
Emmett Technique
Emmett Technique
Bowenwork is a gentle manual therapy developed by Thomas Bowen. It uses subtle moves over muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerves.
Bowen Therapy reactivates the autonomic system so the body can then heal itself. The body may continue to integrate the changes 5 to 10 days after a session. During this time other forms of manipulative the
Bowenwork is a gentle manual therapy developed by Thomas Bowen. It uses subtle moves over muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerves.
Bowen Therapy reactivates the autonomic system so the body can then heal itself. The body may continue to integrate the changes 5 to 10 days after a session. During this time other forms of manipulative therapy are discouraged so as not to dilute or interfere with the efficacy of the work.
Who can benefit from Bowen Therapy?
The Bowen Technique is appropriate for anyone from infants to the elderly or athletes to the infirm. For many conditions, people see improvement in 3-5 sessions one week apart and for those with more chronic issues, additional sessions may be necessary.
What should you expect?
After a thorough health intake and assessment, you will lie down on a comfortable treatment table (or sit in a chair if unable to lie down).
It is best to wear light-weight, stretchy clothing. A series of gentle rolling moves over specific soft tissues will be done, I will then step away for a minimum of 2 minutes to allow your body to begin its work. After the body has had time to process the information the next set of moves will be done. This will continue until the session ends.
A session lasts from 20-45 minutes. [Please allow 60 minutes for the first visit]
When the session is over, I will go over some considerations for the week following your session and may assign simple exercises that will help the body to respond better to the Bowenwork.
Emmett Technique
Emmett Technique
Emmett Technique
The Emmett Technique is a unique body therapy created by Ross Emmett. It is a recognized technique used to ease pain and discomfort, increase movement and improve quality of life.
How does it work?
The Emmett Technique is an understanding of the body's response to light touch. It has been suggested that the body reacts in a similar way to
The Emmett Technique is a unique body therapy created by Ross Emmett. It is a recognized technique used to ease pain and discomfort, increase movement and improve quality of life.
How does it work?
The Emmett Technique is an understanding of the body's response to light touch. It has been suggested that the body reacts in a similar way to the workings of a touch-screen. Small sensors allow access to the brain via the therapist's touch. As well as the ability to directly influence muscle action, these points may have a memory and emotional attachment.
What should you expect?
You may be asked some questions about your general health and the reason for your visit. Sessions may be done while you are fully clothed, although some garments may need to be removed or loosened. Session times may vary according to your therapist. While individual experiences may vary, relief is often instantaneous.
Can you use other therapies?
Yes. Emmett is a complete therapy but has the ability to work in combination to compliment other modalities. The technique often allows other therapies to work more efficiently. Client comfort and accurate assessments are important elements of this therapy.
Scar Release
Emmett Technique
Scar Release
A remarkable scar release technique using very gentle moves over the scar area. This work improves scar sites caused by planned or unplanned surgeries and injuries.
In only 1-3 visits, old or new scars will soften, sensation can be restored, and restrictions released.
This may be included in your bodywork session or done as a stand al
A remarkable scar release technique using very gentle moves over the scar area. This work improves scar sites caused by planned or unplanned surgeries and injuries.
In only 1-3 visits, old or new scars will soften, sensation can be restored, and restrictions released.
This may be included in your bodywork session or done as a stand alone appointment. Joy is a student of the McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR) program.