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Bowen News
Australia
Bowen Therapists Federation of Australia Inc
www.bowen.asn.au
Summer 2011
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DEADLINES FOR BOWEN NEWS 2011 Autumn/March edition – 31
st January
Winter/June edition – 30th
April
Spring/September edition – 31st
July
Summer/December edition – 31st
October
Please respect the deadlines as late items will not be included in the newsletter.
The official newsletter of the Bowen Therapists Federation of Australia Incorporated Susan Chattaway The Editor (Advertising or Editorial enquiries) [email protected] Comments, articles and advertisements expressed in Bowen News Australia are not necessarily endorsed by the Bowen Therapists Federation of Australia Incorporated and no responsibility shall be accepted by the Federation or the Editor. All material appearing in Bowen News Australia is copyright to BTFA and may not be produced in whole or part without the written permission of the BTFA.
BTFA Committee President
Steve Payne-Ross (SA)
08 8269 1624 [email protected] Vice President
Roy Brown (NSW/ACT)
02 4948 8682 vice.president.btfa@ gmail.com Secretary
Kamal Basili (VIC)
03 5783 4463 secretary.btfa@ gmail.com Treasurer
Susan Chattaway (SA) (Editor)
08 8269 1624 treasurer.btfa@ gmail.com General Committee
Robert McCusker (NSW/ACT)
02 9555 2117 [email protected]
Heidi Degen (QLD)
07 3869 0273 [email protected]
Rosemary Toohey (QLD)
07 5464 4729 info@rosemarytooheybowen
therapy.com.au
John Curtis (VIC)
03 9596 8497 [email protected]
Allan Hetherington (WA)
08 9923 1884 [email protected]
Beverley Nota (WA)
03 9250 1983 [email protected] National Admin
Gladys Arnold 1300 4 BOWEN [1300 42 69 36]
Fax: 03 8502 0941 PO Box 89 Sandown Village
VIC 3171 [email protected]
Health Funds
Administration – second position
REGULARS 4 BTFA Presidents Report 4-5 National Body Steering
Committee Report 6 BTAV News 7 VIC & QLD CPE Events 12 South Australian CPE Events 14 BTAWA News & Events 17 BTAQ News 18 BTANSW & ACT News 21 Health Fund Information 22 CPE Information
FEATURES 5 The Role of BTFA Council of
Schools Subcommittee 8 Tom Bowen Trust fund – now in
England! 9 Mind Skills + Ideas on how CPE
days can work for your State 10 The History of NSW/ACT 16 The Mail Bag 19 The Qld Conference – about Tom 24 Conference 2012 in WA
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You, the members, are the most important part of our Association,
Dear Members This is my first report to you after the change of committee at the Queensland Conference and AGM. It was a wonderful experience with a great program and entertainment. As this edition of Bowen News is so full I will keep this first address as short as possible. I follow Cathy Butlin, who has been carrying an amazing work load for a long time; as State President in SA and National President for the BTFA for a number of years, as well as doing Admin2 work in the last few months. Her legacy has culminated in the Association being in extremely good shape; now she deserves time with her family and regaining some normality in her life. Thank you Cathy, your shoes will be difficult to fill! Cathy will have a lower profile now as Admin2, taking on the CPE financial processes among other things, as we move into the ONB, i.e. as the State bodies de-register and come under the BTFA banner. Cathy is still a great mentor and ongoing support to me and the new committee. With the new committee of BTFA, I will be part of the process enabling all the States to achieve the goals set in motion by the ONB. One major improvement this year is the introduction of a computer based accounting system
that will enable monthly reconciliation to take place and a comprehensive audit at the end of the year. Each State will have its own records to show their available income and expenditure as they de-register – mostly used for CPE purposes. This was a concern for some members, but is proving efficient, accurate and easy to
record. Like all committee members before, we will use our expertise and efforts on the current and
future demands and requirements expected for our Association. You, the members, are the most important part of our Association, so as we ‘learn the ropes’ and face challenges, please be reassured we will do the best possible job we can for you. With the invaluable assistance of Cathy Butlin and our National Admin, Gladys Arnold supporting our efforts, the year ahead will be busy, but rewarding, so I thank them in advance. May you and your loved ones have a safe and Happy Christmas period and a Prosperous New Year! Steve Payne-Ross, President
I am very pleased and excited to report that the implementation of the last major planned tasks, the hosted databases, has been completed.
24th October 2011
The databases loaded onto the Virtual Private Server (VPS) in a data centre located in Melbourne have been undergoing extensive testing during October. The testing was completed on 23rd October and I approved the use of the databases for BTFA business from 24th October. This was certainly the realisation of a long held dream and completes the last stage of providing authorised access to BTFA membership and financial information independent of where the officers and staff are geographically located. This is important to provide the needed flexibility to the BTFA organisation into the future.
Local Printers
One of the surprises in obtaining full functionality from the VPS was enabling printing to be done at the BTFA administration locations (Gladys Arnold and Cathy Butlin) just as if they were using their local computers. This involved resolving technical issues with the VPS by Web24, our hosting company as well as us installing software for our printers on the VPS. The surprise was that not all printers have software which enables them to work in conjunction with the VPS. Fortunately the BTFA National Office (Gladys Arnold) printer is compatible. However we need a suitable compatible colour business class printer to be purchased for Admin2 position (currently Cathy Butlin). The cost will be approximately $400.
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Administration
The administrative activities for the second admin position (presently Cathy Butlin) are quickly ramping up now as BTANSW & ACT, BTAV and BTAQ State Associations are preparing to windup and the first CPE registrations for South Australia are being received and processed. Also the new certificates for members transferring to BTFA membership need to be progressively prepared, printed and posted. This represents a busy time with a significant amount of ‘one off’ activities to get the foundation administration work completed. These activities need to be documented – an important task which cannot be overlooked or delayed.
Where to from now?
Reviewing the brief of the BTFA President (Cathy Butlin 2009)
The Role of the Steering Committee
To look at the feasibility of a One National Body for our Association members instead of the current system of the BTFA as an umbrella organisation.
To put together a feasible time line of events for the outcome of such an event.
To look at all the legal and financial ramifications, and
if possible, offer solutions towards overcoming any obstacles in implementing the One National Body. Legal and other expert advice to be sought!
To ultimately put together some models to present to the BTFA committee for their consideration while taking into account the concerns and needs of the committee and the BTFA, along with the legal, financial and any other matters
To report back on a regular basis and be accountable to the BTFA committee.
In reviewing the task the ONB Steering Committee was given, the structure which it has recommended and is now significantly implemented, I conclude that the work of the ONB Steering Committee has now finished. The administrative tasks within the new structure will require fine tuning as new tasks are identified through ongoing experience with the new structure. Accordingly I thank the BTFA for the opportunity to assist in bringing the dream of a One National Body to a reality and thank the members of my Committee for their work and support over the past two years.
Barry Samels Chairman
The BTFA Council of schools subcommittee is formed by the principles of each of the BTFA recognised Bowen Therapy colleges or schools in Australia (and a BTFA committee representative). These people meet at least once a year (or more often when required) to discuss training options in Bowen Therapy. They consider any proposal for training in Bowen Therapy put forward to the BTFA for recognition as suitable Bowen training for members. This peer review process enables all of the schools to have their say on proposed course material, and to ensure that it meets the high standards required by the BTFA committee. The CoS members continually monitor the standard of the Bowen Therapy manuals and material presented by the co-members of the committee. If a school or college changes more than 20% of the information delivered to the students within its course material, it is required to present all of its course content to the CoS for review. This review usually takes place at the BTFA annual conference (but can be done whenever necessary) where the CoS members peruse the material presented by any particular school. Members also review information put forward by member schools for the purpose of CPE.
Any decisions made by the CoS committee are put forward as recommendations to the BTFA committee for their consideration. This peer review and recommendation process and committee decision-making ensures a high standard of the course material is presented to students in Bowen Therapy via the BTFA recognised schools. The CoS always carefully considers the future of Bowen Therapy when making their decision. The transition from the very basic training that was available when the BTFA was formed in 1998, to the higher standards of the Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy, and the very high standards of the current Diploma of Bowen Therapy and the Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy have all been achieved through the negotiations between the BTFA CoS and the BTFA committee. The CoS committee members play a very important role in ensuring the standards of Bowen Therapy are maintained or indeed improved by the use of peer review at the highest possible level, the principals of the colleges or schools.
by Brian Smart
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I would like to thank all our members who have contributed in no small way during this year
Dear Fellow Victorians, As I write this it is the last day of October we are awaiting the outcome of the vote to wind up our State. By the time you read this the vote will be over. I have no doubt that this time around we will have a positive outcome and we will be well under way to becoming part of the Federation. I would like to thank all those who have been involved in this process both at the National and State levels. It had been a time consuming and at times frustrating process. We have learnt much and have grown with the process. Please check our State Newsletter for more up to date information. Our Education guru, Sharon Hopkins, is hard at work organising more items of interest to educate and entertain us though out 2012. If anyone has an item to suggest or the name of a person who could speak, Sharon would be interested to hear from you. Contact Sharon on 93708777. It can be a hard task to be one person finding varied education items and many hands make light work. We are also looking for suggestions from our country members of ways in which we can help with their education. Please don’t be shy in putting forward your requests. If you don’t ask we can’t help. Are you aware of a particular event that could promote Bowen to the wider public? Suggestions please from one and all. We can get together and see how to make this possible. Volunteer opportunities are a good way of publicising Bowen, John Curtis and I have volunteered at the Police
and Emergency Service Games over the last 10 years and have used Bowen to great effect, if anyone is interested in this please contact either of us as we will be again looking for volunteers/ promoters of this wonderful modality. Again more information will be in the State Newsletter. On the subject of the State newsletter, Olive Lane our skilled editor, is always on the lookout for items of interest to publish. Call her on 0408960920. We would like case studies either positive
or not, put up your cases. However they must be Bowen content only. If you are having a problem
resolving a clients issue write in and let the wider Bowen Community know, someone else may have had the same issues and found a resolution. Finally, I would like to thank all our members who have contributed in no small way during this year with their presentations, attendance and offers of help at Education Days, their freely sharing of information and all the co-operation we have received, bouquets to your all. May 2012 be an even more positive time of re-connecting, sharing and growing. May your Festive season be joyful, safe and rejuvenating. May 2012 be bountiful in every way. With Love Liz Morris BTAV President (for the moment)
BTAV COMMITTEE
President
Elizabeth Morris
03 9879 2720
0400 277 014
[email protected] Vice President
John Curtis
0407 501 235
[email protected] Treasurer
Kamal Basili
03 5783 4463
0412 114 796
[email protected] Secretary
Olive Lane
03 9886 7687
[email protected] Education Officer
Sharon Hopkins [email protected]
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Please read your Victorian Newsletter for up to date information on CPE events
DATES FOR 2012 MARK YOUR DIARY NOW SO AS NOT TO MISS OUT Feb 19th
April 22nd June 17th
Sept 16th
Nov 11th. As at writing this we have not booked speakers for these dates but will advise you all via email as to what is happening closer to the dates. If there is anything you would like us to present or have any ideas please contact me, I do appreciate the ideas. I would love to introduce part of the day with a real client on the table and all attendees discussing what they see as the issue and discussing the solution. Enjoy thinking about this and we can talk further when I see you on the 20/11/11.
MEMBERS. As you should be well aware by now that the BTAV is being dissolved and we will all be under the membership of the BTFA. Please do not feel like you are being abandoned at a State level, as we will still have a small subcommittee volunteering their time to organise such things as Education days etc. This will continue to provide an avenue for our Victorian members to achieve their required CPE points at a reasonable price, and hopefully allowing them to gain more knowledge and wisdom. Once the BTAV is dissolved and we operate as “One Body” under the BTFA, all CPE days may be booked and paid for online through the BTFA website, but we will keep you informed on this, until then please feel free to contact me regarding anything to do with Education Days. Many Thanks Sharon Hopkins 0416 494 476 Email: [email protected]
Practise Days for therapists in the Gladstone and surrounding districts From 9am until noon on the following dates: Sunday December 4th 2011 Sunday January 22nd 2012 Sunday February 19th 2012 Venue at:
105 Spiess Lane, West Stowe
Phone Annette on 0418711016 for confirmation of attendance, and for further information.
For future reference: All CPE (Continuing Professional Education) days can be
booked through the BTFA registration line.
CPE Registration Line: 0427-518-537
or email [email protected]
Norfolk Island Want to discover it and claim
your travel on TAX?
Expressions of interest are being sought for the following courses to be held late June/early July.
BOWEN DYNAMICS will launch their new courses
*Bowen Nerve Dynamics
*Bowen Hormone Dynamics by Roy Brown & Annie D’Arcy
The courses will run over two weekends with the week free for sightseeing or relaxing.
More details in the next Bowen News
and in 2012 at www.ntpages.com.au/school/950
Both courses will also be offered in various
locations in WA either side of the 2012
conference.
Contact Annie on 0402 057 270 or at
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On Friday 12th of August, Ron Phelan, founder of the Tom Bowen Legacy Trust Fund, came all the way from Geelong, Australia to The Kings Centre in Leicester to present a swing to a 12 year old local boy, Amer Singh. The Leicester Children’s Bowen Clinic knew that Amer needed vestibular stimulation to improve his balance and successfully applied to the Trust Fund on his behalf. Amer will now get the stimulation he needs in a fun way, with a sturdy garden swing. Amer has attended the Leicester Children’s Bowen Clinic for the past three years where Bowen therapy has helped to improve his walking ability a great deal. However, he now needs further help to improve his balance. The therapists at the clinic knew of The Tom Bowen Legacy Fund, which is well established in Australia and has just this year started in the UK. They applied to the fund for a swing on Amer’s behalf, as recommended by his occupational therapist. The swing will help Amer to improve his balance and agility whilst providing him with some well deserved fun. The Leicester Children’s Bowen Clinic is one of a network of 36 not for profit children’s’ clinics around the country run by BTPA (Bowen Therapy professional Association) members. The therapists give their time free of charge and are run either free or for a small donation to cover running costs and enable many hundreds of families to bring children for treatment of a wide range of conditions from bed wetting to cerebral palsy. Bowen is a simple technique which encourages the body’s own healing processes. It was founded by the Australian, Tom Bowen who used it to successfully treat people for a wide range of muscular skeletal conditions from the 1950’s through to his death in the
1980’s. He found it to be particularly effective for children as it is so gentle. In 2003, the Tom Bowen Legacy Trust Fund was established in his honour. Ron Phelan has this year brought the Tom Bowen Legacy Trust Fund to the UK where it is being run by Bowen therapists David and Birgitte Howells. David Howells says “The presentation has been a way to support Amer’s occupational therapy. The use of this equipment stimulates the body’s natural responses and that is also what is being done with the Bowen Technique. We are hoping that the presentation of equipment like this will become a regular annual event.” All money held by the charity is raised by Bowen trained therapists to purchase electronic
communication or mobility equipment to improve the quality of children’s lives. In the UK BTPA members have donated over £300 so far since March and it is this money that has been used to purchase the swing
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Susan Chattaway has asked me to put together some information on how CPE training days will work once the States are deregistered and State members have transferred to the BTFA. As BTASA was the first State to deregister, I would like to share with you on how we, the BTASA committee, set up CPE days for our members. We were lucky enough to have been using a large centrally based community centre over the last few years. Deb (Hart) and I had always booked the room 12 months ahead, and we ran SA CPE training days every 2 months. The committee organised guest speakers, training, first aid and other appropriate training for members, and including a ‘subway’ lunch, morning tea and room hire, the cost was around $20 per head per day, a cheap way to assist our members to gain CPE points. The committee discussed how best to manage these days once it became a BTFA event and it was decided that we would book and pay for the use of the room until the end of 2012. Our hope was that if we set up as much as possible prior to deregistration, it would allow for continuity for our members and the CPE events that had become essential for many of those members.
In March, SA deregistered at our final AGM and Conference. At that time we had our CPE days organised until the end of 2011 and the room had been booked and paid for, with a small committee of volunteers to open/shut up the venue and pick up lunches. These volunteers are spearheaded by Deb and are happy to take on the occasional role of coordinator for events. It appears that as there is no requirement to have an official committee, members are only too happy to “help out”! As Admin2, I am now responsible for organising finances for the CPE days run by the volunteer groups in deregistered States. For those groups organising a CPE event for their States, there is a form available so that I have notification and can forward advertising to State members. My role as Admin2 is to make sure that the venue, guest speakers, lunches; is paid for and that members payments are processed. This funding comes from the amounts preserved for each State in the BTFA bank account. Remittance Forms can be found in the members State pages or by ringing me on 0427 518 537 or by emailing [email protected]. If you have any queries, please feel free to ring me or email me. Kind regards, Cathy Butlin, Admin2
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In approximately 1998 shortly after the SA Association began; a group of Bowen therapists rallied together to form an Association for the ACT and region because there was no NSW Association. As a result the process was initiated and the ACT & Region Association commenced. John Ison became the first President and together with several dedicated therapists the Association was up and running. Several years later for a variety of reasons mainly membership numbers the ACT & Region Association folded. In 1999 State Associations of SA, Vic, WA, ACT & Region and Qld were up and running. NSW was the last of the State Associations to be incorporated and has remained the smallest in number. We began with 5 members. The First meeting at the Centre
Randwick October 1999
Pat Piper instigated and worked toward developing the new Association. The preliminary meeting was advertised and held at Randwick in Sydney. The
first committee was Pat Piper, Liz Thornton and Joan Orsmond. We had a chairperson, secretary and treasurer! First Committee 1999-2002
Pam Geering the then President of ACT & Region travelled from Canberra to support the developments. Hence the foundation was set for the close connection between the two Associations.
We adopted our constitution from the SA format under the guidance of Brian Smart, the then Chair of SA and the BTFA. Our meetings were held by phone and it was later disclosed that there was usually a bottle of wine shared at the Sydney location by the first secretary and treasurer. Our AGMs were held in Sydney, Canberra and the neutral ground of Bowral. In 2002 NSW and QLD co hosted the BTFA conference in Coolangatta. Pat Piper and Leo Camm worked very closely together to bring this about. So much so that even today Pat’s husband Allan says the regular phone conversations were used for a ‘get out of the washing up card’. When the ACT association closed and joined the NSW Association we became BTANSW&ACT. Membership grew quickly and the ACT members took on many of the executive roles. Pam Geering became chairperson and Di Krebs was membership secretary for a long period, during which time many modifications were made and many hours devoted to the job at hand. Sandra Freshwater was also an excellent
secretary at the time, assisting with the many legal documents, like upgrading the constitution to fit the new training requirements. The office
The office appears very ordinary and unassuming but believe me this is where many an idea came to fruition. It was handed on faithfully in this manner from Joan Orsmond to Sandra Freshwater, Sonia Barton, a short time to
Sandy Borgeest and finally Pat Piper and is now safely tucked away at Tura Beach (retirement). Much was achieved; a new Constitution was developed and adopted. Statistics were held and records kept.
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A new Logo was developed combining both state flowers, the Waratah and Bluebell with much assistance from Rosemary Taylor one of
our hard working treasurers. Our meetings continued to be held by phone ‘conference calling’ which proved very successful. Small groups would meet in each area. It did come to light though that Canberra continued the tradition of a wee drop of wine following or was it coffee!!!!! Pat drew the short straw always on her own so we are not sure what sustained her and she is not telling. We have always had an enthusiastic committee willing to meet the challenges. We may have been small in number, but we have more than made up through the many new and innovative ideas put forward on a regular basis, which at times were accepted and taken on board by the BTFA. One very relevant proposal being the formation of the now ONB! Committee 2002 - 2003
We were very fortunate to have some excellent treasurers as well, commencing with Liz Thornton, Gloria Fane, Rosemary
Taylor, Suzie Williams and finally our very competent Marisa Swifte. They held us in good stead despite our small numbers. In addition during the past 12 years our members have
supported many charities; The Carer’s Association Day, Cancer Fun Run, Dragon Boat Race to name a few. With our membership and committee being spread from Tweed heads,
Sydney and Canberra this has been quite an achievement. In 2004 NSW&ACT hosted the BTFA Conference at Rydges Lakeside in Canberra. In 2008 we returned to The Centre at Randwick Sydney for our AGM.
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Pat and Keryn raise the flag on events.
A decision was made that the AGM in 2009 be an opportunity to come together and celebrate our 10
th Birthday
The Centre Randwick Committee 2008
Cutting the Cake!!
Fun and work at the AGM 2009 at the Hartzer Park in Bowral
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Huge result 2009 AGM was the first truly successful meeting with our best numbers ever at Bowral. We made it a weekend for
the first time. And Pat’s dream was fulfilled with great celebrations over two days for our 10th Anniversary.
Throughout the weekend many talented speakers some from within our own ranks shared their expertise. And the celebrations concluded with Lunch on Sunday and a beautiful chocolate mud cake decorated especially for the occasion
In the early days training for our therapy was very basic usually 3 to 4 days. We were not recognised by health funds and people knew very little about Bowen Therapy. Many of our therapists trained and developed their skills in other modalities to gain recognition. Well mum look at us now. Our therapy has come a long way due the dedication foresight and hard work of many people over the years. And we all owe them a great debt for the many voluntary hours given without expectation at both State and National level. Many talented people kept working towards improving the entire Association. As in all states some members also worked very hard on the BTFA committee and in recent years Sonia and Keryn made their contributions in the difficult times of forming the ONB. Pat also worked on the ONB steering committee with the tireless worker and chair Barry Samels. In 2010 our last AGM was held in conjunction with the National Conference at Bowral. Looks like we are going out with a big bang!!!
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Steve Payne-Ross, BTFA President
0410 442 011
Susan Chattaway, BTFA Treasurer
0418 811 716
CPE Registration line: 0427 518 537 or email [email protected]
IMPORTANT! Register and pay for your CPE event with forms already provided to you and post to CPE Registration Office, PO Box 550, CRAIGMORE SA 5114
BTFA Representatives for South Australia are:
Hi All, Well, there goes 2011! It has been an eventful year for the BTASA but hopefully the transition to direct membership of the BTFA has been seamless from your perspective. With all the same benefits of membership and the provision of easy ways to accrue CPE points the SA CPE Team are ensuring that the changes are barely noticeable! Many have asked me if Maggie Lindop will be presenting Happy Feet again in Adelaide. She had said that she would be pleased to come again next year if there are enough people interested. If you would like Maggie to come back please email her on [email protected] and register your interest. We still have a couple of bundles of the current BTFA brochures and a few of the old ones. Bundles of 115 are available for $15 plus postage & packaging or you can pick some up at our CPE Days. It was disappointing to have to cancel the CPE Day on September 11
th but with only
5 registrations it simply was not viable to run the day. Unfortunately a few people rang me the week before to book in. Due to the changes in administration we absolutely must close all registrations by the date specified and cannot accept bookings during the week before the event. Bookings do also need to be made through the CPE Registration Line, details are below. We will not be running the Senior First Aid Refresher at Enfield Community Centre, instead we are directing members to contact our training provider State Training Services on 1300 766 086 to update their certificate as required. Their venue is at Marleston and they are constantly running courses. Let them know you are an SA Bowen Therapist and they will look after you. 2012 CPE Dates are booked for Sunday March 18
th, Sunday
May 20th
, Sunday July 15th
, Sunday September 16th
and Sunday November 18
th and we are lining up some great
speakers. We will be in the Hall at the Enfield Community Centre, 540 Regency Rd, Broadview starting at 9am sharp and finishing at 4pm. The cost of our CPE Days remains at $20 if paid 2 weeks in advance or $30 for bookings 1 week in advance. No bookings will be accepted during the week before the event.
Sunday March 18th
2012 9am-12 noon Helen Stevenson – Food as Medicine Helen is an herbalist, naturopath and nutritionist practising in the Adelaide Hills. She is passionate about using commonly available products as medicines. This workshop will introduce you to the use of foods as medicines, and to the use of products commonly found in the kitchen cupboard. Did you know you can reduce the incidence and severity of gout attacks by simply eating more cherries? Do you know what are common anti-inflammatory foods? What products in the kitchen cupboard help relieve arthritis? How do you help reduce coughs? These questions and more will be answered at this workshop. From 12 – 1pm we break for lunch and share a platter of Subway. If you do have individual dietary needs it is
appreciated if you let us know when booking and bring your own lunch.
1pm – 4pm Peter Fulwood - Patient Stance and Movement Patterns
Peter is a long standing and well respected member of the SA Bowen Therapy community. His workshop will focus on looking outside the square and assessing what our clients bodies are really saying through stance and posture as they accept their pain patterns as the ‘norm’. His
particular interest is in problems and pain that do not resolve after a few treatments. If you or a client has a particular problem and they are happy to be part of the presentation please let me know and we will make sure
Peter gets to work on them so we can all benefit from the experience. Peter has also developed some successful moves for lower back and shoulders and is pleased to share his insights. Coordinator - Deb Hart - Registrations close March 9
th
Your registration process is simple, register on the CPE Registration Line on 0427 518 537 or email [email protected] Remittance Forms can be downloaded from http://www.bowen.asn.au/members/sa or ring the registration line for one to be posted or emailed to you. It will need to accompany payment at least one week before the event. If you would like to run a CPE Day in your area contact the CPE Registration Line. You will need to provide the structure of the day and the costs involved. Details of your event are then emailed to members and appear on the website and in the newsletter. Thank you to all those who have volunteered to be part of our SA-CPE Team, more helpers make light work so let me know if you’re interested in joining us or have ideas for guest speakers. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy and Safe New Year, Deb Hart for SA CPE Team
Please note that as the BTASA has officially been de-registered, there can be no President’s report from that State. In future we will be placing CPE information for each State and hopefully any feedback and articles from each State once they have de-registered. This is YOUR magazine and we will be relying on you for input (from your State) to make it informative and interesting. Write to me with your ideas ~ what do you want to read about? If I don’t hear from you, then it will up to my imagination! The Editor
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Hi There all Members This is the first of many Presidents reports, and as I am new at this bear with me. Welcome to all the other new committee members also. Like me I am sure they will be taking baby steps as we feel our way through the maze of rules, regulations and commitments over the next year. Just a few things! Take the time to write the date of our conference in your 2012 diary, it will be held at the Perth Novotel. Perth is a great place to visit, just ask all the CHOGM dignitaries. Must be a great place if we can get the Queen to visit! It would be great if interstate members could set aside this weekend and have a fantastic holiday in Perth and the surrounding area while you are here. Just because we
are a long way from the rest of Australia, doesn’t mean we don’t have a wealth of beautiful places to visit and know how to put on a great conference with some amazing guest speakers. Also put in your diary the date for the Xmas get together on December 4th, at 4pm. It’s a great time to catch up with everyone, do some networking have a drink or two or three. Looking forward to that, so see you all there Cheers!! Beverley Nota President
Neuro Structural Integration technique- Bowen Therapy. NST Intro classes for 2011 & 2012 at 1798 Albany Hwy,Kenwick, Perth WA- Presenter Marianne Grainger, 9am to 5pm weekends. Cost $360 or receive early bird price of $330 if book now (one month before). $60 dep required. Ron Phelan - NST five day basic workshop March 15th to 19th 2012(place on your calendar now). 5th/ 6th Nov 2011 25th/26th Feb2012 23rd/24th Jun 2012 27th/28th Oct2012 Ph 0407 036 047/089 490 3906/ email [email protected] for further info. Or registration form. Please note underscore after Marianne and before g.
*********************** The Institute of Biochemic Medicine presented by Dr Alex Sutton – Contact
Sue Jacobsen 0409 042 813 or email [email protected]
*********************** Bowen School of WA Fascial Kinetics Contact Moira Jenzen (08) 9635 1746 or 0419 932 253, or e-mail [email protected] www.fascialkinetics.com.au All in Fremantle unless stated otherwise. 5-8 Nov BT1 Moira Jenzen Watch this space next issue for 2012 course dates! If anyone is interested in a CPE Day throughout the year on either of the following:
How traditional Chinese Medicines relates to Bowen Therapy
Bowen Therapy and Tissue Salts
Please Ring Moira on 0419 932 253
BTAWA COMMITTEE
President (& BTFA C’ttee)
Beverley Nota (Event Equipment)
08 9250 1983
[email protected] Vice President (& BTFA C’ttee)
Allan Hetherington
08 9923 1884
0408 231 550
[email protected] Secretary
Andrea Forlani (Member Notific’tns
and Brochures)
0414 378 155
[email protected] Treasurer
Tanya Pfitzner
0427 295 428
[email protected] Animal Representatives
Helen Frame (Newsletter Liaison)
0409 297 852
Sue Jacobson
08 9574 6947
0409 042 813
[email protected] Merchandise
Penny Chilvers
08 9315 4464
[email protected] Country Representatives
Megan Pauley
0400 849 447
Donna Peacock
0439 905 973
[email protected] General Committee
Prim Lyall
0427 542 035 [email protected]
Gorgette Forlani
0427 779 022
Sue Webb
0427 931 337
[email protected] National Admin
Gladys Arnold
1300 4 BOWEN [1300 42 69 36]
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Smart Bowen Human Courses 2011 & 2012– Contact Lee Grinham Ph: (08) 9381 7363 Mobile: 0401 622 012 [email protected] or Jen Taylor Ph: (08) 9381-2979 Mobile: 0411-069-297 Email: [email protected] The post grad course is run for people who may have trained with other schools who wish to upgrade or complete their Diploma in Bowen Therapy. 17-19 Feb Module 7 Jen Taylor
10-11 Mar Module 3 Lee Grinham
31Mar-1 Apr Module 1 Lee Grinham
*********************** Jin Shin Jyutsu – contact Jen Taylor Ph: (08) 9381-2979 Mobile: 0411-069-297 Email: [email protected] for courses in 2012 These courses attract 16 CPE points. Jin Shin Jyutsu uses the gentle pressure touch of the hands to harmonize the energy flows within the body and restores balance. Jin Shin Jyutsu is an effective tool for alleviating the stress of modern day living, and enhances the body’s natural ability to heal and rejuvenate itself. It can be used as self help for both therapist and client. It is portable and can be done anywhere, anytime, by anyone.
*********************** The Emmett Technique Practitioner Course is now offered to all therapists and provides an opportunity to learn a missing link in muscle therapy using a neuro-muscular release technique. The technique involves the application of light pressure at particular points. These sequences enable the gentle physical release of muscle
groups. The technique can be used as an effective adjunct to enhance the treatment value of other types of muscle release and neuro-musculoskeletal therapy or may be used as an effective therapy on its own. Practitioners are taught ways to more accurately assess client status and to apply techniques derived from NLP for better client outcomes.
Emmett Therapy Seminar in Perth
Friday 11th to Monday 14th November 2011
Modules 2, 3, 4 & 5
Friday 11th to Monday 14th & Sunday 23rd November 2011
Fri & Sat – Module 2 & 3 procedures and application plus Revision (if applicable)
Sat & Sun – Module 3 & 4 procedures and application plus Revision (if applicable) Sun & Mon – Module 4 & 5 procedures and application plus Revision (if applicable) You will need to attend a revision day before attending new modules Emmett Practitioners are welcome to join Tim and attend any of the above Modules as revision Venue – Australian College of Training, 642 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100 Start time 8.15 for 8.30am – 4.30pm. Please contact the Course Co-ordinator Tim Donehue 0417 088 144 or Email: [email protected] WA Merchandise To order please contact: Andrea Forlani 0414 378 155 Bowen Brochures pack of 120 $15.00 + Postage
Conference 2012
Save the dates in your diary now! The BTAWA national conference committee on behalf of the BTFA will be hosting the:
“Connecting with Bowen”
National Bowen Conference in Perth Western Australia on the
evening of the 24th
then following on
Saturday 25th
and Sunday 26th
August 2012
Save the dates in your diary now!
Venue: Novotel Hotel, Perth City
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be taken as the views of anyone but the actual author. Place a question
however and we will do our best to provide an accurate answer. Feel free to
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Your page to air your views, ask questions; make suggestions; pass on hints, tips and tricks of our trade or brick bats and bouquets. It’s up to you. The Editor encourages you to send in your Mail Bag entries to [email protected] – please keep to less than 200 words!
Editor’s Pick
Could you forward me the Excel Spreadsheet used for Recording CPE
points. Could you also help me with some information?
I am due on the 26th October to do a Refresher in First Aid and CPR
as we have no Courses on in our area until November 4th will this
affect my Health Fund Status. Could you let me know s soon as possible where I stand or put me on to
the right person to answer this question?
Delma Hawkins QLD Editor: I hope you enjoy your CPE Spreadsheet and in response to your question, after
passing your email to one of the Admin team, you received a full reply, but in brief...
Your membership is dependent on First Aid, CPE and Insurance. If this is not
current then your name’s automatically removed from Health Fund Listings.
When up-to-date copies are received by Admin, your name is re-instated on
referral listings, then these are sent to the Health Fund Providers usually
monthly. If you cannot complete a First Aid course before your expiry,
please contact the BTFA Office to discuss.
Ring 13004BOWEN or email [email protected]
Just wanted to say what a great article it was about the CPE
points.
I found the instructions very clear and easy to follow. I'll be
using the spreadsheet from now on to record my CPE points.
A good article and a good tool! It should help everyone to
keep their records up to date.
Rhys Jones
Dear Editor I am so looking forward to becoming a member of the new
National Body, and can hardly wait for all the necessary
paperwork to be finalised by the joining states! Please can
you tell me if I will need to "register" with the new body now
that I will be an individual member of that body - and if so,
how do I do that, and when? Also will there be a new
publication of the manual and regulations governing the new
National Body, and when will we receive our copies? In excited anticipation
Maggie Lindop
Tasmania Thank you so much for your question. It’s all good news. In order to
keep things straight forward for our members, as each State de-registers
each person automatically becomes a member of the BTFA, so you do
not need to do anything. To keep costs to a minimum for members, you
can access the Constitution and the Regulations on the BTFA member
website. Each member will receive a new Certificate of Registration as
soon as possible. The Editor
Thanks for the CPE points made easy. Could you please send me a blank
copy? Thanks, Suzie Hillam
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Thank you to all the members that have volunteered in various roles throughout the years of BTAQ, we are indebted to you
Greetings Queensland members, Sunday 23rd of October was an historic day for QLD as a special resolution was accepted unanimously, to wind up BTAQ. It was a day where we reminisced about the past and planned for the future. On that day, Jeannie Brown, a member of the original BTAQ committee, spoke passionately about a shared vision to create an association for Queensland that supported Bowen Therapists. They were creative thinkers who cleverly found ways to advertise and gather members. They were hard workers who did business without email and the many technology conveniences we are now accustomed to, and take for granted. Our gratitude is extended to Jeannie for preparing this trip down memory lane, but also for her passion and dedication, and that of her founding colleagues, in supporting Queensland Bowen Therapists. Following the meeting was a discussion that generated ideas about how we continue to support Queensland. Many members volunteered to form a group that will meet informally. Our vision is to :
Promote Bowen Therapy
Support students/practitioners/
therapists
Provide networking opportunities
Plan for professional learning
opportunities and
Grow our members. Heidi Degen and Rosemary Toohey will represent members on the BTFA committee and continue to write articles for the Bowen News. Qld members will continue to be kept informed of events via emails from either Rosemary or Heidi. Our special guest was Heather Edmonds who spoke passionately about her father Tom Bowen, sharing beautiful and sometimes funny stories from her childhood.
Heather shared the challenges of being the daughter of a man more famous in death than in life, and also the ever present task of ensuring that her father’s work continues to be shared and honoured with integrity. We feel very blessed that she accepted the invitation to join us on this momentous occasion and know that all present left with new found knowledge about the founder of the therapy we share each
day. We honour him and celebrate in gratitude that he had a vision for
healing and a passion for developing a therapy to help his fellow man. Finally, the Queensland committee thank you for your support throughout the year. We feel a great sense of accomplishment in 2011. Much has been achieved with shared vision, hard work, great determination and energy. Thank you to all the members that have volunteered in various roles throughout the years of BTAQ, we are indebted to you. Your contribution to supporting others in their work is one of the greatest gifts you can share. Together we have made a difference and together will continue to make a difference in the lives of many. Continue to ‘Expand the Vision of Bowen’, not just for Queensland but for Australia, as we move towards membership of The Bowen Therapists Federation of Australia. Never underestimate what you do every day when you share your gift. Warm Regards The outgoing BTAQ Committee
BTAQ COMMITTEE
President, BTFA & ONB Rep
Regina Malia
07 3378 3488
0402 297 006
[email protected] Secretary (& BTFA C’ttee)
Rosemary Toohey
07 5464 4729
0412 245 660 [email protected] Treasurer
Ev Cornelius
07 3369 9960
0415 430 913
[email protected] Vice President
Leo Camm
07 4633 3701
0409 470 974
[email protected] General Committee
Narelle Clark
07 3201 1770
0427 017 700 [email protected] Lynn Young
07 4634 9232
0407 584 342 [email protected] Heidi Degen (& BTFA C’ttee) [email protected]
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Thank you to all the wonderful and experienced people I have had the pleasure to work with
Hello to everyone At a state level our work load has been less demanding following our decision to accept the creation of One National Body (ONB). The process of formally closing our State Association so as to become members of BTFA is in the final stages. All documentation necessary for winding up the BTANSW/ACT and transferring the funds to the BTFA have been submitted to the Registry of Cooperatives & Associations to be reviewed. The procedure is continuing and if all goes according to plan it should be final in a matter of days. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee members who have stayed on during this time of transition. And a special thanks to Marisa Swifte and Pat Piper. We still need someone to co-ordinate CPE within the State. Pat Piper is happy to co-ordinate Northern NSW and Gold Coast and Canberra as her travels take her to these areas. An organiser will be sent necessary forms and details including a list of paid up attendees and support from BTFA. This process has been put in place and is ready to commence. This definitely is my final Chairperson’s report, so to conclude Pat and I have tried to put together a brief history of our Association. If I have missed anyone’s contribution I am truly sorry.
To that end I thank all our committee members over the years. I did do a little reminiscing putting the history together. The past 12 plus years has been a wonderful journey and learning
opportunity for me personally. Thank you to all the wonderful and experienced people I have had the pleasure to
work with, in that time. You have taught me a great deal but mostly you have offered your friendship and it has been through this friendship much has been achieved for the benefit of our modality Bowen Therapy and membership, namely professionalism. For Pat Piper it has been a wonderful journey with many friends made and much learnt. I look forward to continuing to see all friends at the Conferences and wherever we may go. This will be our last hoorah; thank you and many blessings. Remember be kind to yourself, play a little and receive a Bowen treatment. Shalom. Pam Geering
BTANSW & ACT COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Pam Geering - Tura Beach
0417 544 463 [email protected]
Vice Chair
Julianna Pryor - Raworth
0402 132 050
Secretary
Pat Piper - Tweed Heads
07 5524 2600
Treasurer
Marisa Swifte – Eagle Vale
0419 411 553
[email protected] Public Officer
Pat Piper - Tweed Heads
07 5524 2600
BTFA Delegates
Keryn Coulter
02 8704 3495 [email protected]
Sonia Barton
0431 911 329
Committee Members
Keryn Coulter
Sonia Barton,
Nancy Mason
Robert McCusker
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Thomas Ambrose Bowen 18.4.1916– 27.10.1982 As promised, this conference is about a journey, from Bowen’s humble beginnings to where we are now. In order to have a clear vision and move forward with integrity, it is important to remember where we have come from, and honour the man that first planted the seed of an idea. In cherishing the past, we can embrace the future. To do this, I endeavour to present only a very brief overview of the Bowen story. In the 1940’s– 1950’s, Tom spent time with Ernie Saunders – “a legendary manipulator” – and others. He developed his own technique due to his exceptional observational and palpation skills. His intuitive healing skills became apparent. It is important to remember that he was never formally taught – Tom Bowen had no formal qualifications. In 1959, Tom approached the Department of Health, asking permission to register to practice his therapy. In his own words.......“They did not care what I called myself as long as it was not a physiotherapist”. So he called himself an osteopath. We suggest that he should now be called “The First Bowen Therapist”. He never saw his work as a finite modality – but rather as a work in progress. At this point we ask you all to consider an Oscar Wilde quote, which reads:
“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing worth
knowing can be taught”. Many assume today – not always accurately – that ANYTHING worth knowing HAS to be taught. We challenge this notion, based on the experiences of the past. In the 1960’s-1980’s we saw a sharing of knowledge amongst six men who have affectionately become known as “Tom’s Boys”. These men were Oswald Rensch, Nigel Love, Kevin Neave, Keith Davis, Romney Smeeton and Kevin Ryan. Each one brought their individual skills and knowledge over a period of many years, to a constantly evolving “Bowen” technique. All good things must come to an end, and in 1982, Tom passed away. To honour the seed planted in Geelong, The Tom Bowen Memorial was erected in 2002 to mark the 20th year of his passing. The Memorial shows Tom’s healing hands, cradling an open sphere which represents the worldwide acceptance and practice of his technique, the resting head of the client, and the six “boys”. So, how did we come to be “Expanding the Vision of Bowen” - Bowen the Man, and Bowen the Therapy?
In 1986, after 10 years of utilising Tom’s methods in his clinic with his wife Elaine, Ossie Rensch commenced teaching the Bowen Technique. He formalised the tuition and developed the techniques. In 1987 they established the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia, and were the first to teach it overseas in the 1990’s. Bowtech is now taught in over 30 countries worldwide, many of which have their own training academies and associations. As practitioners and recipients of Bowen Therapy, we owe them a debt of gratitude for being the inspired initiators who took Bowen Therapy to the world. From 1987 – 2000, significant and skilled individuals expanded their vision of Bowen in Australia. Our apologies to anyone who is not on the list. Many are in this room today. We also owe these people a debt of gratitude. Without them, most of us wouldn’t be in practice!
Russell Sturgess Fascial Kinetics
Brian Smart Smart Bowen
Neil Skilbeck Myopractic and Academy of Integrated Therapies
Col Murray & Lisa Black International School of Bowen Therapy
Ross Emmett TBT (Tom Bowen Technique)
Kevin Ryan Taught Bowen Therapy to RMIT Uni students
Eleanor Oyston Oncology Massage
Alison Goward Equine Muscle Release Therapy
Meanwhile, from 1988-2001, an International Expansion of Bowen Therapy was occurring and some in Australia were unaware of what was happening. Overseas, most practitioners were originally Bowtech trained, but by bringing their individual talents to the technique they questioned, practiced, researched and value added...and the result is now a number of international schools of Bowen Therapy, each with their own application.
Michael Nixon-Livy - Neurostructural Integration Technique, France
Milton Albrecht - First Bowtech trained practitioner outside Australia, he went on to found Bowen Therapy International USA
Gene Dobkin - Neural Touch USA, Bowen Bridge Class USA 1992 First taught in Canada
Julian Baker/Louise Atwill - European College of Bowen Studies 2001 Bowen Canada established
Raymond Augustyniak - The Bowen Healing System USA
Jock Ruddock - Bowen International School UK VHT and the Equine Touch
And so to the International Arena now, where many different schools of Bowen are now taught around the world, in 37 countries and expanding all the time..... Australia Hong Kong Serbia
Austria Hungary Singapore
Belgium India South Africa
Brazil Ireland Spain
Bulgaria Israel Slovenia
Canada Italy Sweden
Czechoslovakia Netherlands Switzerland
China New Zealand United Kingdom
Cyprus Norway USA
Denmark Philippines Zambia
France Poland Zimbabwe
Germany Portugal Romania
Greece From little things, big things grow...... We started with Tom Bowen, followed by six fortunate, qualified, visionary men in Geelong, Victoria...... 50 years on, we have 35,000 fortunate, qualified, visionary practitioners in 37 countries around the world...... In expanding the Vision, we know that Tom did not wake up one morning “inspired” with the Bowen Technique as we know it. All those who spent any time with Tom were exposed to the originator of an evolving technique, but along a timeline of many years – changing, developing, learning, discarding, improving and searching. It is not surprising therefore, that others have interpreted Tom’s work differently, influenced by their individual skills and backgrounds. The Bowen World is rich, colourful, multicultural, different, innovative and challenging.........but one fact is indisputable..... all those who receive it, say IT WORKS! In looking at the future of Bowen, we admit that we have always known that Bowen Therapy works, but we
didn’t really know why. Well, now we do! Current Fascial Research, much of it being conducted overseas, is now providing that “why”. Researchers like Dr Robert Schleip, from the Fascia Research Project, Division of Neurophysiology, University of Ulm, Germany, and Christopher Pringer, from the Fascia Memory Project USA, are leading the way in this regard. And so an originally intuitive therapy is now being increasingly validated by scientific research and education. We encourage you to never forget the basics, and welcome this new information as a friend. Whether you are here today as a delegate or a presenter; a teacher or a student; all your knowledge, skills and opinions are valid; as you uniquely expand your vision of Bowen. Bowen Therapy arose as a descendant of the healing heart and hands of a man named Tom Bowen. May it continue to thrive in the healing hearts and hands of its many practitioners today. “The world is run by those who show up!” Aren’t we glad that Tom showed up? Thank You Tom Bowen! And we thank YOU all for showing up! In appreciation for your attendance at this conference, for the time you take and the knowledge you constantly seek to make such a difference in people’s lives every day in your clinic, the BTAQ committee takes pleasure in presenting you all with a “thank you” bag of goodies, which will now be handed out. Fellow Bowen Therapists – enjoy your gift, enjoy your conference, enjoy each other’s company, respect your differences and celebrate your strengths.
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticise me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will never forget you.
William Arthur Ward
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Summary of Health Funds Providing Rebates For Bowen Therapy
The introduction of the Private Health Accreditation Rules on July 1 2009 means that only therapists registered with an accredited association recognising the modality claimed can be eligible for rebates. Please include BTFA on your receipts as this is the accredited association. It is fraudulent to write a receipt for a service other than that which is provided.
BTFA is working hard on your behalf to gain increased health fund recognition.
Please remind your clients it is their responsibility to check with their fund for rebate information. We have found recently that “Wellness” type packages are constantly changing.
Members are automatically excluded from health fund listings if un-financial or if insurance, first aid or continuing professional education points are not current. Receipts must clearly show your name, clinic address and membership number. Some funds issue a provider number and this also must be included.
Therapist Members are automatically registered with the following funds via the monthly BTFA Health Funds List. AHM CUA Health Fund Ltd (formerly Credicare) Queensland Country Health Health Care Insurance Ltd Commonwealth Bank Health Society (CBHS) NIB Teachers Federation Health Fund Reserve Bank Health BUPA Australia (BUPA, a large fund incorporating HBA Health and Mutual Community and MBF, require new listings to hold a Diploma from July 1st 2009. They now recognise the BTFA as an accredited association and only details of Therapist Members who hold a Diploma in Bowen Therapy are sent by BTFA each month.) Bupa forward new provider numbers to the BTFA who will notify you.
These funds receive the monthly BTFA health Fund List but would like you to contact them to register.
SGIC/SGIO/NRMA Health Partners Australian Unity/Grand United
These funds use the information from your receipt and will check that the BTFA is an accredited association. Please make sure your membership number is on your receipt. Railway Transport Health (RTHealth) Transport Health Westfund Health
Medibank Private You will now have been issued with your own Provider number. Medibank Private has advised that they will not recognise “Mobile” as an address, so you will need to provide us with a Physical address for that practice. The BTFA have been asked to send WEEKLY reports to some health funds which increases the importance of maintaining the currency of your First Aid and Insurance. Unfortunately your name will automatically be dropped off lists if either of these are even one day out of date.
Defence Health and HCF have ceased to recognise Bowen Therapy. If you have clients with these funds please ask them to contact their fund to request that they reconsider. HCF has also ceased to recognise a number of natural therapies.
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The Institute of Biochemic Medicine (Asia Pacific) Asia Pacific Branch of the (Biochemischer Bund Deutschland e.V.)
German Association of Biochemistry, founded 1885
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS CALANDER 2012 The Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy
Facial Diagnostics
ACT – Canberra MAY 5
th 6
th Facial Diagnostics
MAY 11th, 12
th, 13
th The Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy
Queensland – Bundaberg FEBRUARY 17
th, 18
th, 19
th The Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy
FEBRUARY 25th 26
th Facial Diagnostics
South Australia – Adelaide APRIL 21
st, 22
nd, 23
rd The Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy
APRIL 28th, 29
th Facial Diagnostics
Western Australia – Perth MARCH 9
th, 10
th, 11
th The Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy
MARCH 12th, 13
th Facial Diagnostics
APRIL 24
th Tissue Salts for Animals Workshop
AUGUST 18
th, 19
th, 20
th the Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy
AUGUST 21st, 22
n Facial Diagnostics
For those Bowen Practitioners and students attending the Bowen National Conference in Perth –
a further discount of 20% will apply
OCTOBER 3rd
Tissue Salts for Animals Workshop
Victoria – Melbourne JULY 14
th, 15
th, 16
th The Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy
JULY 21st, 22
nd Facial Diagnostics
INTERNATIONAL United Kingdom – London JANUARY 15
th – 19
th The Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy
Facial Diagnostics
United Arab Emirates – Dubai JANUARY 23
RD – 27
TH The Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy
Facial Diagnostics
The Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy A$ 600.00 Facial Diagnostics A$ 200.00 Attendance at both courses A$ 700.00 Clinical Science of Biochemic Therapy (by correspondence) A$ 600.00 Tissue Salts for Animals Workshop A$ 80.00
Further information and Venues are noted on our web site www.biochemic-remedies.com.au The above programme is subject to change
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Conference 2012
Save the dates in your diary now! The BTAWA national conference committee on behalf of the BTFA will be hosting the:
“Connecting with Bowen”
National Bowen Conference in Perth Western Australia on the
evening of the 24th
then following on
Saturday , 25th
and Sunday 26th
August 2012
Save the dates in your diary now!
Venue: Novotel Hotel, Perth City
Perth has plenty of sites to see while you’re visiting. Swan Valley wine tours take a ferry along the Swan River or why not go for a picturesque walk along the shoreline. Climb the Bell Tower or visit Kings Park for fantastic views of the city and have a sneak peak at some of WA’s prettiest wild flowers. Why not have a look: www.westernaustralia.com/
PERTH
Kings Park View
Swan River Cruises
Some exciting presenters will be: Laura Bird (people and animals) Alex Sutton (the Clinical Science of Biochemic Medicine) Darryn Sargant (Podiatrist) Christine Morrison (Music to soothe the Soul) Ann D’Arcy (Bowen Hormone Dynamics) Ron Phelan (The Tom Bowen Legacy Trust Fund)
Dr Judith Thompson (Specialist Continence & Women’s Health Physiotherapist) More information on these speakers will be made available in further editions of Bowen News
Swan Bells