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I am currently consulting with Tony once a week for massage therapy to treat Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This condition causes me to experience pain, fatigue, weakness, stiffness and hyper sensitivity in most muscles of my body. In the two and a half months since I have been a patient with Tony I have increased my fitness levels and muscle mass due to the relief that the treatment provides. I have also noticed significant softening, greater flexibility and reduced sensitivity in most of my muscles. I now confidently push my muscles twice as hard because my recovery time from exercise has so greatly increased. I am aware Tony has extensive knowledge of the names and workings of muscles which is great when I want to know 'what is that sore spot?' I would happily recommend his therapy to all my family and friends. Heather D,
Now in my eighties, I have been suffering the debilitating and very painful symptoms of arthritis, to the degree where I found difficulty getting in and out of a chair, was unable to climb steps or stairs, and have been taking numerous painkillers. Since obtaining weekly treatment from Tony Villano for approximately 6 months, I am now almost pain free, am beginning to manage steps, and am no longer in need of medications. Tony provides therapy for body and mind through his professional knowledge of Bowen Therapy, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Relaxation Massage and Hypnotherapy. I feel privileged to be able to enjoy the confidence in walking and pain relief generated by the physical and mental support I now enjoy - and look forward to my current weekly visits to the clinic, and am recommending the magnificent service I now enjoy to anyone suffering as I did 6 months ago. Joyce W,
I have been a patient of Tony since last August (2011), receiving Bowen Therapy on a regular basis since then. Over time, I have come to completely trust Tony to care for me in the best way possible. The first evidence I had of the effectiveness of his treatment was just at the end of my second visit, where along with the treatment and Tony’s guidance, I latched on to the thought that "I deserved to be well and happy". Tony's treatment usually follows a regular pattern and he is thorough, however more recently he has used a different technique over two sessions that significantly reduced the level of discomfit in my lower back - a condition that I had been suffering from for around 3 - 4 months. In addition, my chiropractor (who treats me at another clinic and originally referred me to Tony), quickly noticed how much more easily my body "adjusted" after commencing the treatments with Tony. From these examples, it is seen that Tony's general knowledge and his use of Bowen Therapy and other modalities is extensive and his techniques are very effective - in fact I would add that Tony seems to know almost instinctively how to treat me each time. What can I say about Tony, the person? Every single time he has warmly welcomed me with a big smile as if I was to be his only patient for the day. His room has low lighting with relaxing instrumental music playing softly in the background - a perfectly comfortable environment for receiving therapy. During these sessions he will not only gladly converse, but also counsel - his wisdom and background experience as a pastor has helped me see my bigger life issues in a better perspective. He loves people and confesses that he has a passion to help people get well, and I can feel this passion in the way he treats me - I have referred to his hands as "healing hands". He believes that his treatment should benefit not merely the patient's physical health, but the whole person - and I am clearly testifying that my whole being has benefited to date. My aim is to reach optimum health and I expect that Tony's treatments will continue to help me reach that goal. Jeff O,
Your approach is welcoming Your Technique is confident – Your Knowledge is extensive Your Professionalism is outstanding During treatment you are very attentive to your clients modesty Results of the treatments vary according to the needs of the client I have been treated by you for just over twelve months and would trust my life to you. Stuart has been treated by you a little over a month he has to have confidence in a person before he can trust them - he also would trust you with his life. Tony it is an honour to be your clients and we welcome many years of us living life to the fullest due to your treatments. Stuart & Margaret S,
Various Other Bowen Therapy Testimonials "...each week you could see and feel how much more relaxed she was." Sophie arrived on time and healthy. The first week or so wasn't too bad but as each day went by she got more and more unsettled. After Sophie was breastfeed she just used to cry and cry. Her sleeping got less and less each day. It got to the point I dreaded feeding her because the crying had turned into screaming. Sophie was on a reflux medication which had settled things a bit but she was still quite stressed at feed times. It was suggested taking Sophie to Bowen Therapy. I was willing to try anything. Sophie had three sessions of Bowen and each week you could see and feel how much more relaxed she was. Sophie is three months old now and sleeps nine hours at night which is great. Anne C, Invercargill
"I’m enjoying good health again…” I went to BodyTech with swollen legs and back stiffness and pain. I’ve had six back operations due to growths near the spine. After just three treatments I began to feel generally very well, and freed up when walking. Bowen treatment is the right one for me. I’m enjoying good health again, and look forward to getting on with life. Thank you Dawn. Shirley J, Invercargill
“…I had relief and a life!” May 2003 – I had suffered severe hip pain, back pain and headaches for 20+ years. Sleeping was disturbed about a dozen times every night as the pain woke me to move. Before the scheduled hip replacement operation I tried Bowen Therapy and had immediate results. When I returned the following week I told Dawn “unless you will guarantee me that you won’t undo one thing that you did last week you are not touching me!” I was NOT prepared to lose any of my new found freedom. Several more treatments followed with even more improvement. No pain. Finally I had relief and a life! I think the ‘pain’ affected my family more – the boys now have a father who participates in their lives, and my wife has a much less ‘grumpy’ husband.
"For such a gentle technique amazing results occur…” For such a gentle technique amazing results occur … since having Bowen Therapy my energy levels have increased dramatically and I have lost weight without consciously dieting. Aches and pains have disappeared. Bowen Therapy has taught me a new way of looking at myself and has helped promote a greater level of self assurance and self acceptance. I have a sense of freedom and can handle higher stress levels with ease. I definitely recommend Bowen … you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by giving it a go.
"There are no words to say to you … how blessed I am…" I am feeling well, no constant pain in the knee … just the odd twinge … the hip realignment has stayed in place and it really feels quite odd after all these years (accident was in 1981) to have it in a different line and to have the leg ‘straight’. It’s amazing how, when I get up from sitting … the expectation of the searing pain is still a ‘back of the mind fear’, even though I KNOW that it is no longer a factor now. There are no words to say to you … how blessed I am that you took the time to give me your love and care.
Fibromyalgia "I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (FMS) over ten years ago. It has been a long road for me. Going from being a very active person to someone that has to regulate activities. Fibromyalgia affects your life, your job and your relationships. Having FMS is like being handicapped, but no one can see anything physically wrong. Your joints and muscles ache. You get exhausted just going to the store. You are not capable of taking care of yourself, your house, your family or your job. Since no once can see anything physically wrong, you are told my doctors and others that it is all in your head. Healthcare practitioners have no idea how people (mainly women) get this condition. Nor do they know how to treat it. They start pumping you full of antidepressants, pain killers, anti-inflammatories, cortisone and sleeping pills. We also have tender points throughout our bodies that at times it’s uncomfortable for people to touch you. After feeling like a zombie from medications for four years, and not knowing if my pain and confusion was really all the FMS or if the medications were part of the problem, and being really fed up with doctors who had no idea what they were dealing with, I decided I had to find a different solution to help with this condition that was totally taking over my life. I finally ran across an article about FMS patients that were receiving in depth massage. I got out the phone book and called a phone number, and on the other end was a woman who knew exactly what FMS was. She was very confident that she would be able to help me. She told me that she used Bowen Therapy on a woman who had FMS for many years. And now that woman is leading a normal life. I went for my first treatment and the next day I felt well enough to take a walk. Walking is one of my favorite things to do. It had become something that I had a difficult time pushing myself to do. We had also discussed certain herbs and vitamins to take for detoxifying my body and helping to strengthen my bones and muscles. I felt so positive about what she was telling me, and knowing that she believed me, helped me to find an inner strength and determination to help fight this condition. My next treatment I started feeling an energy that I hadn’t felt for years. I was feeling so well that I started tapering off my medication. By my third treatment I knew I was going in the right direction. For four years I had neck and back pain so badly that I would be in bed for days at a time. I had injured my neck and back four years ago on the job, and no doctor, physical therapist or chiropractor could give me any relief. The day after my third treatment I had a terrible headache, which my Bowen Practitioner told me I would have until my body adjusted itself, which it did. And after that I have not had any more pain in my neck or back. My last visit to the medical doctor was surprising to him. He couldn’t believe the results that I was getting from Bowen Therapy. It was such a great feeling to be able to see his mouth drop open. By the fourth Bowen treatment, my carpal tunnel syndrome had also become much improved. And by my fifth treatment, I was totally off all my medications. I’ve started a new job at 32 hours a week, and I’m able to do family functions again. My knees have quit hurting, my night sweats have just about gone away, and my fevers are gone. I still have days where I know that I need to get extra rest, but I am not longer down in bed for days at a time with depression, pain and exhaustion. Bowen Therapy hasn’t totally cured me, but after ten treatments and knowing how good I feel, I can’t wait to see where else might improve. I don’t feel so confined to my house and bed any more. What a GREAT FEELING! I surely hope those of you who suffer from FMS get to try Bowen Therapy and really give it a chance. It’s been the best thing for me, and hopefully it will be for you too!"
"the single, most important hands-on healing technique in medicine." Dr. JoAnne Whitaker was facing a hip replacement and back surgery when she discovered the Bowen Technique. After receiving Bowen treatments, not only was she able to walk, but she went back to playing golf... without surgery. She was so impressed that she flew to Australia to train in the Bowen Technique and now treats patients with ailments ranging from bunions to heart disease. According to Dr. Whitaker, "Bowen Therapy is the single, most important hands-on healing technique in medicine." "I fully recommend this technique to all health practitioners." After over 30 years of medical practice, I am finding the Bowen Technique the most effective and efficient hands-on procedure I've ever studied. I fully recommend this technique to all health practitioners. I have been able to notice results, even in chronic situations. I have been able to notice results even in chronic situations such as rheumatism, TMJ, chronic asthma and emotional depression. An added bonus to this wonderful work is that it is very soft and gentle and well appreciated by my patients for this and its deep relaxing benefits. "..success with Bowen is in most cases astonishing..." As the success with Bowen is in most cases so astonishing, people seeking an explanation as to what it is prior to receiving treatment often think you are some incredible charlatan making wild claims when you give an explanation. But it is true. Clients who present with both acute and chronic pain, having often sought in vain treatment from a variety of other experts and specialists, are consistently free of their problems within a very short time by using Bowen. In fact, most clients require only 2 or 3 sessions to achieve long term benefits. "Of all the modalities I have used, Bowen Therapy has helped so many of my patients that I would never want to give it up." "I am thrilled to have Bowen Therapy as a resource for myself, family, friends and patients." Dr. Christine Staub, a family physician with a special interest in the treatment of chronic pain, has seen the Bowen Technique "unlock the door" for patients who reached an impasse in their pain treatment. "I am thrilled to have Bowen Therapy as a resource for myself, family, friends and patients," she said. ...the most important health care discovery in human history!" New Zealand Naturopath Lou Hassik has said that the Bowen Technique has made his previous approach to human health care redundant. He now considers Bowen to be "the most important health care discovery in human history! ...one of the most powerful physical medicine techniques... Mitchell R. Mosher, DPM, claims that the Bowen Technique is one of the most powerful physical medicine techniques he has learned in 24 years as a podiatrist. He routinely uses the Bowen Technique to complement his treatment of various foot and ankle injuries. "There are things in life which pass in front of you that must be grabbed with both hands. Bowen has turned my practice on its head, with 80% of my patients being given Bowen as first choice." |
