What is the difference between the Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) and the Bowen Therapy? – This is a question that so many Bowen therapists have asked me over and over again, that I have decided to put together the following article to fully explore that topic.

NST developed from the later work of Tom Bowen. In other words, he uses the techniques his later students learned before they died. The NST choreography was due to extensive testing using the principles of Kinesiology. There are similarities between the NST and Bowten versions, but there are also many significant differences.

These differences are the central efficacy of NST. The work is representative of Tom’s later work, it does not mean that this is exactly what Tom himself did, as Tom’s work evolved forever. NST is also evolving as practitioners learn more about the body using this wonderful technique. neuromuscular techniques. The NST philosophy is based on the work of the chiropractor, Major Bertrand DeJanette’s sacro-occipital technique, the validation and testing tool was applied kinesiology, and the technique itself is derived from the work of Tom Bowen.

From my own clinical experience in the Geelong region, treating Tom Bowen clients, having used Bowen and now NST, the latter is more dynamic than the other versions and works more effectively. It is faster to implement and gives better results. In fact, some of these customers said this is close to what Tom did. I have also seen / experienced four different versions of the work through four of Tom’s six students. NST offers an integrative combination of all versions, making it a complete overview of the type of work that Tom used in the latter part of his career.

NST is also taught within a viable theoretical and practical model, which gives an idea of ​​why movements are used. The basic NST course is 5 days long and is only taught to professionals who are in clinical practice and as such is taught within anatomical and physiological limits. Covers the area of ​​the spine and extremities. Generally, practitioners who have taken other forms of Bowen find the NST to be the most comprehensive and effective version. This year I taught a class for experienced Bowen practitioners in Edmonton, Canada and here are some of the comments I made. I’ve received:

"Thank you so much for sharing this work in such a beautiful way, it has taken my Bowen work to a new level." – Chelsea O’Neill-Becker

" I found my niche Bowen that makes the most sense so far" – Sherry Barrett

" This workshop confirmed much of what I knew intuitively and has given me credibility by providing a reasonable basis for this." – Jane Tews

Also a comment on the neurostructural integration technique from David Howells, chiropractor, Bowen therapist and recently NST professor in the UK: "Bowen’s basic training was a revelation for me in achieving structural balance and neurological function. However, there were many instances where I felt limited in what I could offer clients. NST advanced my thinking and ability to address pain points that clients presented. Now on average my number of treatments is 2-3 to address acute and chronic skeletal muscle problems. Feedback from clients is that they consistently prefer the NST approach as they feel the work seems to go deeper to address their issues.