Bowtech training classes

A valuable health tool—for yourself, your family, and your professional path. Invest in your future. Invest in health. Become a certified Bowen therapist.

Bowen is a healing art that you can offer at home—to your children, your elderly parents, your friends, and your community. No prior experience is necessary—just intention and respect for the body.

The training is comprehensive and structured, with official recognition from the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia, the international certifying body. It takes place in Chania and is provided by Maria Bikaki, a certified instructor with 20 years of experience in the practice of the Bowen technique.

Who is it for?

Bowen training is for everyone—regardless of age or experience:

For personal use, to offer relief to loved ones.
For caregivers, parents, and relatives of children or the elderly.
For professionals in the field of health and alternative therapies.
For those seeking personal growth and meaningful care.

What does the Bowen Technique help with?

Musculoskeletal issues (back, neck, lower back, knees, shoulders, etc.).
Neurological difficulties in children & the elderly.
Hormonal issues & infertility.
Autoimmune conditions and chronic inflammation.
Sports injuries.
Anxiety, stress, panic attacks, psychosomatic symptoms.
Sleep disorders, concentration problems, learning difficulties, exam stress.

Why Bowtech?

It’s not massage – it’s a gentle activation of the body.
Easy on the therapist – no strain on hands, shoulders, or lower back.
No oils, nudity, sterilization, or personal equipment required.
Requires minimal equipment and space.
Internationally recognized, fully certified training – not just a seminar.

Bowtech training overview

Bowtech is taught in eight Levels, which are covered over four 3-day and one 2-day seminars, with a total duration of 126 instructional hours. Training at these levels must follow a sequential order, as each seminar includes a review and enrichment of the material from the immediately preceding level.

The training lasts approximately one academic year, with intervals of two to three months between seminars. These intervals allow for practical application before the next teaching module and ensure sufficient time for the documentation and completion of 10 case histories, which are required for the completion of Level 8 and the final assessment.

Each seminar includes:

demonstration of each technique, with detailed explanation of anatomical landmarks
explanation and discussion of the techniques and indications for their use
detailed notes, with photos and anatomical diagrams
extensive supervised practical training, with feedback from the instructor
full review of procedures taught in previous modules
practical and written assessments with individual feedback upon completion of each level.

Practitioners receive a diploma issued by the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia provided they:

pass the practical and written exams of Level 8,
attend 120 hours of Anatomy/Physiology classes (or submit proof of having attended 120 hours of Anatomy/Physiology courses from another institution),
submit a recent First Aid Certificate (including CPR), and
submit 10 case histories, each consisting of at least three Bowtech sessions. These case histories must be submitted in electronic format, written in Word, using Times New Roman font, size 12, standard page layout (top & bottom margins 2.54 cm / left & right 3.18 cm, approximately 600 words of text).

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For information about training programs and participation in upcoming seminars, feel free to contact us!

Maria Bikaki

Aristotelous 112

Pithari Akrotiriou

Chania, Crete 73100
maria@armoniabowtech.com
Tel 697 438 1863