Bowen Therapy Advanced

7 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with John Wilks MA RCST FRSA

Bowen Therapy Advanced is designed for practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of Bowen Therapy and expand their ability to apply the technique with greater confidence, precision, and clinical awareness.

Bowen Therapy Advanced builds upon the foundations of Bowen Therapy Basics, offering a more detailed exploration of advanced principles, applications, and treatment adaptations for specific client presentations.

Presented by John Wilks, a renowned authority in Bowen Therapy, this course combines expert instruction, practical demonstrations with live patient models, and detailed course materials to support a deeper and more complete understanding of advanced Bowen technique.

Course Overview

Across this 7-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore advanced Bowen Therapy principles, technique refinement, treatment adaptation, and clinical application for a range of client needs.

The course includes over three hours of video classes presented by John Wilks, with demonstrations featuring live patient models so students can observe the techniques in action and understand how advanced Bowen procedures are applied in practice.

Participants will revisit and extend foundational Bowen knowledge while developing a more nuanced understanding of how to adapt treatment for specific challenges, including lower back pain, sciatica, and the needs of new mothers and babies.

Supported by a fully illustrated course textbook, lesson quizzes, online examination, certificate of completion, lifetime access, and subtitles in English, French, German, and Spanish, this course provides a structured continuation of learning for practitioners who want to deepen their Bowen Therapy education.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Advanced Bowen Principles Deepening your understanding of advanced Bowen Therapy concepts and clinical reasoning Technique Refinement Developing greater precision, sensitivity, and confidence in applying Bowen moves Condition-Specific Application Adapting Bowen approaches for specific challenges including lower back pain and sciatica Working with Mothers & Babies Understanding how Bowen Therapy may be adapted for new mothers and babies within professional scope Professional Confidence Expanding the range of presentations you can approach using Bowen Therapy principles

Course Content

The course combines advanced Bowen Therapy theory, practical demonstrations, client-specific applications, treatment adaptation, and continued professional development for practitioners building on their foundational Bowen training.

Module Focus Reviewing Bowen Foundations Refreshing core principles while preparing for more advanced clinical application Advanced Bowen Techniques Developing a more intricate understanding of advanced Bowen procedures and treatment options Live Demonstration Learning Observing practical applications with live patient models for clearer clinical understanding Specific Conditions & Presentations Applying Bowen Therapy principles to lower back pain, sciatica, and other client-specific needs Mothers, Babies & Adapted Care Understanding careful adaptation of Bowen approaches for new mothers and babies Continuing the Bowen Learning Pathway Building on Bowen Therapy Basics toward a more complete and integrated understanding of the modality

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, nurses, carers, fitness professionals, and other practitioners interested in advancing their Bowen Therapy knowledge.

It is especially valuable for practitioners who have completed foundational Bowen Therapy training or who are eager to expand their understanding of advanced Bowen principles, specific applications, and adapted treatment strategies.

About John Wilks

John Wilks MA RCST FRSA is a renowned authority in Bowen Therapy with more than 25 years of experience and a wide body of published work in the field.

His depth of knowledge, practical experience, and clear teaching style have made him a respected educator for practitioners seeking to understand Bowen Therapy at both foundational and advanced levels.

In this course, John guides students through advanced Bowen principles and applications, helping practitioners refine their skills, broaden their therapeutic understanding, and apply Bowen techniques more confidently in professional practice.

Included With This Course

Included Details Video Classes Over three hours of video classes presented by John Wilks with live patient models Fully Illustrated Textbook Comprehensive course text supporting theory, technique, and advanced Bowen Therapy application Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course Online Exam Assessment included for course completion Certificate 7 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll sideways to find your board or association.

Course: Bowen Therapy Advanced
Approvals Listed: 60
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7 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
7 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
7 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
7 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
7 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours
7 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours
7 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours
7 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours
7 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours
2.8 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours
7 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours
7 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours
7 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours
7 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours
7 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours
3.5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours
7 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours
7 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours
7 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours
7 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours
7 Georgia Board of Nursing *General* Approved Hours
7 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours
7 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours
7 Iowa Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
7 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours
7 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours
7 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours
7 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours
7 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
7 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours
7 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours
7 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours
7 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
7 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
7 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
7 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
7 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours
7 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours
7 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours
7 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours
7 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours
7 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours
7 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours
7 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours
7 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours
7 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours
7 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours
7 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours
7 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours
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Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.

Bowen Therapy Advanced

Professional Reviews & Feedback

The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.

★★★★★ 4.8 average rating across reviews collected via Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me

“A strong follow-on course that deepened my understanding of Bowen Therapy and its clinical applications.”

Sabine M., LMT

“John Wilks presents the advanced material clearly and with great clinical insight.”

Cormac R., Manual Therapist

“The course helped me refine my Bowen work and think more carefully about sequencing and client response.”

Irina V., RMT

“Excellent advanced instruction. The demonstrations were precise, professional, and easy to follow.”

Tariq J., PT

“This course built beautifully on the basics and gave me more confidence applying Bowen Therapy in practice.”

Helena K., Massage Therapist

“The advanced concepts were explained without overcomplication. John’s teaching style is calm and very effective.”

Bastien E., Sports Therapist

“I appreciated the greater depth around treatment planning, timing, and how to adapt work for different presentations.”

Nisha P., LMT

“A very worthwhile course for therapists who already understand the fundamentals and want to develop further.”

Elias S., DC

“The advanced Bowen demonstrations were excellent. I found the pacing and explanation very clear.”

Marika T., Manual Therapist

“The course encouraged me to be more thoughtful with technique selection and client observation.”

Paolo C., ATC

“John Wilks brings depth and experience to the material. This was a highly professional course.”

Dalia L., RMT

“The course improved my confidence with more complex client presentations while staying grounded in Bowen principles.”

Henri H., OT

“A clear and practical advanced course. The material felt relevant to real treatment room situations.”

Ansel B., Massage Therapist

“The instruction helped me understand how small changes in timing and technique can influence the treatment experience.”

Mina F., LMT

“Excellent course structure. It expanded my Bowen knowledge without losing the simplicity of the approach.”

Stefan D., Sports Therapist

“The explanations around clinical reasoning and client response were especially useful.”

Rania W., Manual Therapist

“A thoughtful and detailed course. I came away with a more mature understanding of Bowen Therapy.”

Kaito A., PTA

“The demonstrations were carefully paced and very professional. A valuable advanced learning experience.”

Celine Q., RMT

“John’s experience comes through clearly. The course gave me practical refinements I can use straight away.”

Mateusz G., PT

“An excellent continuation of Bowen training. The content was clear, practical, and professionally delivered.”

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