Rider and horse trainer:  A. Donkin

I have ridden horses for over 30 years, 7 of those years spent riding and working with racehorses, starting yearlings and working with ‘problem’ horses; this has of course meant that falls, knocks and injury have been an occupational hazard.  I have had particular problems with my left shoulder, which has bourn the brunt of a number of severe impacts, my shoulder frequently became tense to the point where the sensation down my left arm was severely impaired and my left hand not functioning properly.  In the past I have received treatment for this from physiotherapists, sports therapists, chiropractors and acupuncturists; all have agreed that the shoulder is structurally fine, but have failed to relieve the problem for any length of time.
 
When I met Anke and learnt about Bowen Therapy I was highly sceptical, but I felt that there was nothing to be lost in trying this treatment.  I was amazed at the depth of feeling, both physical and emotional that such apparently simple moves could produce and was equally amazed when, after a few treatments my shoulder felt markedly better.  I have needed to have follow-up treatments, but these are getting less frequent and it feels as though my shoulder’s memory has changed.  Previously when my shoulder came under stress it would automatically tense up and I would struggle with it for days, now when it comes under stress it will still sometimes tense, but will also release the tension and I no longer have days where I cannot really use my arm. 
 
My experience leads me to have confidence in the Bowen Technique and to feel confident in recommending Anke, not only as a therapist, but as a professional who carries out her work with great integrity.

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