While receiving a massage at Bodywork by Marina, I was describing to Marina a pain that had started in my outer ankle and had been moving up to my knee. With my knee now involved, I was very concerned because I had had two prior knee surgeries. I had been dealing with this issue for over a year and had tried changing shoes, inserts, ice and heat therapy, chiropractic care and anti-inflammatory drugs, all without any long-term effectiveness.  The pain had been limiting my ability to participate in activities fully and disrupting my sleep. Marina suggested trying the Bowen Technique, in which she is trained and certified. I was willing to try anything!  Starting with my foot and moving up my leg, Marina used gentle touch on soft tissue pressure points to encourage a release. I immediately could tell that something had changed by the end of my session. I had some soreness at those sites for a couple of days, but no more ankle/lower leg pain! I was able to resume my exercise regime without the nagging pain within a few days.  Marina’s Ashiatsu massages have always been a relaxing indulgence, but her using the Bowen Technique really rounds out her arsenal to help a person restore a balance within themselves.

I have received three Bowen treatments from Marina and each time the results were remarkable. The first treatment I received was for tightness in my back, and the uncomfortable tightness was resolved by the end of the session. After that I injured my back in a yoga class and sought treatment from Marina, and once again the pain I was experiencing was gone by the end of the session. The effects of the treatment continued and my back stayed pain free. I also jammed my knee on a chunk of ice when I fell downhill skiing. I was treated by Marina for the pain in my knee, and almost miraculously the pain disappeared and didn’t return. Marina is knowledge, competent, unhurried, and very respectful. I can highly recommend the Bowen Method for treatment of pain that is quick acting and long lasting. The results of this non traditional method of treating pain are truly amazing!

I'm a flight attendant and dancer. So my hips, feet, and neck always were out of sorts. My hip hurt from years of ballet and different dance pieces I performed. Couldn't sleep on my right side. I started seeing Marina Bates for therapeutic massage and she introduced me to the Bowen technique. Now my hip rarely hurts. My tail bone is straight not crooked. My ballet turnout is so much better and I'm more flexible. My neck and feet never hurt anymore while working on the airplane. Also my allergies are manageable almost allergy free now. AMAZING. My husband also went for his back. 30 years a Landscape Architect and he was struggling. He had chiropractic help. 2 cortisone shots. Nothing worked. He has only seen Marina twice and is pain free. This works. I love her massage and am hooked on Bowen Therapy. Thank you Marina, can't wait for my next session.

As I continue my progress from a recent stroke, I believe Bowen sessions were a critical part of my recovery. The first areas of noted improvement where in the facial muscles on the left side, speaking, and swallowing. These may appear as small victories, but they were huge to me. Recovery is a series of small steps of which Bowen has been a vital partner. Also, improvements in my walking gait and left side coordination have also progressed nicely under Bowen.

I have been to many massage therapists over my years and can assure you that Marina Bates, at Bodywork by Marina, is a highly qualified massage professional who provides a first class massage that will magically relieve your tension and stress. Additionally, Marina offers Body and Nerve Restoration Therapy built on her intense training in Bowenwork, an Australian based training which works with muscles, connective tissue, and the autonomic nervous system. The combination of massage and Bowen bodywork has provided amazing relief to painful symptoms in my back and hips which other therapists were unable to address. Marina cares about her clients and works from a holistic perspective to provide outstanding bodywork. I highly recommend her.

As a wildland firefighter I have abused my body for the last 20 years. That has left me with chronic injuries. I have had multiple surgeries, and numerous physical therapy sessions to fix some of my problems. I came to Marina with two complaints. My first complaint was lower back pain that I had been to the chiropractor for 8-10 sessions to try and alleviate. After 4 sessions of Bowen Therapy with Marina and a final chiropractic appointment my pain was gone. It is now 10 months later and I haven’t had any major issues with my lower back. Do I still get back pain? Yes, I am a tall guy who doesn’t do enough core exercises, but I recover quicker and easier and I don’t have nearly the amount of problems I have had in the past. My second complaint was shoulder pain that was bad enough that I was waking up multiple times a night in pain. I had seen doctors and had Xrays on it with no good diagnosis. I had done physical therapy that would work for a couple months until I tweaked it again. I asked Marina if she could work on it during my 4th sessions on my back. 10 months later I still haven’t had any pain. My shoulder feels stronger too. Based on my results and the results of others I would, and do recommend Marina and Bowen Therapy.

I want to give a big THANK YOU to Marina for the excellent and very helpful Bowen technique work she did on me earlier this year. Six to seven years ago I developed some neuropathy in my feet, causing the typical tingling and pain. As it progressed, it began to affect my balance to the point I feared I would have to give up skiing as I no longer felt I had the leg control I needed. After only four Bowen sessions with Marina I noticed a distinct improvement in my ability to balance and a reduction in the pain and tingling in my feet. I can, once again, balance on either leg easily. I went skiing again later last winter and felt the control was clearly back. Thank you, again, Marina for the incredible relief and improvement!

Following a traumatic birth, my coccyx was broken and my sacrum remained in a popped out position. I had lower back instability and pain. Simply lying on my back was uncomfortable, as my full body weight would rest on my sacrum. I saw multiple specialists, did pilates, tried lots of bodywork, and a handful of chiropractors. While they all brought unique talents to the table, no one was able to make an adjustment or give me exercises that allowed my pelvis to reassume its natural (non-birthing) pelvic position. Aside from a proposed surgery, it seemed I had exhausted my options. I know Marina and knew she was worth a shot. She didn't disappoint! After a decade of suffering, dysfunction, and pain, her incredible techniques healed me!!! Through four relaxing, non-painful sessions, my sacrum was able to release and return to its original position. I can now lie on my back in a bathtub without pain, and my pelvis feels stable and strong. Definitely consider Bowen and Marina!!!!!