Learn Bowen
Margaret Spicer is a registered Bowtech trainer and assessor, offering regular courses in Sydney. She has been a Bowenwork practitioner since 1994 and has been teaching Bowtech, the original Bowen Technique since 2000.
She was instrumental in co-creating Mind Body Bowen and developing, updating and teaching the ‘foundation’ Mind Body Bowen continuing education workshop since 2002.
Become a qualified Bowen Therapy practitioner
In Australia, Bowen Therapy training is a nationally-recognised course, taught through the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Bowen Training Australia RTO#41134.
Two qualifications in Bowen Therapy are available:
Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy 11273NAT
Diploma of Specialised Bowen Therapy 11274NAT
The specialised Bowen training for Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy 11273NAT takes the form of a series of seven two-day, hands-on training modules, which need to be completed in sequence. Training Package units are available by distance learning through Bowen Training Australia.
In the first module, Module 1, you will be introduced to the Bowen move and relaxation procedures and be exposed to the power of Bowen as a healing modality.
Further modules take you step by step through the Bowen training, introducing new procedures to address a wide range of problems that clients may present with.
Each Bowen module is taught over a two-day period. The timing of the training allows plenty of time to revise and consolidate techniques between modules.
A Diploma of Specialised Bowen Therapy 11274NAT will involve further study, after the successful completion of the Certificate IV 10533NAT / 10846NAT / 11273NAT (or equivalent.)
Click here to make an enquiry with BTA trainer and assessor, Margaret Spicer.
Course dates are listed in the following sections - open below.
Further details available in an information pack here or by emailing Margaret here.
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Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy 11273NAT
Sydney - North Sydney:
Module 1: June 27-28, 2026
Module 2: August 15-16, 2026
Module 3: October 17-18, 2026
Module 4: December 12-13, 2026
Module 5: February 13-14, 2027
Module 6: April 3-4, 2027
Module 7: May 29-30, 2027 -
Diploma of Specialised Bowen Therapy 11274NAT
Pre-requisite: Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy 11273NAT (or equivalent)
Module 8: June 12-14, 2026
Module 9: August 28-30, 2026
Module 10: November 20-22, 2026
Module 11: February 19-21, 2027
Module 12: May 14-16, 2027 -
Additionally, Bowen Training Australia offers a wide range of continuing education workshops (see below & Mind Body Bowen tab). While these workshops are not part of the nationally recognised training, they are Bowtech-accredited and eligible for Continuing Education points with Bowen Association Australia.
Practitioner Review Days provide the opportunity to address all covered procedures from a practitioner and clinical aspect, whilst gaining CE (continuing education) credits.
Day A includes all the Module 1-7 lower body procedures, Day B, the upper body procedures. Day C covers Lower Body assessment of the lumbar, pelvic, hip and lower limb, related SP1 Procedures and clinical aspects from a practitioner perspective, and Day D includes Upper Body assessment of the neck, thoracic, shoulder and upper limb areas.
Additionally, any day/s reviewed from the Bowen Module 3 to 6 program provide a CEU option too as specialised workshops – see Mind Body and Bowen for more information.
SP2 Master Class
Sydney NSW: March 7-8, 2026Practitioner Days A and B
Sydney - North Sydney, NSW: to be advisedPractitioner Days C and D
Sydney - North Sydney, NSW: Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2026Mind Body Bowen Workshop series
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Note: Any day/s of Modules 3 to 6 may be attended for CEU hours. Dates as listed under Certificate IV and Intro Courses tab above. -
Margaret, has been instrumental in co-creating Mind Body Bowen and developing the Mind Body Bowen Workshops. These continually evolving practitioner workshops, now co-taught with Vianne MacBeth, an experienced MBB Practitioner and Bowtech Senior Instructor, have been taken around Australia since 2002, the U.K. and Europe from 2004, N.Z. from 2005, U.S.A. from 2006, Canada from 2007 and Singapore 2009.
What is Mind Body Bowen?
Mind Body Bowen (MBB) takes the Bowen move/s and together with mindfulness explores the relationship of the moves to the body’s bio-electric fields, muscle/meridian and fascial links.
MBB provides a truly wholistic Bowen experience by engaging with the body’s own somatic intelligence.
MBB is an aspect of Bowen especially useful for clients with chronic conditions or returning problems. Each session is individualised to the client’s needs.
The Mind Body Bowen Workshops explore:
Bowenwork links with the field of mind-body healing, the ‘when less is best’ principle, priorities for treatment, components and post-traumatic stress issues. Addressing links to the subtle anatomy of the body (e.g. muscle/meridian correspondences) the holistic nature Bowen therapy linking the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual can be explored.
For full details, workshop outlines, venues, dates and registration, click here.
Please note that while Mind Body Bowen is not part of the nationally recognised courses, it is Bowtech-accredited and eligible for CEU / CPE points with Bowen Association Australia (BAA), Bowen Therapy Federation Australia (BTFA), Bowtech (BTAA) and Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).
Current Mind Body Bowen Workshops
Australia: 2026
Mandurah WA: February 21-22, 2026
Brisbane QLD: May 30-31, 2026Current Mind Body Bowen in Practice Workshops
Australia: 2026
Adelaide SA: March 14-15, 2026
Melbourne VIC: July 25-26, 2026
Sydney NSW: August 22-23, 2026
Mandurah WA: Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2026
Brisbane QLD: November 7-8, 2026Mind Body Bowen - International: 2026
The Mind Body Bowen 2026 International programme is currently being finalised - check back here at a later dateIf you would like a workshop to be scheduled in your particular area / country, please get in touch.