After being made redundant, Kim found the
opportunity to change career path and pursue something she felt passionate
about.
Kim trained and became fully qualified in
Bowen Therapy, achieving a VTCT qualification in Reflexology, Aromatherapy and
Massage therapy. She then gained further qualifications in anatomy, physiology
and emergency first aid procedures.
Initially training in Bowen to work with
animals Kim first studied Bowen Therapy for people. She found the course so
interesting and inspiring (also beneficial to her own asthma), that she
dedicated herself to providing Bowen Therapy for people to this day and is
still amazed and inspired by the therapy.
Now that Kim offers her own service of Bowen
therapy, she adds “I am constantly amazed at how effective this therapy is, and
delighted that my clients experience the benefits of Bowen, with noticeable
improvements in their day to day activities and function.” As well as treating
musculo-skeletal issues, Kim works with people living with neurological
problems such as MS and Parkinson's, and works with the West Yorkshire MS
Therapy Centre. She also has a number of clients living with fibromyalgia and
ME/CFS.
Just over a year spent as treasurer for the
BTPA, Kim brings her accountancy skills, as well as energy, enthusiasm and her
love of Bowen treatment to the role.
Naomi Kent, presenter from Radio Aire,
received Bowen treatment from Kim, giving her account on how she found it:
What complaint or
symptoms brought you for a Bowen treatment?
“Bad
lower back pain & tension”
What did your
symptoms prevent you from doing?
“I had
to stop running & exercising and found even sitting down painful”
Have you been able to
resume doing them partially/fully since having Bowen treatment?
“The
pain has virtually disappeared with just an occasional twinge and I'm back to
running & exercising fully again which is great.”
Testimonial of my
Bowen Therapy experience (How have you benefited from your Bowen treatment?)
“Kim
has not only helped me with the problems in my lower back which she has
magically erased, she has also helped with tension headaches & overall
stress.”
“I find
the experience of Bowen really relaxing, Kim made me feel completely at ease
& the fact she managed to not only get rid of the initial issue but improve
other areas of my health and wellbeing was a great bonus. Couldn't recommend
her highly enough!”
One client that is “constantly singing Kim's
praises and the benefits of Bowen, telling everyone whatever their problem to
go and see her” is Linda from Bradford .
Linda suffered a lot of pain in her legs and
knees and was suggested to go to and see Kim for some Bowen treatment. To
determine the route of where the pain stems from, the treatment involves
clients talking with the therapist beforehand so that they can establish the
problem areas and feel comfortable. A full consultation is undertaken to
determine the problem more fully, to include any history behind it. This allows
for a more thorough diagnosis and allows the therapist to target the problem
more efficiently.
After Linda expressed that every step she
took was painful, the gentle treatment managed to get rid of the tightness and
pain in Linda’s legs and she found that “one treatment a month it keeps away
the pain.”
As a result of Bowen, Linda no longer has to
worry about being in pain when getting out of chairs and can now do it with
ease. She also finds going up and down the stairs a lot easier than she used
to.
“BTPA have been a great support to me as I have
ventured into the world of self employed therapist and I sincerely hope that I
can now contribute support to the committee and our members.”
- Kim Holmes. BTPA, FHT, CNHC – Bowen
Therapist.
For more information, Kim
Holmes can be contacted at these clinics:
Hand and
Foot Clinic,
85e Town
Street, Horsforth,
Leeds,
LS18 5BP
Telephone: 0113 281
8289
Mobile:
07850 268 762
Wednesday
and Thursday
Room 907,
905
Harrogate Road, Greengates,
Bradford,
BD10 0QY
Telephone: 01274
622006
Mobile:
07850 268 762
Tuesday
Studio
Pilates Wellbeing Centre,
32a Leeds
Road,
Ilkley,
LS29 8DS
Mobile:
07850 268 762
Monday
West
Yorkshire Multiple Sclerosis Centre,
Leeds Road,
Rawdon,
Leeds,
LS19 6JY
Telephone:
0113 250 4528
Friday
morning and by appointment
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