About
About Joana Pedroso
Joana's Bowen Therapy
In my previous career I worked as a Conservation Scientist, using different analytical techniques to research mainly about paintings. It was an amazing and exciting career but I always had an interest in alternative therapies.
I decided to stop my current job and pursue a career in alternative and holistic therapies. While on a mission to try different modalities, I went for a Bowen Therapy session and was blown away.
The long term lower back pain I was suffering from had been relieved substantially by the following day, as well as an improvement on hamstring flexibility and relief in menstrual pain. I then decided to learn this amazing technique.
Joana Pedroso
BTAA, BAUK
Several years following my introduction to Bowen Therapy, I recognized the importance of expanding my knowledge base and sought additional gentle touch modalities to enhance my sessions. I then found EMMETT Technique that proved to be very useful in releasing muscle tension in very specific areas of the body with minimal touch.
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My quest for greater knowledge persisted, leading me to discover Be Activated. This approach, though distinct, proved to be a valuable method for not only releasing tension but also enhancing muscle function.
Subsequently, I undertook training in Pilates to gain a deeper comprehension of movement and to provide my clients with customized exercise programs.
The importance of scar therapy training became evident when I observed many of my clients grappling with muscular pain and posture issues stemming from fibrous scar tissue. This realization ignited a strong desire to pursue further training in this modality.
Qualifications & Courses
In addition to my initial training I have attended the courses listed below:
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EMMETT Technique Advanced practitioner up to level 4
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Bowen Therapy with Ron Phelan - “TMJ”- the hidden imposter
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David Howels - Hormone release - The Bowen way
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Be Activated with Douglas Heel
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College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy – The Pelvis and Lumbar Spine with John Garfield
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College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy – Upper Torso and Neck with John Garfield
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College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy – The Lower Extremities with John Garfield
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ECBS Asthma and Respiratory Workshop with Alastair Rattray
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Fascia Bowen with Jo Wortley
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The Importance of Symmetry with Graham Pennington
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Targeting Primary Dysfunction” Workshop with Graham Pennington
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The “Art of Bowen ” with Alastair McLoughlin
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Simply Vagus + Lymphatic Bowen with Gus de la Querra
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Voila Method - Structural Joint Balancing- with Joel Crandall
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Pilates matt training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute
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McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Technique Certificate of Proficiency
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Scar Therapy Practitioner - Restore Method
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Oncology Scar Therapy Practitioner - Restore Method
