ABANIC PHYSIO Bowen Education
ABANIC PHYSIO BOWEN EDUCATION are original educational programs of manual therapy designed to provide physiotherapists with in-depth knowledge and practical skills about the Bowen technique and its application in the therapeutic process. In addition to theoretical lectures, they include practical work and case studies to ensure a thorough understanding of the method. The courses are conducted in cooperation with educational institutions in the Republic of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and are taught by the author of the method, Ana Banić.
What is Bowen technique?
The Bowen Technique is a manual therapy that focuses on treating the person with a specific condition, rather than the condition itself. The entire body is treated through a series of specific rolling movements, performed over muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. In this technique, the therapist acts as a facilitator, creating a piezoelectric effect through specific movements that stimulate the patient's central nervous system, to which the patient then responds.
The Bowen technique is effective for a range of problems, including musculoskeletal problems, neurological conditions and stress-related disorders.
Bowen therapy
Mechanisms of action of Bowen therapy
Why choose Abanic Physio Bowen training?
The Bowen Technique is a manual therapy that focuses on treating the person with a specific condition, rather than the condition itself. The entire body is treated through a series of specific rolling movements, performed over muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. In this technique, the therapist acts as a facilitator, creating a piezoelectric effect through specific movements that stimulate the patient's central nervous system, to which the patient then responds.
She has specialized in the Bowen Technique since 2011 at the London Bowen School, The Bowen School for Healthcare Professionals, and continued her studies with Graham Pennington and with chiropractor Dr. Romney Smeeton, one of Bowen's six original students, and she continuously practices and refines her skills through work with patients.
She has been teaching the Bowen Technique since 2020 at the Higeja College in Zagreb, and since 2022 at the Život Rehabilitation Center in Mostar. As a Bowen Technique teacher and author of the Bowen Advanced course, she has successfully introduced more than 200 therapists to this therapy method, and continues to share her experience with students through the Bowen therapist community and individual consultations.
She has been teaching the Bowen Technique since 2020 at the Higeja College in Zagreb, and since 2022 at the Život Rehabilitation Center in Mostar. As a Bowen Technique teacher and author of the Bowen Advanced course, she has successfully introduced more than 200 therapists to this therapy method, and continues to share her experience with students through the Bowen therapist community and individual consultations.
ABANIC PHYSIO Bowen Educations are accredited by the BTPA (Bowen Therapy Professional Association) - an international organization that sets the highest standards in the education and practice of Bowen therapists based in Great Britain.
What does BTPA accreditation mean?
Accreditation confirms that the education has a clearly defined curriculum, an ethical basis, and a practical framework aligned with National Standards (NOS).
BTPA akreditacija znači da ste prepoznati ne samo lokalno, već i međunarodno. Omogućuje vam stalno stručno usavršavanje, profesionalno umrežavanje i kredibilitet koji klijenti prepoznaju.
In the time of superficial and quick education, accreditation is more than a formality – it is a sign of responsibility, quality and trust.
What does this mean for you as a student?
Learn according to standards recognized at home and abroad
You receive an internationally recognized certificate
You become part of a professional community of therapists
You have access to continuing professional development (CPD)
Come out prepared for quality and responsible practice
For you, this means security, for clients, trust, and for the profession, a standard.
ABOUT THE LECTURER
Dr.sc
Ana Banić
univ.mag.physioth.
Osim formalnog obrazovanja do razine doktorice znanosti, Ana Banić proteklih 20 godina kontinuirano proširuje i usavršava svoje znanje putem različitih stručnih edukacija. Njeno zanimanje prvo ju je usmjerilo prema biomehanici aktivnog pokreta, koju je učila punih 7 godina kroz pilates i yogu. Aktivni pokret i danas ima značajnu ulogu u terapijskoj metodi ABANIC PHYSIO
In 2011, she attended Bowen education with Aneeka Looda, and then with the famous chiropractor dr. Romney Smeeton, one of Bowen's six original students and Graham Pennington, author of the IOS (Importance of Symmetry) method.
Deepening her manual therapy expertise continues with the Emmett Technique, which she learned from the author himself, Ross Emmett. She also completed training in NKT, Dynamic taping, DNS, Differential diagnostics, Neural Hacking, as well as many other thematic workshops. He applies all acquired knowledge in his practice and integrates it into the therapeutic process, and monitors and analyzes the results.
She began her career as a teacher in 2018 at Higeja, the Academy of Manual Therapy in Ljubljana, where she organizes her own course: Foundations of biomechanics of active therapeutic movement.
Since 2019, she has also been a lecturer at the Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka, where she combines physics and kinesiology in a specific way.
Since 2020, she has been teaching Bowen courses at the Hygeia College in Zagreb. For the course, she is preparing a manual on the Bowen technique and its integration into physiotherapy, expanding it with case studies from his own experience.
In 2022, she creates the Bowen Advanced course, based on numerous specific cases that she regularly documents and analyzes, and consolidates the most successful results in her own therapeutic method ABANIC PHYSIO.
Bowen edukator
Ana Banić
Bowen course curriculum
BOWEN BASIC
BOWEN BASIC is a basic Bowen Technique course, covering the basics of the Bowen Technique, as well as the basics of the ABANIC PHYSIO method of working with patients. It takes place in four modules of two days each, over four consecutive months.
In addition to theoretical classes, a significant part of the course is the practicum, where participants have the opportunity to practice on each other and on their own bodies to experience changes, and practice certain movements. Upon completion of the basic course, therapists are trained to treat patients independently, and physiotherapists and other participants gain a deeper understanding of the possibilities offered by Bowen therapy and how to incorporate it into the rehabilitation process to achieve better results faster.
This seminar is intended for everyone involved in some form of rehabilitation, whether you are a physiotherapist, manual therapist, kinesiologist, doctor, healthcare professional, or a graduate student in these fields.
In addition to theoretical classes, a significant part of the course is the practicum, where participants have the opportunity to practice on each other and on their own bodies to experience changes, and practice certain movements. Upon completion of the basic course, therapists are trained to treat patients independently, and physiotherapists and other participants gain a deeper understanding of the possibilities offered by Bowen therapy and how to incorporate it into the rehabilitation process to achieve better results faster.
This seminar is intended for everyone involved in some form of rehabilitation, whether you are a physiotherapist, manual therapist, kinesiologist, doctor, healthcare professional, or a graduate student in these fields.
Modul 1:
Theory
Practical part
Spine
Sacrum
Ankle
Modul 2:
Repetition of module 1
Theory
Pelvis
Hamstring
Knee
The tailbone
Shoulder
Elbow
Modul 3:
Repetition of module 2
Theory
TMZ
Breast
Asthma
Bile
Kidney
Colic
Severe clinical picture
Traumas
Modul 4:
Repetition of module 3
Workshop
Written and oral exam
BOWEN ADVANCED
BOWEN ADVANCED is an advanced course in the Bowen technique that, through three modules, deals with certain types of trauma, and demonstrates specific methods of treatment for each area (hematomas and scars, calcifications and patterns of breathing, posture and biomechanics of movement).
It is intended for therapists who have previously mastered the Bowen Basic course and are ready to deepen their knowledge in a specific area, as well as other health professionals who are exploring effective methods of resolving specific traumas. The first two modules are two-day workshops, and the third lasts three days. The workshops consist of a shorter theoretical part and a longer practicum with exercises.
It is intended for therapists who have previously mastered the Bowen Basic course and are ready to deepen their knowledge in a specific area, as well as other health professionals who are exploring effective methods of resolving specific traumas. The first two modules are two-day workshops, and the third lasts three days. The workshops consist of a shorter theoretical part and a longer practicum with exercises.
Modul 1:
Therapeutic assessment protocol
Specific orthopedic and neurological tests
Scar Protocol
Hematoma protocol
Modul 2:
Protocol for calcifications
Diastasis Protocol
Protocol for correction of breathing patterns
Postural level protocol
Modul 3:
Physics
Active therapeutic movement
Biomechanics
Frequently asked questions about Bowen seminars
The training courses are intended for the professional development of healthcare professionals and kinesiologists.
For education, professional knowledge in the fields of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology is required.
The most common participants of Bowen education are physiotherapists, kinesiologists, doctors, nurses, speech therapists, psychologists, osteopaths and experienced manual therapists.
20% theory and 80% practical knowledge.
The ideal number of participants is up to 14, anything above that requires additional assistants.
Bowen Basic education lasts 8 days within 4 to 6 months, divided into 4 modules.
Bowen technique and its practical implementation
Implementation of the Bowen technique in your current therapeutic practice
Develop therapeutic goals, depending on the individual needs of each patient
The Chamber is familiar with the training and each participant should submit a request to the Chamber for 20 points.
You can find out about the conditions of application and information on Bowen Technique Education Techniques by clicking on this link.
What do participants say?
IVO GAVRANIĆ
BOWEN PARTICIPANT
Bowen therapy was my first education that opened up new perspectives for me, not only as a therapist, but also on a personal level. Although the movements seem simple, it was only with the guidance of professional educator Ana that I realized their true power and fluidity. Ana is extremely accommodating and selflessly shares her knowledge, providing support even after the education. After the basic education, I immediately signed up for Bowen advanced, which gave me more tools and deepened my understanding of the therapy. This education not only shaped me as a therapist, but also provided me with valuable professional support.
TOMISLAV ROMIĆ
BOWEN PARTICIPANT
Bowen training was a turning point for me – not only professionally, but also personally. Ana is an extraordinary educator, patient and dedicated, she selflessly shares her knowledge and guides each student with ease and confidence. The first steps in practice were challenging, but with Ana's support everything fell into place. I was especially thrilled with Bowen advance, which gave me a deeper understanding and new tools for working with patients. Ana is not only a top educator and therapist, but also a person you can always rely on. I highly recommend her training to anyone who wants to truly love Bowen therapy!
DANIELE GLUHAN
BOWEN PARTICIPANT
Bowen therapy is magical, perfect, and effective. If you want to understand how your body functions on all levels, and if you have a desire to help others, Bowen education with Ana Banić is ideal. Ana selflessly shares her knowledge, not only during the training but also after it. Thank you!
Choose a Bowen Technique course
BASIC BOWEN
Location:
Education schedule:
Modul 1 - 27. i 28.09.2025.
Modul 2 - 08. i 09.11.2025.
Modul 3 - 13. i 14.12.2025.
Modul 4 - 24. i 25.01.2026.
Modul 2 - 08. i 09.11.2025.
Modul 3 - 13. i 14.12.2025.
Modul 4 - 24. i 25.01.2026.
Contact:
info@abanic-physio.com
ADVANCED BOWEN
Location:
Education schedule:
Modul 1 - 14. i 15.03.2026.
Modul 2 - 11. i 12.04.2026.
Modul 3 - 08., 09. i 10.05.2026.
Modul 2 - 11. i 12.04.2026.
Modul 3 - 08., 09. i 10.05.2026.
Contact:
info@abanic-physio.com
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