ABANIC PHYSIO Bowen Studio VITA
Located in the heart of Mali Lošinj, Studio Vita is the most renowned address for manual physiotherapy on the island of Lošinj. We offer comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation services utilizing the Bowen technique and a range of other manual methods. Our touch relieves pain, accelerates recovery, and restores vitality.
Bowen Studio VITA
Welcome to VITA Health Education and Wellness Studio. Since its founding in 2004, Studio VITA has been dedicated to providing top-notch physical therapy services under the expert leadership of Ana Banić, University Master of Physiotherapy. A commitment to lifelong learning and continuous education forms the foundation of our practice, and our team successfully integrates advanced therapeutic methods and protocols into everyday practice. Our results include faster recovery after surgical procedures, quicker healing of tissues and bones following trauma and fractures, and the elimination of the causes of acute and chronic pain.
Ana Banić, PhD, is a renowned physiotherapist, currently a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Novo Mesto. She is a lecturer at the Academy of Manual Therapy in Ljubljana, a Bowen Technique educator in Zagreb, Mostar and Banja Luka, and a professional associate at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka.
Her extensive expertise and exceptional effectiveness in pain relief have made Studio VITA renowned, becoming a reference center for a holistic approach to patient care.
Conditions we treat
Acute and chronic painful conditions of joints, muscles and ligaments, enhanced absorption of calcifications and improvement of mobility with reduced function of body structures, such as difficulty moving, reduced range of motion and general weakness caused by insufficient movement, overweight or aging.
Migraine pain relief, stroke recovery, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and restoring neurological function in paresis and plegia.
Accelerated tissue healing in case of partial rupture of muscles and ligaments, accelerated bone healing after fracture, faster recovery after distortion/dislocation. Recovery after overexertion and contusion syndrome, annulation of scars and breaking up of hematomas.
Rehabilitation of mobility and functionality after implantation of artificial knees and hips, osteosynthesis, recovery of the muscle wall after abdominal surgery, wound healing and movement adjustment after amputation, preservation of flexibility of the thumb joint and drainage after hallux valgus surgery.
Detection of specific causes of pain and successful resolution of long-standing painful conditions.
Solving the problems of hiatal hernia, GERD, difficult digestion and alleviating the symptoms of irritable colon and Crohn's disease.
Irregular and painful menstrual cycles, cysts on the ovaries, painful conditions during pregnancy and complaints caused by swelling of arms and legs during pregnancy.
We offer gentle and effective therapy to relieve colic in babies, helping them calm down and sleep better.
With a special protocol specific to our ABANIC PHYSIO method, we successfully detect the causes of your ailments, and effectively treat what is in our area of expertise.
Techniques we use
BOWEN TECHNIQUE
A manual technique that corrects neural and mechanical dysfunctions in the body through soft tissue manipulation. It uses a holistic approach to treat the person with the problem, not just the problem, thereby establishing balance on all levels.
EMMETT TECHNIQUE
A manual technique for pain relief and improvement of musculoskeletal and neurological function. Its application results in the regulation of muscle tone, reduction of pain and increased range of motion.
NEUROKINETIC THERAPY (NKT)
A form of manual therapy in which, with the help of manual muscle testing and motor control theory, the real cause of ailments is found. Through the theory of motor control and manual muscle test, he finds the cause of the pain.
DYNAMIC NEUROMUSCULAR STABILIZATION (DNS)
Developmental kinesitherapy is the foundation of this method, which optimizes the locomotor system through active movement and a specific respiratory pattern.
NEURAL HACKING (NH)
A method that uses optokinetic reflex to manipulate body tone through non-invasive muscle testing, and various tests to optimize central nervous system (CNS) responses.
KINESIO TAPE I DYNAMIC TAPE
When moving, kinesio tape stimulates lymph flow, improves circulation, corrects the direction of muscle fibers, and thus helps with the regeneration and drainage of injured tissue.
DRY NEEDLING
A technique that, using very thin needles, successfully treats myofascial pain and reduces muscle tension.
DORN BREUSS
A manual technique that combines spinal massage and gentle joint manipulation according to Dr. Breuss, effective in reducing pain and restoring balance throughout the body. It has a strong drainage effect on the spine.
THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND
It is used exclusively for the quick and effective resorption of calcifications in our specific way.
PILATES
An exercise program to improve flexibility, strength and body awareness.
YOGA
An exercise program, a combination of movement and breath for the purpose of flexibility, strength and focus.
Our services
Comprehensive assessment to identify physical impairments, functional limitations and general psychophysical condition of the patient.
Creation of an individual rehabilitation plan based on a therapeutic assessment.
Early intervention is the way to a faster recovery and prevention of further complications. Long immobilization in trauma, if it is not necessary, does not solve the primary problem, but can cause a number of others.
Faster recovery after surgery or injury, restoring the body to full function without pain.
Manual techniques are an essential part of our therapeutic approach. By combining techniques, we treat the whole person/patient, not just the partially painful and injured part, in order to achieve complete recovery and a sense of vitality.
Preventive, therapeutic and soothing.
Manual lymphatic drainage helps reduce edema and remove toxins from the body.
Customized mobility and strength training programs for individuals and groups.
Specialized courses to support the body's health during pregnancy and prepare for childbirth.
Our team
ANA BANIĆ
BOWEN MASTER
She dedicated herself to physiotherapy in 1994, when she began studying physiotherapy. She gained her first experience as a physiotherapist in a community clinic, helping patients with rehabilitation after strokes, surgeries and other difficulties. Today, as a PhD, she has over 26 years of active experience in physiotherapy, 20 of which in private practice in Mali Lošinj, where she runs her own office and works with patients on a daily basis.
In parallel with her academic education, Ana has been regularly educating herself at various professional training courses for 20 years. Her primary interest is in the biomechanics of active movement, which she has been studying for 7 years, through Pilates and Yoga. She has specialized in the Bowen Technique since 2011, continuously improving her expertise, especially learning from one of Bowen's six original students, chiropractor Dr. Romney Smeeton.
After that, she continues to learn the Emmett technique, mostly under the mentorship of the author himself, Ross Emmett. In addition, she improves her skills in NKT, Dynamic Tape, DNS, Differential diagnostics, Neural Hacking and through a series of thematic workshops. By actively applying the learned techniques, she explores their synergies and effectiveness in solving specific conditions.
In her work, she pays special attention to the individual assessment and anamnesis of the patient, striving to view and treat the entire person, not just the localized issue. Due to her exceptional success in alleviating painful conditions, she has gained the trust of many patients, who often turn to her as their first choice for addressing pain and musculoskeletal issues.
MARTINA HIRSCH
BOWEN THERAPIST
After completing her secondary education at the Medical School in Rijeka, she decided to enroll in the Speech Therapy and Audiopedagogy program in Ljubljana. During her work as a speech therapist, she gained valuable experience in the rehabilitation process and in working individually with both children and adults. She successfully developed independence in organization and collaboration with various professionals, aiming for the shortest and most successful rehabilitation outcomes.
„My curiosity and love for anatomy, combined with my personal experience with Bowen therapy, led me toward manual and physical therapy. In 2020, I began a new chapter as a Bowen therapist. Driven by the desire to provide our clients with the highest quality rehabilitation, I continuously learn and refine my skills.
All the knowledge I have gained is applied in my daily practice, allowing me to provide comprehensive and effective treatments tailored to the specific needs of each.“
She has completed a series of trainings, including Bowen therapy, classical massage, Dorn Breuss method, Access Bars, Dry needling, Bowen Advanced 1 and 2, differential diagnostics, Emmett Basic, Bowen Neck training, cervical spine diagnostics and kinesitherapy, Yin yoga (Module 1), and Neural Body Diagnostic Level 1 & Scoliosis Management.
PETAR PUTAR
BOWEN THERAPIST
He began his massage education in 2017 at the Adrianus Institute, where he earned his diploma as a medical masseur and passed the professional exam at the Chamber of Trades. Afterward, he launched his private practice under the name "Lollapalooza massage," where he continued to enhance his skills through various courses, including sports massage, reflexology, cupping therapy, Chinese medicine, cross-friction, and functional massage. He also became a traditional Thai massage therapist and aromatherapist
To further enhance his knowledge and provide better therapies, in 2020, he enrolled in the physiotherapy program at the University of Applied Health Sciences in Zagreb. During his studies, he developed a special interest in manual therapies and completed manual therapy courses under the guidance of Mr. sc. A. Stošić.
After completing his degree, Petar decided to focus his professional path on manual therapies and joined the team of physiotherapists at the Body Balance clinic. There, he gained further experience in physiotherapy assessments, interventions, and working with athletes through collaboration with the Croatian Swimming Federation
„My research and desire for a holistic approach to health led me to Bowen Therapy, which allows me to use my previous knowledge with an emphasis on evidence-based holistic therapy. I always approach patients professionally and with full attention, and the gratitude I receive in return confirms that I am on the right path.
Today, I am part of a great team that uses Bowen as the foundation of therapy, and my further training in manual techniques continues so that I can provide even more complete therapies.“
What do patients say?
ZVJEZDANA PODUNAVEC
BOWEN PATIENT
Ana helped me in important moments and gave me extra strength in life's little struggles. With her at Studio Vita, I breathed before childbirth, got my body back in shape after childbirth, she solved my girls' cramps, helped with injuries (my husband's double leg fracture, a bone fracture in a one-year-old, a sore back after a cesarean section, resolving a hematoma from a sprained ankle in children, a broken collarbone in a nine-year-old, a ruptured upper leg muscle...). She also helped my extended family solve their problems.
I would recommend Ana and her team to everyone. Her work results are exceptional and I am happy that she is a part of my life story!
I would recommend Ana and her team to everyone. Her work results are exceptional and I am happy that she is a part of my life story!
KSENIJA ROGIĆ
BOWEN PATIENT
You simply have to let yourself go and trust Ana Banić. She solves all the problems in the field of physiotherapy in our family, from an injured shoulder, to pain in an old man's knee, to faster recovery from a broken arm, a sprained leg, an inflamed Achilles tendon, and even an ulcer in the navel area that, on her advice, we put Swiss chard on and miraculously disappeared overnight. Ana, thank you!
SANDRA STOLNIK
BOWEN PATIENT
I had serious back problems and couldn’t sleep due to the pain. After I consulted Ana Banić at the 'Vita' studio, I felt immense relief after just three Bowen therapy sessions. Today, I can run, dance, and live pain-free. I highly recommend Ana’s therapies – they changed my life!
Contact us
Where are we?
Dr. Dinka Kozulića 1, Mali Lošinj, Hrvatska, 51550
Make an appointment
Take the first step towards better health today! Contact us and schedule your appointment at Studio Vita. Our expert team is ready to help you solve your problem through an individual approach and restore your vitality with a touch.
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