I have to say that I was skeptical when I first went in. I have been dealing with lower back pain since I gave birth to my son, almost 23 years ago. It started out only being a problem twice a year. Recently it has gotten much worse, missing days at work and being on steroids a few times, prescribed by my doctor. I was now thinking that the only way to get relief was by having back surgery but have heard some horror stories. When a friend brought me some information about Bowen along with Raymond's book, I was skeptical. I started to read his book and by the end of the 2nd chapter, I WAS SOLD. My thought was that if this does work, then I will only be spending $400 (assuming that it would take me the full 5 visits). Well, let me tell you, when I left Raymond after my first visit, within 20 minutes I had so much energy inside my body I didn't know what to do. I was driving back to work so I beebopped to the music all the way to work. With not being able to move much at work the previous day, the staff could not believe how I was moving around the office, in a fantastic mood. When I went in for my second appt. with Raymond I told him how much energy I had after my first appt. and he said that for the past 20+ years, all of my energy was being used to protect my lower back. Once he worked his magic, he must have released that energy. To my surprise, it only took 3 visits to Raymond and I was cured. It is very hard for me, still, to comprehend that his gentle movements can work like this. My mom, dad and sister are now seeing a Bowen Technician. Afer my mom's first visit, she noticed that her lower back does not bother her anymore. My dad is now going in for his Carpel Tunnel and my sister for Whiplash. One of my co-workers is also going for her Frozen Shoulder and she has noticed such a difference. I only wish I new about this many years ago. Thanks Raymond. read more