Meet Our Mentors
Tom Bowen: The Pioneer of Bowen Therapy
Thomas Ambrose Bowen (1916-1982) was an Australian innovator who developed the Bowen Technique in the 1950s to alleviate human suffering. Operating from his Geelong clinic, he performed approximately 13,000 treatments annually, often for free, particularly for children and individuals with disabilities. Bowen’s unique manual therapy, which he called a “Gift from God,” gained widespread recognition despite his lack of formal training. After his passing in 1982, his legacy continued through dedicated students who established the Bowen Therapy Academy, ensuring the technique’s global reach and effectiveness in treating various conditions.
Ossie and Elaine Rentsch: Pioneers of Bowtech,
Transforming Lives Through Bowen Therapy
Oswald (Ossie) Rentsch and his wife Elaine are pivotal figures in the history of Bowen Therapy. After meeting Thomas Ambrose Bowen in 1974, Ossie studied his innovative technique for two and a half years, ultimately documenting it for future practitioners. In 1976, he and Elaine began applying Bowen’s methods in their clinic in Hamilton, Victoria. Following Tom Bowen’s passing, they established the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia in 1987, ensuring the technique’s preservation and global dissemination. Their dedication has resulted in Bowtech becoming a widely recognised therapy, with over 50,000 practitioners trained worldwide, continuing Tom Bowen’s legacy of healing.
Farida Irani: Bridging Cultures
Through Therapy and Holistic Healing
Farida Irani, born in Mumbai and now based in Sydney, Australia, runs a complementary medicine clinic called Subtle Energies with her daughter Khursheed. She is passionate about introducing Bowen Therapy to India, where she regularly volunteers her expertise. Since establishing the first practitioner training in India in 2004, Farida has seen significant growth in the modality’s popularity. Her mission includes empowering practitioners to succeed while providing charitable services to underprivileged communities. Farida embodies the Ayurvedic philosophy of balance, ensuring her practitioners meet high standards before qualifying. Her Indian presence touches lives every day. For details, refer to www.bowentherapyindia.com
Vimla Rao: Our Bowen Therapy Instructor
Vimla Rao is a dedicated therapist from Fiji who has been residing in Australia since 1985. With a background in Physics, she transitioned to health care in 2003, working as a Home Care Worker and developing strong connections with elderly and disabled clients. In 2005, she completed her diploma in Bowen Therapy and became an international instructor in 2010. Vimla later mastered clinical and spiritual Hypnotherapy under Dr. Yogesh Choudhary. She had her first set of students in 2011 and continued teaching in India until early 2019. She runs a successful clinic offering various therapies, including Bowen Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Spiritual/Energetic Hypnotherapy, emphasising a holistic approach to health and wellness and inspires others to live vibrant lives.
