Official Bowtech Training in the Netherlands
Learn Bowen. Understand the Body. Grow in Confidence
Learn the Original Bowen Technique with Senior Instructor Jacqui Hoitingh, teaching Bowtech since 2005.
From your first Bowen moves to advanced practitioner training, discover more than just procedures. Develop the confidence to recognise patterns, explore connections throughout the body and understand not just what you’re doing, but why.
Because great therapists don’t just learn what to do. They learn to ask why.
Her training is practical, supportive and rooted in the original work documented directly from Tom Bowen.
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What is Bowen?
Bowen is a gentle, hands-on therapy using small, precise movements over muscles, tendons and fascia. Short pauses between the moves give the body time to respond.
Although the touch is light, many people experience deep relaxation and changes in tension, movement and overall wellbeing.
The Original Bowtech Training
Bowen Academy of Australia
Bowtech training is based on the work documented by Ossie and Elaine Rentsch following their time with Tom Bowen.
Today, accredited Bowtech instructors teach this original work internationally through a structured pathway from basic training to advanced and master-level procedures.
Curious about Bowen? Join an Introduction Day
Sunday 25th October 2026, 10.00-16.00 | Naarden
A relaxed, practical day for therapists who are curious about the Original Bowen Technique. You’ll learn how Bowen works, see demonstrations and experience some of the moves for yourself.
The fee is €100. If you later enrol in Modules 1 and 2, this will be credited towards your training
Ready to Discover Bowen?
Begin your Bowen Training Module 1
New dates coming soon
The complete Bowtech Basic Training includes Modules 1–6A, followed by the Module 7 assessment.
Module 1 is taught over two practical days. You’ll discover the history and principles of Bowtech, learn the Bowen move and begin working with the Relaxation, Kidney and Neck procedures. You’ll also learn how to work safely and confidently with a client.
A comprehensive course manual is included.
Modules 1 and 2 are booked together: €685, including registration fees.
An Anatomy and Physiology qualification is required before practising professionally. If needed, we recommend SAGHO or The Centre of Excellence
Contact [email protected] to apply
Building your Bowen Skills
Bowen Module 02
Module 2 continues over two practical days, beginning with a review of the Bowen move and the Bowen Relaxation Moves.
You’ll then learn the Respiratory, Shoulder, Hamstring and Cramp procedures, building your confidence through further hands-on practice.
We’ll also explain the case-study requirements. Two case studies are presented at the beginning of Module 3.
Module 2 is included in the manual provided during Module 1.
Developing your Bowen Practice
Bowen Module 03
Module 3 is taught over two practical days and begins with a review of the previous modules and presentation of your two case studies. A short written assessment is also included.
You’ll receive a new manual and learn the Pelvic, Elbow and Wrist, Sacral and Knee procedures.
There will also be time to discuss your case studies, treatments and any questions with your instructor.
Modules 3 and 4 are booked together: €650.
Expand your Bowen Toolkit
Bowen Module 04
Module 4 is taught over two practical days and is covered in the manual provided during Module 3.
You’ll learn the Ankle procedure with strapping, Upper Respiratory and TMJ procedures, Forearm procedure, Seated Bowenwork, Babies and Children, Hammer Toe with strapping, and the Bunion procedure.
You’ll present two further case studies and complete a short written assessment on the second day.
We’ll also explore some of Tom Bowen’s traditional home remedies.
Broadening your Bowen Practice
Bowen Module 05
Module 5 is taught over two practical days, with a new course manual provided.
You’ll learn the Coccyx, North, East, South and West, Gall Bladder and Chest procedures, supported by plenty of hands-on practice.
You’ll present three further case studies and complete a short written assessment on the second day.
Modules 5 and 6 are booked together: €650.
Completing the Practical Training
Bowen Module 06
Module 6 is taught over two practical days and is covered in the manual provided during Module 5.
You’ll continue your hands-on training with additional procedures including 5a or 7a medially, Bursitis, Perineal, Bedwetting, Thoracic and Buttock Pain.
We’ll also explore Ossie’s recommendations for alternative approaches when the most obvious procedure has not fully resolved a client’s problem.
You’ll present your final three case studies and complete a short written assessment on the second day.
Consolidate and Prepare
Bowen Module 6a Revision of 1-6
Module 6A is a two-day practical revision of Modules 1–6, giving you the opportunity to revisit the complete body of work and refine any moves you would like more help with.
You’ll also complete a practical mock assessment, helping you understand what to expect and feel fully prepared for Module 7.
There is no written test in Module 6A.
Fee: €325
Completing your Qualification
A two day practical assessment of the skills developed throughout Modules 1 -6A
Bowen Module 07 Exam
Module 7 is a two-day practical assessment of the skills and procedures learned throughout Modules 1–6.
Wherever possible, a Senior Instructor will assess each student’s proficiency in the complete basic Bowtech programme.
All required paperwork must be submitted to the course coordinator at least three weeks before the assessment. Case studies and completed practice logs should be brought on the first morning.
Assessment fee: €350
30th & 31st October 2026
This is a Post Graduate course
Module 08
This module runs over 2 days -see upcoming dates
Module 8
Cost €350
Module 8 is a revision of all procedures from Modules 1-6 with some exciting new additional procedures and information on postural assessment, minimum requirements.
You will receive a new manual for this Module, please note this training has many extra procedures that may be new to you. They are included in the Bowtech Basic training and this is a revision of all that. So you will need good notes as not all are in your previous manual.
Qualifications and pre-requisites for this course are:
Any time after completing a Module 7
Therapists can attend as many Module 8's as they see fit before progressing onto Module 9
Only 1 Modules 8 is required as a pre-requisite to attending Module 9
Ideal opportunity for CPD's.
This course has NVST 56 hours and 2.0 ECT. Gat 84 hours and 3.0 ECT.
Anyone from other schools can attend and if their work is up to standard can advance to Mods 9-12
Advanced Bowen Training
Bowen Module 09 SBP1- Advanced
This module runs over 2 days
Module 9 is the first part of the Advanced course and is taught over two practical days. A comprehensive course manual is included.
You’ll learn specialised procedures designed for persistent or unusual presentations that have not fully responded to the basic Bowen work. These dynamic procedures require careful assessment and are generally not intended for a client’s first treatment.
Completion of at least one Module 8 is required before attending Module 9.
Fee: €395
Accreditation: 76 CAT study hours 2.71 ECT
Complete your Advanced Training
Bowen Module 10 SBP1- Advanced
Module 10 completes the Advanced course and is taught over two practical days. It is covered by the manual provided during Module 9.
You’ll review all 19 specialised procedures introduced in Module 9. Practical assessment takes place throughout both days, together with an open-book multiple-choice assessment completed overnight.
Successful candidates receive their Advanced Bowtech Practitioner certificate.
To attend Module 10, you must have completed Module 9 at least six months previously. First-time applicants should provide a copy of their Module 9 attendance certificate.
Fee: €395
Accreditation: 84 CAT study hours and 3.0 ECT
Masters Training
Bowen Module 11 SBP 2- Masters
Module 11 is the first part of the Bowtech Masters course and is taught over two practical days. A new course manual is included.
You’ll learn additional procedures and moves for complex presentations that have not fully responded to previously learned Bowen work.
The course develops your observation and assessment skills, helping you decide more accurately which procedure or individual moves may be most appropriate for each client.
To attend Module 11, you must have received your Advanced Bowtech Practitioner certificate at least six months previously. First-time applicants should provide a copy of this certificate.
Fee: €420
Accreditation: 76 CAT study hours and 2.71 ECT
Complete your Masters Training
Bowen Module 12 SBP 2 - Masters
Module 12 completes the Bowtech Masters course and is taught over two practical days. It is covered by the manual provided during Module 11.
You’ll revisit and refine the procedures introduced in Module 11, with practical assessment throughout the course. You’ll also complete the required written assessment.
To attend Module 12, you must have completed Module 11 at least six months previously. First-time applicants should provide a copy of their Module 11 attendance certificate.
Fee: €420
Accreditation: 84 CAT study hours and 3 ECT
Intuition & Revision
Learn to tune into your Intuition while working with clients to enhance your work
Course Prerequisites:
This is a course for any Bowen Practitioner who has a Basic course up to Mod 3/4.
Intuition Workshop
Have you ever known something… without knowing how you knew?
That quiet feeling that something isn’t quite right. A sudden thought that seems to come from nowhere. Or a sense that there’s more to a situation than meets the eye.
We all experience moments like these. But how often do we stop and listen?
Intuition isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about becoming quiet and present enough to notice what we might otherwise miss.
In this practical, interactive workshop, we’ll explore how to recognise and develop your intuition, and learn to distinguish genuine intuitive impressions from assumptions, expectations and wishful thinking.
Through simple exercises, body awareness and an introduction to muscle testing, you’ll discover new ways of listening to yourself and becoming more aware of subtle signals.
For Bowen therapists, we’ll also explore how intuition can complement clinical knowledge, observation and experience, helping you become more curious about the clues your clients’ bodies may offer.
You don’t need any previous experience, just an open mind and a little curiosity.
Sometimes the most valuable information comes when we stop trying so hard to find it.
Ready to explore what you already know, but haven’t yet learned to recognise?
Join us for a day of discovery, practical exercises and a few surprises along the way.
Your Instructor , Jacqui Hoitingh , Bowtech Instructor Netherlands
Meet Your Instructor, Jacqui Hoitingh
Senior Bowtech Instructor | Netherlands & UK
My Bowen journey began in Glasgow in 1998. I’d never experienced a Bowen treatment and knew very little about it, but something drew me to the course. I followed my intuition, and I’m so glad I did!
That decision changed the direction of my life.
I became a Bowtech Instructor in 2005 and have been teaching therapists in the Netherlands and UK ever since.
What I love most about teaching is watching those lightbulb moments when a student suddenly understands not just how to perform a procedure, but why they’re doing it.
My approach has evolved over the years. While strong foundations and precise technique remain essential, I’m increasingly interested in helping therapists look beyond individual symptoms, recognise connections throughout the body and develop greater confidence in their clinical reasoning.
Alongside Bowtech training, I teach advanced workshops exploring the nervous system, whole-body connections, intuition and the art of truly listening to the body.
My aim is simple: to help therapists become confident, curious and thoughtful practitioners who understand the work they’re doing, rather than simply following a sequence of moves.
And after all these years, I still love teaching just as much as I did at the beginning!
Contact
Telephone:
0031643818706
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Address:
Jan ter Gouwweg, Naarden. (preferred contact via email or Whatsapp please)
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