Our Experienced Teaching Team

Colin found Bowen 15 years ago and has never looked back. After establishing himself as a successful therapist, he graduated to becoming a teacher, and then a director of CBS. Colin continues to run his busy Glasgow clinic, where he enjoys treating people from all walks of life. He is popular with his clients, who complain if he dares to take a holiday!

By passing on his knowledge of Bowen, Colin hopes to create a positive impact on many more people than he could by just treating in his clinic. He loves teaching, and equipping students to progress from newbies to successful Bowen therapists in their own right. "My goal is for my students to surpass me in knowledge and skill. I believe that should be the goal of any teacher.” He believes Bowen should be the number one go to therapy for people in pain. “I have trained in many therapies and with many fantastic therapists both here in the UK and in North America. I still find Bowen to be the most effective technique I have ever used.”

Colin connects easily with others and tailors his lessons so that all his students feel supported and at ease. Everyone is welcome in his classroom: he is able to explain everything in an easy-to-understand way, smoothing over any difficulties with kindness and a good dose of humour.

“Colin’s teaching is truly one of a kind. He approaches every student with patience, genuine care, and a non-judgemental attitude that makes learning feel safe and supported. I’ve gained not only invaluable knowledge but also a renewed sense of confidence and courage in myself” Chloë Hope 2024 Graduate.

When he isn’t teaching or treating, Colin likes to get out and reconnect with nature - whether that be mountain biking, canoeing, hill walking or dancing late into the night at music festivals.

Paula is a spirited adventurer, who brings fun, enthusiasm, warmth and a vibrant spirit into her teaching. She is caring and compassionate, with a comprehensive understanding of the body and pain. She bridges her days between Iceland, Northern Ireland and Glasgow, creating opportunities for people to expand their potential, conquer their challenges and gain a true sense of personal achievement.

Alongside teaching Bowen, Paula's career has ranged from an enthusiastic but naïve Basketball Coach to reaching the top levels of coaching across many sports. She developed the first National and Higher National Diplomas in Sport Science, and created large health centres combining NHS with modern thoughts on health. She has helped change the landscape of pain management, reducing the reliance on opioids across the United Kingdom, and is presently working towards  understanding how to care for and prevent injuries in athletes, both on and off the pitch.

To re-set, Paula dedicates herself to her community clinics, helping people with the usual aches and pains of life. It gives her purpose to know that she can assist people to be at work pain free, and give their families and loved ones the best version of themselves. She has a large family of three adult children, and co-parents to two younger ones. She has two dogs and between work and home, feels that she truly lives life to the full. She can often be found wrapped in writing, reading or playing adventure and strategy games on the Play Station. She also focuses on her fitness and strength, creating apps and planning future tours.

"I am humbled to be here in CBS with the other Tutors, to share my knowledge and experience with you, and cheer you on in your success!"

Gus has been a therapist since 2004 and teaching Bowen since 2013.

As well as Bowen, Gus has explored a variety of soft tissue and hands-on techniques and has over the years developed his own style of treatment in his busy clinic in Witney, Oxfordshire, UK. 

After realising the importance of the lymphatic system in bodywork and clinical presentations, he started delivering CPD workshops to practitioners, on ways of incorporating this important system as part of treatment protocols and symptom resolutions. Getting involved in the vagus nerve was not far behind, as these two systems function synergistically in maintaining our health and wellbeing.  The vagus nerve is the mind-body link! It plays a fundamental role in both our physical and mental/emotional health. 

Gus is kind, supportive, has lots of experience and is extremely knowledgable. His courses are filled with plenty of giggles too. 

He is married with two daughters.  When he's not working Gus loves travelling. He is a singer, guitarist, and keyboard player, doing "gigs" in his spare time. 

Annie lives on a hebridean island off the West Coast of Scotland with her horses, dogs and cats. She has a BSc (hons) in Psychology and has been working in the field of body work for over 20 years.  As part of an island community Annie is an integral part of the overall health care of the residents and is well known by other health professionals in the arena of caring for physical and mental health.

After studying Bowen, Annie shifted her practice fully over to Bowen therapy due to the overwhelming improvement of health and well being of her clients. She believes that it is the most holistic treatment she has ever provided and has been blown away by the benefits and outcomes for her clients.

Annie previously worked in a clinical setting before being approached to accept a senior training role due to her enthusiasm for expanding the knowledge and skills of others. Annie loves observing that lightbulb moment when it all falls into place for a learner. Her clinical knowledge combined with anatomy, physiology and neurology at degree level underpins her treatments and tuition (her current clients really enjoy learning more about how their bodies work and this understanding leads them to take better care of themselves).

Annie’s dream is to increase the awareness of Bowen as a whole and make it accessible to all areas of Scotland and its Islands.

Sally is a passionate advocate for complementary therapies who discovered the transformative power of Bowen over a decade ago and has never looked back. As the founder of her own clinic near Loch Lomond, she dedicates herself to sharing the benefits of this unique therapy with others through individual sessions, community outreach, and professional training at CBS.

Sally's thirst for knowledge and continuous professional development in anatomy and holistic bodywork reflect her commitment to empowering others to conquer pain, move freely, and live fully. Beyond her work, you'll find Sally indulging in various sports and exploring Scottish landscapes with her vivacious spaniel.

Sally is excited to be part of CBS, eager to introduce more individuals to Bowen, a therapy that not only shaped her career but also enriched her life profoundly.

Bowen Therapy is in Kate's blood, as her Mum has also been a Practitioner for many years, and she has seen it change both hers and her clients lives for the better.

Kate is based in the North West.  Her Intro Days are filled with fun, passion and a lot of knowledge and experience about what Bowen is capable of.

Phil's work is based on a clear and concise method of assessment that allows him to pin point the primary disfunction within his client's body. Thus enabling him to find "hidden causes" that many other therapists may miss.

He now treats all his clients with Assessment Led Bowen Technique he learnt from world renowned teachers Graham Pennington, Ron Phelan, Alastair McLoughlin & John Wilks. He was also invited to go to Croatia along with 10 other Bowen therapist, for 6 days intensive learning with Graham Pennington  alongside one of Mr. Bowen’s original apprentices, Dr. Rommney Smeeton.  Phil now travels all over the world teaching the next generation of Bowen Therapist.

After studying music at Oxford, John developed a strong interest in Body-Orientated Psychotherapy and Meditation. He has been practising the Bowen Technique and Craniosacral Therapy full time since 1995, and works at a Physiotherapy and Integrated Healthcare practice in the West of England.

He is a former Chairman of the Bowen Association of the UK, the Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK and the Cranial Forum, the lead body established to oversee the implementation of National standards of practice for the profession in the UK. He is a former examiner for the University of Oxford Examinations Board and was an advisor on education and training for the Bowen Forum under the Prince of Wales' Foundation for Integrated Health.

He was accredited by the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia to teach the Bowen Technique in 1998 and has since then, taught in many countries throughout the world including Denmark, Norway, Israel, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kuwait, El Salvador, Sweden, Ireland, Austria and Germany. He was awarded a lifetime membership of the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia in 2004.