How DNA & Epigenetic Testing Can Enhance the Bowen Therapist’s Toolkit

How DNA and Epigenetic Testing Can Enhance the Bowen Therapist’s Toolkit

Exploring a new level of personalisation in hands-on therapy

By David Sanders. Sports Scientist, Certiified Personal Trainer & Applied Movement Neurology Practitioner

 

Bowen therapy is known for its subtlety, precision, and whole-body impact. It taps into the body’s innate healing ability, using gentle rolling movements to reset the nervous system and restore balance. As therapists, we often see profound results—but we also know that not every client responds the same way.

Why is it that two clients, with seemingly identical issues, can respond so differently to the same treatment plan? Why do some bounce back quickly while others plateau, or relapse into recurring symptoms?

One emerging answer lies in something deeply personal and entirely unique to each of us: our genetics.

 

The Genetics Behind Recovery, Stress and Inflammation

Thanks to advances in at-home DNA and epigenetic testing, therapists now have access to an additional lens through which to understand their clients.

Rather than guessing at dietary factors, stress sensitivity, or recovery timelines, genetic testing allows therapists to view an individual’s biological blueprint—how their body naturally handles stress, processes nutrients, metabolises fat and carbohydrates, recovers from physical activity, and even how efficiently it sleeps or manages inflammation.

What’s more, epigenetic testing—which looks at how lifestyle factors such as diet, sleep, environment, and emotional stress are currently influencing gene expression—gives an up-to-date, functional picture of a person’s health in real time.

For Bowen therapists, this insight is especially powerful. Your hands may already detect the patterns. Now, you can confirm them with precision—and tailor your support with confidence.

 

The Process: Simple, Secure, and Science-Backed

The testing process is easier than many people expect. A UK-based provider, Genetics Coaching, offers a complete package that has been especially adapted for therapists.

 

Here’s how it works:

 

1.    You receive a home test kit – sent directly to your door with simple instructions.
2.    You provide a saliva sample – no blood, no stress—just a quick swab and sealed tube.
3.    The sample is analysed in a UK lab, testing 1,000+ genetic and epigenetic markers.
4.    You receive a secure online dashboard – showing your personal data clearly across categories such as:

•     Stress response and resilience (e.g., COMT, BDNF)
•     Inflammation and recovery
•     Sleep quality and circadian rhythm genes
•     Vitamin and micronutrient absorption
•     Carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism
•     Biological age vs chronological age

5.  All your data is encrypted and stored securelyYour privacy is fully protected. Data is managed according to GDPR standards, and is never shared with third parties. Only you—and your assigned genetics coach—can access your information. You stay in control of your data at all times.
6. You receive 1:1 support – including three private coaching calls to help you understand your data, plus access to a growing online library of resources on nutrition, recovery, mindset, and more.

This is not a diagnostic tool, and it doesn’t replace your clinical intuition—but it adds another layer to your understanding of why some people respond and others don’t.

 

Why This Matters for You and Your Clients

Bowen therapy is already grounded in working with the nervous system. But what if you could understand the genetic stress reactivity of a client before they step on the couch?

What if you knew that their persistent inflammation wasn’t just lifestyle-related, but partly driven by their biology? What if the fatigue they can’t shift had a nutritional root, compounded by poor vitamin absorption or a sluggish detox gene?

Genetic insights give you that clarity. They allow you to:
    •    Support recovery with personalised advice
    •    Communicate more clearly with clients about their individual healing timelines
    •    Identify possible obstacles to progress that aren’t visible in the session
    •    Build confidence as a therapist with science-backed insight

 

Try It Yourself—Exclusively for Bowen Therapists

Before applying this work in practice, Genetics Coaching is offering Bowen therapists the opportunity to experience the full genetics testing and coaching journey for themselves.

This practitioner-only package is designed for personal insight—not for resale, referral, or commercial use. It’s a chance to deepen your own health knowledge, and explore how the process fits alongside your current practice.

What’s included:

✅ DNA & epigenetic test kit
✅ Secure personal health dashboard
✅ 3 x private coaching calls
✅ 3 months access to the Genetics Coaching Vault (on-demand education)
✅ Weekly Q&A support
✅ Personalised health, nutrition, sleep & recovery insights
✅ Encrypted, GDPR-compliant data management and full privacy control

All for £295 (normally £885), until the end of June 2025

There are no ongoing subscriptions, upsells, or pressure to promote—just a genuine opportunity to explore how genetic testing could add value to your role as a therapist.

 

Interested in Bringing This into Your Practice?

Once you’ve experienced the process personally, you may wish to integrate this powerful tool into your client work. If so, you’ll have the option to enrol in the Genetics Coaching Certification—a structured online course that teaches you how to:
    •    Understand and interpret client DNA & epigenetic reports
    •    Deliver personalised coaching based on their unique profile
    •    Combine genetic insight with your existing bodywork approach
    •    Add a future-facing skillset to your business

You’ll be fully supported every step of the way, and the certification is open only to those who have completed their own test first—ensuring you’re coming from experience, not just theory.
 

 

Ready to Explore Your Genetic Blueprint?

 

You can learn more and order your test kit at: geneticscoaching.com

 

If you’ve ever wanted to understand why you feel and function the way you do—or why your clients may not be progressing as expected—this could be the missing piece.

After all, personalised healing starts with personal understanding.