I enjoyed your practical, no-nonsense approach to teaching which is reflected in your technique as well. I most enjoyed your combination of Bowen and PRT. Neural Touch is a synthesis of a variety of disciplines that results in simple, elegant and powerful treatment strategies. -Don Lee, Licensed Acupuncturist.


I would like to reserve a space in your November Advanced Class. I have been looking forward to taking the advanced class for quite a while now, and hoped it would happen this year.

I am very satisfied with the results I am seeing with my clients since I have expanded my bodywork practice by adding Neural Touch to my Bowen work. Adhesive capsulitis and frozen shoulder of 3 years standing, pain gone in a few weeks of once weekly treatments, full range of motion not long after that. Chronic sciatica with lower back involvement and walking crooked, never out of pain for 2 years, in three weeks out of pain and walking straight with twice weekly treatments. On myself, healing a sprained thumb almost overnight, with the help of homeopathic arnica. The extra tools I learned from you and giving myself permission to "break the Bowen rules" made all the difference. Thank you so much, and I look forward to learning more from you. - Cheryl Kasdorf, DC

Gene is a truly gifted teacher whose unqualified passion for the subject matter and grasp of the technicalities is evident to all and, I might say, quite infectious.

Gene has that rare gift of being able to effectively "transfer" vast amounts of knowledge and experience to a divergent group while maintaining a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. He made the whole process a joy to participate in.

The course greatly exceeded all expectations as to quantity and quality of material and is highly recommended. - David Burnett

Thank you for an awesome experience! The work is amazing ‚ my clients have been amazed with their progress! I have mixed it with the Bowen on occasion ‚ it is really dynamic together! Let me know when the next class is! - Marla Lefler

I am a chiropractic student and have had a lot of bodywork instruction in my classes. This seminar is probably the best bodywork instruction I have had. The pace was relaxed so I could absorb the material, yet everything was presented very thoroughly.

Gene is an excellent teacher, very patient, very funny, and with a very refreshing “think for yourself” attitude. The techniques were quite easy to learn, and I feel very confident taking them into practice. This is a really excellent seminar. -Michael Fiske

I have been given enough information to last a lifetime of investigation and practice in all my present and future modalities. -Stephen Mueller, CMT

In my opinion, Gene is without doubt the best instructor I have ever experienced in 25 years of doing body work and taking classes. -Julie Parker

The instruction....warmth, humor, sincerity, compassion...the wonderful combination of grounded, heart and head instruction......To not be attached to results, it all works. The body has wisdom--our job is to let it do what it needs to...just wake it up and support its process. Your assistance during the practice was great--you really listen to our questions. - Shirley A. White

Your knowledge of many other modalities was very reassuring--I feel you have "stretched my learning curve" by having explored so many alternatives and digesting as many of the "hard core" facts and then been able to articulate it so well and so humbly (actually, modestly might be a better word). Thank you. -Kathi Heiber, D.V.M.

All of the techniques will benefit my current practice. I most enjoyed being able to follow my inner direction, and that of the person I was working with, without following a recipe. With each piece that we were given, my body was released of more and more aches and pains...

There is nothing [in the training] I would change. -Juaniece Bair

BOWEN BRIDGE CLASS

I most enjoyed the sheer emancipation from rote, routine and orthodoxy. Seeing Gene at work—the dance of it! The experience of integrity and honesty, in relation to this whole Bowen lineage saga.

The course was worth doing the 11,000+ mile round-trip for! Gene has a generosity, a willingness to share his "work-in-progress," a sheer lack of ego-investment, that are—sadly— very rare in this business. -John King (U.K. practitioner)

Gene uses wonderful analogies, exciting and creative use of language! Very adaptable, patient, respectful of group's needs. Understanding of material far beyond what he teaches. Truly a gifted teacher and healer. It's an honor to be in his classes.

Very exciting and satisfying to have him teaching his own work and own interpretations. It couldn't have been a better class!! I certainly hope Gene goes on to do more classes like this. It feels like "living, growing work." -Karla Mahanna

The whole experience was most interesting and thought provoking to say the least. Gene's new class is a must for anyone interested in bringing new things to your work. Truly amazing some of the techniques presented with clarity and simplicity... but what an effect. Gene presented a vast array of integrated material. It has changed my work considerably.

Gene did a demo session with my wife Susan and he resolved a number of things (that I was not able to) with these newer techniques integrated into the Bowen "move". Long standing shoulder problems have resolved as well as the wrist problem. Her knees are no longer a bother. A week has passed and she is still very well and without complaint. Thanks Gene. Wish I had seen this stuff earlier. Our class was a joy to participate in and I thank all those that were there. Gene's considerable experience and dedication came through in this class and I urge all interested in this work to treat themselves to this very important addition to the Bowen procedures. -Dave Foster

Just a note to tell you how much I appreciate your new technique. I started this bodywork quest with BowTech. I knew Bowen techniques would be important for me but BowTech was far removed from my vision of my healing practice.

Then came NST which boosted my morale and opened many new doors. But, my Bowen Bridge Class was the apex. I now am confident in my abilities, confident in my blossoming techniques, and ready to really make a difference for many people. Thank you, Gene. I am a slow learner, but am finally a practitioner you can be proud of.

Examples: Client A...she has seen me weekly for several months. Until the Bowen Bridge Class her progress was good, but certain areas of her body just were not responding. This week she cancelled her standing Wednesday appointment stating that she felt great! I was in no way surprised for my hands no longer felt all the blocked areas on her body. Areas I had wrongly decided were strictly emotional in nature because Bowen therapies were not addressing them.

Client B...he came to see me weekly for a couple of months. Kyphosis since childhood and many accompanying imbalanced muscles. The Bowen work helped the Kyphosis better than anything he had tried in the past. He even told me he wrote you an email about his progress with me. I have seen him 3 times since the Bowen Bridge Class and the results have been phenomenal. Last week I felt ribs under the skin between his shoulder blades for the first time. He called 4 days later and reported detoxing for 3 days following the session.

I could go on.....
I really love the Spinal Releases and want to learn more in that area.
Thanks again and again, -Amy Johnson


The Bowen Bridge class was the most valuable and informative class I've taken in the 5 years I've been practicing bodywork. What you taught validated my hunch that mixing in other "body intelligent" techniques produces more immediate and noticeable results, and further individualizes the treatment for the client's specific concerns. During my personal introduction in class, I mentioned that I was not satisfied with the results I was getting in my "pure" NST sessions. After only two days of implementing the Bowen Bridge material, I have witnessed results that are way beyond my expectations.

On my first day back to work, I had the opportunity to try out the techniques. Two of the clients presented with scoliosis, including a strong rotational component. This distortion was visually notable as they lie prone. Both reported pain, one primarily in the "low" shoulder, the other had pain in the "high" hip. I included the Difflumiac PRAP, positional release and final spinal check in both treatments. I watched as their bodies reversed rotation. On my final visual assessment, I was unable to see any rotation. Their sacrums returned to a perfect horizontal placement, their shoulders rested balanced on the table. Upon palpation, I couldn't even feel the classic zigzag of their scoliotic spines. I was elated. These are both clients that have been coming to me for a long time and all other techniques have failed to make these changes. One called me the following day to report that her hip felt fabulous and her whole body felt much more balanced. "You have magical hands," she said. No magic involved here, just some great new Neural Touch techniques used wisely.

To answer your questions: All of the Bowen Bridge techniques that I have tried have been amazingly effective. Beyond the individual techniques, there is something about my mode of assessment that has also changed. I am seeing more of the big picture now, not just looking for tight muscles and obvious postural distortions. The whole idea of using tissue matching pressure has lightened up my touch, giving me so much more information during assessment.

Another interesting observation is in how my body feels while doing a Neural Touch type of session. I am jazzed up and relaxed at the same time. I still have some clients that request massage. During those sessions this week, my back hurt, I was bored and found myself feeling resentful that I had to do massage when I really wanted to be doing Neural Touch. I intend to start phasing out the massage work, referring out those clients that I'm unable to convert.

My answer to all who have asked me how the Bowen Bridge class went has been, "I have enough material to digest and experiment with for years. This may be the last continuing education class that I will ever need."

On a personal note, I have to tell you that the session I received from you was the most profound bodywork experience I ever had. You released some very long held tensions in my body, but also released some long-held beliefs. I have always felt dented, bad, unworthy, and disconnected from others. Intellectually, I knew these were not accurate, but emotionally, the beliefs remained. After the session, I got it: I'M OKAY!!! Not only has this translated into feeling good about myself, but it is obvious in how I am received by others.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Finding a teacher that is right for me has always been a challenge. Your style is a perfect match for me. This class came at the perfect timing for where I am in the evolution of my work. I am inspired by the caliber of your teaching skills and treatment skills. What you've taught me has enabled me to take years off of the learning curve that will bring my practice up to a level of mastery. -Kim LeMoon

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Gene Dobkin, Director
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