What Our Clients Are Saying...

5-8-2024

After over a year of having sciatica pain, I thought I was going to have to live with it the rest of my life.  I had spent a year going to different chiropractors, physical therapy, tried homeopathic injections, massage therapy, and even had an MRI, but no other practitioner was able to provide much relief. Then a friend referred me to Maggie at BowenWorksMagic-Phoenix.  What a godsend!  After about a month, ALL of my pain was gone!  I am so thrilled and will be happy to refer others to Maggie and Ray.  Not only are they excellent at what they do- they listen and truly care about their clients.  I will continue on a monthly maintenance program to help me  (continue) feeling my best and staying healthy.  

Thank you, Maggie and Ray   

  Feb. 2023- Testimonial from Thomas L.: 

In early October 2022, after a series of severe urinary tract infections, I submitted to the TURP surgery.  I was assured that this procedure would significantly improve my urinary tract issues.  However, after over a month of no improvements, I realized that this procedure did not work. I could not hold urine for more than 1-1 1/2 hours and I would have to get up to urinate at least 2 or more times per night. Up until about 18 months ago, I could hold urine for several hours easily and never had to urinate each hour, on the hour. This new regiment - every hour, on the hour, was unacceptable. So, in late Nov 2022, Maggie began doing Bowen treatments for the urinary system. This therapy focused on the bladder and prostate gland. Within ONE WEEK of the first therapy, I noticed a difference in both urgency and frequency of urination. I could now extend urination to 2 hours or more with no leakage. Further, I am now sleeping at least 4 hours or more during the night before I had to get up several times now, I sleep the entire night without having to get up! The improvement in Quality-of-Life has been significant. I no longer have to pre-plan bathroom stops while shopping, to make sure I have access to public restroom facilities for when the urge suddenly strikes. I highly recommend to anyone with urinary tract issues, to seek Bowen Therapy to correct these issues since they ARE correctable by Bowen Therapy. 

Hi, my name is Rebecca E. I first heard of Bowen from a friend of mine in Northern California last year. That's how I found out about Ray and Maggie Ralls. I've had back issues most of my life. Then a total knee replacement. Like most people, I try and ignore the pain. I hate taking pills. When I first came to Ray and Maggie, they were very kind and I felt like they were genuinely concerned about me. I came in with a cane because my back and hip hurt. I felt like I had Polio because I walked with a limp. My knee surgery had gone well but I have had so much scar tissue that just wouldn't break up even when I went through therapy. I became depressed. But since I have been going to Bowen, even the first time I walked out of there, I was feeling so tall, no pain! I can't believe or fully understand how Bowen works but it does. She (Maggie) has done amazing maneuvers on me that helped. I feel so good after I'm done, that I can do things that would normally make me have to lie down. She warned me not to do too much the first two days. I used to do house cleaning but couldn't do it anymore because of my back. I'm retired now but I would definitely recommend Ray and Maggie Ralls to help you be pain-free. They are a Godsend! Thank you, Ray and Maggie. Rebecca 

I have always been a proponent of holistic and wellness and had tried Massage, Reiki and Bio Set, so when my daughter was told about Bowen Therapy, I was all in - - and so glad I was.   I went in with acute pain in both shoulders and lower back pain as my main issues. My right shoulder was long standing, and I couldn’t raise it above my head or behind me without pain. My lower back was pretty constant even with walking and stretching.   I was amazed that after only one session, my shoulders were better, and my back pain improved. I have now had three sessions and I am able to move more freely without pain, most of the time.  Bowen is also helping my constant sinus drainage and other things and I will continue to utilize the therapy.   Ray and Maggie at BowenWorks Magic are friendly but professional. They explain everything they are doing, recommend exercises and are respectful as they do need to touch your body. And more importantly, they are enthusiastic about Bowen Therapy, are constantly seeking knowledge and want everyone to feel better.  

When I came for my first treatment, I had three major health issues- severely bowed legs with walking issues resulting from worsening knee joints, being called “bone on bone” by my physician. This caused extreme pain and limited my mobility and ability to function.  My second ‘issue’ was an occasional painful right shoulder muscle area called the ‘deltoid’.  I'm told it was from long hours working on my computer.  My last ‘issue’ was lower back pain, a condition I've lived with since I was a teenager.  

Within the first two days of the first treatment with Maggie I began to experience moderate left leg pain above and below the knee. I had done nothing to cause this pain, but the muscles begin to ache. This pain lasted for about 3 hours and then disappeared completely. I had been instructed that the body would be healing things.  It has now been several weeks since that pain occurred, and it has not come back. However, in looking at my legs, they are not as significantly bowed as when I started treatment. The knees are now closer, and I have no fatigue in the muscles around the knees. I am delighted.  With the third clinic visit, Maggie confirmed the corrective improvement in the legs

Also, during the first treatment with Maggie, I could immediately feel freedom in my upper back and shoulders.  As I started to drive home that day, I was able to rotate my head freely without stiffness or pain in my upper back and shoulders. However, as I reached my first stop sign on the drive, I felt a strong muscle discomfort in my right deltoid.   From my instructions given at the clinic I knew this was ‘Bowen at work’ so I tolerated this discomfort, careful to not put extra stress on the right side of my upper body.  I remember her saying “Let the body heal itself.”  Within 15 minutes the discomfort had subsided totally. I have since only experienced stress when I over exercised that right arm and shoulder.   Two days later, as part of my normal workout regimen I got on the treadmill and normally, within 7 to 8 minutes of walking, my right hand would begin to go numb and the fingers on that hand would begin to tingle. I noticed when it occurred this time that it had taken 15 - 18 minutes for the numbness to start but it was only moderate this time. This indicates to me further that there was significant improvement in the circulation or something to my right side and hand.  As you imagine, I was delighted with this outcome also.

 

As to the discomfort in my low back, it would depend upon how much I had stressed my muscles and if I was postured correct or slouching.   I noticed after just the first treatment that I no longer had trouble standing from a sitting position and the discomfort was minimized.   This was yet another sign to me that the treatment was or is working in the cause of the discomfort is being resolved. 

An unexpected, wonderful thing is that my bladder control issue is slowly resolving. It has significantly improved over time since the first treatment.  This was totally unexpected, and I had not specifically identified this as an issue that I wanted to focus on!  The results, however, are wonderful, and I am more than pleased with the outcome. 

"I had been having Bowen done by a medical doctor for about 5 to 6 years.  She had to retire.  My back got so bad I could hardly walk.  I was really scared.  I ended up hearing about Ray and Maggie from my retired doctor and am walking just fine now.   They saw me weekly for a while and now I am on maintenance.  I am so grateful for their help and desire to help others.  Bowen is wonderful." 

Thank you, Kathleen F.

"After receiving Bowen treatments from Maggie and Ray over the last several months, it is hard to believe the results and positive changes I have experienced. It is difficult to believe that such soft moves over specific areas of my body could bring about the healing that has occurred. Maggie & Ray have always been very professional and informative as to where they would be making a move.  My back problems that I have had for years have disappeared. I am now able to stand for long periods of time, walk and do activities that I have not been able to do in years. Thank you both for making a positive change in my life."   Zelda A

"Shortly after having a knee replacement, I ended up hyper stretching my hamstring muscle. It became painful to walk or sit. This condition ended up igniting my sciatica.   I think Ray and Maggie felt sorry for me cause Maggie said, “Sherry, I think I can help you.” So far, I have had 3 Bowen sessions and I can sit comfortably. Exercise is getting easier as well.  Thank you Maggie and Ray for the magic you do."  

Sherry D. 

"Since I came here and saw Maggie in January, I had aches and pains all over and especially in my neck.   My low back  and down my left leg really bothered me.  My Doc says I have diabetes and the bottoms of my feet hurt all the time. When Maggie asked me questions, I said I got up every hour at night and was sleeping terrible.  I also told her things don't work like they used to.  The second time she saw me, my shoulders and arms felt better but my feet were still hurting a lot.  She did stuff to my hips and my feet.  She also did some drain thing with my sinuses and I was coughing all that out afterwards.   My next visit I was getting up 2-3 times a night and my feet were not hurting much.  This time, I'm getting up 1-2 times a night and sleeping 4-5 hours at a time!  I went on vacation and things that have not worked in a while have started working!  Maggie's still doing things for this old man but I'm feeling pretty good."   Bill C.

" Hi, my name is Zach. I'm 26 years old and had a back injury as a young teenager on a trampoline.  I never had any lasting effects from it until I got into my early 20's and my lower back came to be in a constant state of aching pain.  I was going to a chiropractor twice a month and getting only brief states of relief from each visit.  Then after one particular visit, the next day, almost my whole body was in  pain.  I was willing to try anything to feel better!  After explaining my issue to my mom, who has been a long time friend of Maggie's, I heard of Bowen for the first time.  I wasn't sure much about it but after a brief search and a leap of faith, I gave it a shot.  After my first visit, the immense pain from the previous chiropractor visit went away within a couple of days. Once I was back to the original aching, I went back for another couple of visits.  Before long the pain in my back was all but gone.  I didn't know much about how it worked but I was very thankful to Maggie and God that I was finally out of pain... even though she was a friend of my Moms.  On my first visit, I was pleasantly surprised by her kindness and level of professionalism when facilitating her Bowen treatments.  Not only is Maggie one of the nicest and funniest people I've met in the last few years, her studio was clean and relaxing and her professionalism wasn't anything different than what you would expect out of any professional office of some kind in the same category.  Now I go in for a visit about once a month for different things and not once has my pain been back since my first visits. At the beginning of this journey, I didn't know what Bowen was or how it worked, but after talking and learning about it from Maggie and the treatments, not only am I feeling better but with every visit most of my long-term issues seem to fall away.  All in all I'm so thankful to Maggie and Ray.  Not only, again for her and their professionalism and affordability but for helping me get rid of a problem that was years and years old."  

"Dear Maggie and Ray,  Thank you both for introducing me and my loved ones to Bowen.  It is a type of therapy of which I had not heard.  While I have no immediate or pressing physical needs, I am so thankful for your kind attention and work with my son.  He has expressed to me that you have helped him immensely and that he will not go back to chiropractic care after the success he is experiencing from Bowen therapy.   Not only is Bowen therapy very relaxing for me, the environment in your home/treatment area is calm, clean and very welcoming.  Maggie, you are an excellent listener.  It feels like you listen with your heart and soul to understand everything about my physical needs. I am sure you extend that to each  client you treat.  I am happy to refer you and Ray to family and friends as I know they will receive the absolute best care.   All the best!  Respectfully, Deborah W."

10/5  Week 1 follow-up text:   After a mostly good sleep, in my bed with no extra pillows (finally)  I woke up feeling as though I done a crazy workout in my sleep. I'm Much improved now!   Hip is ”better” but has quite a way to go IMO.   Thanks for the workout yesterday, haha!

10/26  Week 2 follow up text:   I don't know how you knew but the back pain is mostly subsided and is now in my hip I'm much improved all over though, thank you. my doctor Victoria see, totally believes in  fascia manipulation.   I gave her your information hope she calls you.

11/10  Week 3 follow up text:   Hi Maggie!  You told me (last week, that) it wasn't my back but my hip (being the primary problem).  Just had X-rays this morning and it's degenerative narrowing of the joint (arthritis? You called it!  (I will be) Seeing an ortho, who does not push or promote surgery, next week.

My response to the 3rd text:  If you have any surgical intervention, please come back and see me afterwards because I can realign your body after the surgical procedure on that nice, hard, cold table. My hope and my goal is that regardless of who helps with your care, that you feel better, and sooner is better! 

Follow up from Kathy:  

After weeks of suffering with full lower back pain and knowing of my mom’s and sister’s experience with Bowen (although with a different practitioner),  I found Maggie and Ray of BowenWorks Magic. After the first session, although pain was not greatly lessened (possible reason for that soon),  I felt more relaxed and the next day, I knew work had been done, as 

every muscle could tell it had been a manipulated. I think it was at my second session that Maggie told me she felt it wasn't my back giving me grief but my hip. I was perplexed, due to SO much pain in the lower back. but my muscles were working again, and I felt some relief.   The third session was with Ray (their techniques are different, and Maggie liked to chat (teach) about stuff where Ray let me process; though I liked both techniques immensely!)  I felt a great sense of peace and calm during all three sessions.

I'm still not completely healed. I went for x-rays this morning and my doctor called me to let me know that I have degenerative narrowing of the hips (arthritis?) So, I'm headed to an orthopedic surgeon next week.  Perhaps this is an oxymoron, but he's not a surgical fanatic.  If surgery is in my future, I will definitely seek after treatment through BowenWorks Magic! 

  I'm a Bowen practitioner here at BowenWorksMagic- Phoenix and I have my own story to tell. During the last year I underwent progressive tooth straightening devices that my dentist suggested. Overall, it went okay. Before I could get my maintenance aligners in early January, I had to have a cavity filled. -Fast forward-  Recently I have felt like I had TMJ issues with clicks in the side of one jaw.  Also, lately my teeth and jaw have become more and more uncomfortable to the point that I seemed to hurt all the time; when I put the aligners in- OMG!, when wearing them- so achy, and right after they were taken out to eat- oh the discomfort.  I did not want to wear them any longer from the pain and frustration but darn, they cost a lot!  I'd also been to my dentist 3 times to get answers as to why my jaw and these aligners had becoming so uncomfortable and they were baffled. Out of desperation I asked my Bowen practitioner spouse Ray to do the TMJ and maybe the Advanced TMJ procedure on me. With day-to-day timing and life circumstances, it took over a week to find time. Some of you know that when some procedures are done, you must stay on the table for 15 minutes. I waited over 30 minutes because my jaws began to sting, then burn, then hurt, and Hurt with my pain level rising to a 6-7!  'The Bowen is working with my body- re-balancing what is wrong'- I kept telling myself while almost in tears, holding my face, my jaws.  About half an hour later my jaws were not throbbing as much; about half an hour after that my jaws felt very numb and puffy- the cheeks and jaws- top and bottom.  I remember cringing a little while later as I put my aligners in… minimal pain! With my aligners back in- over an hour after Bowen, I fell sleep, soundly!  This morning I brushed my teeth after cringing as I was taking the aligners out- achy but no pain! Ray said I am smiling today in a way I haven't smiled in weeks,  maybe even months.  I am thinking clearly, have pep in my step, Wow! I've never had this procedure done on me before.  I’m just about to learn how to do it in a ‘Special Procedures I’ Bowen class in the first week of March. Ray has had more Bowen schooling and had already learned it- Thank God!  I’m not making this story up.  I am humbled by this Bowenwork modality each day.  Bowen continues to amaze me.  Maggie Simpson-Ralls

As someone suffering for 30 years of back aches and pain, I suffered through without treatment.  I was told many years ago I had scoliosis...  diagnosed from x-rays.  I was introduced to Bowen by Maggie and thought to give it a try.  I was so overwhelmed by my first treatment as I felt my whole body was so much better.  But more than that... after my 3rd treatment, she said my spine had aligned as it should!!!!!  And for the first time in 30 years, I've had no back aches or pain- for 6 months, since my last treatment.... My body feels renewed without any invasive surgery.  I totally endorse this treatment I received and am truly thankful I had the opportunity to help me.  Thank you Maggie and Ray!"    Pam 

"I really appreciated Maggie and the Bowen process.  I had never heard of the Bowen technique before and I felt good and hopeful during my experience.  Just spending time with Maggie during your Bowen therapy is so therapeutic as she has a lovely, gentle and caring way about her. My knee discomfort and movement felt improved with this therapy.  The atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming.  I recommend giving this a try even if you're in some other type of rehabilitation." 

 I was first introduced to the Bowenworks Magic clinic on Westcott Drive by friends who are clients. I was welcomed with friendliness, knowledge, and a welcoming environment. I felt all instructions were clear and demonstrated for my care to be received. I can say I was in poor condition with symptoms of neuropathy, pain (Fibromyalgia), stiffness, muscle spasms, insomnia, with back and neck issues that affected my memory and concentration. It hurt to sit, to walk more than 2 blocks- 100 feet. I also suffered from incontinent issues. 

Now I sleep 50-60% better quality at night. I can walk farther than 100 feet without having muscle spasms that moment or by the next day. I have much more desire to accomplish things physically, emotionally & mentally. I don't have as much emotional eating and snacking addictions as I did before Bowen. 

I have 90% less tightness in my hips and running down to my feet. I was examined by Maggie my technician (Bowen practitioner) and she found my tailbone was detached & after her procedure on my sacrum I felt an awakening of nerves that controls walking, symptoms of numbness, & severe cramping in my legs are reduced a lot. I now can get a full 6 hours of deep sleep. 

I was using a walker and felt pretty dizzy (for a little while) after the first few treatments while I was receiving Bowen to begin with. Now, I'm receiving Bowen for the third month (not every week) of treatments and don't need a walker after getting up from the table usually. I didn't know all these years that working a few years after a few injuries, that my body was not balanced. This I only discovered when I started feeling more flexibility and mobility to move. I got my balance and energy back much better. I would recommend Bowen to anyone even if you think you feel fine. 

I've been diagnosed with degenerative disk, neuropathy, myopathy, disk displacement with recommendation for surgery. I'm so glad my friend gave me this gift of Bowen.- Maggie & Ray I give my most gratitude for choosing this work so I could start feeling myself again.