Bowen Practitioner & Educator in Braunton, North Devon
Co-founder of Hands On Clinic · Over 30 years of professional practice
Bowen Technique, Healing Massage, Scar Tissue release, Advanced Manipulative Therapy,
ITEC, OSM Dip, Nim Dip, Ayur Dip, Adv Dip MT, A.O.R.B.T.A. Dorn Dip.
Phil Steward provides assessment-led Bowen therapy at Hands On Clinic in Braunton. He began practising professionally at 21 and has spent more than three decades working with people experiencing musculoskeletal pain, movement restrictions and recurring discomfort.
Clients consult Phil from across North Devon and further afield, including people seeking another approach when previous treatment has provided only temporary relief.
An assessment-led approach
Phil follows a clear process: Assess → Treat → Reassess.
He begins by discussing your symptoms, relevant history and how discomfort affects everyday life. Hands-on assessment and movement checks then guide treatment, which may involve exploring areas beyond the site of pain.
Phil will discuss referral or other care where appropriate. Treatment is tailored to the individual, and results vary.
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If you are an existing client and you would like to refer a friend you can get 15% off your next treatment and your friend will get their first 2 appointments for just £80
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Training and experience
Phil’s background includes study at the Oxford School of Massage, the Northern Institute of Sports Massage and the Midland School, alongside Ayurvedic massage training in India.
His original Bowen qualification was A.O.R.B.T.A., and his further training includes the Dorn Method and advanced manipulative therapy.
He has also studied with Bowen teachers Graham Pennington, Ron Phelan, Alastair McLoughlin and John Wilks. His training included an intensive programme in Croatia with Graham Pennington and one of Tom Bowen’s original apprentices, Dr Rommney Smeeton.
Teaching Assessment-Led Bodywork
Alongside clinical practice, Phil teaches through Assessment-Led Bodywork Training (ALBT).
His teaching focuses on helping therapists use assessment to guide treatment and reassessment to evaluate change—the same principles that underpin his work at Hands On Clinic.
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Book an appointment with Phil
Phil practises at Hands On Clinic, 5 Cedar House, Caen Street, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1AH.
If you are unsure whether an appointment is appropriate, call 01271 812998 to discuss your needs.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9-6pm
"Phil, our family has good reason to be very grateful to you! Over the past few years you have worked your Bowen Therapy magic to fix my shoulder injury and sciatica when other treatments had failed and you have helped my husband by resolving very painful muscle problems enabling him to enjoy cycling again. Recently two members of our family have also benefitted from your expertise. One has been experiencing a lot of muscle pain, severe fatigue and muscle spasms. Traditional medicine has not been able to offer much help at all except to refer them for many tests, none ..."
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