Michael Soo
Philosophy and types of treatment used
Michael Soo is a Naturopath specialising in Bowen Therapy
A native of Sydney but with oriental ancestry, Michael is able to blend his training in Western naturopathic principles and his Eastern upbringing.
He will dedicate time to educate and coach you to achieve your health goals and also commit time to research into more complex conditions. Michael is passionate about motivating and empowering you so that you can make positive changes to your life.
Michael has a special interest in men's health, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, stress management, thyroid conditions, Parkinson's disease and supporting people living with HIV.
Bowen Therapy
The aim of Bowen Therapy is to allow the body to self heal with minimal intervention. Bowen Therapy uses precise and gentle moves where the trained practitioner will engage and roll over specific points on your body using their thumb and index finger. These moves send a signal and inform your central nervous system about areas of tension or injury. The feedback signal from the brain will then re-educate the body about a preferred way of being that helps to unblock pain and stiffness.
What will happen in a treatment session
Bowen Therapy can work through light clothing and you will begin your session by lying on a comfortable treatment table. The Bowen therapist will then apply a series of gentle moves over groups of muscles and tendons. A feature of Bowen Therapy is that there are two to five minute pauses between treating each muscle group. These pauses allow your body to integrate and self adjust during the treatment. A trained therapist can observe and interpret these subtle changes and tailor your treatment accordingly.
Each session will last between 15 and 60 minutes.
What will you feel during a session
Most people are surprised how relaxed they feel during a session. Common reactions are sensations of warmth, tingling, humming or buzzing in any part of the body, whether or not it is directly treated. These reactions form part of your treatment and the Bowen therapist will use these to guide the procedures for the session.
How many sessions?
Many conditions will respond after one treatment but more chronic conditions may require weekly sessions for another two to three weeks.
Bowtech™
Michael practices Bowen Therapy according to the Bowtech™ principles and guidelines. Bowtech™ was established to uphold the standards of Bowen Therapists worldwide.
Michaels special interests
Men's health
Adrenal fatigue, loss of libido, prostate problems, chronic stress, inguinal hernias have responded well to naturopathy and Bowen Therapy.
Cardiovascular health
High cholesterol, fatty liver and high blood pressure can all be effectively addressed with naturopathy and Bowen Therapy. There are a number of nutrients and herbs that can be prescribed that can either work in conjunction with your pharmaceutical medicines or as a preventative measure. Bowen Therapy can relax and calm stressed bodies and facilitate healing.
Osteoporosis
Bowen Therapy and nutritional supplementation has been used to reverse the diagnosis of osteoporosis and increase bone mineral density in less than a year.
Stress Management
Bowen Therapy is effective at relieveing stress immediately. A key feature of Bowen Therapy is that it is able to quickly shift the body from the 'flight or fight' mode to a more relaxed state. Sleep patterns can also show immediate improvement.
Thyroid conditions
Underactive or overreactive thyroid disorders have shown improvement with the use of nutrients and herbal medicines. Bowen Therapy is also used as an adjunct to this treatment program to improve vitality and help maintain healthy thyroid levels. Thyroid nodules have also shown improvement with these complementary therapies.
Parkinson's Disease
Regular Bowen Therapy sessions have been used to improve sleep and energy for those with Parkinson's Disease. Nutritional supplements can also be used to help reduce side effects of medications.
HIV support
Michael is passionate about supporting people living with HIV and also volunteers his time at the Positive Living Centre in Surry Hills. Whether or not you are undergoing antiretroviral therapy, there are a number of supportive nutritional and herbal therapies that you can undertake to help improve your immune status and vitality. Individualised treatments will be formulated by taking into account any coinfections or other health issues.
Qualifications and memberships
- Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine), Charles Sturt University, 2008
- 4 year Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy, Nature Care College, 2008
- Cert IV Bowen Technique, BCNT (Bowtech™), 2009
Michael is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (#22622), The Bowen Association of Australia (#9453) and The Bowen Therapists Academy of Australia (#10224).
Michael Soo is a Medibank Private Members Choice health provider for Naturopathy.
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