Customer Reviews   This DVD Delivers! Jay F.  Miracle Pain Relief is an introductory Bowen technique DVD intended for people of all ages with no prior knowledge of body work. Mrs. Shapiro gently and clearly walks the viewer thru the 10 sets of moves on lower back, upper back, and neck. Again, this is a very basic but effective introduction to Bowen.  I want to add that what I learned in this DVD alone alleviated a severely painful episode of sciatica when nothing else helped. Such an episode would usually take 2-4 weeks to clear up, but with Bowen it started getting better in 3 days and was completely gone in 10 days and has never returned. I've suffered with sciatica off and on for 20 years, so what Bowen Therapy did for me is nothing short of a miracle to me.   Additionally, it's been very useful in helping little aches and pains that hurt but one wouldn't go to a doctor for--headaches, neck strains, back ache, etc. I can't recommend this DVD and Bowen Therapy enough.     Excellent "How To" For Bowen Therapy C Fontana (Massage Therapise) This DVD details step-by-step the Bowen moves in such a way that even a 5 year old could do it.  Very precise and easy to follow.  Well worth the investment. (I paid over $1000 for a Live Bowen course and didn’t get as much out of it as with the DVD!)     Wonderful Results! Wonderful Results! Jan S. I purchased this DVD to help several family members gain some pain relief. I followed all 10 sets of Bowen moves carefully. The instructions were very clear and simple and I was able to follow along easily, even though I didn't have any previous bodywork training. After each session I encouraged family members to follow up on the suggested actions of walking, drinking water and waiting at least a week before having any other bodywork. The results were wonderful! My sister-in law (a skeptic) was shocked that her hip pain was greatly reduced and my mom gained a lot of relief from her fibromyalgia pain. I am so excited about the results, that I am now seriously thinking of training to become a Bowen Practitioner, so I can learn all of the advanced moves. I think that for people who do not live near a practitioner, this DVD is an excellent resource for helping their family and friends get rid of pain. Fibromyalgia Relief! Deborah from Georgia,  I ordered the DVD and my husband and I tried it. He followed along step by step, you made it very simple as he has NO MASSAGE EXPERIENCE. I was a little surprised because it opened up pain in my muscles. I was a little scared, so I began to pray and stuck it out. I did as the rest of the tape prescribed and then went to bed as it was late, all pillowed up but sans heating pad and the warm rice bag. The next day I woke up feeling rather strange and prickly all over like when your foot falls asleep. I drank my water (as I always do) but I forced myself to keep moving unless it got painful. Day two, I was mobile like I haven't been in 3 years. Well except for early morning stiffness, which leaves sooner then it used to, I am feeling great! I have had 3 sessions now. Each time during the session there is pain, but thanks to God, to you, to Tom Bowen and to my sweet fumbling husband, I am getting better. I was a skeptic, but it is working. (P.S. I have an inch and a half of medical records dating from 1999 to verify all of this). "My dad's headaches are history after two sessions! Jean S. from Indiana, A few weeks ago I ordered the Bowen Technique DVD for my 87 year old dad's headaches. He was in constant pain. What a blessing! His headaches are history after two sessions! I am so excited about the Bowen Technique. "An awesome teaching tool!!" -Annie, Wales, UK Gerri guided me through every single step.  The Bowen DVD leaves absolutely no room for error.  I highly recommend it! "Excellent!  Excellent!  Excellent! Veronica from North Carolina The DVD was just excellent excellent excellent!!!! Gerri Shapiro truly did a masterful job on producing this video!!! Wow, what a tremendous teacher she is. She is so CLEAR and THOROUGH in describing and demonstrating the Bowen Method!!!  My mom also watched it with me, and after the DVD was over she said, "I sure wish that Gerri lady were in our area because I definitely would go to her for a Bowen session.  "Thank you for producing such a marvelous and informative DVD.  "It was like she came over to my house!" Vicki from Palo Alto, CA  This DVD is fabulous! Very professional and visually very beautiful. I liked the simplicity of the presentation, the clear, easy instructions and the repetition. I laughed at the humor and loved the fact that it was like she came over to my house to visit! I look forward to helping my friends and family get relief from pain and stress.  "The DVD got rave reviews at our house!" Jade English from Hawaii I've tried many other massage and bodywork DVDs, but this is the only one that really helped me to get rid of pain and stress. Gerri is a wonderful instructor. Clear. Easy to follow. Her relaxed manner complements the routines. My partner and I were easily able to follow along. But the best news is that I feel a lot more relaxed and my partner's back pain and sciatica are now gone and have not returned! We are both really impressed. The DVD definitely got rave reviews at our house! Highly recommended!  "Two thumbs up from our family!" Marcia H. from Santa Cruz, CA  This DVD was great! I really had fun watching it and seeing all the beautiful scenes of Maui. Put me in the right mood to try out the Bowen Technique on my husband Chris, who was suffering from back pain. The instructions were really easy to follow. Gerri took me step by step through each of the moves. She made it fun and gave lots of tips on how to speed up the healing process.  It was so relaxing that my husband fell asleep during the session. Later that day he and I took a walk and he turned to me and said "Marcie - it really works. My back pain is gone!" I was amazed. I immediately went out and told all my friends about it. I highly recommend this DVD for people who want to get rid of pain fast.  "The DVD Was Great!" Sharon S, Texas The DVD was GREAT... the scenery fantastic, DVD well-done, the moves shown in a very easy way. And to be quite honest, I have bought a lot of "massage technique" DVDs that cost as much as $69.95, and are not as well-done, clear or informative as this one. The price is more than reasonable for what you get! I am so pleased with the DVD. I can hardly wait to see my own body react and to start practicing on others from the DVD.                Editorial Reviews   Massage & Bodywork A self-empowering healing resource, Miracle Pain Relief: The Gentle Power of Bowen For Family and Friends is an effective healing DVD for the treatment of back and joint pain, headaches, sports injuries and fibromyalgia.  Packed with practical advice, hands-on demonstrations and clear explanations, this DVD is perfect for the beginner or as a self-care tool for bodyworkers. East West Magazine Beautifully filmed in Hawaii, this workshop with healer Gerri Shapiro will show you the simple Bowen techniques for ridding your body of pain.  The Bowen method is very gentle but works fast to provide long term relief.  Shapiro shares her practical advice and gives hands-on demonstrations.  Her explanations of the material are extremely clear, making this a perfect introduction for newcomers to this powerful healing technique.   Booklist Opening scenes of Hawaii's beautiful beaches set a relaxing tone in this step-by-step demonstration of the Bowen Technique.  Developed in Australia, the pain-healing technique involves a series of firm, circular movements applied to specific points on the back, legs, neck and shoulder.  Holistic health educator Gerri Shapiro, the calm on-screen instructor, methodically demonstrates 10 sets of massages on a thoroughly relaxed model.  On-screen captions and a variety of camera angles allow viewers to follow the movements.  The program concludes with additional pain-relief tips.  Although her claims of success may be unsubstantiated, persons seeking alternative healing methods will want to check out Shapiro's advice   About.com The filming location of this instructional DVD is beautiful Maui, Hawaii. Gerri Shapiro, MS, Ed, health educator and Bowen practitioner, gives viewers a brief explanation of the history and purpose of the Bowen Technique. Ten basic steps for adults to use in treating friends or family members are demonstrated. The Bowen process involves gentle manipulation of fingers and thumb to relax the body and release any energy blocks that are causing pain and discomfort. Although I was disappointed more information wasn't shared on the fundamentals of this healing modality, I appreciated the easy-to-understand instructions and demonstration of muscle movements.