The Bowen Move The Bowen Move consists of the skin, over a muscle or tendon, being lightly stretched with fingers or thumbs. The muscle or tendon is then gently challenged for a few seconds before a rolling move is made over it. The position of the Move is very precise. Moves are grouped according to what is being treated and generally work from the torso outwards. After a group of moves has been done, the practitioner allows time for the sensory information to reach the brain, via the spinal column, for processing before continuing with the next group.