Find a Colon Hydrotherapist who meets your needs.
Connecting you with us
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What are you looking for?
Schedule a free 15 mins consultation and if you choice to proceed, you’ll be asked to completed intake forms. With health screening questions to make sure colon irrigation is right for you.
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Personalized suggestions.
Suggestive modification related to food choices and habits will be discussion. To help aid with a better RELEASE response.
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Together you and your therapist.
Will determine what type of services are the right fit for your unique situation.
The day of the Colon Hydrotherapy Session
Eating and Drinking protocols
Suggestive modification to diet 1 or 2 days before a colonic increase whole, fibre rich foods such as sweet potatoes, squash, dark green leafy veggies. Stay well hydrated by increasing water, herbal teas or fresh pressed juices. Bone broths and soups are also good choices to stay hydrated. Avoid refined processed food and alcohol as they can contribute to dehydration. Limited meat intake if possible. It is important to avoid eating or drinking at least 2+ hours before your session, to help limit a full gut and bladder. For a more comfortable session it is ideal to have an empty bladder. (Colonoscopy preparation protocol is different please discuss in the consultation this applies)
What to expect during a session
A session is between 60-75 mins depending on the type of session. It is not unusual to experience slight discomfort or mild cramping due to gas pockets in the colon. The colon hydrotherapist will use massage and breathing techniques to ease these new sensations. Which quickly disappears after the session. Techniques utilized small amounts of filter warm water to flow into the colon in increments, gently stimulating the colon’s natural peristalsis action to release unwanted waste without odour or mess. You will be able to resume your day as normal.
limits intake post session
Eliminate coffee, alcohol, sugar, dairy, and processed/ fried food. Eat light meals such as soups, steamed veggies, fruits, smoothies, fresh pressed vegetable or fruit juices for at least 24-48 hours after a colonic. Adding fermented foods containing prebiotics and probiotics can be beneficial to help re-populate health bacteria in the gut. It is important to stay hydrated with water, herbal tea or electrolytes.
About Therapist
Christi is a certified Colon Hydrotherapist and an active member of I-ACT (International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy). She has served in the oral healthcare sector for over 15+ years. She had found her calling as a Colon hydrotherapist after facing her own struggles with irritable bowel syndrome. She often experienced abdomen pain including bloating, gas, indigestion, which left her chronically tired and helpless. Until she took matters into her own hands and became accountable for healthier lifestyle choices. After embarking on a series of cleanses that encouraged the removal toxins build up. She watched her own transformation unfold as she started to regain better health. This ignited a flame and passion in her to become an advocate of natural approaches to achieve health and wellness.
FAQs
Who should NOT use Colonics?
You should not use Colonics if you have any of the following conditions:
Intestinal surgery within 12 months
Active colon cancer
Significant bleeding from rectum
Inflamed, bleeding hemorrhoids
Aggravated fissures and fistulas
Receiving kidney dialysis
Renal insufficiency
Some hernias
Liver cirrhosis
Organ failure, recent or pending
Tumor in colon or rectum
Acute pain in your lower right abdomen
Acute pain in your upper right abdomen
Colitis (acute, bleeding)
Crohn's (acute, bleeding)
Colostomy bag
Diverticulitis (active, infected)
Early stage pregnancy
Uncontrolled cardiac disease
History of colon perforation
Kidney insufficiency
Ileocecal valve malfunction
Some exceptions apply, with doctor’s referral
What can you expect from a Colon hydrotherapy session?
The sessions for colon hydrotherapy is quite simple, but utilizes modern equipment that is efficient, safe and comfortable for removing stool. At your first visit, the session is explained in detail and assessment of your suitability for the session will be made.
You will enter a comfortable room and be attached to a specialized colon irrigation equipment. The irrigation system is turned on and warm filter water flows into the rectum and colon. The therapist will discuss the session with you and coach you to make the session comfortable, relaxing and effective.
Are Colonic’s safe?
Colonics have been used for thousands of years by multiple lineages of medicine around the world. It is truly a time tested therapy. When facilitated in a clean, hygienic and professional setting, it is safe and beneficial for the vast majority of people. However, there are some people who cannot safely use the therapy due to certain medical conditions. Examples of some contraindications include: recent abdominal surgery, colon cancer, or intense, acute abdominal pain. You will complete a health assessment questionnaire and conduct an intake consult prior to your therapy, to ensure that you are a good candidate to safely use colonics. If you have medical conditions and are unsure if colonics are safe for you, we would be happy to consult with you.