Colon hydrotherapy, also known as colonic irrigation, involves introducing warm, filtered water into the bowel through a small tube inserted into the rectum. Water and bowel contents pass out through enclosed disposable tubing.

It is not a treatment or cure for medical conditions, and there is no established evidence that it is needed to detoxify the body or improve general health.

It is completely understandable to feel nervous, particularly before your first appointment.

You will be in a private treatment room with me, and your dignity will be respected throughout. I explain each stage, keep you covered as much as possible and give you time to ask questions. You can ask to pause or stop the procedure at any point.

Since your abdomen will be massaged it is a good idea to eat or drink lightly in the 2 hours immediately preceding a colonic. Also, helpful but not essential, emptying the rectum with a bowel movement just prior to the colonic saves time and permits more to be accomplished.

Most likely you’ll feel great.  Probably you’ll feel lighter and enjoy a sense of well-being.  Not infrequently, someone having their first colonic will remark that it was one of the most wonderful experiences of their life.  As soon as the colonic is finished you can carry on with your daily routine.  For some, the colonic may trigger several subsequent bowel movements for the next few hours, but there won’t be any uncontrollable urgency or discomfort.  It’s also possible you may feel light-headed or chilled for a few moments following a colonic – this is known as a healing crisis.