What is a Colon Hydrotherapy Session Like?

Sessions at Nature’s Rhythm take place in a calming spa-like setting and are facilitated by an I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist. Clients are gowned and draped at all times. FDA-approved equipment and disposable single-use speculums and hoses are utilized.

Extreme care is taken to ensure that the comfort and dignity of each client is maintained at all times.

Please review the list of contraindications prior to scheduling an appointment as well as the Before and Aftercare Instructions.

Is there anything added to the water?

No. Water which has been filtered three times is all we use. No additives.

Is it painful?

Whatever a client feels when they normally use the bathroom is typically what they will experience during a colonic session. Generally, painful experiences are due to resistance and tension. Our certified colon hydrotherapists instruct clients in helpful breathing techniques to promote relaxation and elimination during a session. Sometimes during a colonic session, colon muscles will contract suddenly preceding a large release. This could cause the client to experience some cramping. The breathing techniques will help in this release process.

Will it smell?

All waste and toxins that exit the body do so through enclosed tubing which is connected to the main sewer line. It is a completely closed system, so there is no smell.

Will I make a mess?

No, most people don’t make a mess. During a colonic session, there is never a reason to bear down or push. The goal is to relax and allow your body to naturally release on its own. In a relaxed, calm state, the speculum is able to remain stable and facilitate a leak free release. It is very rare that a mess is made during a session.

How long will it take?

New clients should schedule approximately 1hr 15 minutes for the entire process. When clients come in, an intake form is completed. After which, the instrumentation and procedure is explained in detail. The practitioner then addresses any questions or concerns. Once the client is completely comfortable, the colonic begins and takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.

Can I eat before a session?

It is recommended that clients do not eat two hours prior to a session. Appointments should be scheduled around medically supervised eating regimens. Please review the Before and Aftercare Instructions prior to your session

Can I go to work after a session?

Yes. Clients do not have to restrict their schedule in any way.

Do I need to be close to the toilet all day?

No. Colonics will not affect you like laxatives.

How will I feel after a session?

Most clients have a burst of energy and feel lighter with a sense of improved vitality. Some feel tired and really want to take a nap. Either way, it is best to continue to drink water to help flush your system. For some, it takes a couple of days to resume their regular schedule of bowel movements.

How many colonics will I need?

Please keep your wellness goal(s) in mind prior to your session and discuss them with your practitioner before your session so that an informed suggestion can be offered.

Will a colonic wash away the good and bad bacteria?

Yes. Many clients use a probiotic, which is an over the counter (OTC) dietary supplement to replenish the good bacteria potentially lost during a colonic session. Probiotics can be found in health food stores such as YES Organic Market, My Organic Market (MOM), and many other food co-ops and stores.

Can I have a colonic if I have my period?

Yes, if a tampon is used. The body is already in a natural release process. In fact, some women find that colonics ease many of the discomforts associated with their cycle.

Why not use enemas, suppositories, or laxatives?

Enemas and suppositories are useful for irrigating the lowest areas of the colon (the rectum and possibly the sigmoid area). Laxatives are great for occasional relief of constipation. Colonics have the ability to irrigate the entire colon (generally not in only one session) and assist in removing older and impacted fecal matter and toxins throughout the entire colon.

What type of system is used?

A closed system is used at Nature’s Rhythm.

What is the difference between an open and closed system?

In a closed system, the eliminated water and waste matter are carried through tubing that is connected directly into the plumbing system. There is no odor and there is no mess. With an open system, the client will eliminate into a basin that leads to a toilet. In this system, the waste is exposed to the air, there may be an odor and splashing is possible.

With an open system, the client is typically in the room alone at long intervals during the session and controls the flow of the water.

The closed system, however, depends on gentle pressure, controlled by the therapist, to introduce the water and evacuate the waste. The therapist may also apply gentle massage which will facilitate the elimination and overall cleansing for the client.