Our Pioneer

Our founder Rysia (pronounced Reesha) grew up in Poland, where home traditions were handed down from one generation to the next. In her family and culture, herbal teas were part of everyday life, each one chosen for a different purpose, and meals were built around the traditional foods of the region, grown in mineral-rich soil without pesticides. Every mother learned these traditions and passed them on to her children.

Those early years gave Rysia a lasting respect for simple, time-honored practices and a deep interest in digestion. After moving to the U.S. in the 1960s, she trained in colon hydrotherapy and became one of the first certified Colon Hydrotherapists in Los Angeles.

She went on to own and operate The Total Health Connection in Beverly Hills, where she served a wide range of clients, including celebrities. It was there that she coined the phrase "Don't ignore your gut feeling", the line that still guides the practice today.

Her reputation soon reached well beyond Los Angeles. Rysia taught colon hydrotherapy internationally, including in Russia and Japan, and became a respected name in her field around the world.

Today, her legacy continues at The Best Colonics in Santa Monica. Every client is met with the same kind, empathetic, and attentive approach that defined Rysia's work, and with the time and attention they deserve.