First Time Considering a Colonic?

If you are thinking about your first colonic, it is completely natural to feel curious and a little nervous at the same time. After more than 40 years of practice, we have answered every question first-timers bring. Here is a simple guide to what to expect.

What Is Colon Hydrotherapy?

Colon hydrotherapy, also called a colonic or colonic irrigation, is a session in which filtered, temperature-controlled water is gently introduced into the colon and then released. This filling and releasing is repeated several times during a session.

Colon hydrotherapy:

• Supports hydration of the colon
• Promotes the loosening and elimination of waste matter from the colon
• Assists in elimination through natural peristalsis in the colon
• Helps with issues of occasional constipation

Before Your First Session

• Talk with your healthcare provider. Colon hydrotherapy is not right for everyone, so please check with your provider before your first visit.
• Share your health history with us. Your therapist will review it with you beforehand.
• Allow a little extra time. First visits run a little longer, so there is room for your questions.

What Happens During the Session

• A conversation first. Your session begins with a conversation, not on the table.
• Privacy, every time. We see one client at a time. You will settle onto a comfortable table in a private room, covered with a blanket and given a pillow.
• Single-use equipment. Disposable, single-use tubing is opened in front of you. The equipment is a sealed, closed system, so there is no mess, odor, or embarrassment.
• You set the pace. Only the volume of water that feels comfortable for you is used. When you feel full, you let your therapist know and the water is released.
• Ask anything. A viewing tube lets you see what is being released, and your therapist is there to answer questions throughout.

A session usually takes between one hour and one and a half hours.

Will It Be Comfortable?

Most people find sessions comfortable, and many relax enough to doze. Some people feel occasional cramping as the colon fills. If that happens, tell your therapist right away; they can slow the flow of water, massage the abdomen, or pause so you stay comfortable.

After Your Session

When you are finished on the equipment, you will sit on the toilet to release any remaining water and waste. Once that is done, most people go about their day as usual. Many of our clients take the two-minute walk to the ocean first.

Finding Us

We are in a blue cottage at 1148 4th St., Suite 205, Santa Monica, one block from The Promenade. Park in Public Parking Structure #9 on 4th Street, just north of Wilshire Blvd, where the first 90 minutes are complimentary. Enter through the black gate and go upstairs to Suite #205.

We are open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 8 PM. Please give us at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.

Ready to Book?

Have questions first? Call or text us at (310) 819-6256, or book your first session online.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. Consult your healthcare provider.