What physically happens during a colonic session?
After you lie down on a comfortable table, disposable tubing is opened in front of you. Your therapist guides you through a few slow breaths while a lubricated, single-use speculum with a tapered end is gently inserted. The speculum connects to clear tubing and a viewing window in a sealed, closed system, so there is no mess, odor, or embarrassment. You are covered with a blanket and given a comfortable pillow. The viewing tube has special lighting, so you can see what is being released and ask your therapist any questions along the way. A single session usually lasts about 60 minutes. Filtered, temperature-controlled water is gently introduced into the colon, and only the volume that feels comfortable for you is used. When you feel full, you let your therapist know and the water is released, carrying loosened waste matter with it. This filling and releasing continues, along with gentle abdominal massage, throughout the session. Colon hydrotherapy assists elimination through the colon's natural peristalsis. When you are finished on the equipment, you will sit on the toilet to release any remaining water and waste.
How will I feel during a colonic session?
It is natural to feel a little nervous the first time. After that, most people find sessions easy and relaxing, and some even nap. Rysia will help you settle in and relax throughout your session. Some people feel occasional cramping as the colon fills. Let your therapist know right away; they can slow the flow of water, massage the abdomen, or pause so you stay comfortable.
How long does a session last?
A colonic session usually takes between one hour and one and a half hours.
Is there any pain involved?
Most people find sessions comfortable. As the colon fills with water you may feel some cramping, and your therapist uses this cue to release the water. Good communication is key. If you feel any discomfort, your therapist can massage the abdomen, slow the flow of water, or let you sit on the toilet. Your main job is to say when you feel full, and the water and loosened waste matter are then released.
Will colonics help me lose weight?
Colon hydrotherapy is not a weight-loss service and does not remove body fat. Its purpose is to support hydration of the colon and promote the loosening and elimination of waste matter from the colon. For questions about weight, please consult your healthcare provider.
Will one session completely empty my colon?
Not necessarily. Everyone's experience is different. After your first session, your therapist will talk with you about what to expect and whether additional sessions may be helpful.
How often should I have a colonic?
This varies from person to person. After your first session, your therapist can talk with you about a session schedule that fits your goals, and that schedule may change over time.
After a colonic will I need to be close to the toilet all day?
No. At the end of your session 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.
How will I feel when I am finished?
Everyone's experience is different. Your therapist will check in with you after your session and answer any questions you have.
Is there any time I shouldn’t have colonics?
Colon hydrotherapy is not right for everyone. Please consult your healthcare provider before your first session, and share your health history with your therapist beforehand so they can confirm whether a session is appropriate for you.