The Colonic Irrigation Treatment:
Colonic irrigation or otherwise called colonic hydrotherapy uses warm purified water inserted into the rectum via a small lubricated speculum to work on the whole bowel (large intestine). It may sound scary and uncomfortable but it isn't. In fact, it can be quite relaxing and the after effects far out way any thoughts that may be running through your mind at present!
Waste may accumulate over a lifetime and can have a significant impact on your wellbeing. A wise natural healer, Bernard Jenson used to say say ‘Death begins in the colon’.
We have two colonic rooms here and on average carry out between 8-12 treatments per day so you can be assured we are used to doing this here!
All equipment used is sterile and completely disposable.
The colon
The colon / bowel / large intestine is roughly 5-6 feet in length and 2.5cm wide.
A healthy bowel will evacuate a stool at least once a day. The ideal is one bowel movement after every meal. So, if you are like most people who eat three meals a day, you should be going three times per day. Some people will not manage this which means they are constipated and self-intoxicating their body. Others may go too much which means they are not absorbing their nutrients and the food is passing too quickly through their body.
How we do it
We use a closed hydrotherapy system, which means the treatment uses the natural flow of gravity to feed the water into the bowel. All the equipment used by our therapists is fully disposable.
The most common fear of colonic irrigation is the insertion of the tube so let’s get the embarrassing part out of the way!! The speculum that gets inserted into your rectum is only about 2 inches long and its width is not even the size of some of the stools that you may release in a normal bowel movement.
The treatment itself is very discrete, there are no noises or smells and you lay on your back most of the time. Your therapist will stay with you throughout the treatment and control the action of the bowel. This is done by pulsing the tube in peristaltic movement (wave like motion) and also by filling. Filling is where the water is held inside the bowel to mimic the effect of the bowel being full, it is not held for long don't panic usually just a couple of seconds.
Your therapist will work with you throughout the treatment and make sure you are comfortable. You will also get your tummy massage to facilitate the release of stools.
At times, your therapist may use additional aids such as coffee, herbs or good bacteria Implants to ensure you are getting the best possible treatment.
The treatment itself takes approximately 45 minutes. On your initial visit you will be health screened to ensure you are suitable for the treatment which is why it can take longer.
Treating bowel problems has a very high priority tag at The Bodyworks Practice and colonic irrigation may prevent far more distress than most people are aware of.
Does it hurt ?
NO... Colonic irrigation should never hurt. At times, you may feel like you want to push or that you have an upset tummy. But, this certainly is not a treatment that suits the no pain no gain saying.
How many will I need ?
It is normally suggested that you carry out a course of treatments to begin with.
The first few should be close together so the bowel can continuously be soaked. Then treatments can be spaced out accordingly.
For a happy digestive system we suggest 1 treatment every 3 months to enhance your health.
Are there any circumstances when a colonic treatment cannot be performed?
Yes. The below conditions are when a colonic treatment would not be carried out at the Bodyworks Practice.
Active infections and active inflammation of the bowel wall such as diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, etc..
Congestive heart disease, severe uncontrolled hypertension, severe anaemia, liver cirrhosis, long term steroid use, kidney disease, severe haemorrhaging, colo-rectal carcinoma, severe abdominal or inguinal hernias which cannot be easily reduced.
The Bodyworks Practice does not treat clients who are pregnant
If you are in any doubt about any health issues you may have that are not mentioned then please do ask your doctor for written consent before hand and bring this along with you, or call us to discuss.
We will always take a full case history before commencing a treatment. If there is any doubt we will refer you to your G.P.
The Bodyworks Practice does not make any claims that we can cure disease.
Colonic Irrigation Prices
Initial consultation plus treatment up to 90 minutes - £75
Follow up treatments 60 minutes - £70
Pack of 3 colonics - £180
Pack of 6 colonics - £350
Packages are valid for 1 year and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
To ensure you are in safe hands our therapists are members of:
ARCH : Association & Register of Colon Hydrotherapists
RICTAT: Register of Integrative Colon Hydrotherapists
GNC: General Naturopathic Council
The Bodyworks Practice is very proud to have its therapists registered under ARCH, RICTAT and GNC. This means that you, the public, can be assured that you are receiving a high standard level of treatment every time and that the registered therapists have met all the training pre-requisites. The practice is inspected at regular intervals and the registered therapists undertake regular continuous Professional Development to deliver the best possible treatment, safely and effectively.
What our customers say:
I have been back on numerous occasions to see Bodyworks as the treatment proved so successful for me. The therapists have a wealth of knowledge & are very professional in their approach; it is them who makes you feel so relaxed & comfortable. I highly recommend the colonic therapy that they offer. Thank you AS
After being advised to have colonic irrigation, I found this practise. They lived up to everything on their website and more. I was made to feel very relaxed, at ease and well informed about the procedure before and throughout the process. Very knowledgeable and amazing information / advice was given and felt much more informed about my health in this area. Will definitely be using again. TA
I have tried several colonic hydrotherapists in the area and I have found Nicole and her team to be by far the best. The procedure is discreet and the facilities that you need are all in the one area, not shared by others (something I was very relieved to hear!) ZB
Colonic Irrigation Therapists:
Nicole Ferguson M.A.C.H., R.T. M.G.N.I One of the co-directors and head therapists at The Bodyworks Practice, she qualified as a Nutritionist and Iridologist in Sydney, Australia in 2005 and became a qualified Colon Hydrotherapist when she returned back to the UK. She is now studying herbal medicine for the next four years and will gain her naturopathy certification in 2012. Nicole lectures across the UK on the varying aspects of Nutrition and heads up all of our Health and Wellbeing Programmes and Detox Packages.
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Jane RangerJane has been an NHS nurse for 26 years, she qualified as a colonic therapist in March 2010 and is now studying Naturopathic Health Analysis at the Colonic School in Maidenhead. Jane is also a Bach Flower Remedy therapist and combines all of these skills in her treatments.
NEETA BALA
Neeta is a qualified colonic hydrotherapist having trained at the CHI Centre for Practical Detoxification. She has also completed studies in Massage and Healing (Reiki, Magnified Healing and Energetic Healing). Neeta has a passion for helping people and she underpins all her colonic treatments with a sensitivity to the clients needs as well as an awareness of the pace of treatment that is appropriate for each individual client. Having worked in offices for several years it was health crisis that raised her awareness to the benefits of Colonic Hydrotherapy and Healing and she decided to retrain into these fields so that she could pay it forward and help other people with similar issues.
If you have any questions regarding a treatment, would like to talk with the therapist or make a booking please contact us on 01737 850117 or you can email us here
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