Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon Hydrotherapy (also known as colonic irrigation) is an ancient method where warm purified water gently cleanses the colon to remove waste matter, rehydrate and exercise the bowel. This allows vital nutrients to be absorbed more easily.
It can also help to re-tone and reshape the colon.
It is a safe and effective method of cleaning the colon when performed by a qualified practitioner. Most clients find it rejuvenating with a feeling of lightness.

About Your Treatment
Your first appointment lasts up to 75 mins (depending on therapist), the treatment itself takes around 40-45 mins and the rest of the time includes consultation and getting dressed. Follow up sessions are usually 60 mins.

A gravity-fed system is used to gently introduce the flow of water into the colon.
The water pressure is carefully controlled and is in fact lower than is normally generated during a bowel movement.

The therapist will be in the room throughout the entire session.

Where appropriate during the session, the therapist applies gentle Abdominal Massage and may use other specific techniques to help you feel relaxed and to assist with the elimination. Coffee enema is available on request or herbal enema implants, depending on the needs of the client and to enhance the detoxification process.

The equipment used is disposable ensuring you of the highest standards of cleanliness.

There is no odour, and every effort will be made to be discreet, protecting your safety and dignity at all times.

Who is it for?
Almost anyone can benefit from a Colon Hydrotherapy treatment, whether they are currently experiencing digestive problems or not. It can work to keep your bowels healthy and can also provide relief from the symptoms of a wide range of digestive disorders, including IBS, constipation, bloating and wind.
How many treatments do you need?
Every person is different and there is no standard number of treatments that are recommended. However, in our experience we have found a course of 2 to 3 treatments over an initial 2-to-4 weeks has produced the best results, with a couple of maintenance treatments throughout the year.

On booking your first appointment (which will need to be booked at least 24 hours before the treatment – when booking with Carey), clients must complete a Health & Lifestyle questionnaire. This will be emailed directly from your therapist, please check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox.
The form should be filled out prior to your first visit in order to help the therapist to understand your state of health and assess your requirements and whether the treatment is appropriate for your individual health needs.

Prices

Colon Hydrotherapy initial session: £105.00 (75mins with Carey)

£105.00 (60mins with Kim)
Follow up:£95.00 (60mins)

Optional coffee enema (on request) or herbal implant included in the price.

A £40 deposit is to be paid for all appointments, this is to be paid at the time of booking in order to secure your appointment.

This is refundable as long as 48 hours notice is given of cancellation/reschedule. The deposit will be used towards your treatment.

Packages available with Carey

Course of 3 x 60 min Colonics £265 (includes initial session)
Course of 6 x 60 min Colonics £505 (includes initial session)

Is it safe?

You will be assessed for any contraindications to treatment at your first consultation but, if there are not any, then the treatment is extremely safe.

Absolute Contraindications (General) You can’t have a treatment if you have any of these:

• Autonomic dysreflexia (occurs in spinal injuries at or above T6)
• Carcinoma of the colon or rectum
• Children under 16 years without a GP’s/medical specialist written referral and a guardian present at all times
• Colitis
• Congestive heart disease
• Diverticulitis
• Fistula
• Hernia – Irreducible Abdominal
• Hernia – Femoral
• Hirschsprung’s disease
• Hypertension above 170/100
• Ileus (paralytic)
• Active Inflammatory Bowel Disorders – Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s, Colitis and Diverticulitis
• Inflamed haemorrhoids
• Pregnancy
• Rectal bleeding
• Radiotherapy of abdominal area not discharged from medical care
• Severe Anaemia (RBC less than 2.5 million cells/mcL) – Risk of fainting
• Renal insufficiency
• Severe persistent diarrhoea

Absolute Contraindications (Surgery) You can’t have a treatment if you have any of these:

• Recent surgery of colon or rectum (less than 26 weeks)
• Recent bowel biopsy (Less than 12 weeks)
• Recent prostate biopsy made through the bowel (less than 12weeks)
• Recent abdominal surgery (less than 26 weeks)
• Recent abdominal keyhole surgery e.g. liposuction (less than 12 weeks)
• Recent Laparoscopy (less than 6 weeks)

Relative Contraindications (may require GP written permission)

• Anal tear and haemorrhoid(s) if DRE reveals potential intolerance to speculum
• Chemotherapy and cancer treatments known to cause inflammation, infections, anaemia and general weakness – CHT’s should work with the medical team
• Controlled hypertension and a prescription for diuretics
• Debilitating heart, liver and kidney diseases manifesting pain and weakness
• Diabetes – Risk of Hypoglycaemia; client advice should be given in preparation for treatment
• Diverticulosis within 3 months of episode of diverticulitis
• Highly anxious, stressed or emotional
• Hypotension (less than 90/60)
• Fissure
• Hernia – Inguinal
• Hernia – Reducible Abdominal
• Inflammatory Bowel Disorders in remission for a minimum of 6 months
• Long term Oral or Rectal Steroid – Risk of reduced bowel integrity
• Recent colonoscopy (less than 6 weeks) especially if surgical intervention (e.g. biopsy, polypectomy) occurred
• Recent (within 6 months) hip/knee joint surgery – need to establish mobility and if client can lie on their left side
• Severe underweight or eating disorders
• Tight Anal Sphincter

If you are in any doubt, or have any other conditions please contact us