Hi all,
I am considering colonic irrigation. My boyfriend went to Wellbeing Now in Maidenhead and he had a brilliant experience. However, It is too far for me to travel (and its not an excuse I’m not scared!) so I just wanted to know what to look for in a good therapist so I can choose from the few I have near by. I heard that some therapists re-use equipment and as a hygiene freak I was horrified! Apart from this obvious issue what else should I be looking out for?
Roshni
There are a lot of things to consider before going for a colonic.
Check who the practitioner trained with and if they are registered with any governing bodies. I would suggest looking at the ARCH website. Though there are others.
Your practitioner should always do a full consultation, take your blood pressure (high blood pressure a contraindication) and do a rectal examination (should always be done at first treatment). If they do not I would be out of there fast.
The premises should be spotless and conducive to a relaxing treatment and your friendly but professional practitioner should explain everything that they are doing (I explain as I am going along as I have found if I explain everything prior to the treatment the client is sometimes so nervous they don't take it all in).
Advice regarding nutrition is also helpful as I have often seen clients releasing undigested foods and would give advice re taking time to chew food, possibly taking digestive enzymes or probiotics etc.
A good practitioner would advise of the need for follow up. I let clients see (if they want) what is coming out though I myself have gone to places where I haven't got to see my "results" so can't really tell if I have been needing another treatment despite being advised to come back.
If my clients see for themselves that we have only managed to get a return of half a dozen "marble" (Type 1 on the Bristol Stool Scale) then they know themselves how constipated they are. If we have an excellent return I would only suggest that they return in the future when they feel the need and suggest some dietry advice to help regulate them a bit more e.g. increase water, reduce wheat/gluten, increase fibre especially plant based etc.
Colonics is great when you see a client having a great result and they feel the benfits.
Hope you find a good one.
Patchouli
oh and regarding equipment.
Some do use re-usable speculum and tubing but I beleive that this is to be phased out. However, re-usable equipment has to be thoroughly cleaned and sterilised in special solutions.
I, and many, use disposable equipent only and my tank and the tubing that does not come into contact with the client is sterilised as per ARCH protocol.
Patchouli
Thanks for this thread!:)
I am having my first colonic treatment tomorrow- so I shall keep Patchouli's advice in mind!
My therapist is listed in the link that you gave and had a most approachable telephone manner when I contacted her.
I'll keep you posted!!:D