Since 2010 · Mother-and-daughter owned · Certified practitioners · Closed-system care
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02 · Arrive
Review your intake and discuss your goals, comfort and suitability with your practitioner.
03 · Settle in
A private treatment room and practitioner-attended care throughout your session.
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Feel Better, Inside Out
What Is Colon Hydrotherapy?
Colon cleansing through hydrotherapy is an effective way to detox your system’s buildup of accumulated toxins. The process involves a delicate rinsing of the colon with low pressured, filtered water to remove encrusted fecal residue, gas, mucous, yeast overgrowth, acidic buildup, and heavy metals that can all reside in the gut.
We use a safe, closed-system approach to keep your colon in pristine shape while helping you to properly replenish with the recommended enzymes and minerals that are beneficial for your body for after-care treatment. Contact us to start your wellness journey.
The Colon Hydrotherapy Process
During a closed-system colonic, a tube is inserted about 1 inch into the rectum. Warm filtered water slowly fills up the colon. The water stimulates the body's natural peristalsis movement, the colon muscle then contracts and releases toxic waste on its own.
Your First Colonic: What to Expect
Six answers to help you arrive informed and feel comfortable asking questions.
How should I prepare for my first colonic?
Stay comfortably hydrated before your visit and avoid a heavy meal for 2–3 hours beforehand. There is no need for a laxative or bowel-prep routine. Follow the instructions provided when booking and tell us about medications, health conditions or recent surgery before your appointment.
What happens during the session?
We begin by reviewing your intake and discussing your comfort and goals. During your closed-system session, your practitioner controls the flow and temperature of filtered water and stays with you to explain each step. Water and waste pass through a contained system.
Is it painful or uncomfortable?
Pressure, fullness or cramping can occur, and every person’s experience is different. Let your practitioner know immediately if you feel uncomfortable so the flow can be adjusted or the session stopped. Pain should not be something you are asked to push through.
Is it private, clean and odor-free?
Your session takes place in a private treatment room. We use a closed system with contained tubing, so there is no exposed waste during treatment. A practitioner stays with you for guidance, and your privacy and comfort come first.
How long is the appointment?
Allow about one hour for your visit, including intake and time to get comfortable. The colonic itself usually lasts approximately 40–50 minutes, with the pace adjusted to your comfort.
What should I expect afterward?
Experiences vary. Some clients describe feeling lighter or relaxed; others may notice temporary fatigue, cramping or a change in bowel movements. Leave time to rest if this is your first visit, drink water normally and follow your aftercare instructions. Severe or persistent abdominal pain, bleeding, fever or fainting requires prompt medical attention—not another cleansing session.
How Colon Hydrotherapy Can Improve Your Well-being
Why Choose Colon Hydrotherapy?
Gut Health 101
DETOXIFICATION
Everyday we are exposed to harmful toxins that accrue in our bodies overtime due to our environments, lifestyles, and eating habits. Overtime toxic sludge will begin to collect and stick to our colon walls. Expelling this build up comes with a plethora of health benefits for our bodies and overall well-being. This is a complete natural process with no drugs or chemicals used during the procedure. A balanced gut flora is essential for optimal health. Research continues to show the major influence our gut microbiome has on our overall well-being, our immune system, our moods, our energy, and our quality of life. When the colon is unable to operate at its fullest potential, the elimination and detoxification process begins to perform at a lower efficiency resulting in chronic diseases, potential cancers, and many other health related issues. You can rely on the professionals at Healing Waters Wellness to provide you with an educational and comfortable colonic experience.
More Questions About Colon Hydrotherapy
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
How often should I have colon therapy?
The colon is almost 6 ft long and depending on each individual (and how much they are able to release) you only clean out a couple of feet per session. Therefore, you will want multiple sessions in close proximity to fully reap the benefits. After this initial cleanup, most choose to make colon cleansing a part of their regular hygiene program as a healthy maintenance choice. BUT there is no one prescription for all. Talk to your therapist and depending on your goals, lifestyle, and gut heath they will help you come up with an ideal schedule.
Can I have a colonic while I am on my period?
Yes. A colonic while on your period is actually a good time as your body is already in a natural state of detox. Plus if you are feeling bloated or irritable a colonic will help ease that.
What are the contraindications that could prevent someone from receiving colon hydrotherapy?
If you believe you have any contraindications that may affect your ability to receive a colonic then please contact us.
This way we can go over your personal situation and ensure that you are making the best next step!
If any of these contraindications apply to you then you will have to get a prescription from a doctor showing supervision over our services for the contradiction.
Many of these contraindications may still be eligible to receive colon hydrotherapy once they have subsided or been eliminated:
– Cancer of the colon or GI (gastro intestinal) tract.
– GI hemorrhage/perforation
– Congestive heart failure.
– Uncontrolled hypertension.
– Carcinoma of the rectum.
– Intestinal perforation.
– Abdominal hernia.
– Recent colon or rectal surgery. (first 3 months)
– Diverticulitis.
– Recent heart attack.
– Vascular aneurism.
– Renal insufficiency.
– Epilepsy or psychoses.
– Severe inflamed hemorrhoids. (Please wait till they are not inflamed)
– Recent abdominal surgery (at least the 3 months post surgery)
– Cirrhosis.
– Fissures or fistula.
– Pregnancy.
– Ulcerative colitis.
– Acute Crohn’s disease.
– Rectal or abdominal tumors.
Do colonics remove good bacteria? Is this bad for you?
During your colon hydrotherapy session some bad and good bacteria is removed, and the same goes for when you have a regular poo at home!
However, the balance of these microorganisms in the gut are essential for optimal health and when you have an overgrowth of bad bacteria, pathogens, yeast, parasites, acidic build up, (like most people do due to our environment & diets) it is better to remove the toxicity and then repopulate to create a healthier environment. We recommended our clients to repopulate and replenish with good quality probiotics. This can be done with a good quality probiotic supplements as well as nutrient dense foods like fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods.
Are colonics safe?
Yes. Colon hydrotherapy is a safe and non-invasive therapy to detox the body.
“Safety” is a relevant term though and is dependent upon the equipment used and the person administering it. But when it comes to modern day colonics, with a trained professional and quality equipment the procedure is more than safe and extremely beneficial to an individual’s overall health and the integrity of your gut.
Here at Healing Waters Wellness, we use a “closed system” colonic where a therapist is there with you and the low water pressure is customized to your body. It is not only safe but also clean with no exposed waste, smell, or mess.
A little history lesson for you….. 😊
Colon cleansing with hydrotherapy is an old medical practice with many historians tracing it back to the ancient Egyptians. A papyrus from the 14th century B.C that is held at a museum in Berlin records the data of Egyptians colon cleansing for over 20 stomach and intestinal
complaints “to drive out excrements”.
In the 5th century B.C Herodotus, an ancient Greek historian and geographer wrote “The Egyptians clear themselves on three consecutive days, every month, seeking
after health by emetics and enemas for they think that all disease comes to man from his food.”
This is not just limited to Egyptians as there are many other ancient medical texts recording the use and benefits of enemas and other colon cleansing practices throughout history. If you are interested in learning more here is a really good and more in depth article written : Click here
What is the pre and post-treatment for a colonic?
Before Colonic:
Why Healing Waters
A mother-and-daughter-owned center serving Huntington Beach since 2010. Our certified colon hydrotherapists offer practitioner-attended, closed-system care with filtered, temperature-controlled water, personal guidance and a focus on your comfort.
Explore session pricing and packages, lymphatic treatments or contact our team before choosing your next step.
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The space is clean, calm, and welcoming. Booking an appointment is easy.
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