Colon Hydrotherapy on the Fleurieu Peninsula

A member of our team welcomes you and guides you into a private treatment room. This space is designed to help your body settle before your session even starts.

You'll be given some privacy to use the bathroom and get ready. Before the therapist comes in, you'll remove your pants and underwear, then lie on the table with a towel covering your lower half. Your top stays on for the whole session.

When your therapist arrives, they'll guide you to roll onto your side in the recovery position. Your therapist gently guides the small tube into your bottom. Only a small part of your bottom is visible. Everything else stays covered. Once the tube is in, you'll gently roll onto your back and get comfortable.

Your therapist will stay with you the whole time and control the water flow. Warm water will flow through the tube into your colon. Then the water will flow back out through the same tube along with any waste. This helps keep the session clean and minimise odours. 

Your therapist may also offer gentle belly massage, aromatherapy oils, or acupressure as part of your session. This can help you relax and release any waste.

At the end of the session, you'll roll onto your side while your therapist gently removes the tube. Afterwards, you'll spend five minutes on the toilet, giving your body time to release any remaining water or waste. From there, you can get dressed, and a member of our team will see you out so you can enjoy the rest of your day.

Your first session will begin with a gut health assessment. This gives you the opportunity to meet your therapist. It also helps us understand your gut health history and your goals. Your therapist will take a small blood sample via a finger prick for dry blood analysis. This can show how stress and inflammation affect your digestive system.

Before your treatment begins, your therapist will talk you through the whole process. When the treatment starts, they will make sure you're comfortable at every step. Your therapist will stay with you for the whole treatment to guide the water flow. They may also offer gentle belly massage and aromatherapy.

Most people can return to normal activities straight after. Some prefer to take it easy for the rest of the day, especially after their first session. However, needing to stay near a toilet after your session is rare.

Your comfort and safety are our biggest priority. The colonic irrigation unit we use is reviewed by the TGA and listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). The closed system helps maintain hygiene during treatment, and all speculums are single-use. Every session is performed by a trained and certified colon hydrotherapist.

Many people can safely and comfortably receive colonics. However, your therapist will ask about your health history to check that the treatment is right for you. 

Colon hydrotherapy may not be suitable for those with certain medical conditions such as severe haemorrhoids, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, or recent abdominal surgery. If you have any health concerns, we encourage you to consult with your Health Practitioner before booking a session.

If you have a pre-existing bowel condition, are pregnant, or have recently had bowel surgery, please call us before you book.

Perforation is a rare complication. We have never had an incident involving perforation. As a nurse-led clinic, we would not offer this treatment if perforation were a high risk for our clients. Our therapists will always discuss your suitability and any alternatives before your first session.

Wear something comfortable that's easy to change out of. A top and bottoms are usually an easy option. You will remove your pants and underwear for the session. We will provide a modesty towel to keep you covered.

We recommend staying well-hydrated in the days leading up to your session. Avoid large meals at least 2 hours before your session. Wear comfortable clothing. We will send you a detailed email along with your intake form before your first session.

This depends on what you're hoping to get from it. Some people come for a single session, others prefer a short series. Your therapist can talk through what makes sense for you at your first visit.

No referral needed. Please talk to your healthcare provider before booking if you have any existing medical conditions. We will review your health history at your first appointment to ensure the treatment is suitable for you.

Colon hydrotherapy is available for clients aged 16 years and over. Clients under 18 require parental or legal guardian consent.

Colon hydrotherapy is not currently covered by Medicare or private health insurance.

We're based in McLaren Vale, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.