Watson has used colonic hydration
to overcome her own issue of constipa-
Colon Hydrotherapy – What’s it Like?
tion, related to a lazy colon. “Hydrat-
if you’ve been curious about colonics but nervous about the proce-
ing the colon causes the muscles to
dure, read on. we’ve interviewed five local colon hydrotherapists
contract,” explains Watson, “and that
who tell us that the practice is safe and even relaxing.
brought about an automatic release
response, which my body needed, to
remind my colon how to do its job.”
“W
e explain everything about the
procedure to the first timer so
two to eight pounds lighter and losing
Watson and Berry suggest that we
they know what to expect,” says Tovah
inches,” says Jacqueline. “One half inch
employ a cleansing program twice a
Finman-Nahman, owner of Lifeline
to six and a quarter inches can come off
year, one that includes a series of three
Hygienics, “and to alleviate any anxiety
the biggest part of the belly,” she adds,
colonic irrigation sessions of about an
or misconceptions regarding colon-
“and their skin is glowing.” Colonics
hour each. If an individual is suffer-
ics.” According to Tovah, people who
By Jacquelyn provides colonics in a
ing from chronic constipation, Watson
have never had a colonic are usually
private, clean, spa-like setting where a
posits that these might be done more
surprised to learn that it doesn’t hurt
medical intuitive is also available for
frequently.
and can even be a relaxing experience.
those interested in learning about the
Prospective clients should note
“Everything about our office is designed
root causes of their physical ailments.
that each state issues its own licenses
to be relaxing and calming, Tovah adds,
And in case you were wonder-
for colon hydrotherapists; in some
“from the decor, to the furniture, the
ing, safety is taken very seriously by
states it falls under the category of
pictures on the wall and the music.”
reputable hydrotherapists. Sauca Colon
massage therapy. Use of disposable
Sandy Santucci, owner of Spatucci,
Hydrotherapy Center in the Bronx as-
speculums, which are inserted into the
also seeks to reassure clients. “Our
sured us they are FDA registered and
rectum, is a standard in all states, as is
hydrotherapist is highly trained to edu-
use disposable single-use rectal tubes,
the use of Food and Drug Administra-
cate you prior to your colonic,” Sandy
or speculae, for sterility. The facility also
tion-certified equipment.
says, “and to help address any of your
uses temperature-controlled water mix-
More information on standard
concerns or fears.” At Spatuccis, clients
ing and back flow prevention valves,
operating procedures is available from
are treated with professional care and
along with pressure and temperature
the International Association for Colon
confidentiality in rooms designed for
sensors, and built-in chemical sanitiz-
Hydrotherapy, which works to heighten
comfort and tranquility.
ing units.
awareness, provide education and offer
Education and comfort are priori-
referrals among its professional mem-
ties mentioned by all of the hydrothera-
Local Resources
bers.
pists that we interviewed. At Whole
Colonics By Jacquelyn, Northern
Body Medicine, clients relax to sooth-
Westchester. Info: 914.737.0646;
For information, visit International
ing music and the scent of aromather-
ColonicsbyJacquelyn.com
Association for Colon Hydrotherapy
apy oils during the procedure, or even
Lifeline Hygienics: 914.921.5433.
at I-ACT.org.
watch a favorite television show. At the Sauca Colon Hydrotherapy Center,
end of the session, many say they look Bronx. Info: 718.759.6357;
For more information on Brenda Wat-
forward to their next visit. saucacolonhydrotherapy.com
son, visit BrendaWatson.com,
In fact, people are usually sur-
or for Dr. Linda Berry, visit
Spatucci, Mohegan Lake. Info:
prised by how good they feel after a
Dr.LindaBerry.com.
914.528.1140; spatuccis.com
colonic, says Jacqueline of Colonics
Whole Body Medicine, Fairfield
By Jacquelyn. Part of that may be due
County. Info: 203.371.8258;
to an added benefit. “My clients have
wholebodymed.com.
reported—right after the colonic—being

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