What can I expect during a colon hydrotherapy session with Jacalyn ?

Colon hydrotherapy, also known as a colonic, is a safe and gentle flushing of the large intestine, or colon, with filtered water. After filling in a simple questionnaire I have you change into a soft cotton medical gown and recline in a semi-upright position on a comfortable massage table for the duration of the 35 – 55 minute session. Before we start we will discuss your particular issues or needs, and I will explain the equipment and how we work. I usually palpate the abdomen to identify areas where there may be impaction of fecal matter.

The process of a colonic is very simple. The part of the session that concerns people the most is the insertion of a tube into the anus. Each client receives a wrapped/sterile new tube. The tube is well lubricated before we begin and goes only a few inches into your body. It is certainly a strange experience for most people, but not overly uncomfortable unless the client has severely inflamed hemorrhoids.

The machine I use is plumbed like a sink. I control the water temperature and the pressure of the water coming into your body. When I close the “drain,” water slowly flows into your large intestine. When I open the “drain,” water and waste flow out of the body through the tube and are flushed directly into the septic pipes. There is no mess, no running to the restroom. I may massage the bottoms of your feet (reflexology points), your shins or your abdomen. Almost everyone I have ever worked with has been relieved at how easy the experience is compared with their expectations!

At the end of the session you will go to the restroom and release whatever did not come out during the session. After that, you should feel completely normal, although some people hang onto a bit of water and release it later in the day.

Jacalyn Booth
411 West Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
805.901.3000