It rarely is. Generally speaking, the more relaxed you are throughout - the more comfortable it is. Most people are pleasantly surprised at just how comfortable it is.

If you are comfortable to have the session at this time of the month, the therapist has no problem with it.

Yes. However new patients are advised to relax in our library for 15 minutes after the session where you can use the toilet and drink plenty of water.

Absolutely; the Hale Clinic has been offering Colon Hydrotherapy for over 20 years and only has skilled and experienced therapists on board.

Nothing but relax! A small tube will be inserted gently into your rectum aided by lubricant. The therapy will start with you lying on your side and once you are lying on your back your practitioner can gently massage your abdomen to aid the removal of waste matter. The process takes about 30 –45 minutes, during which time the therapist will explain everything whilst it is happening.

No. Unless you are already on a detox programme, there is no need to ‘fast’ before the session or change your diet in any way. Your practitioner will advise you on diet and nutrition, if necessary, after your first session.

We strongly advise that you try to avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to session and 24 hours post session.

Everyone is different but common reports include an increase in energy and mental clarity, reduced bloating and a feeling of being ‘lighter’

This really depends on the client, their health, the state of their colon and the condition being examined. Anything from one or two sessions to a course of a few sessions may be recommended over a period of time and then they may be continued afterwards for maintenance, depending on the client’s needs

Yes, there are contraindications to the therapy. These include:

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Circumstances in which colonic hydrotherapy cannot be performed:

·       Active infections

·       Active inflammations (such as diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)

·       Painful fissures

·       Painful haemorrhoids

·       Congestive heart disease

·       Severe uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure)

·       Severe anaemia

·       Liver cirrhosis

·       Severe liver disease

·       Kidney disease

·       Severe haemorrhaging

·       Colon-rectal carcinoma

·       Severe abdominal or inguinal hernias

·       First three months of pregnancy

·       During complicated pregnancies

·       Renal insufficiency/dialysis

·       Cancer of the colon or rectum

·       Active IBS (Irritable Bowel Disease)

·       Recent colon, bowel or rectal surgery (6 months, please still call The Hale

·       Clinic to consult with a practitioner)

·       Fistulas

Circumstances in which colonic hydrotherapy can potentially be performed, with the approval of a Hale Clinic colonic therapist only. Please call the clinic for further advice.

·       Pregnancy

·       Diverticulosis (tendency to diverticulitis)

·       IBD in remission (Irritable Bowel Disease)

·       Controlled hypertension (Blood pressure)

·       Post op/surgery (please provide a letter from surgery)

·       Under 18 (to be accompanied by parent)

·       Long term steroid use

·       Pace maker