Welcome to Colonic Inner Health

Colonic problems are a lot more common than you may think. In 1914, 57 of the world’s leading physicians met at a health conference. They concluded that every organ of the body is affected by reabsorbed poisons from the colon, which result in many forms of illness.

Dr Bernard Jenseno puts it this way: “Every tissue is fed by the blood, which is supplied by the intestinal system. When the intestines are dirty, the blood is dirty and so are the organs and the tissues. It is the intestinal system that has to be cared for before any effective healing can take place.”

Many people are unaware of the fact that they are suffering from a clogged colon. The average person’s colon can often hold 3kg to 11kg of accumulated faecal matter. However, it is only when people begin to feel very sick do they start to understand just how problematic their bowel function really is.

These days, we take for granted that our digestive system will work flawlessly for our entire life. However, that is not always the case, especially when there are plenty of foods in our diet that affect colon function. We also live in a toxic world, so even if you do live a relatively healthy lifestyle, your digestive system will still face periodic stress.

Consider what your colon and digestive system has to deal with on a daily basis:

• Environmental Toxins, which can include:
  • Air pollution
  • Chemicals in our food
  • Industrial exposure to toxins from beauty products or household products
• Lifestyle Factors, which can include:
  • Stress
  • Alcohol
  • Cigarettes
  • Infrequent exercise
  • A sedentary lifestyle
• Diet, which can include:
  • Diminished nutrients
  • Processed and refined foods
  • Lack of fibre and greens
  • Poor dietary choices

Fortunately, a few simple dietary and lifestyle changes, along with a series of colonics is all that’s required to achieve dramatic changes in your overall health.

Colonic irrigation (also known as colon hydrotherapy, or simply colonics), is the process of using filtered water to remove accumulated faecal matter, mucus, and sludge from the colon. The process is gentle, safe, and extremely effective.

Cleansing the colon enables more toxins to flow out of your body. A net outflow of toxins provides many benefits, including better bowel function, an improved appearance, and increased energy levels. Patients typically notice changes after one colonic treatment.

Colonics is a powerful, yet simple way to support restored health. It’s one of the best natural methods for rebalancing your body.

Years of build-up and accumulation can put a lot of stress on your colon, liver and the overall digestive system. When the colon is stressed, it cannot eliminate impurities from the body. Without adequate elimination in place, toxins simply get re-absorbed into the bloodstream, creating repetitive and unnecessary work for the liver and other organs in the body. Since elimination will inevitably not occur (due to diminished colon function), the cycle continues and you eventually begin to feel very sick.

The official term for this is auto-intoxication, when the body poisons itself by maintaining a cesspool of decaying matter in its colon. The toxins released by the decay process get into the bloodstream and travel to every part of the body. Because it weakens the entire system, auto-intoxication can be the cause of nearly any disease.

This pattern is very dangerous, and it can lead to a number of undesirable health conditions or diseases. Colonic irrigation puts an end to this dangerous cycle.

A clogged colon can lead to a number of health conditions or diseases, including allergies, arthritis, migraine headaches, skin disorders, heart disease, gout, metabolic/hormone imbalances, depression, Crohn’s disease, celiac, constipation, parasites, and candida, amongst many others conditions. If you suffer from any of these, colonics may help with this.

However, feeling sick not the only sign to look out for. For example, if you are not having two bowel movements a day then you are constipated, and will benefit from a colonic.

Abdominal fat is another indicator. If you notice a layer of fat accumulating around your torso, you will likely benefit from colonics. For instance, if you have a little pot belly below the navel, even though you follow a healthy diet and exercise program, you likely have accumulated faecal matter within your colon that is forcing it to prolapse (i.e. drop down and out). This condition is known as a transverse colon, since it causes the colon to fall out of line with the navel.

Conditions such as constipation, colitis, flatulence, bloating and diverticulitis, Irritable bowel syndrome, haemorrhoids, intestinal parasites and chronic diarrhoea respond well to colonic irrigation.

The general cleansing of the colon can also help with headaches, halitosis, skin problems (acne, eczema, and psoriasis), asthma, food allergies, fatigue, depression, and Candida.

Cleansing the colon via colon hydrotherapy also helps to rebalance the alkaline-acid ratio in the body. By maintaining this ratio within the body’s internal environment, friendly bacteria thrive whilst simultaneously inhibiting the disease-causing bacteria.

One of the more surprising benefits of colonic irrigation is that some people experience significant weight loss. The average colon weighs approximately 1.81kg but it is not at all unusual for colon cleansing to flush away as much as 4.5kg-13.6kg of stagnant faecal matter during a colonic cleansing program.

The process followed during a colonic treatment is very simple, safe and sanitary.

The LIBBE Colon Hydrotherapy System is an FDA-registered Class II medical device used for colon irrigation and inner cleansing. It is widely recognized as an “open system” gravity-fed device, designed to allow maximum client privacy, comfort, and dignity during a colonic session.

• Water Delivery: Operates as a safe, gravity-fed system utilizing a 15 litres water tank with controlled low water pressure.
• Temperature Control: Features an automatic temperature safety sensor with a digital readout that automatically shuts off if the water reaches (40°C).
• Water Purification: Employs a dual-stage process including a 5-micron carbon filtration system to remove sediment and chlorine, combined with a built-in Ultra-Violet (UV) purification system to kill pathogens.

How the “Open System” Operates

• Self-Insertion: The patient lies on a custom-moulded, seamless fiberglass table and gently self-inserts a small, lubricated, single-use rectal nozzle.
• Pencil-Thin Nozzle: Unlike closed systems that use wide speculums, the LIBBE nozzle is roughly the “size of a pencil,” which heavily reduces discomfort.
• Natural Evacuation: Purified warm water gently flows into the rectum. When the patient feels the sensation to release, they simply evacuate directly into the basin beneath you.
• Odourless Viewing: A clear viewing tube allows the patient to view the release. Built-in ventilation ensures the process remains entirely odourless.

It’s actually quite simple. Introducing water into the colon helps to not only remove accumulated faecal matter, but it also helps to exercise the colon’s muscle tissue. With enough exposure to gentle water pressure, the colon begins to tone and reshape itself. The end result is a cleaner and stronger colon and this sets the stage for vital nutrient absorption and proper elimination. In this state, you feel rejuvenated and healthier.

Colonic Inner Health offers colonic irrigation from its Rotorua clinic at 32 Pererika Street. The clinic is run by Nathalie Besançon, a naturopathic practitioner and qualified hydrocolon therapist with a special interest in digestion, nutrition and overall wellbeing.

If you are considering colonic irrigation in Rotorua or the Bay of Plenty, it is important to choose a practitioner who takes the time to discuss your health history, explain the process clearly, and let you know whether the treatment is suitable for you.

You can contact Nathalie at nathalie@colonicinnerhealth.co.nz or call 07 347 3400

Sessions usually run for 45 minutes. As much as 120 -133 L of purified, filtered water is used to gently rinse the colon.

The first stage of a colonic irrigation session involves massaging the lower abdominal area. Massage increases peristaltic action (bowel contraction) which helps to dislodge faecal impaction. The massage also helps to assess the current status of the colon (how impacted it is) and where potential pressure points may lie so that they can be triggered when the colon is filled with water.

During the second stage, a sterile, disposable speculum is connected to the hydro colon therapy system, and then it is inserted into the rectum. Clients are completely covered during the treatment, and alone for their privacy. Once the speculum is securely inserted, purified water is then introduced into the colon via a small inlet tube. After circulating through colon for a brief period, the water leaves the colon through an evacuation tube. As water leaves the colon, it carries out impacted faecal matter, gas, and mucus. The entire procedure is completely sanitary.

Immediately following the cleansing detox procedure, clients feel lighter and enjoy a sense of well-being.

At Colonic Inner Health, your first visit is $155. This includes an initial consultation, and your first colonic irrigation treatment. Subsequent treatments are $135 each. Each of these sessions typically take one hour.

Alternatively, we also have Colonic Vitality Club packages available. These give you multiple sessions for even better value, and are valid for 6 months.

• 3 Sessions: $390 per person
• 5 Sessions: $625 per person
• 10 Sessions: $1150 per person

For pricing information on other services and packages we provide, please download our price list.

To book your next colonic irrigation treatment, or to find out more information, please contact Nathalie at Colonic Inner Health. You can fill out the contact form below, email nathalie@colonicinnerhealth.co.nz, or call 07 347 3400

Colonic Inner Health’s clinic is located at 32 Pererika Street, Rotorua.

Before a Treatment

Try to avoid eating a minimum of 2 hours prior to a colonic session. If your upper digestive tract is full, you may find it more challenging to release during a colonic session. Liquids are fine, however it is best to eliminate as much fluid out of the bladder prior to a session as well, in order to maintain your comfort.

Please allow 45 minutes to one hour for each colonic irrigation session. It is also a good idea to arrive 15 minutes early so that you can relax, unwind, and ease into your session in a calm state.

Your First Session

You will be warmly welcomed by Nathalie into an environment where you can relax and unwind. Nathalie is a fully qualified Naturopath specialising in Hydrocolon Therapy (L-ACT). She will assist you with everything you need prior, during and after your session.

Once ready, you will be shown into your private treatment room, and Nathalie will explain the entire colonic insertion procedure to you. The hydrotherapy treatment room provides a comfortable and soothing atmosphere that will enable you to relax so that you can nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Feeling at ease during a session can help to overcome any initial embarrassment that some clients may feel. It’s normal to feel a little shy about the process. The tube insertion is done by the patient and privacy it totally kept (you are on your own in the room). However, there is a bell if you need the assistance of a capable and supportive therapist who understands everything that you’re feeling and experiencing. Nathalie genuinely believes in the emotional component of ‘release,’ which often goes hand-in-hand with ‘letting go’ physically.

A towel will be provided so that you remain covered at all times during your treatment, and left in your own privacy.

Once the treatment begins, the flow of purified water will be regulated into your colon to ensure a comfortable excretion of waste throughout the treatment. As a caring therapist, Nathalie will be there for you in every way possible, informing you, educating you, supporting you, and giving you the personal attention that you deserve.

Once the colon hydrotherapy treatment is complete, you will get dressed and return to the consultation room. At this stage, you and Nathalie will review the outcome of your treatment, relevant findings, and what to expect going forward.

Subsequent Visits

Please allow one hour for each subsequent visit after your first appointment (and for the duration of the suggested detox or maintenance program selected). You may wish to arrive to your appointments 15 minutes early, so as to get yourself into a relaxed state, similar to your first appointment. As always, during your sessions Nathalie will be there to guide you along and answer any questions that come up along the way. Also, during each visit, you will evaluate the ongoing results of your program together.

Every person is different. In addition, lifestyle factors (such as stress, activity, or diet) varies for everyone, so it is difficult to say how many treatments you will need until you visit the detox clinic.

In general, many people benefit tremendously from a course of 3 treatments that are taken over a 4–6-week time frame. Thereafter, their situation is reviewed with the therapist.

After your first session, it will become apparent how many sessions you could potentially enrol in to achieve continued benefits. Rest assured though, you will likely notice dramatic changes after even just one session, due to the link between the brain and the gut through the vagus nerve = nervous system is released.

Some people explore colonic irrigation when they are feeling bloated, heavy, or uncomfortable in their abdomen. Bloating can have many different causes, including gas, constipation, food intolerances, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease, stress, or changes in diet and routine.

At Colonic Inner Health, we can talk with you about your symptoms, your digestion, and whether colonic irrigation or naturopathic support may be appropriate for your situation.

People who feel constipated or sluggish often ask about colonic irrigation. Constipation can have many causes, including low fibre intake, not drinking enough fluids, low physical activity, stress, medication, changes in routine, or an underlying health condition.

Evidence-based constipation support usually starts with simple lifestyle steps such as eating more fibre-rich foods, drinking enough water, moving regularly, and allowing time for regular bowel movements.

If you’d like to discuss whether colonic irrigation is right for you, contact Colonic Inner Health’s Rotorua clinic, and or talk to your GP.

Gut health is influenced by many factors, including diet, fibre intake, hydration, physical activity, sleep, stress, medications, and the balance of bacteria and other microorganisms in the gut. For many people, supporting gut health starts with everyday habits such as eating a varied diet, including fibre-rich foods, drinking enough water, moving regularly, and managing stress.

Some people choose colonic irrigation as part of their wellbeing routine, particularly when they are focusing on digestion and feeling more comfortable in their body. While it may support gut health, colonic irrigation should not be considered a ‘guaranteed cure’ for gut health concerns.

At Colonic Inner Health, our approach is to look at the bigger picture. Alongside colonics, Nathalie can discuss nutrition, lifestyle and naturopathic support to help you make practical choices for your digestive wellbeing.

Yes, stress can affect digestion. The brain and gut are closely connected through nerves, hormones, and chemical signals. This is why some people notice digestive changes when they are anxious, overwhelmed or under pressure.

Stress can influence gut movement, sensitivity and comfort, and may contribute to symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, constipation or diarrhoea in some people. Digestive symptoms can also increase stress, creating a cycle that can be frustrating and uncomfortable.

If you often feel bloated or notice your digestion changes during stressful periods, it may help to look at both your digestive habits and your stress levels. Gentle movement, hydration, regular meals, breathing techniques, sleep support and nutrition changes may all play a role.

As a caring natural practitioner, Nathalie from Colonic Inner Health can help you look at the bigger picture and suggest. The best way forward. Alongside colonic treatment, you can discuss nutrition, lifestyle and naturopathic support to help you make practical choices for your digestive wellbeing.

If symptoms are persistent, severe, or come with warning signs such as bleeding, unexplained weight loss, fever, or vomiting, speak with your GP.

Naturopathic medicine (also called “naturopathy”) is a distinct system of primary health care that emphasises prevention and the self-healing process through the use of natural therapies. Naturopathic practitioners blend centuries-old knowledge and a philosophy that nature is the most effective healer with current research on health and human systems.

Naturopathic diagnosis focuses on identifying the underlying causes of disease, while naturopathic therapies are supported by research drawn from peer-reviewed journals from many disciplines, including naturopathic medicine, conventional medicine, European complementary medicine, clinical nutrition, phytotherapy, pharmacognosy, homeopathy, psychology, and spirituality.

The therapeutic modalities used in naturopathic medicine include physical manipulation, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, and hydrotherapy. These integrate conventional, scientific, and empirical methodology with the ancient laws of nature. The underpinnings of naturopathic medical practice are covered by six principles, summarised below:

1. First Do No Harm – primum non nocere
2. The Healing Power of Nature – vis medicatrix naturae
3. Discover and Treat the Cause, Not Just the Effect – tolle causam
4. Treat the Whole Person – tolle totum
5. The Physician is a Teacher – docere
6. Prevention is the best “cure” – praevenire