Frequently Asked Questions

A: Before beginning treatment at Dream Big Life Wellness Studio, your therapist will discuss your personal detoxing and health goals, health history, explain the treatment and address any concerns or questions you might have. When you are comfortable, the session will begin and your therapist will guide you through your first colonic. This will consist of the insertion (which just feels a bit funky), then you will roll onto your back with your knees bent and be completely covered up for privacy. The therapist will then turn on the water, and facilitate the fills and releases of water with you to slowly and gently loosen the compacted waste matter in your colon and allow your body to release it. You will be able to view everything that comes out of your colon and your therapist will explain what it means. Once you have finished your treatment, the water will be turned off, the speculum carefully removed, you will regain muscle control of the rectum (AKA you will not poo yourself on the table) and you will go straight to sit on the toilet to let gravity do the rest. Once you are finished, you will get dressed and your therapist will discuss their recommendations and treatment plan with you before you go on your way.

A: Absolutely. Colon hydrotherapy is one of the most gentle body therapies and thus extremely safe. Dream Big Wellness Studio  uses a closed system, vs. an open system, and this uses special rectal speculums designed to ensure the health and safety of the colon are protected. The speculum and tubes used are prepackaged and will only be used once, then disposed.

Our staff of colon hydrotherapists are professionally trained, certified and tested on the equipment to ensure they know how to handle the equipment accordingly.

Being an essentially natural process, there is virtually no danger with a colonic. Our intent is to provide a safe and healthy service so that you do not have to worry. Cleaning off the necessary equipment is done as a normal procedure and fresh clean linen is used for each colonic, as well. There is no need for sterilization of any equipment as all equipment that would normally be sterilized is now disposable.

A: It depends on your goals. Some clients start with weekly sessions, while others prefer monthly visits for ongoing support. Together, we’ll create a plan that’s right for you.

A: No, the Colon Hydrotherapy session should NOT be painful or hurt. However depending on your toxicity and the level of compaction in your colon, your first session may be a bit uncomfortable as all of these toxins are stirred up to be released. Some clients experience nausea which goes away immediately after the toxicity is flushed from the body. Others experience mild to moderate cramping (similar to that of a period pain or diarrhoea) which again goes away once the body releases the toxicity. The experience differs by client and is influenced by the diet and health of the client.

The feeling of release is euphoric and after your first session you should feel lighter, cleaner and refreshed, subsequent sessions are more comfortable, pleasant, easy & even quite enjoyable.

A: Yes! Colonic hydrotherapy complements a holistic approach—hydration, nutrition, movement, and self-care practices all work beautifully together. Colon hydrotherapy combined with infrared sauna, dry brushing , good nutrition and exercise can assist your body to detox naturally.

A: Yes, of course you can. This is actually a great time for a colonic as your body is already detoxing through your monthly flow and you may be feeling tired, bloated or irritable which a colonic will help.

A: Fasting for at least 4 hours is recommended (but not required) to ensure the body is not still digesting at the same time it's trying to detox. From personal experience, an empty stomach makes the treatment far more comfortable.

A: We recommend wearing something comfortable that can be removed from the waist down. Comfortable pants/shorts and a top are preferable as you will remove everything from the waist down for your treatment and use a towel to cover up until you are under the blankets on the table.

A: Yes! Even if you don't think you are constipated (meaning your bowel moves a solid 2-3 times per day with ease) the high level of toxicity present in our environments from overuse of toxic chemicals in food and other products, we are at risk of toxicity overload which can affect us mentally and physically. Give your body the chance to detox from the processed foods, msg, gmo's, animal proteins, pesticides, sugars, other chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis by flushing the colon completely. 

Colonics also help to detoxify the liver, bloodstream, kidneys while providing a release for the mind, body and soul. So much more to offer than just the relief of constipation!

A: Your therapist will discuss recommendations with you however as a general rule, avoiding greasy, sugary, spicy and other heavy foods directly after a colonic is best. Drink lots of water, take a probiotic and allow your body to rest if required. Alcohol should be avoided after a colonic as the colon, liver and bloodstream have just been cleansed and it will go straight into your system and effect you extremely quickly.