Yes, and these include:

• Recent abdominal, bowel or rectal surgery (may be possible after 12-24 weeks in some cases).
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia.
• Severe/inflamed Haemorrhoids or Anal Fissure (ok if no active flare up).
• Anal Fistula.
• Bowel or rectal cancer/rectal bleeding.
• Hirschsprung’s disease (mega colon) and small intestinal obstruction (ileus).
• Congestive heart disease.
• Active inflammatory bowel conditions (Diverticulitis, Ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease).
• Spinal injury above T6 because of possible Autonomic Dysreflexia.
• Pregnancy.
• Hypertension above 170/100.
• Renal insufficiency.
• Severe anaemia.
• Severe persistent diarrhoea.
• Radiotherapy of abdominal area not discharged from medical care.

The procedure itself takes 30-40 minutes but you will need to allow one hour for the appointment, and 1.5 hours for the first consultation as this will include a health assessment and completion of a medical questionnaire.

No, there may be a slight feeling of discomfort as if suffering from diarrhoea.

This depends on the individual and the purpose of the visit. You may not have any obvious issues and just want to ‘try it out’ for the experience, in which case a one-off treatment is fine. However, if you are suffering from IBS or constipation or want a detox programme, then you may need a course of three treatments or more. However, you can rest assured that we will never advise treatment if it is not required.

Single treatments for new customers are £90.00 (this will include a full health assessment and blood pressure check). Single treatments for existing customers are £80 each or £210 for a course of three sessions - if taken within a 6 month period.

Your safety is paramount. All speculums and tubing are single use and disposable for each client. The speculum (the tube introduced into the rectum) is small and the pressure used by the natural gravity system is a natural low pressure.

No, in fact the muscle tone is improved and bowel function will get better.

There are no special preparations required but if possible it is advisable to increase your water consumption to 1.5 to 2 litres a day and reduce your tea and coffee intake as much as possible. If constipated, take 2 tablespoons of linseed two days beforehand.

As abdominal massage is used during the treatment for your own comfort, it is best to avoid having a heavy meal or alcohol beforehand.

Most people feel fine to return to work or normal daily activities, but it is best to avoid strenuous exercise for 12 hours. Otherwise keep warm and hydrated and avoid alcohol for 24 hours.

Most people report feeling lighter and energised following Colonic Hydrotherapy, although there have been occasional reports of feeling a little cold or tired. Individual, tailored advice will be given post treatment and we will offer any ongoing support as necessary via telephone or email should this be required.