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FAQ

• What is your address?
We are located at 101 S. Main St. in Hardwick, VT. The entrance is at the back of the building & you will receive directions via email after booking, along with dietary suggestions. Check your spam if you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox.

• What is a colonic?
During a gravity colonic at Vermont Gravity Colonics, filtered, UV purified water enters and exits the colon at the same time, gently cleansing waste from the colon, while encouraging the body’s natural peristaltic action.

• Why the Wood Gravity method?
The Wood Gravity method of colon hydrotherapy allows the therapist to be completely in tune with the individual client’s body and unique needs. The therapist can adapt and adjust the therapy in response to what is happening at each moment with the client. No machines or electricity are used for the water movement; it relies entirely on low pressure gravity (1/4 psi - 2 psi per gallon) and is safe, comfortable and effective. Gentle abdominal massage is used during the procedure to help move waste along.

The Wood’s method is a closed system, so waste exits your body through a tube. There is no odor during the procedure and no water or waste is in contact with the outside of your body as it exits.

I chose to travel to Florida and train in Wood’s gravity colonics after trying various other methods as a client; this was because I experienced the most complete and gentle feeling cleanses under this technique. The Wood’s gravity method has a worldwide following, is sought after and often asked for by name.

• What is the difference between an enema and colonic?
An enema involves inserting two to four cups of water into the rectum; the water is held, usually for 15 to 30 minutes, then released into a toilet; this cleanses the rectal area of the colon. Gravity colonics, utilize just a few ounces of water at a time (simultaneously entering and exiting the colon, rather than a larger amount of water being held for long periods of time), and can cleanse the entire length of the large intestine.

• Will a colonic cause an imbalance in good gut bacteria?
No; the idea that colonics wash out good bacteria from the colon is a misconception; the opposite is true. Colonics cleanse the intestine of putrified waste and gases, creating an environment for healthy bacteria to thrive.

• Is it okay to have colonics while menstruating?
Yes! Just wear a menstrual cup or tampon during the session. Colonics sometimes help reduce menstrual cramps and discomfort, so this is a good time to have one.

• Conditions that can benefit from colon hydrotherapy
If you have been diagnosed with any of the following, colonics can provide you with relief.
• acute fecal impaction
• constipation
• colitis
• diarrhea
• parasitic infections
• atonic colon
• gas
• spastic colon
• abdominal distention/flatulence
• intestinal toxemia
• diverticulosis
• imbalance of large intestine flora
• mucous colitis
• body odor
• candida-yeast
• the desire to maintain overall health and prevent future complications.

• Can colonics be used in preparation for a colonoscopy, in lieu of the colonoscopy prep drink?
Yes. A series of 2-3 colonics is a gentle way to prepare for a colonoscopy, avoiding the potential discomfort involved with drinking a colonoscopy laxative prep drink (nausea, stomach and intestinal discomfort).

• Conditions requiring a prescription from an MD or ND
• acute diverticulitis
• ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s disease
• colon cancer

• Contraindications
If any of the following conditions apply to you, we will NOT be able to treat you at Vermont Gravity Colonics:
• severe cardiac disease (uncontrolled hypertension or congestive heart failure)
• anal fissures/fistulas
• severe anemia
• GI hemorrhage/perforation (history of requires doctors referral)
• severe hemorrhoids (in a severely inflamed or severely bleeding state)
• cirrhosis of the liver
• carcinoma of the colon
• pregnancy
• abdominal hernia
• recent colon surgery
• renal insufficiency
• aneurysm
• cardiac disease
• rectal bleeding (other than minor hemorrhoids)
• colostomy
• severe anemia
• acute colitis
• colon surgery (less than 12 months post-opp requires a doctor’s referral)
• Crohn’s disease (acute inflammatory or bleeding stages)
• Intracranial hypertension
• diverticulitis
• hernia (abdominal or inguinal)
• kidney dialysis
• tumor in the rectum or large intestine
• ulcerative colitis (active or bleeding)
• currently receiving radiation treatments
• currently water fasting
• currently on a carnivore diet

• How long does a colonic session take?
A session typically lasts 45 minutes to one hour. The first session will be longer (up to one and a half hours), as we will do an intake together, so that I can gather basic information about you and discuss your goals.

• How often can I have a colonic?
At the end of your first colonic session, I will assess the ideal number of treatments for you and how often I recommend you come back for follow-up appointments. There is no limit to how many colonics one can have, as long as they are spaced at least 24 hours apart. Each client has individual needs and I will tailor your therapy around your needs, individual constitution, and situation. Some examples of situations that would require different treatment plans would be if you are doing a cleanse, dealing with a digestive issue or preparing for a colonoscopy. Of course there are many other reasons for getting a colonic or series of colonics as well.

Learn more about the practitioner, Cecilia Leibovitz and why she decided to become a colon therapist.