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Treatments at The Stoodley Clinic
 At the start of a session, the therapist will begin by taking details from the client about their medical history, lifestyle, diet, and any symptoms or areas of concern. They will then discuss an appropriate treatment programme with the client.
The main part of the treatment involves the client inserting a tube filled with filtered water, warmed to body temperature, into their own body. The tube is repeatedly flushed with water to cleanse the colon and flush out any waste products. This process may be accompanied by massaging the abdomen and other pressure points.
When the treatment has finished, the therapist prepare the room and sterilise equipment before the next treatment. Colon hydrotherapists may make suggestions for further health improvements regarding diet and lifestyle. Therapists may need to refer people to doctors or other health professionals when necessary.
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The History of Colonic Hydrotherapy
 The use of colon hydrotherapy dates back over 3000 years ago to Egyptian times. Enemas were first recorded as early as 1500BC in an Egyptian medical document called the ‘Ember Papyrus’.
People implemented enema treatments in a river using a hollow reed to induce water flow into the rectum.
The 17th Century became known as the "age of the enema". It was an acceptable practice in Parisian society to enjoy as many as three or four enemas a day, the belief being that an internal washing or "lavement" was essential to well-being.
By the late 19th Century and early 20th Century, with the advent of rubber, the enema or clysters slowly gave way to colon hydrotherapy equipment which improved the cleansing of the colon.
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I-ACT
 The International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy is a world wide recognized body based in the United States of America. I-ACT promotes the many benefits of colon hydrotherapy and ensures that students train to the very highest standards up to and including instructor level. Holding an I-ACT recognized qualification enables professionals to obtain certification and recognition to insurance industry standards.
Having obtained the recognized I-ACT qualification students are able to obtain professional indemnity insurance as well as recognition by other professional bodies.
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The Law
 Currently in the United Kingdom there is no statute which regulates the administration, application or training of those involved in colonic hydrotherapy. This is a situation which we believe to be untenable and we are lobbying to resolve.
It is our experience, as in virtually every other industry, there are some individuals who are out to make a ‘fast buck’ and as such deliver a level of service and training which, at its best is dishonest and at its worst is dangerous. Please be aware that we have encountered many companies in this field who are either one or both of these.
On no account should you purchase a machine through a third party – always deal direct with the manufacturer and use a reputable shipping agent. Some schools are affiliated to and offer diplomas from pseudo associations which, they themselves are involved in or have been involved in the setting up and administration of.
We consider this to be a somewhat dubious practise and recommend that you only train with I-ACT approved schools or ARCH (Association and Register of Colon Hydrotherapists).
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