Colon Hydrotherapy in Lindenhurst, NY
Angel of Water open system, a private room, and a therapist who explains everything before anything begins. Most people are more nervous beforehand than they need to be.
What It Is
The treatment people research for months before calling
Colon hydrotherapy, also called colonic irrigation, cleanses the colon by introducing warm water through the rectum, which is then released along with waste material. The colon's job is removing waste, and the treatment is intended to help where that process has become sluggish.
That is the clinical description. The reason most people take a long time to book it is not clinical at all. It is embarrassment, and a fairly reasonable set of questions nobody wants to ask on the phone.
So the rest of this page answers them plainly. If you would rather ask a person, call 631-309-2242 and the front desk will talk it through without making it a thing.
The Honest Answers
What people want to ask and usually do not
Every one of these gets asked eventually. Here they are answered up front.
You are in a private treatment room and you have it to yourself for the session. Your colon hydrotherapist escorts you in, explains everything, and then leaves you to it.
There is a call button beside you. If you need assistance at any point during the session, press it and a therapist comes. That is the arrangement, and it is designed so you are never stuck and never crowded.
You wear a comfortable shirt of your own and you are supplied with a disposable sheet. The open system is designed so you remain covered throughout.
Nobody is watching. The reason the room is private and the call button exists is precisely so that dignity is not something you have to negotiate.
You are, and that is the main reason we use an open system. Water flows in gently and continuously under gravity. When slight pressure builds, you release it naturally, at your own pace, when you feel full.
No one is operating a machine on your behalf and no one is deciding when enough is enough. That decision stays with your body, which is exactly where it should be.
The water is warm and the flow is gentle. Most people describe pressure and fullness rather than pain, in waves that build and then release.
Some cramping can happen, and staying well hydrated before and after reduces the chance of that along with dizziness. If anything becomes uncomfortable, the call button is right there.
The session runs roughly thirty-five to forty-five minutes. Your first appointment is scheduled with extra time so your therapist can explain the insertion and the procedure fully before starting.
That extra time is not optional and it is not rushed. Nothing begins until you understand what is about to happen.
No. Practically everybody arrives at their first appointment feeling some version of this, including people who have researched it for months beforehand.
The staff here do this every day and have heard every question. There is nothing you can ask that will surprise anyone, and nobody is going to make it strange.
See It Explained
A look at the treatment
The System
Open system, and why that matters
Not all colonics are delivered the same way. This is the one technical distinction worth understanding before you book anywhere.
Pressure, and someone else's judgment
A closed-system colonic generates a greater degree of pressure, and the therapist is managing the process on your behalf throughout.
That places a good deal of weight on their judgment in the moment, and it leaves you as the passenger rather than the person deciding.
Angel of Water, gravity fed
Water is gravity fed rather than pumped, so it does not create the degree of pressure a closed system does. That is the safety argument and it is a real one.
You push out naturally when you feel full, and elimination passes through an illuminated glass viewing tube so you can see it if you want to. Some people watch, some do not.
Before You Come
How to prepare
Adjust what you eat
A diet weighted toward fluids beforehand, and avoid nuts, beans and certain fruits and vegetables. Your therapist will go through the specifics with you when you book.
No solids or alcohol for 24 hours
Refrain from solid food and alcohol for at least twenty-four hours before your appointment. This is the part people most often forget, so put it in your calendar.
Hydrate, before and after
Keeping fluids up on both sides of the appointment helps prevent dehydration, cramping and dizziness. The alkaline water bar is on site if you want it.
What Patients Report
Commonly described afterwards
Patients most often report improved digestion, relief from constipation, better bowel regularity, reduced bloating and gas, and more energy afterwards.
- Improved digestion
- Relief from constipation
- Better bowel regularity
- Reduced bloating and gas
- More energy
- A general sense of lightness
Results differ from person to person, and we would rather say that than promise you a specific outcome. Speak with a healthcare professional before undergoing this or any treatment.
This is not suitable for everyone
There are conditions that rule colon hydrotherapy out, and we screen for them rather than leaving it to you to work out. Tell us about any gastrointestinal condition or diagnosis, any recent abdominal or bowel surgery, any heart or kidney condition, whether you are pregnant, and everything you take including supplements.
Speak with your physician before booking, particularly if you are being treated for anything ongoing. This is complementary care that works alongside medical treatment rather than replacing it, and if you have a symptom that concerns you, that needs a doctor rather than this appointment.
Common Questions
Questions we get asked
What is the difference between an open and closed system?
An open system is gravity fed and does not create the degree of pressure a closed system does, and you release naturally when you feel full rather than the therapist managing it for you. We use the Angel of Water open system for both reasons.
How long is a session?
Approximately thirty-five to forty-five minutes. First appointments are scheduled with additional time so your therapist can explain the insertion and the procedure fully before anything begins.
What should I wear and what is provided?
Wear a comfortable shirt. A disposable sheet is supplied, and you are in a private treatment room with a call button should you need a therapist at any point.
How do I prepare?
A diet weighted toward fluids beforehand, avoiding nuts, beans and certain fruits and vegetables, and no solid food or alcohol for at least twenty-four hours before. Stay well hydrated before and after to reduce the chance of cramping or dizziness.
Is colon hydrotherapy covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan and what is being treated. Submit your details through our intake and insurance page and we will verify benefits before your first visit.
Patient Reviews
What our patients say
★★★★★The staff were very welcoming, the environment was relaxing. The staff member I had in the room to help me was very kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend The Balance Health and Wellness Center to everyone 10/10!
Kayla Torres, Google
★★★★★My 4th or 5th visit so far and every time I had no wait. Staff is always Great, very pleasant and helpful. Always a very clean environment!
Richard DeSilva, Google
Individual results vary. Colon hydrotherapy is complementary care and does not replace medical treatment.
Related Treatments
What runs alongside this
Booking three of these alongside foot detox and a month of sauna is exactly what the detox package contains, so it is worth looking at that before booking sessions individually. Where digestion is the underlying concern, herbal consultations address it from the inside.
Get Started
Book your first session
Send a message and the front desk will get back to you, or call 631-309-2242. Ask anything you want before booking. The staff would far rather answer it on the phone than have you arrive worried.