Colon hydrotherapist

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Colon hydrotherapists use water to cleanse the colon of waste products and toxins.

Salary Range: Variable

You can get into this job through:

training with a recognised professional body

Other routes

You can do recognised training through a professional body like the:

To register for training, you’ll need one of the following:

a qualification in conventional healthcare like nursing, physiotherapy or medicine plus 2 years’ professional experience
a qualification in a body-based therapy like acupuncture, osteopathy or nutrition plus 2 years’ experience as a therapist

More information

Professional and industry bodies

You could join the Complementary & Natural Health Care Council, for professional development, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.

Further information

You can find out more about how to become a colon hydrotherapist from the Association of Registered Colon Hydrotherapists and the Register of Integrative Colon Therapists and Trainers.

Skills and knowledge

You’ll need:

sensitivity and understanding
to enjoy working with other people
customer service skills
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
analytical thinking skills
counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
to be flexible and open to change
knowledge of psychology
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Restrictions and requirements

You’ll need to:

pass enhanced background checks

Day-to-day tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

inserting a tube filled with filtered water (warmed to body temperature) into the client’s body
repeatedly flushing the tube with water to cleanse the colon and rid the body of any waste products
massaging the client’s abdomen and other pressure points
disposing of any fluids
preparing the room and sterilising equipment
advising clients about ways to improve their health, diet and lifestyle
referring clients onto doctors or other health professionals if needed

Working environment

You could work in a therapy clinic.

You may need to wear a uniform.

With experience you could run your own practice or work in a variety of settings like health and spa resorts, gyms, salons, and natural health centres.

You could also train in other therapies like aromatherapy and massage.

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