About us
Every colonic here is performed by a qualified health practitioner
Colonic hydrotherapy is unregulated in Australia — a short course is legally enough to treat you. Everyone here qualified as a health practitioner first, through tertiary training in naturopathy, nursing and midwifery, myotherapy or remedial massage. That means anatomy, physiology and pathology came before the colonic certificate, not instead of it. Serving Melbourne since 1990, with 65,500+ patients treated.
36+
Years in practice
Since 1990
65,500+
Patients treated
Across Melbourne
4.9★
Google rating
From 395+ reviews
4
Qualified practitioners
All allied health trained
Who we are
We're a collective of qualified colonic hydrotherapists with backgrounds in naturopathy, midwifery, remedial massage, myotherapy and other allied health fields — not a chain of colonic-only technicians. Every practitioner on our team holds a genuine allied health qualification alongside their colonic hydrotherapy certification, which shapes how we screen, treat and advise you before and after every session.
That additional expertise sits in digestive health, detoxification and gut support. We don't just perform colonics — we assess, educate and guide you with your long-term wellness in mind, which is a different proposition to booking a treatment slot.
We also understand that the idea of colon cleansing can feel personal, or even intimidating. That's why we take time to listen, answer questions without judgement, and tailor every session to you. Whether you're seeking relief from bloating and sluggish bowels, preparing for fertility, or starting a detox program, we'll support you through it. Our facility is discreet and practitioner-led — never a conveyor belt.
Our team
Meet your practitioners
Four qualified hydrotherapists, each with an allied health background behind the certification. All of them take new clients.
Sara Canney
Colonic Therapist & Naturopath
Constipation, IBS & SIBO, Candida, Bloating, Stress-related gut dysfunction
Carmen Farrugia
Colonic Therapist & Naturopath
Fertility & preconception, Hormonal balance, Antenatal support, Detoxification
Vanessa Bruce
Colonic & Massage Therapist
Bloating, Constipation, Sluggish digestion, Abdominal massage
Kass Sidley
Colonic Hydrotherapist
Bloating & gas, Abdominal massage, Digestion & active lifestyle
About colonic hydrotherapy
Colonic hydrotherapy is a gentle, hygienic method of cleansing the colon using warm, filtered water. Every session here uses closed-system equipment, in a private treatment room with its own ensuite, with a qualified practitioner controlling pressure, flow and temperature throughout. Optional therapeutic infusions — organic coffee, alkalising greens, probiotic and turmeric — are available from your third session onwards.
Warm, filtered water loosens and eliminates built-up waste, gas and toxins, supporting healthy digestion, reducing bloating and restoring a sense of internal lightness. Because we use a practitioner-assisted closed system, pressure, flow and temperature are adjusted continuously to suit how your body is responding — so the session is tailored to you rather than run at a fixed setting, and stays comfortable throughout.
Whether you're starting a detox, managing constipation or IBS, preparing for fertility, or simply want to feel lighter and more energised, colonic irrigation may support your body's natural processes. It's less a one-off cleanse than a chance to reset.
Why choose us
How we deliberately do things differently
Qualified health professionals, not just certified technicians
All of our hydrotherapists are also qualified naturopaths or allied health professionals, so you're supported by someone who understands your medical history and the wider picture. Many other centres accept staff with only a short 3–6 week certificate and no formal health background — and in an unregulated industry, your safety depends on practitioner education and integrity.
No pressure and no sales scripts
We never push repeat sessions or upsell supplements using fear. Some operators falsely claim they can “see parasites” in the viewing tube to justify unnecessary care or products — that's misleading and unethical.
Parasite claims & scare tactics →Closed-system equipment, practitioner-assisted throughout
A modern, hygienic closed system in private rooms, with your practitioner controlling water pressure, temperature and flow throughout. Open systems often leave you unattended, with exposure to odour, sound and mess.
Closed vs open systems →Personalised detox plans and post-care support
Sessions include more than the cleanse itself — tailored advice based on your symptoms, your goals and what's observed during treatment, covering gut repair, dietary support and infusions. Many centres provide little to no aftercare.
We respect your time and your body
From the first phone call to your post-session guidance, the focus is on a professional, respectful and empowering experience — plus online booking, easy parking and a calm clinic environment.
What we stand for
Our values
Professional integrity
Every practitioner here holds a genuine allied health qualification, not just a colonic-specific certificate.
Judgement-free, personalised care
We treat you as an individual, not a routine — your history, goals and comfort shape every session.
Privacy and discretion
A private treatment room with its own ensuite, and a practitioner-led approach, not an assembly line.
Respect and dignity
Clear communication and full control over your own comfort, throughout every session.
Colonic hydrotherapy is unregulated in Australia
There is no government registration, no minimum training standard and no register of who is practising. A short certificate course is legally enough to perform a colonic on you, and a clinic is under no obligation to tell you that's all its staff hold. Most people booking a colonic have no idea this is the case.
We'd rather you knew, and applied the same four questions to us as to anyone else.
What are they qualified in besides colonics?
A colonic certificate can take a few weeks. It shows someone can run the equipment — not that they can recognise a contraindication or tell you when to see a doctor instead. A prior tertiary qualification in naturopathy, nursing, myotherapy or remedial massage means anatomy, physiology and pathology sit behind that judgement.
Are they a member of a professional association?
Associations set entry requirements, enforce a code of practice, and publish a register you can search. No membership means no external body standing behind their practice.
Will they give you a membership number?
A number you can check on a public register is the difference between a credential and a claim. Anyone unwilling to give you one has told you something.
Do they screen you before treating you?
A full health history and contraindication check should happen before anything begins — every time, not just on a first visit.
Our answers, so you can check them
Every practitioner here holds a qualification in naturopathy, midwifery, myotherapy or remedial massage alongside their colonic certification — listed by name on our team page, along with the association membership every one of them holds, and a membership number for each of them. ATMS publishes an open register you can search by name and number — ours or any other clinic's. MAA and ANTA don't publish one, but will confirm a membership on request — MAA or ANTA. All three have a complaints process an unregulated operator simply isn't subject to.
How to choose a colonic clinic — the full guide →Our history
We've been operating since 1990, treating over 65,500 patients with a 4.9★ rating from 395+ Google reviews. We're located within the Brunswick Health allied health building in Brunswick West, alongside several other allied health practices.
Ready to book your session?
No referral needed, and you can change or cancel up to the day before.