Colonic infusions
Probiotic Infusion
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A probiotic infusion introduces beneficial bacteria directly into the large intestine during your closed-system colonic session — one of four optional add-ons available alongside your treatment.
How it works
Taken orally, a probiotic has to survive stomach acid and bile before any of it reaches the large intestine, and a significant proportion doesn’t make it that far. Delivered via a colonic infusion instead, billions of live beneficial bacteria are introduced directly where they’re needed, without that gauntlet — the idea being a more complete, unimpeded transfer of the beneficial strains into the gut environment.
What it is used for
Clients choose a probiotic infusion to help restore gut flora balance, particularly after a course of antibiotics, or alongside ongoing management of bloating, candida overgrowth, SIBO and IBS. It’s also commonly used to support general immune function, and by clients managing diverticulitis as part of a broader care plan.
Post-antibiotic recovery
A course of antibiotics can significantly disrupt the gut’s normal bacterial balance, sometimes for weeks afterward. A probiotic infusion is one of the more commonly requested add-ons for clients specifically looking to support their gut flora during post-antibiotic recovery.
Who shouldn’t have one
A probiotic infusion is the gentlest of the four and suits most people, but it isn’t universal. Tell your practitioner at screening if your immune system is compromised in any way — if you’re on immunosuppressant medication, have recently had chemotherapy, or have been told your white cell count is low. Introducing live bacteria is not appropriate while immunity is significantly suppressed, and it’s the one circumstance where this infusion is set aside rather than adjusted.
The same applies if you’re acutely unwell with a fever on the day. Neither is a permanent exclusion — it’s a matter of timing, and your practitioner will say when it becomes suitable again.
Booking a probiotic infusion
Like our other infusions, probiotic blends are freshly prepared each day and need to be requested ahead of your visit — same-day cancellations incur the full infusion fee. Infusions become available from your third standard session onwards.
After that, one can only be added if your last regular session was within the last 3 months, so your practitioner is working from a current picture of your gut health rather than an old one when deciding whether it’s appropriate. If it’s been longer than that, or you’re not sure where you stand, contact us and we’ll check with your treating practitioner before you book. See our fees page for current pricing.
Often chosen for
Conditions this infusion is commonly paired with
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from taking a probiotic capsule?
An oral probiotic has to survive stomach acid and bile before it ever reaches the large intestine, and much of it doesn't make it. Introduced via a colonic infusion, the beneficial bacteria are delivered directly where they're needed, bypassing that entire journey.
Is a probiotic infusion safe if my immune system is compromised?
Tell us at screening if you're on immunosuppressant medication, have recently had chemotherapy, or have been told your white cell count is low. Introducing live bacteria isn't appropriate while immunity is significantly suppressed. It's a question of timing rather than a permanent exclusion, and your practitioner will tell you when it becomes suitable.
Can I have a probiotic infusion if I have a diagnosed gut condition?
Many clients with IBS, diverticulitis or ulcerative colitis use probiotic infusions as part of their broader management. Raise it with your practitioner at screening — a colonic infusion isn't a substitute for treatment of a diagnosed condition, and your practitioner will screen for anything that makes it unsuitable on the day.
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