Colon cleansing, colonic hydrotherapy, and colonics all refer to the same treatment — a safe, professionally administered complementary health practice that Marijke Vogel has delivered at Phenomenal Colonics for over 25 years. Marijke holds ARCH accreditation, the UK’s recognised standard for colon hydrotherapists. As a result, every session meets the professional and hygiene standards that ARCH regularly audits.
It starts with a Consultation
Before treatment begins, Marijke takes time to discuss your individual health picture. She asks about your digestive symptoms, diet, lifestyle, and any areas of concern. Consequently, the herbal preparation she selects and the way she approaches your session reflects your specific needs rather than a fixed protocol.
How Colon Cleansing Works
Marijke introduces warm, filtered water into the large intestine via a small speculum — a simple device that connects two tubes. One tube carries water in; the other carries waste and gas out through a transparent pipe towards the drain. Although this sounds complicated, the process itself feels straightforward and most clients find it considerably more comfortable than they expected.
Marijke uses single-use disposable speculums and tubes for every session without exception. Furthermore, she applies a soothing ointment made from beeswax, olive oil, and herbs throughout the treatment.
What Happens During a Session
During treatment, you lie comfortably covered in a freshly laundered gown. Marijke remains present throughout, providing gentle abdominal massage to ease any mild discomfort and encourage movement deeper along the large intestine.
The session typically progresses through several stages. Initially, the first 10 to 15 minutes focus on releasing trapped gas. As gas moves out through the waste pipe, water travels progressively further into the colon. Through the transparent tube, Marijke observes what the waste reveals about your digestion and absorption. Later in the session, waste from deeper sections of the large intestine begins to move — and the individually blended herbal preparation she adds to the water helps ease any mild cramping that may occur at this stage. Optionally, you can observe the whole procedure via a strategically positioned mirror.
What Marijke Uses
Phenomenal Colonics uses filtered and purified water, individually blended organic Demeter-certified herbal preparations, single-use disposable equipment, and a beeswax and herb ointment for comfort throughout treatment.
Ready to Find Out More?
If you have questions before booking, the colonic irrigation FAQs page covers what to expect in detail. You can also explore the health benefits of colon cleansing or book a session with Marijke directly by phone, email, or WhatsApp.
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