Well-being begins with inner balance.
Colon hydrotherapy is a gentle and natural method of intestinal cleansing. This technique helps eliminate toxins, rebalance the digestive system, and restore lightness and well-being. Also known as "hydrology," it promotes the elimination of waste and toxins accumulated in the colon, while supporting the balance of the digestive system. This treatment helps improve intestinal comfort, support the body's elimination functions, and provide a lasting feeling of lightness and well-being.
Our Colon Hydrotherapy Therapists
Why have a colon hydrology test?
Are you feeling sluggish? Do you suffer from bloating or constipation? Do you feel like your digestive system is running on empty? Do you have skin problems like acne?
Stress, unhealthy eating habits and pollution all contribute to the clogging up of our colon... which then loses its efficiency.
As a result, it can be responsible for various disorders affecting the digestive, urinary, respiratory and nervous systems, as well as the skin.
Irrigation of the colon allows :
What is colon hydrology?
A hygienic, preventive and investigative measure, hydrology is a gentle, painless and controlled method of cleansing the large intestine.
Dating back to ancient times, this practice now benefits from a technology that ensures perfect hygiene and great comfortfor the patient .
It is based on colonic irrigation, to detoxify the body and bring you real physical, energetic and mental well-being.
Complementary supplements as required (magnesium, coffee, probiotics, chlorophyll, colloidal silver, etc.).
Here is a diagram and a video illustrating this treatment.
Preparing a session
In the two days leading up to the appointment, we recommend eating light meals in particular:
- by eliminating animal proteins, dairy products and gluten (bread, wheat, cookies, pastries),
- by cutting back on raw vegetables and fruit for people who are bloated,
- by eating wholegrain cereals and cooked vegetables and fruit.
On the day of the appointment, we advise you to eat light.
We will send you a preparation protocol with your appointment confirmation e-mail.
How does a colon hydrology session work?
The patient lies comfortably on his or her back.
A single-use, decontaminated cannula is inserted into the rectum. The practitioner then performs successive "baths" of 0.5 to 3 liters, at preset stable temperatures and flow rates.
By massaging the abdomen, the practitioner :
- promotes abdominal relaxation, the loosening of residues and their elimination
- stimulates peristalsis
- allows the colon to regain its functions
- The patient sees the waste from his large intestine pass through a transparent tube. There's no smell, no discomfort. A session lasts around 45 minutes.
The frequency is adapted to the needs of each patient. Generally speaking, an initial cleaning requires 2 to 3 sessions at fairly frequent intervals. Thereafter, 1 to 2 annual maintenance sessions are recommended, as a hygienic and preventive measure.
What are the benefits of colon irrigation?
There are many direct and indirect benefits to colonic irrigation:
- Improved general condition
- A feeling of well-being and lightness
- Slimming of the waistline and possible weight loss
- Increased abdominal tone and peristalsis
- Reduces local inflammation
- Eliminating parasites
- Improved skin condition, blood circulation in lower limbs, kidney function...
- Better assimilation of nutrients
- Stimulation of natural immunity
- Transit regulation (constipation, bloating...)
A serious, supervised approach to colon hydrology
At Clinique Naturelle, colon hydrology is practiced with rigor, in a professional, safe and respectful environment.
Marie-Anne Geiser and Nathalie Favre-Coutillet, respectively a naturopath and a nurse, are specifically trained in this technique and have been practicing it for 20 years. They are both ASCA-certified. (Recognized by certain complementary health insurance plans).
Each session is carried out using equipment that complies with the strictest hygiene standards.
The treatment takes place in a dedicated, calm and welcoming room, where the therapists fully respect the privacy and comfort of each patient.
Is follow-up necessary after an initial colon hydrology session?
Follow-up is personalized, based on each patient's specific needs, state of health and history.
After an initial session, the therapist will work with you to determine the most appropriate course of treatment for your situation. She will take into account your goals, your lifestyle and your medical history.
Initially, for optimum results, 2 to 3 sessions at short intervals are generally recommended. These sessions gently reactivate the digestive system and promote deep cleansing.
Thereafter, more frequent maintenance sessions can be offered according to your needs, to maintain the benefits and adjust the follow-up at your own pace.
in certain cases, the frequency of care can be increased, depending on the situation, in collaboration with the doctor.
It's essential to listen to your body: some people naturally sense when another session is necessary and could be beneficial, particularly in cases of bloating, digestive fatigue or loss of energy.
This treatment also has a preventive effect: it is an excellent way of getting the digestive system back into shape, while supporting the body's natural elimination processes. As a purely preventive measure, this treatment is generally recommended twice a year.
Without any particular pathology, doing so very often (more than once a month) can, in some cases, lead to a need for care that is more psychological than physiological.
Our hydrology rates
(subscription valid for 1 year)
| Session | Duration | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| First session | The 1st session lasts 1h30 | CHF 260 |
| One session | 1 session, 1 hour | CHF 220 |
| Three sessions | 3 sessions (1h30 + 2 x 1h00) | CHF 610 |
| Three sessions | 3 sessions (3 x 1h00) | CHF 570 |
FAQ – Colon Hydrotherapy
After your treatment, you should avoid heavy, hard-to-digest foods. Opt instead for whole grains, cooked vegetables, soups, and fruit compotes. Take it easy when you start eating again.
It all depends on the terms agreed upon with your supplemental insurance provider.
The therapists at Clinique Naturelle are ASCA-certified; we encourage you to contact your supplemental insurance provider to find out the terms of your coverage.
There is no difference. These three terms refer to the same treatment.
Maintaining proper bowel function, combined with a balanced diet, can help eliminate toxins and reduce constipation. This will lead to better health and potential weight loss.
You’re welcome to go back to work right after your treatment. You’re also welcome to relax here for a while with a cup of herbal tea and a hot water bottle.
Colon hydrotherapy is suitable for all adults suffering from bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bad breath, excess weight, muscle pain, joint pain, or poor sleep, as well as for those who are fasting, undergoing liver detoxification, or simply want to feel good, cleansed, and relaxed.
Generally, for afirst-time visit, we recommend three sessions.
However, after the first session, the therapist will let you know whether you need a second or even a third session, and whether they should be scheduled close together or not.
We take great care to ensure our patients’ modesty and respect their physical privacy. Several towels will be provided for you to cover yourself.
This treatment is gentle. It may feel slightly uncomfortable, but it is not painful (if there is gas present).
Yes. The cannula is packaged in a sterile, sealed package. The cannula is removed from its packaging in front of the patient at each session.
No. We simply recommend having a light meal so your stomach isn’t too full. We suggest not eating for at least one hour before your treatment.
Ideally, we ask that you follow a dietary plan 2 or 3 days before your session.
The first session lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
It consists of a medical history review (discussion with the therapist) and the treatment itself. Follow-up appointments last 1 hour.
Our answers to your questions in video format
What our patients say
Two years ago, I had a severe skin condition. Parts of my body were completely inflamed; it felt like shards of glass were scraping my skin. That was just the tip of the iceberg: the good bacteria in my gut flora were completely depleted, and I had to start from scratch.
Two years later, the problem has been resolved—or rather, it’s under control thanks to a treatment that’s working. This condition isn’t without its consequences; I have to regularly monitor my overall health because such aggressive treatment inevitably affects the body’s balance (white blood cells, liver, lungs). I had the idea of doing a colonic irrigation to start fresh, to lay a solid foundation for good health going forward. Taking care of your insides, ridding them of the waste that has built up, giving them a deep cleanse—it’s like looking after your life partner!Following the recommendations of the professionals Marie-Anne and Nathalie, I had two sessions close together and then the last one two months later. It was to the most recent one that I reacted the fastest, as if this reactivated body had come to life the moment I decided to take care of it.
It’s not easy to consider this approach. Aside from The Imaginary Invalid, who makes us laugh with his obsession with enemas, we don’t readily focus on our stools. We’re not ready to start at the root of the problem—that is, why our digestive system is causing us trouble, what it’s trying to tell us through its signs of discontent. When the inside goes haywire, it means something is truly wrong!
In fact, when we go to the Clinique Naturelle for a session, we’re heading to our colon’s beauty salon. Everything is beautiful, bright, feminine, cozy—and surprisingly, everything smells wonderful. Nothing reminds us of an enema, and that’s a good thing. Moreover—and this is essential—Marie-Anne and Nathalie have magic fingers; they massage us as our bellies fill with warm water, helping our insides relax, release, and recharge. Their extensive medical experience puts us at ease; their humanity and kindness envelop us like a cocoon…“What a discovery!
This treatment will now be part of my routine for maintaining my health. As I approach 60, better late than never!”
Sources discussing the hydrology of the colon
The Void – In Praise of Purge – RTS.ch
Faced with the saturation of work, responsibilities, stress, overconsumption of food, dʹalcohol and medication, and pollution, some people decide to treat themselves by "emptying the belly". At the Clinique naturelle in Geneva, Marie-Anne Geiser offers her patients colon hydrology, a kind of thorough enema. These therapies are fashionable, but are they recent? Behind the idea of a bodily emptying, isnʹt there the dream of a psychological and symbolic cleansing? Sociologist Francesco Panese, professor of social studies of science and medicine at the University of Lausanne, has long been interested in these practices.
Source: rts.ch, Radio Suisse Romande, LE VIDE - Éloge de la purge, VACARME(https://www.rts.ch/play/radio/vacarme/audio/le-vide-45-eloge-de-la-purge?id=9961703)
The practical benefits of colonic irrigation
- The Hydrology of the Colon: Clearing the Bowels and the Mind: Excerpt from the journal “Mille Folia”
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What Are the Benefits of a Colon Cleanse? – Our Blog
- How to Cleanse Your Colon Naturally? – Our Blog