How to Become a Colon Hydrotherapist in Australia
Written by the people who train Australia's colon hydrotherapists. What the work is really like and how to start.
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I-ACT School of Colon Hydrotherapy Australasia
Become a colon hydrotherapist
Discover a new career, or add a profitable, in-demand service to your existing practice, by becoming an I-ACT certified colon hydrotherapist. A growing profession that supports health and wellbeing naturally and effectively, taught by Australia's only LIBBE-certified instructors.
The profession
A rewarding, in-demand career
Colon hydrotherapy is the infusion of warm, purified and temperature-regulated water into the large intestine. The waste is hydrated and softened, then released through natural peristalsis, repeated several times during a session.
There are two professional methods of administering colon hydrotherapy, the open and closed systems. The International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT) represents both, and the method a therapist uses is their personal choice. Our school teaches the open device, the gravity-fed system that infuses temperature-regulated water through a pencil-thin tube the client self-inserts in private, after a consultation and instructions from a certified therapist.
Modern colon hydrotherapy uses registered equipment operated by certified personnel. The procedure is private, safe and effective when standard operating procedures and guidelines are followed, and it is becoming increasingly popular with health professionals, including integrative doctors.
Why it matters
What colon hydrotherapy may support
Colon hydrotherapy is not a cure-all, but as a practitioner you will learn how it may help the body restore balance and support a wide range of wellbeing concerns, including:
- Constipation relief
- Bloating and gas
- Poor digestion
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Low immunity and low energy
- Skin conditions
- Headaches and backaches
- Irritability and low mood
- Difficulty with weight management
- Distended abdomen
- General detox and wellbeing
- Support for the gut and brain connection
Colon hydrotherapy is a complementary wellness therapy and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Your instructors
Learn from Michelle King & Andrew Law
Bringing over 30 years of combined professional experience in holistic health care, Michelle and Andrew will share and inspire you with the powerful effects of internal and external cleansing.
They are the Australasia educators for the LIBBE device (FDA-registered) and certified instructors for the Angel of Water device (TGA and FDA-registered), and both are National Board Certified Colon Hydrotherapists (NBCHT) in the USA. They also bring years of experience in massage, reflexology and aromatherapy.
As managers of the colon hydrotherapy department at Tony Robbins' Life & Wealth Mastery programmes in Fiji, the USA and Europe since 2005, they have conducted tens of thousands of treatments, a lifetime of experience they share with you during your training. Michelle was awarded 2012 I-ACT Instructor of the Year, and Andrew is a certified I-ACT Colon Hydrotherapist at Advanced Level.
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"A balanced holistic lifestyle comes effortlessly when the mind, body and spirit are nourished and cleansed. This is the essence of health and vitality."
Michelle & Andrew
The curriculum
Your training will consist of
A complete grounding in the theory, practical skills and business knowledge you need to practise professionally.
- Clinic and treatment-room design options
- Health questionnaires and consultations
- Designing client health programs
- Contraindications
- Equipment introduction and operation
- Pre-treatment setup and shut-down
- Client care and communication skills
- Post-treatment procedures
- Anatomy and physiology introduction
- Cleaning, sanitation and maintenance
- Supervised practical clinic treatments
- Business module, building your practice
- Nutritional food-cleansing techniques
- Complementary therapies such as infrared sauna
- Theory and practical skills to certify with I-ACT
Your personal experience
You will have the opportunity to experience cleansing treatments first-hand, including colon hydrotherapy, infrared sauna, detox foot baths and the Zen Chi machine.
Post-training support
We will advise on your treatment-room setup and layout. Share your dimensions, photos and ideas, and we will help you design a space that is functional, safe and beautiful. You will also receive a customised set of procedures to help your business run smoothly.
Options & investment
Choose your training
Full professional certification, or device-only training for personal and home use. All amounts in Australian dollars.
Complete I-ACT Certification
Investment$4,600 AUD
On-site practical7 days, 60 hours, theory & device training
Online study200 hours, complete before practical
I-ACT course, exam & first-year membershippaid directly to I-ACT$900 USD
Qualifies you to work professionally and obtain insurance
LIBBE & Angel of Water: Device Training Only
Investment$2,600 AUD
Duration4 days, theory & practical work
For device owners and home use
Learn to own, operate and clean your device
The 200 hours of online study can begin any time once registration and payment are complete, and must be finished before practical training starts. Practical training dates are arranged by mutual convenience, 9am to 6pm daily, and may vary with student numbers. I-ACT membership fees are included in the training fee.
Pre-requisites for certification
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR certificate, required to certify and best completed before training
- Recommended: 1 to 3 colonics before training, waivable if contraindicated
I-ACT levels of certification
- Colon Hydrotherapy Training: practise professionally
- Intermediate Level
- Advanced Level
- Instructor Level
Syllabus details for the higher levels are available on request or at i-act.org.
The governing body
About I-ACT
I-ACT, the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy, is based in the USA and has set the professional standards as the premier organisation for colon hydrotherapy worldwide for over 35 years.
Being a full member ranks you alongside well-educated colon hydrotherapists nationally and internationally. I-ACT establishes training standards and professional guidelines, and works with the FDA, CE and TGA, and with international organisations, states and municipalities, to sustain the safety of colon hydrotherapy.
Along with support and networking, your international membership entitles you to be certified to work professionally and to receive benefits such as discounts on seminars, conventions, educational training, equipment purchases and liability insurance.
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Where you can train
Training locations
Your training location is customised on enrolment. Choose our Sydney wellness centres, our boutique day spa, or on-site at your own clinic.
Caringbah, Sydney
354A Port Hacking Road (Sth), Caringbah NSW 2229. Our Sutherland Shire wellness centre. Easy taxi, Uber or train transfers from Sydney Airport via the Sutherland line.
Newport, Sydney
Shop 2/370 Barrenjoey Road, Newport NSW 2106. Our Northern Beaches wellness centre. Reachable by taxi or Uber from Sydney Airport, or train to Wynyard then the B-Line bus toward Mona Vale.
Gumtree Retreat, NSW
3570 Orara Way, Kungala NSW 2460. Our boutique day spa on 40 acres of tranquil bush along the Orara River, a 40-minute drive from Coffs Harbour. Daily flights into Coffs Harbour from Brisbane and Sydney, airport transfers $25 each way.
On-site at your location
By mutual agreement, with your equipment set up ready for training. Minimum of 3 students per class, with instructor travel and accommodation reimbursed.
Please speak with us about accommodation options for the Gumtree Retreat and Sydney training locations before booking.
The equipment
The open colon hydrotherapy system
The highest quality in safety and sanitation. Comfortable, dignified and easy to operate, whether therapist-assisted or used in complete privacy.
- Gravity-fed or pressure-controlled flow
- UV and 5-micron sediment water purification
- Built-in filtration
- Automatic temperature safety shut-off
- Odourless vent system
- One-piece fibreglass seat base, no crevices for bacteria
- Clear viewing tube with light and flusher
- Client rinsing sprayer
- Uses less than 6 gallons of water per session
- Sterile, disposable pencil-thin rectal tubes
- Easy to disinfect and sanitise
- No leaks, no blowouts, no odour
Our school teaches on the LIBBE device, and we are certified trainers for the Angel of Water, a gravity-fed open design and a first choice for hospitals and clinics around the world.
Kind words
Student testimonials
"Your ability to run an intense training whilst running family life as well is impressive. I felt I was being looked after and really appreciated your level of care and willingness to go the extra mile. To feel as comfortable as I did speaks for you and your program. The food was delicious, the treatments helpful, the info in-depth and the delivery clear. All in all, my friends, a job well done!"
– Hardo Bottin, Sunflower Clinic of Classical Homoeopathy & Nutritional Microscopy, Hahndorf SA
"After completing the colon hydrotherapy training course with Michelle and Andrew I feel completely transformed. Not only do I physically feel amazing, my whole view on colonics has totally changed. I went from liking the concept to completely loving it! I feel very blessed to have learned from such amazing people, and I cannot recommend them enough."
– Karly Campbell, Naturopath
Guides
Helpful reading
Is Colon Hydrotherapy Safe?
What keeps it low-risk, possible side effects, and who should check with their doctor first.
Read the guide →Colonic vs Enema vs Colonoscopy
Three very different things people mix up constantly. What each one is for, and why a colonic never replaces medical screening.
Read the guide →Start a rewarding new career
Contact us for the latest course dates, fees and the I-ACT School of Colon Hydrotherapy Australasia information pack. Michelle and Andrew will be in touch.