Hi, I’m Joanna.
"The Poop
Doctor."
Helping people reconnect with their digestion, body, nervous system, and health naturally — through open-system colon hydrotherapy and digestive education.
I Know What It Feels Like To Think Feeling Bad Is "Normal."
Long before I became "The Poop Doctor," I was the girl normalizing symptoms I now help people understand every single day.
As a teenager, I struggled with obesity, acne, eczema, psoriasis, mood swings, and constipation — and thought all of it was just… normal. Because that's what most of us do. We normalize bloating. We normalize exhaustion. We normalize surviving in bodies that are screaming for support.
Working in the holistic health space introduced me to detoxification, digestive health, and the body's incredible ability to heal when given proper support. Things started changing. My skin cleared. The weight came off. The brain fog lifted. For the first time in my life… I actually felt human.
As a teenager, I struggled with
- Obesity + skin issues (acne, eczema, psoriasis)
- Mood swings + brain fog
- Chronic constipation
- Feeling disconnected from my body
- Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia-like symptoms, chronic pain
After working in holistic health
Skin cleared up
Brain fog lifted
Depression lifted
Finally felt human
Got my energy back, no more chronic pain
How I Became "The Poop Doctor"
It wasn't a name I chose — it was given to me naturally over the years. The more people came to me with constipation, bloating, and all the things nobody else wanted to talk about, the more the name just stuck. And honestly? I embraced it. Because somebody needs to make this conversation less weird.
"I'm not a medical doctor. I'm a board-certified traditional naturopath and colon hydrotherapist who is passionate about digestive health education — and helping people support their body's natural ability to eliminate and regulate itself."
— Joanna Stanescu, The Poop Doctor
"Wait… Are You Actually A Doctor?"
Fair question. No — not a medical doctor. But here's the thing most people don't know:
The word
"doctor" comes from the Latin word
"docere"
which means
"to teach."
Most clients tell me they learned more about their digestion, bowel habits, nervous system, and body in one visit than in years of appointments elsewhere. I really know my shit. 💩
Credentials
- Board-Certified Traditional Naturopath
- Certified Colon Hydrotherapist
- Certified Peristeam Hydrotherapist
- B.S. Health Science — SJSU (Community Health Promotion)
~20
Years in the poop industry
Class 1
FDA-registered device used
Only 1
Open-system setup in the South Bay
More Than Just A Colonic.
Root-cause digestive education wrapped into an experience that feels warm, empowering, and actually approachable.
Only open system in the South Bay
Gentler. More comfortable. More natural. Less invasive.
Education first
I teach you WHY your body is responding the way it is.
Root-cause focused
Not quick fixes. Long-term reconnection with your body.
Approachable + non-judgmental
No shame. No awkwardness. No cold clinical vibes.
Nervous system aware
Digestion and stress are deeply connected.
Fun + human
Healing doesn’t have to feel sterile or scary.
Why Clients Travel Across The Bay Area
The open system is completely different from what most nervous first-timers imagine. The nozzle is tiny — about the size of a pencil — and only inserts about 2 inches.
- Gentler + more natural
- More private + client-controlled
- Far less invasive
- Beginner-friendly
The People I Help Most
Most of my clients are health-conscious people who are tired of normalizing symptoms.
They’re often...
Common symptoms I see every day:
Most leave feeling...
Not magically “fixed” overnight, but finally supported, listened to, and moving in the right direction.
Digestive Health Made Digestible.
One of the biggest reasons people connect with my work is because I simplify things. I believe people deserve to understand their body in ways that actually make sense.
I don’t want people dependent on me forever. I want people to understand their digestion, recognize body patterns, trust their intuition, and stop feeling afraid of their symptoms.
Let’s Talk Shit Educational Ecosystem
Let’s Normalize Talking About Poop.
Some people think it’s weird that I talk about poop for a living. I think it’s weird that society doesn’t.
Digestive issues affect energy, hormones, inflammation, mood, skin, nervous system regulation, confidence, and quality of life.
Did You Poop Today?
Yes, I really ask people that.
Because healthy pooping should be normal. I want people to feel safe, comfortable, educated, understood, empowered, and maybe laugh a little too.
Because healing doesn’t always have to feel so serious.
"I Finally Felt Seen."
"Joanna made me feel comfortable immediately."
I was terrified to walk in. I left feeling completely at ease and lighter than I have in years. She explained everything without making me feel weird about any of it.
"I learned more in one session than years of Googling."
She explained my digestion in a way that finally made sense. I left with actual answers I could apply to my life. Completely changed how I think about my health.
"Way less scary than I expected."
I drove 45 minutes to see Joanna because no one else does the open system nearby. Worth every mile. This completely changed my relationship with my body.
"I had no idea how backed up I actually was."
Been dealing with constipation for years and every doctor just told me it was fine. Joanna was the first person who actually had answers.
"This completely changed my relationship with my body."
I've tried everything for my IBS. Joanna was the first person who made me feel truly understood — and not embarrassed about it at all.
"Finally — someone who gets it."
So many doctors dismissed my symptoms. Joanna not only took them seriously — she explained exactly what was happening and why. Life-changing doesn't cover it.
💩
Did You Poop Today?
The Poop Doctor wants you to start asking yourself this question every single day.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Are you a medical doctor?
No. I'm not a medical doctor and never claim to be one. I'm a board-certified traditional naturopath, certified colon hydrotherapist, and certified peristeam hydrotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience in digestive wellness. "The Poop Doctor" is simply a nickname clients naturally gave me over the years because… well… I talk about poop A LOT 💩
What qualifications do you actually have?
I am a Board-Certified Traditional Naturopath, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Certified Peristeam Hydrotherapist, and hold a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Community Health education) from San José State University. I also complete continuing education regularly across digestive health, gut health, detoxification, nervous system health, bio-optimization, and functional wellness.
How long have you been doing this?
Nearly 20 years! What began as a high school job in the holistic health field grew into my life's work and greatest passion.
Over the years, I've worked with countless clients navigating digestive issues, chronic symptoms, and health concerns they've struggled to find answers for.
One of the most rewarding things I hear is, "You've helped me more in one appointment than the specialists I've seen over the years."
Helping people feel heard, connect the dots, and better understand their bodies is what makes this work so meaningful to me.
Is colon hydrotherapy safe?
We use a Class 1 FDA-registered colon hydrotherapy device — which is considered very low risk. (For context: tongue depressors are also Class 1 devices.) The open system is specifically designed to be gentle, client-controlled, less invasive, and beginner-friendly. Most clients say it's far easier than they imagined.
What if I'm embarrassed?
Trust me — nothing shocks me anymore 😂 Everybody poops. Everybody farts. Everybody gets bloated. Everybody has digestive struggles. Breaking the "poo taboo" is literally what I do. Most clients are shocked by how quickly the awkwardness fades once they realize how warm, private, and normal the whole experience actually is.
What makes you different from other colon hydrotherapists?
A few things:
- I offer the only open-system setup in the South Bay
- I focus heavily on education — not just the session itself
- I create a warm, approachable, non-clinical experience
- I deeply understand the nervous system–digestion connection
- I've been doing this for nearly 20 years and genuinely love it
- I offer the only open-system setup in the South Bay
Do you diagnose or treat disease?
No. The services and education provided at The Poop Doctor are intended to support wellness, detoxification pathways, body awareness, relaxation, and healthy elimination naturally. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
If you've been silently struggling with bloating, constipation, reflux, IBS, or feeling disconnected from your body — you don't have to normalize it anymore. Let's get things moving again.
