Stop Normalizing Feeling Backed Up.
Open-system colon hydrotherapy in South San Jose designed to help people feel lighter, less bloated, more regular, and more connected to their body naturally.
What Is Colon Hydrotherapy?
Colon hydrotherapy is a gentle, water-based cleansing session designed to support the body’s natural elimination process. Warm filtered water slowly flows through the colon while the body naturally releases trapped stool, gas, and waste buildup.
This is not the scary, painful, invasive experience most people imagine. The goal is to help you feel lighter, calmer, clearer, less pressured, and more comfortable in your body again.
That was WAY easier than I expected.
First-time sessions this month only — $97
Colonics vs. Colon Hydrotherapy — What’s the Difference?
Short answer? Most people use the terms interchangeably. “Colonics” and “colon hydrotherapy” are both commonly used to describe gently cleansing the colon using warm filtered water.
Closed-System Colonics
Traditionally, “colonic” referred to a closed-system machine, where a therapist controls the water flow and waste exits through a hose system.
Open-System Colon Hydrotherapy
Colon hydrotherapy more accurately refers to an open-system setup, where warm filtered water gently enters the colon while the client releases naturally and privately into a specialized basin built into the table.
No matter what you call it, the goal is the same: support healthy elimination, help you feel lighter, and reconnect with your body.
The Only Open-System Colon Hydrotherapy Experience in the South Bay
Joanna specializes exclusively in the open system — a gentler, more comfortable, more natural alternative to traditional closed-system colonics. The open system allows the body to release naturally and privately without a therapist controlling the release process.
Tiny nozzle
About 2 inches
More natural feeling
Less invasive
Private experience
Client-controlled release
Warm water flow
Relaxing environment
Experience The Difference
Who Can Benefit From Colon Hydrotherapy?
This service may benefit people who are tired of normalizing bloating, constipation, gas, pressure, sluggish digestion, reflux, incomplete bowel movements, and feeling heavy after eating.
Silicon Valley Tech Workers
For high-stress routines, long screen days, and digestion that feels stuck.
High-Performing Women
For people who keep pushing but feel bloated, backed up, and uncomfortable.
Wellness-Minded Clients
For those who want natural digestive support without a cold clinical vibe.
“I’ve Tried Everything” Clients
For people who poop daily but still do not feel fully empty or regular.
What Can I Expect During My Session?
Your comfort is the top priority. Every session starts with a brief conversation about your symptoms, digestion, concerns, questions, and what to expect. Once you’re ready, you’ll lie on the open-system unit privately and comfortably.
A tiny disposable nozzle, about the size of a pencil, is gently inserted about 2 inches. Warm filtered water slowly flows while the body naturally releases waste and gas over time.
You remain covered and private
Gentle and client-controlled
Relief, relaxation, or emotional release may happen
The Poop Doctor checks in regularly
You are free to stop anytime
Many clients ask, “Why was I so scared?”
Why People Love Colon Hydrotherapy
People are not just booking “a colonic.” They are booking relief, education, comfort, validation, digestive awareness, and the hope of feeling like themselves again.
Feel Lighter
Reduce pressure, fullness, and heaviness.
Support Healthy Elimination
Help encourage better bowel regularity.
Reduce Bloating
Many clients report relief from trapped gas and pressure.
Nervous System Reset
Many clients feel deeply relaxed after sessions.
Body Awareness
Reconnect with your digestion and elimination patterns.
Detox Support
Support the body’s natural elimination pathways.
Less Pressure After Eating
Many clients feel more comfortable after meals.
Education + Empowerment
Learn what your body may be trying to communicate.
Want To Take Your Results Even Deeper?
Meet The Poop Doctor’s Favorite 2-Week Gut Reset.
For clients who want to go deeper with their cleanse, The Poop Doctor often recommends pairing colon hydrotherapy with Nature’s Sunshine’s CleanStart® Cleanse — a gentle 14-day herbal and fiber-based cleansing program designed to support the body’s natural elimination and detoxification processes.
The idea is simple: targeted fiber, herbs, hydration, detox support, and 3–6 colon hydrotherapy sessions over 2 weeks can work together to support a deeper reset.
How To Use CleanStart®
Twice daily for 14 days: one cleanse drink packet mixed in water, one capsule packet with meals, and lots of hydration throughout the day.
Psyllium fiber
Bentonite clay
Bowel-supportive herbs
Detoxification support
Aloe vera
Chlorophyll
Liver-supportive herbs
3–6 sessions over 2 weeks
More Than Just A Colonic.
At The Poop Doctor, colon hydrotherapy is about more than simply cleansing. It is about reconnecting with your body, understanding your digestion, supporting healthy elimination, learning how stress impacts the gut, and finally feeling heard.
The Poop Doctor's goal is not to create dependency. The goal is to help people understand their body well enough to support it long-term.
You are not crazy. You do not have to normalize feeling like this.
A Practice Rooted In History
Colon cleansing practices have been used for thousands of years across many cultures. Modern colon hydrotherapy has evolved with today’s sanitation standards, filtration systems, and professional equipment, but the idea itself is far from new.
Ancient Egyptians
Records of enemas and cleansing rituals date back thousands of years.
Traditional Chinese Practices
Historic wellness systems often considered elimination and balance.
Ayurvedic Medicine
Ancient Indian practices included cleansing rituals as part of wellness.
Greek Medicine
Digestive health and internal cleansing appeared in early medical traditions.
Naturopathic Traditions
Modern holistic care continues to focus on elimination and body awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still wondering if this hurts, feels private, or is right for you? These answers help first-time clients feel more confident before booking.
Does colon hydrotherapy hurt?
Most people are surprised by how comfortable the open system actually feels. Mild cramping or pressure can happen as trapped gas or stool releases, but the process itself is generally gentle.
Is the open system private?
Yes. The open system is designed to feel much more private and natural compared to traditional closed systems.
How long is a session?
Sessions typically last about one hour.
How often should I come?
The ideal frequency depends on your health goals, symptoms, and how long you've been struggling with digestive issues. In general, keeping sessions closer together tends to produce the best results. As the colon becomes more hydrated and relaxed over multiple sessions, older retained stool may become easier to release.
In The Poop Doctor's clinical experience, many clients notice the greatest improvements when they begin with 2–3 sessions per week for 2–3 weeks, combined with appropriate dietary and lifestyle changes and, when recommended, targeted herbs or supplements. This approach often helps clients regain a greater sense of digestive normalcy before transitioning to a maintenance schedule that fits their individual needs.
Every person is different, so your recommendations will be tailored to your body, symptoms, and goals.
Will I lose my good bacteria?
Colon hydrotherapy isn’t selective in its removal of bacteria, but any time we are eating, removing bad bacteria allows good bacteria to repopulate.
Can I do this at home?
On average, you are going through about 20gal of water during a professional colon hydrotherapy session - this is very hard to recreate at home. Home enemas can be very beneficial in keeping the colon hydrated and active between sessions. Check out The Poop Doctor favorite high quality home enema kits.
What should I do before my session?
Try to hydrate well, eat lighter meals beforehand, and avoid arriving overly full.
What should I expect after?
Many clients report feeling lighter, flatter, calmer, more relaxed, and more comfortable after their session.
Can colon hydrotherapy help before a colonoscopy?
There have been many studies looking at colon hydrotherapy being used as preparation for colonoscopies. In general, patients report a much more comfortable experience and technicians report a successful colonoscopy. As we cannot make any claims or guarantees that the colon will be clear for the colonoscopy, it’s not something we can officially recommend. For this reason, many clients use colon hydrotherapy in supplement to the colonoscopy prep recommended by their doctor. That being said, we have seen great success with clients who chose to opt out of the recommended prep and instead use CleanStart over a period of two weeks, with about 3 colon hydrotherapy sessions per week (6 sessions over 2 weeks).
Stop normalizing constipation, bloating, reflux, and feeling uncomfortable in your own body. Let’s get things moving again.
