The Training Programme covers nine intensive days. Commencing at 8.30am, each morning and completing later into the evening. It is important you come well prepared and with comfortable, appropriate clothing.

Student numbers are limited to ensure that each and every student of NZICH get exemplary tuition, exceptional education & learning opportunities and a highly valuable level of service. Classes fill quickly so please register early to ensure your place in the programme.

While colonic therapy training is often available as continuing education for health professionals, it’s not necessary to have a health background to study colonic therapy. Our colonic hydrotherapy education provides both a theoretical and a practical component. During your practical training you will learn to set up, use and clean your equipment. You’ll also focus on client care including proper draping procedure and identifying indications / contraindications for colonic hydrotherapy.

The practice of colonic hydrotherapy is currently not specifically regulated in New Zealand and other countries world wide however in the United States there is the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT) which we are very much guided by and members of. We have also attempted to exceed the standards as prescribed by I-ACT in the absence of a regulatory body in New Zealand to ensure that all programmes and services are accepted as the industry standard.

Beneficial skills and knowledge a Colonic Hydrotherapist needs:

• Good communication and listening skills
• The ability to work closely with a wide range of clients, being non-judgemental
• Patience and understanding
• The ability to put people at ease
• A thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• An awareness of related health and safety practices and procedures
• A genuine desire to assist and support people
• Respect for privacy and an understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
• Accept all types of people and bodies
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health and safety
• Learn about food, nutrition and digestive health
• Practice and market yourself independently

Areas of Study and Training Experiences:

• Anatomy and physiology, focusing on the colon and digestive system
• Lymphatic system
• Cardio vascular system
• Muscular skeletal structure
• Digestive System Review
• Client Communication
• Colonic Hydrotherapy Procedures (assisting, then carrying out treatments)
• Abdominal massage techniques
• Health and safety and cleansing procedures
• Health & Hygiene
• Diet before and after session
• Business & Ethics
• Business management
• Legal Aspects
• Advertising
• How to Build Your Business
• Stress management
• “purify” Maintenance
• Optional Business Enhancements