This business offers colonic hydrotherapy treatments for cleaning out the large intestine. A closed…read moresystem is used, meaning that warm water is injected into the rectum via a tube and then that water mixed with waste is returned directly to the sewage system via that same tube. I have received several treatments now and they seem to have had a beneficial effect -- my digestion has never been better. I have become much more regular in my bowel movements and I rarely notice any bloating or discomfort in my abdomen. These were symptoms which led me to try colonic treatments initially. Apart from that, the treatment is administered professionally and in a manner which causes no embarrassment. If you have digestion issues, I recommend giving it a try.

I admit to trying a colonic at the Healthy Digestion Centre out of curiosity, wanting to find out…read morewhat it was like. I was very pleasantly surprised. The whole experience was easy, not at all awkward or embarrassing. It was an experience I enjoyed and I eagerly signed up for more sessions. The two practitioners are Michelle and Michele. They are both excellent at working the hydrotherapy machine which circulates water into the colon. They also keep up a good conversation during the 45 minute session and the time passes quickly. On a technical note, the machine is of the closed type which means that the poop and water flow out together through a tube straight to the sewer system so that there are no odours. It is fascinating to watch the lumps pass by through the transparent tube. As to whether the colonic treatments have actually helped my digestion, I am not sure but I think they did. Both practitioners deserve a 5 star rating and I look forward to visiting them again.

I was recommended this place by a friend who is a nutritionist, she was bang on with her…read moresuggestion. The technicians are professional, knowledgeable and really have your best interest at heart. I know I will be loyal to Refresh because of the way the operate at a high level, yet maintaining a human touch to be able to relate to their clients. Thank you for caring about my health just as much as I do!

I have been going to Refresh for a couple years now and LOVE Sandra and Krystal. If I could respond…read moreto reviews on here I would absolutely without a doubt call 'Jane G' out on her BS... From the first day I came into the clinic I was treated with respect. I bought a package so each session was less expensive. Nobody pushed it on me.... It just made financial sense to do it that way. I was referred to Refresh by a good friend of mine who is a fitness instructor and has also gotten great results from Refresh. I have since then referred a few more friends that had nothing but positive things to say about the 'mother and daughter' who own the clinic so I don't know what side of the bed you woke up on Jane, but it is very unfortunate you need to attack a small family run business they way that you did. I have never gotten sick from a colonic. Money money money?? YEAH everything has a price tag does it not? LOL.. do you go to the grocery store and complain about the bill when you get your groceries? This is a BUSINESS.. We all pay the same.. There is a difference between constructive criticism and being just absolutely rude. Disgusting. When you say the people on here are all her friends... MAYBE... Because the 'mother daughter' are not these 'rude' people you have suggested they are. I in fact have become friends with Sandra over the last few years and I would never say I got a nasty impression from her or her daughter.... so get a grip woman, maybe you got sick cuz you were off your meds who knows.. I highly recommend Refresh. "Jane's" review is a joke I actually laughed.

The past reviews seem to be from a long while ago. Elena is not really that friendly or patient…read moreanymore. She seems to have lost her patience over the years and answering simple questions appears to be a chore. I'm sure she means well, but good customer service really requires more than just knowledge, it requires patience and understanding. We all have bad days, and so I'll simply chalk up her demeanour to a bad day.

During an unavoidably unpleasant hour of sensations, Elena provides emotional comfort with a…read morehealthy dose of informative expertise. Not my first time at the rodeo, have had a half dozen or so in other places, and I will returning to Elena's clinic. If you're seeking this type of deep cleanse, I highly recommend Elena.

I had never been to a Naturopath before, but was having recurring sinus infections and was…read morefrustrated at always being on antibiotics. I found Dr. Komonski through Yelp, and honestly, before my first appointment, was a tiny bit skeptical. Anita is approachable and a great listener. After my first visit I felt confident I was in good hands. Now after a few weeks, I feel healthier than I've been in months. My energy is great, no sinus pressure and have eliminated coffee and yet don't feel tired and sluggish. My wife starts to see her next week, after seeing how good I feel and the weight I've lost by eating so much healthier. I am entirely impressed and thankful. I recommend Anita Komonski highly.

Back home, the holistic health clinic that I go to is run by the same family that treated my father…read moreand my grandfather; my absolute confidence and trust in them made choosing a new naturopath very difficult. After scouring different ND's bios online, I settled on Dr Komonski. I had my first appointment yesterday, and I'm already looking forward to a long-term interaction with her. She was friendly, listened attentively and was a real fountain of interesting (and useful!) information regarding my health issues. I left there with a concrete idea of the next steps required of me, as well as some extra recommendations. Feeling supported and well-directed has eliminated much of the stress related to my health, even before any of the steps have been taken! As an added bonus, she's a clinical hypnotherapist. I've been curious about that branch of healing for a long time, and had never found anyone that I felt comfortable trying it with; now I can't wait to book my first hypnotherapy appointment with Anita. Off to a very strong start :) I've already recommended her to my best friend, and I will continue to do so to anyone I meet who's looking for a great ND.

I've been going to Dr. Santos for over 5 years for colonics. He is the best! I always feel great…read more and rejuvenated after the cleanse. He is very kind and has an exceptional bedside manner. I highly recommend him!!

Colon therapy from Archer truly saved my life 30 years ago . I woud not have survived to my 84…read moreyears without his care. By the time I learned about colonics and found Archer, my system was very blocked after a lifetime of constipation . For about 10 years I had colonics from Archer two or three times a week. Eventually he retrained my system to function well enough that I could travel the world, but everywhere I went I needed and sought out a colon therapist. No one anywhere ever, even now, can do a treatment for me as he does. No one else knows how to massage, or even realizes they should massage the abdomen to get the stubborn stuff out. I always need about 1and 1/2 hour treatment. Archer tunes into the particular and different body needs of his patients and serves as required. I now live in a hot country where my system functions well after being retrained by Archer. I know i would already be dead if I had not found and accessed Archer's treatment. He is one of the world's special healers.

Archer is amazing! He has a warm gentle spirit and magical hands. I have never had a stomach…read moremassage before while receiving a colonic but I highly recommend having one. I started doing colonics for a few years now and I've been to a few different places. The previous place I went to had one practitioner who did a soft massage, which was good but I find the Archer being stronger was able to really get in there and massage your organs. The only thing I didn't like was that you cannot see your releases, which I'm accustomed to. Some people might not care about that, and it's not really necessary just a preference. Overall, it's good to do package deals as you can go further with more sessions.

Fantastic, I recommend a Dr. Jones retreat to anyone eligible and who wants to dramatically improve…read moretheir health and get serious about it, including an improvement in their waistline. My husband and I attended a 3 day "Intro to Fasting" retreat with Dr. Ariel Jones. I learned so much about fasting, much more than I could have on any of those online forums (they really are repeating some misinformation there.) A three day fasting retreat is a week, because the equally crucial parts of the fasting is preparation and BREAKING the fast (hence the word breakfast! It does not mean the morning meal full of sugar!) We were given strict instructions of what to eat and not eat before the fast, and even more important instructions for after the fast, for which she was present for the first few days and we had directions to take home. One only has to look into Re-Feeding Syndrome and realize how crucial it is you have an experienced fasting literate doctor at your side helping you re introduce foods safely and slowly, with follow up with the doctor afterwards. I cannot say this enough - It matters how you break your fast, with what foods, and how slowly, so yes BREAK FAST really is the most important meal. Just so happens we break fast after sleeping every day usually in the morning. On the first day, we were welcomed warmly into a lovely home Dr Jones secured for the group. On the green juice days that sandwiched the fasting days, we enjoyed amazing nutrition from K+I juices which were organic and not diluted, just pure. On fast days we were treated to yoga by an absolutely lovely and charming lady named Cedar Sorensen, we were shown how to do enemas daily to get bile moving and remove toxins that can cause nausea (which NOBODY discusses in the forums!), daily meditation, daily meet ups for group discussions about our revelations and share what we are going through, demonstrations on how to make sprouts and raw probiotic sauerkraut with explanations about their importance and benefits, and some optional services were available if we wanted buy those (acupuncture by Dr Jones herself, massage by Kim, colonics by The Healthy Colon - shout out to Tammy!). Another amazing thing was having a special interactive discussion and exercise facilitated by a wonderful lady name Julia who had us dig deep and ask ourselves some big questions, discover some revelations and become aware of obstacles to our own happiness in life. At night we had some time to watch some lectures as a group about fasting, and have some group chats, otherwise the week was packed! We were not sitting bored on our phones that's for sure. Dr. Jones monitored us with blood testing before and after, daily check up of vitals. She shared amazing knowledge about fasting, autophagy, the healing benefits and was there to discuss any questions we had about the most personal things. She counselled us through all things physical and emotional. On the second last day, went to the grocery store together to buy items we would need for a special healing concoction we would be having during the reintroduction phase and taught us how to make it so we could do it at home. That night, she took us around the backyard, neighbourhood, and local park to teach us about the local plant medicines. our last night it was especially lovely as we caught the sunset in a beautiful park that was also a Garry Oak sanctuary. The last day we had a touching closing ceremony and said our goodbyes, healthier, lighter, and amazed at our mental strength, and very grateful for the knowledge, experience and Dr. Jones' genuine desire to help us live our best and healthiest lives. I have come out it having all the benefits promised and surprised myself with my mental toughness. I have also reset my cravings and appetite, something I always struggled with. I don't think I can put into words how much I've... EVOLVED with this retreated. It's just taken me to another level. All from one week. Dr Jones even continued to help me in particular after wards as I had some special circumstances, an extremely kind and generous person. Dr. Jones is smart, caring, knowledgeable about many areas of health, and passionate about what she does. We highly recommend her to anyone wanting to get into the world of fasting in a safe and supervised setting, especially if you're on medication or have other health concerns. As opposed to going on yet another indulgent trip full of booze, wine, shopping, and who knows what else you get into, why not go on a trip where you actually come back healthier, stronger, lighter and proud of yourself?