Investment
Over the past 25 years of practicing colon hydrotherapy, we have developed what we call the "SLO-FIL" technique. Once a person begins to take water into their body, the autonomic nervous system becomes activated. We can moderate this activity by turning the water off intermittently, creating comfort and slowing down the process. Resting is good. This allows the client to integrate the information without becoming traumatized. It also gives them the sense of control over the process. Often the water moves higher into the colon for a more effective cleanse. We are documenting some great results! My colleague in Ireland, Bernadette Murphy, says it perfectly: “SLOWLY IS HOLY!”
We are proud distributors of the modern Dotolo Toxygen hydrotherapy instrument and supplies including their hospital grade disposable packets used with each treatment. . This instrument is FDA cleared as a Class II medical device which requires operation under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. Because of this agreement, we can offer our students a substantial discount. Our graduates receive a discount when they order their Dotolo instrument through Cathy Shea. This has the state-of-the-art, exclusive filtration system that removes, particles, microbes, bacteria, viruses and any chemicals using carbon and ultraviolet light. You will also be offered many other self care products that we use ourselves to stay healthy. Ask for our professional DVD for $15. I show it to everyone prior to their first session. It is also an excellent marketing tool to show to prospects.
Dotolo Toxygen Hydrotherapy Equipment Treatment Room
What you can do
I am a firm believer in networking. It is much more effective than paper advertising. I have given free treatments to several health care providers in my community and they in turn have sent me clients. I also use the professionally produced Dotolo video as an educational tool. Out of the few I've seen, it is by far the best. (Available from us for $15) Some practitioners keep this video on the TV in their front office for clients to preview on their first visit. I drop them off for doctors in the community and then make an appointment with them for a consultation when I pick it up to get their input. I have also shown it to my personal gynecologist. His nurse practitioners are clients now. My experience has been that some mainstream MDs will send their wives in to "test the waters." One gastroenterologist in our area is referring clients to us pre and post scoping. This is definitive progress and we're delighted! Its going to happen in a big way as more and more people get tired of "taking" drugs and begin "doing" something instead.
Several of our graduates secured funding from the Small Business Administration, grants from family and friends, benefactors. You can create barter with clients in exchange for treatments. Be creative, it’s unlimited! If your heart is in this, the openings will appear. For FREE business support visit www.sba.gov and www.business.gov.
Other Creative Ideas
The other possibility is to approach your own personal colon hydrotherapist about a partnership. Many of them haven't had a vacation in years! This is working well for several reasons. It becomes an apprenticeship as you begin your new career and you have a coach. We've paid graduates $20 per treatment for the first year and then offer them a percentage of the income for the second year. All they do is show up for work and we provide the office, instrument, supplies, etc. As this profession builds, there will be a growing need. There will ALWAYS be more people who need our service than there will be practitioners!
You can donate time and offer a series of presentations in the local schools, chambers of commerce, health food stores, hospital wellness programs, bookstores, etc. This is a wonderful way to educate people and build a practice. These organizations are always looking for guest speakers. This has been my greatest form of advertising! Also, remember the Yellow Pages and local papers that are distributed freely. Don't be shy. We are offering a wonderful healing experience that could prevent many disease processes. Tell the world about your own progress with colonics!
Costs
By way of perspective, here is how we budget for each candidate:
| $600 | Housing (8 nights @ $75/night) |
| $400 | Meals (8 days/3 meals per day @ $50/day) |
| $100 | One hour Welcome Massage |
| $300 | Three personal colonic sessions ($100 each) |
| $2600 | Tuition, books, phone/email contact, private coaching |
| $4000 | TOTAL investment |
I’m open to a conversation with you as you continue to explore possibilities. Discounts available for early registration and groups.
Other Costs:
Travel Feel free to calll our favorite travel agency 1-800-628-2665
Instrument $5,700 for Dotolo Toxygen w/4-stage filters
Supplies $1,000-1,500 approx.
Plumbing Depends on distance to water/drain line
Table $495 -2,500 depends on model
Of course, there are other expenses related to advertising, renting a space, utilities, local occupational licenses, computer, staff, etc. which will vary with each person. If may be helpful to rent space in an office with other professionals, i.e. chiropractors, massage therapists, etc. REMEMBER, YOU WILL NEED A SEPARATE BATHROOM DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO YOUR CLIENTS!
Learners may join the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT), which qualifies you to take the I-ACT tests while you are in class and the information is fresh in your mind.
I-ACT Membership - $150
Test fee - $75/per level
If you are committed to something, the money will show up for you. It is a universal law. Tell everyone you know what you are up to and ask for his or her support. You can even arrange for pre-payment from clients for future treatments. There are endless ways to raise unlimited capital. Ask and you shall receive. You can make it happen!