I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapy Training

You will be trained by Mary Dennis, the owner of Ombelievable Wellness and an I-ACT certified Instructor in Colon Hydrotherapy. She has been a Colon Hydrotherapist for nine years, she is also National Board Certified.

(If you have already been trained in Colon Hydrotherapy, have already performed 25 or more sessions and just need to be certified call (425) 747-6900 to inquire about the study material you need to be certified through I-ACT along with the cost of us proctoring the test for you.)

Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced or Instructor Level Classes are offered.
These classes include an introduction to material that supports and advances your knowledge of Colon Hydrotherapy, comprehensive actual hands-on experience, making suggestions to clients, practical application and follow-up protocols.

120-Hour Foundation Colon Hydrotherapy Certificate Program

Ombelievable Wellness School of Colon Hydrotherapy offers a 120-Hour Foundation Program and Educational Standards Requirement to earn a Completion Certificate through I-ACT (International Association for Colon Therapy) and certification of completion from our school.

In order to earn the Certificate of Completion for the 120-hour program in Colon Hydrotherapy, students are expected to:

  1. Submit an application.
  2. Complete the 65-hour home study course and pass open-book anatomy and physiology exams with a minimum score of 90% (books provided as part of your tuition).
  3. It is recommended that you receive, as the “client”, a minimum of 2 colon hydrotherapy sessions prior to the course.
  4. Attend all your scheduled class sessions. We are currently offering a seven-day class or a weekend intensive program (2 three-day weekends).
  5. Participate fully in all class sessions.
  6. Notify your instructor of any special needs prior to and during the course.
  7. Use appropriate professional technical language.
  8. Wear professional attire.
  9. Demonstrate proficiency in using both the open and closed Colon Hydrotherapy devices, including:
  • Sanitizing
  • System set up
  • Assisting client with self-insertion
  • Proper slow fill technique on closed system
  • Explaining open system to client
  • Listening to client needs
  • Reviewing client in-take form
  • Identifying contraindications and review with client
  • Using of appropriate professional conversation with client
  • Understanding and applying high ethical standards
  • Respecting boundaries in privacy, dignity and skills
  • Ensuring client feeling of safety

10. Document all practice sessions during course.
11. Perform practice sessions with confidence, presence, grounding & listening.
12. Demonstrate proficiency in universal sanitation practices.
13. Pass an evaluation of practice by giving the instructor a colonic.
14. Take and pass the Level I exam.
15. Join the International Association for Colon Therapy and agree to follow all the guidelines of I-ACT membership (optional but suggested).
16. Write a two- page essay on what you learned and experienced during your training.
17. Be open to considering instructor recommendations.
18. Represent the profession of Colon Hydrotherapy in professional manner.

Acceptance and/or dismissal from this program are based on subjective criteria. Refunds may be prorated at the sole discretion of the instructor.

Our Certification Program for Colon Hydrotherapy includes:

  • 65-credit hours of home study
  • 55-credit hours of classroom and actual hands on practice in our clinic.
  • Free colon hydrotherapy sessions before or after daily class presentations.
  • A study guide to help prepare for I-ACT certification at foundation, intermediate and advanced levels based on the course or courses you are taking.
  • I-ACT Certification Examination (available at all of our classes, however, you must call to make sure that you are qualified to take this examination and to schedule this exam with us.)
  • I-ACT-approved study materials, including 300-page colon hydrotherapy manual
  • Class size of one to two students
  • Access to extensive library materials
  • Access to Mary’s extensive knowledge and experience with digestive disorders

Practicum Schedule For The One-Week Foundation Program

Saturday – Orientation (Attire: Business Casual)
11:00 a.m. Students meet at the clinic. (Directions to the clinic are listed on our website.) We will tour the facility, cover the schedule, rules, boundaries, I-ACT testing, introduction of support staff and faculty, and study materials.
Noon – Light Lunch (provided)
1:00 p.m. - Lecture
2:00 p.m. Students will receive colonics and participate in a self-administration demo.
5:30 p.m. Class dismissed

Students will be working on clients that have agreed to be models Sunday through Thursday.

Sunday – Tuesday (Attire: Whites or casual business attire.)

8:30 a.m. School opens
9:00 a.m. Anatomy, physiology and study guide review
10:00 a.m. Work with model
11:30 a.m. Work with model
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Work with model
4:00 p.m. Work with model
5:30 p.m. Clean-up, questions and review
6:00 p.m. Class Dismissed

Wednesday – Thursday (Attire: Whites or casual business attire)

7:30 a.m. School opens
8:00 a.m. Lecture
8:30 a.m. Work with model
10:00 am. Work with model
11:30 a.m. Work with model
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Work with model
4:00 p.m. Work with model
5:30 p.m. Clean-up, questions and review
6:00 p.m. Class Dismissed

Friday (Attire: Casual)
9:00 am. Review, questions, sharing experience
10:00 a.m. I-ACT Testing
12:30 p.m. Graduation and Dismissal
Remember we are here to help and assist you in any way we can.

Practicum Schedule for two Weekend Intensive (3-day) Program (Weekend classes may be scheduled to start on Friday or Saturday.)

1st Weekend
Day 1 (Attire: Whites or casual business attire.)

Students will be working on clients that have agreed to be models daily.

8:00 a.m. All students meet at the clinic. We will tour the facility, cover the schedule, rules, boundaries, I-ACT testing, introduction of support staff and faculty, and study materials.
8:30 a.m. Lecture
10:00 am. Student will receive a colonic
11:30 a.m. Work with model
1:00 p.m. Light Lunch
2:30 p.m. Work with model
4:00 p.m. Work with model
5:30 p.m. Self Administration Demonstration
6:00 p.m. Clean-up, questions, review and adjournment

Days 2 and 3 (Attire: Whites or casual business attire.)
7:30 a.m. School opens
8:00 a.m. Anatomy, physiology and study guide review
8:30 a.m. Work with model
10:00 am. Work with model
11:30 a.m. Work with model
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Work with model
4:00 p.m. Work with model
5:30 p.m. Student Self Administration (optional)
6:00 p.m. Clean-up, questions, review and adjournment

2nd Weekend
Days 1 and 2 (Attire: Whites or casual business attire.)
7:30 a.m. School opens
8:00 a.m. Anatomy, physiology and study guide review
8:30 a.m. Work with model
10:00 am. Work with model
11:30 a.m. Work with model
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Work with model
4:00 p.m. Work with model
5:30 p.m. Student Self Administration (optional)
6:00 p.m. Clean-up, questions, review and adjournment

Day 3 (Attire: Casual)
9:00 am. Review, questions, sharing experience
10:00 a.m. I-ACT Testing
12:30 p.m. Graduation and Dismissal
Remember we are here to help and assist you in any way we can.

Intermediate, Advanced or Instructor Classes
Weekend Program
Casual business attire will be appropriate for all days.

Friday
9:30 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lecture
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 pm. Lunch (lunch is provided)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lecture
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Colon Hydrotherapy Practicum
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Review, Question, Clean Up, and Dismissal

Saturday
9:30 a.m. School Opens
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lecture
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 pm. Lunch (lunch is provided)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lecture
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Colon Hydrotherapy Practicum
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Review, Question, Clean Up, and Dismissal

Sunday
9:30 a.m. School Opens
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lecture
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided if you want, then dismissal.

Matriculation and Tuition Fees

We have a very special 120-hour apprenticeship program at Ombelievable Wellness. Our classes are always small. We accept a maximum of two students per class. This insures that you get the attention you need.

120-Hour Foundation Program Tuition Fees

65 hours home study program plus one week (55 hours, Sat – Fri in-clinic training) -- $2,600


Weekend Intensive Program (65 hours home study plus two 3-day weekends in-clinic training) -- $3,000

In each program, we train you on the Dotolo System (closed system) and the LIBBE (open system)

120-Hour Foundation Program Curriculum Design Includes:

  • Managing and communicating with the client.
  • Introduction to living and raw foods; The Body Ecology Diet.
  • Comprehensive actual hands-on experience.
  • Setting-up and opening an office.
  • Practice management and marketing.
  • Making client suggestions and follow-up protocols.
  • Practical application of your knowledge.
  • Client protocols and creating working relationships with other health care professionals.
  • A continued postgraduate and practice-management relationship with our clinic.
  • You will receive colonics during your training with us.
  • Self-care by self-administrated colonics.
Other topics we will discuss:
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Candida
  • Ethics and Confidentiality
  • GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease)
  • I-ACT Ambassador Program.
  • Instrument and procedure explanation in unique situations.
  • Laxatives
  • Digestive disorders
  • Nutritional/Herbal Recommendations
  • Nutrient-dense diets
  • The wisdom of Weston A. Price and Francis Pottenger

What makes our class valuable to you?

Class is formatted to your learning style. This format allows us to provide you with more personalized one-on-one attention and more practical hands-on training. This means you will have participated in 25 colon hydrotherapy sessions and will actually perform 10 to 20 colonics on clients while you are attending class. This definitely prepares you to enter your office or place of employment with more confidence. This provides you with the 25 colonics needed to fulfill your I-ACT certification requirement.

We teach the “Shea Slow Fill Method” and have found that this gentle method allows the client to feel safe, respected and comfortable. We have learned that by creating a safe, nurturing, loving environment and asking the client permission, they are more relaxed and we earn their trust. This is an important piece in our teaching model.

Continuing Education
 If you have trained as a Colon Hydrotherapist, but feel you need more experience or individual instruction, our mentor program or telephone coaching is perfect for you! If you need more hands-on experience, our 2-1/2 day in-house mentor program will give you the confidence you need to get up and running. Our telephone coaching allows us to answer questions you may have about procedures, ethics, business and marketing, “what do I do when” issues or problem solving. We also offer intermediate, advanced and instructor programs that are held on-site or by home study. If you are interested in the continuing education programs please contact us and we will keep you informed of class schedule and programs being offered. Remember, we are here to help you and assist you in your colon hydrotherapy business and career.

  • 2 ½ day Mentor Program: $600
  • Telephone coaching: $20/ 15 min.

If you have specific dates when you would like to attend a class, please call (425-747-6900) to verify there is a space available for you. When we have received your application for enrollment and payment or deposit you are registered for that class. Your books and pre-study materials will be sent to you immediately. A deposit of 50% of your tuition is due with your application. The balance of your tuition is to be paid in full three weeks prior to your first day of class. I-ACT annual membership is $150 and I-ACT test fee is an additional $75 per test. I will send a copy of the I-ACT certification requirements to you for review upon request. If you are already I-ACT certified and you are interested in making a presentation or testing for I-ACT credit, your dues must be current. There is no charge for making an I-ACT presentation in my clinic.

Payments
We will accept your personal check, Master Card or Visa. However, we add an additional fee of 3% when payment is made by credit or debit card.

Getting Started: Your First Steps
Congratulations on taking your first step into a rich and rewarding career! We are excited about your interest in our school and look forward to helping you achieve your dream. You will be joining a group of men and women who are educating and helping others and themselves achieve better health. The following is a checklist to help you prepare for your enrollment and class.

Call our office at 425-747-6900 and arrange an entrance interview with Mary Dennis.

You must:
1. Fill out the application (located on our website) and mail it to our office for acceptance into this program. Submit with application the appropriate fee or deposit for class selected. Once you are accepted into the course, we require a deposit to hold your space. $250 of this deposit covers the textbooks and home-study materials you need for your class and is not refundable once you have received the materials. The balance is due 21 days prior to the first day of the course. Please call our office to authorize a credit card, debit card or to send a check by that deadline. You may pay with cash, check, VISA or Master Card. All credit card payments will be charged an additional 3% bank fee. Once we receive your first payment, we will send you the home-study materials and textbooks.

2. You must complete the Anatomy and Physiology exams from the home-study materials with a minimum score of 90% in order to earn your 120-hour certification. You must have your test finished by the end of the course and it will be graded no later than the morning of the last day of class. Please note, any questions you have about the material and we will discuss them in class. 40% of your grade is for the practicum portion of your study.

3. As you work on your study materials at home, you may want to invest in a good medical dictionary. These may be found at Amazon and used bookstores. Most Barnes & Nobles, Borders, Dalton or Books-A-Million carry them in stock.

4. Please arrive at the clinic in time for our orientation on the day class begins. If coming in from out of town we suggest you arrive early the day prior to your class to allow time for you to rest. Please call the school when you arrive in the Seattle or Bellevue area, letting us know you have arrived, where you are staying and room number. We will meet at our clinic for orientation and introductions. If you need transportation to or from your hotel, let us know and we will be happy to assist you.

5. The course hours are listed in the handbook on pages 7-8. During clinic days, please wear whites or business attire. Remember our focus is on practice and professionalism.

6. Upon successful completion, you will be invited to join I-ACT, which has over 1800 professional members in 21 countries. If you plan to join, we suggest you take the Level I exam mid-week and Level 2 exam on the last day of class while the information is fresh in your mind. I-ACT annual membership dues are $150 and $75 for each test level, payable to I-ACT. An I-ACT information packet and application will be provided to you.

7. On your last day, we will present the school diploma to you. If you choose to join I-ACT, they will mail you an additional membership certificate. After you have completed all the requirements for the levels of certification you have tested for, you will receive your certificates from I-ACT.

8. Your evenings are free while you are here, so there is plenty of time to explore the area, read, rest and exercise.

10. We want to encourage you to move ahead with confidence and create a healing environment that suits your needs. Ask us for any assistance you may need.


Remember that we only accept 2 students per class, so please reserve well in advance.