Chicago Colonic

I found Chicago Colonic after a subpar experience with Chicago Internal Cleansing. This place is the real deal and Nina is so professional and passionate. The first question she asked is why do you need another colonic after so many at Chicago Internal Cleansing? When I went over my health history she understood, but that initiall question showed me that she was looking out for my best interest not to just make money off of me; she approached me conservatively and with concern and earned my trust right away. I suffered with an undiagnosed chronic illness for 10 years plus three years of detoxing off medications after my diagnosis and treatment. I needed some serious help with detoxing my colon and wanted a place where they explained everything thoroughly, answered all my questions, and educated me along the way. I requested Nina since she is I-​ACT certified instructor level. The experience was night and day compared to Chicago Internal Cleansing. The colonic was twice as effective due to the 90 minute session and much more comfortable than I had experienced at the other place. Nina explained that the 90 minute session allows for the slow uptake of water with each fill to fully soak the colon and that is why it is more comfortable during. She made more progress in one appointment than 4 to 5 appointments at Chicago Internal Cleansing. When I asked questions they were answered thoroughly and she coached me through any discomfort and explained everything as she went. For me this was not a spa appointment. I needed some serious colon detox and I wanted my practitioner to be engaged and available to answer questions. Nina has so much knowledge in holistic healthcare and she is passionate about what she does. Since Illinois does not require colon hydrotherapists to be licensed by the state, finding a highly certified I-​ACT therapist is important. I first tried Internal Cleansing because they had I-​ACT therapists, but their certification level is much lower and they couldn’t answer any of my questions. They also suggested an open system for me when it was clear that I needed the closed system. Chicago Colonic is a place for serious healing and colon hydrotherapy. After much research it is the only place in the city I can say this about. I’m thankful for Nina and the work she does. The results I’ve experienced with her after 2 sessions are just amazing. She’s a gem and I’m lucky to have found her.

After my initial colonic, I decided to do a 7 day detox. I contacted Nina as she had spoken about how she does hers. I purchased a 3 pack for the 7 day. It is well thought out with foods that are easy to procure. It is not an all raw or total fast but a combination of styles. I never thought I could hold on to a detox as some of them are outrageous. A perfect start to the new year!

My second choice for a colonic was Chicago Colonic. The parking was not a problem as there was a lot in front of the building. Open for business 7 days a week and the paperwork was taken care of the day I made the appointment on the phone.
Therapist was very knowledgeable, helpful and gracious. She knew a lot about diet and exercise. Nina was my therapist. She is an I-​ACT instructor. I felt more cleaned out and ready for my procedure with the full 90 minute appointment.

I just came from my colonic and I have to say it was one of the best experiences ever. The appointment time was available and considering the cost and the time on the table, the service is priced right. I am looking forward to my next appointment on my road to healhy lifestyle.

Nina, the owner, and my therapist, were very pleasant and professional and made me feel at ease. However I was initially concerned when the person who came out of the session right before me seemed in agony as his wife helped him walk out. I thought this was disconcerting since this was my first time getting a colonic and I did not know what to expect. My experience however, turned out to be fine, and I did not walk out of the session in agony like him. However a month after my session, for the first time in my life, and shockingly, I found out I had somehow gotten pinworms. (It takes a few weeks for pinworms to become visible after you’ve been exposed to their eggs.) I could only surmise that Chicago Colonic is where I got them — very possibly from the person who had walked out of the session before me. YUCK!

This is a great place.
Yes me too, I was suspicious because of some of the previous reviews, cannot agree though.
Very friendly and good and knowledgeable service. Very obvious it is not just a job for them, but their own life passion — health. With health questions, nutrition, I would trust them to ask for advice.
Since I have my own business, I know how it goes, sometimes all the things that can possibly go wrong seem to fall onto one person, and then you get a negative review. What’s the saying «The exception proves the rule»
So I would say try it for yourself, it is well worth it.

Please let me start out by saying that I was pretty concerned about some of the reviews about this place. I used to go to them regularly a couple years ago and was in the best health of my life. Having not been there in a while, I just wanted to check to see that they were still going strong. I saw the reviews and felt compelled to not only review this place, but to visit once again. I emailed them and received a response in an hour offering me appointment times right away. They were very accommodating and did not have to be since I was last-​minute in contacting them. I’m feeling MUCH better after having been there today. They did not make me feel awkward about having not been back in a while. They made me feel very comfortable (which BELIEVE me, is HARD to do) and it was a success.
First of all, both Nina and Tara are tremendously wonderful. But let’s be honest… this is a VERY personal and sensitive service and people can have the propensity to get all worked up and bent out of shape about the whole process. The staff can tell what you are eating. They can also tell if you’ve been active or inactive. If they call you out on your bad behavior, LISTEN to them and do what you can so that you can be at optimum health.
They screen folks to see if they are good candidates for this process. They do have to turn people down and of course that gets people upset. It’s only for the patient’s benefit if they are turned down. If you do not have blood pressure problems or any other problems that they deem to be a risk in having a colonic, then you’re golden. If they turn you down, do not take it personally. They actually CARE about your health. Any time I have asked them about certain foods or vitamins, they are a WEALTH of information and I feel that I have left there more on top of my health and WANTING to be pro-​active about my overall well-​being.
They have been around for a while and there is a reason for it. I will definitely use the money I would normally use to buy fancy, fattening coffee drinks and do my best to make regular bi-​monthly visits to Nina and Tara.
And YES, you should add a gratuity. They are worth every cent!
Thank you!

I chose not to mention the therapist although she made me feel comfortable as she was telling me her sob story of buying a new car and parking in all the wrong places which gave her tickets and fines of $ 500. ok…
She rushed me out of 90 minute session which caused me to have an accident on my way home… So my advice take an adult diaper with you.
Her tone changed after I didn’t provide her gratuity, I mean do I have to tip eveeryone nowadays? The service was over $ 130, doesn’t she get her cut?
I attempted to go back but the reception/​operator is difficult to work with. Asks for my availability then tells me what he has available. Then tells me of all the famous people which have priority in scheduling appts.
Sometimes you just have to walk away.

Nina did my colonic and let me tell you, she knows what shes doing. Shes definitely a pro and made me feel very comfortable. It was NOT at all awkward.
I highly recommend this place. The setting is professional as are the therapists.

So, this was my first foray into the world of colonics.
I went here today and had Tara … what a freaking sweetheart she is. She made me feel totally comfortable. She is professional and kind and caring and just has an aura of niceness about her.
I purchased a package (you get a bit of a discount when you do this) … so I’ll be back for sure … and while it’s not like I can’t wait to get back there, I’m not dreading it either. I already feel better — less sluggish … and my work out tonight was more energetic.

Chicago Colonic (Nina): I will not be intimidated. You sent a letter slandering me to my job and an organization I am affiliated with. How dare you? What type of evil are you filled with? If you put this much energy into your customer service you would not have such terrible reviews. You should be ashamed of yourself as an adult, as a woman, and most importantly as a professional.
Unilocalers: Avoid this place at all costs. The owner is unstable and will harass you if you do not write a good review. Beware.

I have been going to Chicago Colonic for years. I have been to other colonic places in the city and I have found Chicago Colonic to be the best for me. They not only are well maintained and clean but they have wonderful personal touches, such as flowers in lobby and therapy room and a great magazine collection to help you unwind before your appointment. The design has a feng shui feel and a private bathroom in the therapy room. It makes for a very gracious colonic. I have had a range of therapist Nina, Laura, Rosalyn, and Tara, who have all been great. They have a very similar technique witch is nice to know what you are going to get. I have done many different cleanses and if I had a question anyone at Chicago Colonic would be more than willing to answer, or if they did not know, find the answer. They are a wonderful bunch of people with a desire to help others. I highly recommend for those of you who are serious on having a great cleansing experience.

I want to be clear about something: When I originally reviewed the as-​late embattled Chicago Colonic, I gave them 4 stars based upon the actual colonic experience. It wasn’t terrible, but it was mildly physically unpleasant, as anyone should expect a first-​time colonic to be. Four stars was a proper review for the service I received, and I stand by that.
However:
I did receive a phone call a few days after my colonic from Nina, who had taken umbrage with my description of her as being «muted and friendly,» which she was. I tried to explain to her that I’d actually meant that as a compliment, that I preferred quiet tones while receiving a colonic, and that I had, in fact, appreciated it. She would hear nothing of it. She also was upset that I didn’t give her 5 stars. I explained that 5-​star reviews were rather rare for me to give, and I believed the rating was appropriate.
We ended the conversation unhappy, both of us. I thought it was rude and intrusive for her to actually look up my phone number and call me to complain about really a fair and generally positive review. She maintained she provided 5-​star service and was upset I wasn’t going to change my review to 5 stars.
And now, with so many people PMing me about how dreadful their post-​colonic experience has been, having received the same creepy nag treatment after the service, I cannot in good faith keep my review at 4 stars because it could encourage others to go to this place. Corny as it sounds, I feel I have a responsibility to accurately reflect what my experience was, not just at the time of service, but afterwards, too; the whole sha-​bang.
Thankfully, my phone number and address have changed since my service at Chicago Colonic and any contact by them at this point would be tantamount to stalking-​like behavior. For everyone else, I hope Chicago Colonic gets off your ass, literally and figuratively.

My review is similar to others. Nina comes off as a bit cold — but she sure knows her stuff! I had my first colonic here and I wish I was warned about how uncomfortable they would be — but I felt better after. Nina also gave me nutrtional advice which lead to a diagnosis of something that had been affecting me for years!

Let’s face it, if you are getting a colonic, it better be given by someone nice. This place has a very unfriendly staff. After reading the great reviews here, I thought I would give them a call. All I got was «have you read our website,» «have you looked at all five pages of our website.»
Any provider of health related services needs to have employees who are personable, helpful, and kind. I will look somewhere else for a more friendly colonics experience.
I even tried contacting the owner through her website and instead the same impersonal associate who was rude on the phone started sending me terse anonymous e-​mails. This is not a very professional company.
Let me say that I do not typically use Unilocal to write negative reviews. I really try to be positive and make people aware of some of the great places Chicago has to offer. However Chicago Colonic was just too rude to let it go by without saying something, and since I posted, other people have let me know that they had similar experiences.
If you are looking for a good colonic center, read my review of Urban Health. They will take care of you sensitively and humanely, for $ 60 instead of over $ 100.

WOW– I have to start off by saying WOW…
The best way I can describe my insides is «jacked up». I knew I needed to something right away and one night it struck me… I needed to have a colonic. I googled the word and Chicago Colonic came up. Of course, my next step of action was to come to Unilocal to find the reviews. which seemed to be all good. So…
I called and made an appointment. I went today at 3:30. Nina seemed a bit abrasive to me at first, but after talking with her about the procedure she seemed to be a bit more friendly. I was extremely anxious and nervous about this whole thing, but she made it better for me and she knows what she’s doing…
The procedure was intense, to say the least… not because of the machine or because of Nina– but because my stuff was all jacked up which is the reason I went. Overall the experience was great, she gave me some nutritional advice (stay away from the SUGAR) and I’m going back in two weeks…

This place is awesome. Albeit, almost $ 100/​session is a bit pricey for those who are on a budget, this really is THE BEST place for a colonic. When I was doing my research for the best place in the area, the spas seem a little «iffy». I didn’t really want someone getting their nails done or a facial while I had a cleansing. Nina, the owner knows her work. I hope to visit again in the coming months.

I have to say the bedside manners of the practitioners at this place are awful. I had a colonic with Nina, the owner, and I couldn’t believe how rudely and snippily she answered my questions during the process. It was seriously like a joke, as another poster has mentioned. The process is uncomfortable enough, and, as they keep telling you in their disclaimers, it’s a SPA service, so why not try to make it relaxing and informative? I don’t need to feel like I’m stupid for asking questions about the process. I won’t go back, although I do want to get more colonics so now I have to find another place.

Staff seem very knowledgable, but I have to go with Kori (other reviewer) that these people have to be running the least customer friendly business I have ever seen. It was surreal. You can’t call and get a human on the phone, you have to leave a message and wait for them to call you. You can’t schedule an appointment without first signing, in person, a creditcard authorization for your appointment. Signing at the time of the appointment? No good. No creditcard? Too bad! So you can stop by any time during business hours and sign the cc authorization to set up an appointment? Nope, not unless your are willing to wait. They only answer the door for appointments, so you have to sit there and wait (up to an hour!) if you don’t have an appointment, which you can’t get unless you sign up in person, lol! You get the idea. Frightening, surreal, and almost funny it was so over-​the-​top bad.