Northshore Colonics

Where do I even begin?! I cannot say enough good things about Lori (the owner) or have my sessions with her have helped my stomach and «issues» in so many ways! I started seeing Lori a little over 2 years ago and have been so lucky and blessed to not only get to work with her but have developed a great friendship with her as well.
I have struggled with digestive issues and stomach problems for many years and whenever I come in for a session I let her know what is happening with me and where my pains/​tight spots are and she uses abdominal massage combined with coconut oil (very nourishing and hydrating) to help move things along and work out those tight and tough spots. The amount of relief I feel at the end of my sessions I can’t even put into words! There are some sessions where I walk out feeling 10 pounds lighter and don’t look pregnant and puffy anymore :) She also incorporates infusions into your sessions (by request and extra small charge) to help get things moving. Every time I do the coffee infusion which has made such a difference in my releases to get more of the stale and stuck crap (no pun intended) out.
Her hours are great too. As early as 5AM!!! 7 days a week! She really has love for her clients and is so helpful and willing to accommodate people’s busy lives and schedules.
She is so fun to talk to and we always have great sessions just chatting and laughing and talking about life. And it’s great because you relax and get yourself distracted and aren’t paying attention to the fact your stomach is relaxing so much and you end up have a great release because you’re not feeling all tight and stressed out. Since let’s be real that’s basically what each of our lives contains! Too much stress and not enough focus and attention to ourselves.
And during your session as things are coming out she can tell by how everything looks, down to the gas bubbles and will know if you are or aren’t eating properly, hydrating well etc. Really helps you figure out where you need to make some adjustments and changes. For example, eating slower and chewing your food properly (my biggest issue) avoiding certain foods that don’t seem to be digesting or moving out properly, drinking more water, avoiding carbonated drinks just to name a few. There is no hiding bad habits when you’re in a session with her! And if you want to continue to feel better then why not take some of her helpful tips and apply them at home? Especially when they are so easy!
She also has a location in Grayslake and my devotion to her is real I drive over an hour sometimes when I’m coming from the city to see her just for a session! And I never mind because it’s so worth it and makes a difference in how I feel.
I promise you will not regret seeing her and starting your journey to better health and happiness! :)

What a great experience! I have seen Lori a number of times now and she is very professional and informative… I have learned so much about myself since seeing her…
…I feel so much better after each session and Lori does a great job to make me feel comfortable…
…highly recommended!

Lori is an outstanding Colon Hydrotherapist! She’s funny, personable, competent and extremely knowledgeable. Whenever I visit her, I feel healthier and squeaky clean. She motivates me to improve my diet and take care of my Billion dollar body not just on the outside but on the INSIDE as well. Sometimes we feed our pets a better diet than ourselves — which one is more valuable? From the start Lori has been organized and focused. I’ve yet to do business with someone so enthusiastic about her customers so that she can schedule you as early as 5AM so that you can still make it to work and go about your day! I wish you the best in all aspects of your life/​business!

My first experience with colon hydrotherapy was very pleasant, thanks to Lori. I believe in the health benefits of colonics on a regular basis. I wish I could do it more frequently, but I’m glad that I know someone in the area nonetheless.
She has a beautiful and very conveniently located space. She answered all my embarrassing and naïve questions; since she’s been doing this work for a very long time, I’m sure she’s heard it all!
From the intake through the treatment, and finally, the instructions on what not to eat for the rest of the day, she was very thorough and helpful.

Unfortunately, I really wanted to give this place a try, but my experience with the poor level of customer service I received caused me to cancel my scheduled appointments and take my business elsewhere.
The website is great. It is warm, friendly, and informative. Despite the 1 hour drive I was willing to make to use this clinic, I still chose it because it seemed to be the most personable out of all the clinics I had researched in the area. With this type of procedure, you’re certainly looking for warm and fuzzy people/​personalities.
I emailed Lori and told her of my intentions to schedule an appointment with her clinic. I gave her a brief background and overview of my health history in the email and asked what would be the best way to schedule an appointment. She called me later that day and left a voicemail. I picked up my cell phone and saw that she had called, but I did not have a voicemail notification on my phone, so I called her back right when I saw that I had missed her call.
Her first words to me were «Oh, I just left you a detailed voicemail», and it wasn’t in the friendliest of tones, almost as if she were irritated that I had called. I apologized, told her I didn’t know she had left a message. We continued to talk and I began scheduling my sessions with her. I scheduled the first one for a Friday evening at 6pm. She immediately said, «Are you going to be scheduling ALL of your appointments in the evening?» (Again, the not-so-nice-I’m-irritated tone). I said, well, whatever works best for you, I’m flexible. (I thought I was the CUSTOMER?) So we scheduled the rest for 6am in the morning.
As we progressed through the conversation, she seemed a bit snippy and referenced my «lonnnng» email (in her words) as to why we didn’t need a consultation upon my first session. She insisted upon taking my credit card information right up front (about 30 seconds into the conversation), which is fine, I get it, maybe they’ve been burned a couple of times on people not showing up for sessions. But it’s kind of a put-​off when it’s mentioned right away like that. We finished up the conversation, and I told her I would see her soon.
For the next several days afterward, I couldn’t shake the uncomfortable feeling I had with my first impression of the clinic. I didn’t care for her tone, or the way I was made to feel like I was an inconvenience, never was I made to feel like a valued customer. And given the distance I was traveling (which I did share with her), and the fact that we are talking about hundreds of my hard-​earned money, I made the decision to cancel my scheduled sessions and take my business elsewhere.
She may very well be a great person and a talented therapist, but based on my experience, I wouldn’t recommend the clinic to anyone, and I won’t ever be going there myself.

I am brand new to colon hydrotherapy and am so grateful to have started my journey with someone as talented and gifted as Lori. Lori’s personality is full of humor & wit and she will put anyone at ease quickly. I never thought I would use the term «relaxing» to describe a colonic experience, but I can genuinely say Lori made that a reality. I was so at ease and relaxed during the entire hour solely because of Lori’s gentle technique and clear expertise.
I was quite apprehensive during my first visit, as I had never had any type of treatment before, but Lori spent extra time carefully explaining every single step with me to make sure I was comfortable before we began. You can tell immediately upon meeting her that she possess a natural gift to heal and help those suffering — and truly connects with each person that walks through the door.
Thanks Lori for making such a big difference in my overall health!