Biotherapy Clinic

You go Rosa! She’s the only person on the planet that I’d trust steering a hose up my bum! Every time I leave from my hydro colon therapy session I feel high and so fresh inside. I’m very grateful for this service and the women who work it.

Got my first free consult today and these folks know what they are doing. Mine is a truly difficult, fairly unique case. Born without many of the basic components of an immune system, I have had to suffer with a wide variety of debilitating ailments since birth, including chronic fatigue, asthma, allergies, gut disbiosis, chronic infections etc. etc. All very resistent to improvement. Now doing metal detox and on a complex nutrition and neutrasceutical regimen that I devised based on my research, I was in search of a competent alternative practitioner to make certain I wasn’t injuring myself.
I was met by a caring, friendly and perfessional receptionist in a rather shabby clinic in the old Russian District of SF. they are Russian, charge very fair prices and I feel the lack of fancy digs really proves their commitment to providing the best service at a reasonable price. Things appear clean –which is good, as they give colonics.
The Guy I saw runs the clinic with I suppose his wife. They share the same name, but might in fact be siblings. He’s upbeat and warm. Not, I will admit, what I was expecting from Russians! He’s also very knowledgeable. I brought all my many supplements and he said I was doing everything right and not doing anything risky. He recommended colonics to assist in the Mercury detox and gave me a hair test to help establish my level of historical toxicity (various tests need to be performed for this, such as hair, urine, blood and sometimes stool.)
I will be back soon! All consults are free, so if you have a tough health problem, bring it here and get some help with it.

I haven’t visited the SFO clinic in over three years due to my chaotic schedule. I just called to schedule an appointment and found out my favorite nurse isn’t there anymore. Does anyone know what happened to Natalia or maybe it”s Natasha? She was the best and I always walked out of the office more culturally educated and enriched. I am will miss our conversations at my upcoming appointment. Our conversations made the uncomfortable procedure much more tolerable!!!

This is my first ever Unilocal review, but I wanted to write one because a borderline disturbing experience I had today.
The colonic was wonderful. Liza was very kind and it was a very positive experience. The clinic is very neat and clean.
However, afterward, I had a consultation with Petr which is where things got strange. First, he sat extremely close to me and stared at me. He then proceeded to randomly touch my bare skin (I was wearing ripped jeans.) He then began making, what I first believed, to be accurate judgments of my health. Before long, I realized he was just throwing random things out. «Do you have hair that grows above your lip like a mustache?» «Does your hair break a lot?» The answer to both of those was no, but he insisted on diagnosing me with all sorts of imbalances. He then proceeded to tell me that although I am young, one day everything I do will catch up to me (I rarely drink, do not smoke, get good rest, work out, and generally eat pretty healthily.) He then asked me, «Are you scared?» «Are you scared?» «Are you scared?» It was very creepy.
He told me that my body was acidic and that it needed to be more alkaline – I definitely thought there was merit to that. When I asked him foods I could eat to balance my body, he then told me that food wasn’t enough and that I need to get on his 1000 dollar nutrition plan. I was really taken aback and it ended with him asking me if I was married? (None of his business.)
I’m kind of upset because Liza was awesome and I enjoyed the colonic, but my experience with him was really weird and unsettling. For the next few hours, I became more and more anxious and freaked out over all the things he «diagnosed» me with until I realized this is probably exactly the reaction that he wanted so that I would fork over 1000 bucks.
Thanks but no thanks.

#34
What an amazing experience. I decided to give myself a pre-​birthday gift and visit the Biotherapy clinic for a colonic. What a great idea!
I called ahead for an appointment yesterday and they were able to squeeze me in today. The ladies are so pleasant and professional at the clinic. I have been here before, but I brought a friend and it was their first time. The clinicians were so helpful with all the questions and concerns my friend had, and all around patient and kind.
The process takes under an hour and is not uncomfortable in the least. We were taken to a little room in the back of the clinic that was painted light blue and was cozy. The room had a bed/​table, a pillow, blankets, pictures of the digestive track, and a machine on the wall that cleans you out – completely.
I was greeted by my therapist, Ella, and she helped me relax, get into my gown and get comfortable. The equipment used in the colonic might seem a little intimidating upon first glance, but not to worry, the therapist is gentle and very aware of her clients, so the process is not frightening at all.
Once the equipment is in place, you lie on the bed and relax as you are filled with a water solution to begin the cleansing process. It is pretty amazing to see how full of old food, waste, etc. you really are. The therapist can discern your dietary habits by the waste that is released into the machine. What is more interesting is that you can watch the waste being released into the machine through a window that reminds me of an aquarium tube or something – although it is not exactly «fish» you seem swimming down stream.
After most of the toxins and waste were released, Ella applied a caffeine-​tea solution to the machine and that is when I really saw some progress. I guess the caffeine helps break down the waste and toxins, it was pretty amazing.
Finally, we were finished. I felt about 5 pounds lighter and super energetic. I was escorted to the water closet to «finish what we started» and then I returned and got dressed.
The doctor met with me for a free consultation after the procedure and we talked about diet and so forth, and he recommended some vitamins and a colonic plan. He was never pushy or trying to sell me too hard, just genuinely concerned about my health and educated me on the benefits of the cleanse.
I grabbed a couple of things, thought about my next few weeks schedule and when was I going to return, gathered my companion and enjoyed the rest of my day.
Stephani Smiles for The Biotherapy Clinic ;)
#comefullleaveempty

I did a 7 week cleanse with them, got acupuncture and started taking supplements. I immediately started feeling lighter, not craving for sugar and unhealthy foods. One of the immediate benefits of cleansing and supplements was noticing how my nails and hair got stronger and grow faster! Felix is very friendly, a doctor who truly cares about healing the root of your illness with natural ways and helping you transition into a healthy and all natural lifestyle. Did colonics with Irina who made it very comfortable and relaxing. Very friendly and helpful receptionists as well. Highly recommend for anyone who is ready for real healing and transformation of natural vitality.

Buyer beware.
I’m afraid that any effectiveness of the weight loss programs offered has been overshadowed by the deception I have received about support for filing a claim with my insurance company to pay for the service (which is covered by my insurance).
I engaged the Biotherapy Clinic for the Whole Body European Cleanse and have had some success with the program, but all my efforts to recover the cost have been met with passive-​aggressive rejection. I was promised a letter of medical necessity for months and was given the runaround week after week, month after month. I continued to use their services after the initial commitment, but must now stop and ensure that others are not deceived as well.
Do not go here if you cannot afford to pay out of pocket. They will not support you.

They were all very nice and welcoming. My technician was as sweet and comforting as could be. It’s an interesting thing to go through and she made it very comfortable. Not sure I will do it again though (hydro colonic) but if I do, I will definitely go back here. Btw, I didn’t poop for a week after my treatment. Yikes! Normal maybe, but scary!

I just started the weight management program and met with the doctor for a consultation.
It was interesting to hear the doctor’s line of questioning and how he arrived at his conclusions. Spot on with his findings.
I have had two colonics. One with Liza and one with Roza. They were both so thorough and Roza was great and gave me a herbal tea afterwards. You can tell that she genuinly wanted me to feel better.
I have had many colonics elsewhere and can say that Biotherapy is different because they really want you to see results. The stomach massaging is not rough and does not hurt from my experience at all.
I was given a print out for what foods to eat, but they never had me meet with a consultant as I was suppose to do to discuss foods (maybe this will come later). Starting to see weight loss a week and a half later. YAY!
Reception is very nice. fantastic hours and they always fit me in.
If you do not have the money to pay for a program in full, they will allow you to split into two different payments.
Really happy so far.

Ordered some vitamins and supplements from their website. Delivery was prompt, good prices and quality products. Highly recommended! Thank you!

I have been a regular patient of Biotherapy Clinic since 2001. This has been a wonderful place for holistic care of digestive and other ailments over the years. The staff is caring and friendly; the treatment is excellent. This is the kind of medicine that truly heals.

I use this place to make weight for martial arts tournaments. Not only is it healthy for me, but after getting cleaned out I’m typically a few pounds lighter which makes it easier to meet my competition weight requirements. So far all the staff has been great but I’d say Irena is my favorite.

I have been here 2 times in the past year for a colonic. I love this place because it is not a spa, it is a medical clinic and they are really knowledgeable about holistic health and «alternative» health treatments.
The first time I had one, it really helped me with some digestive problems I was having. The tenant who stays with you and massages your stomach (it’s a little hard but it really helps get the stuff out!) is nice and it’s not that weird to talk about your poop with her!
I highly recommend this place for a good price, knowledgeable medical professionals and nice service.

I have had several treatments at this Biotherapy Clinic. The atmosphere is welcoming from the moment I walk in the door, every time. The people are nice and they genuinely care about my well-​being.
It’s not a fancy spa, so don’t come to this place with that expectation. If you want the place to smell like lavender and hear relaxing music, go elsewhere.
Marina has always done a great job and I highly recommend her. If you want her to be gentle, then ask. If not, she will do whatever it takes to rid your body of the stuff that’s been poisoning you on a constant basis for years. I didn’t tell her to ease up and I survived. Trust me, even though it’s no cakewalk, they won’t punch a hole in your stomach!
I have had several consultations with Felix, and he has always given me great advice. He even put me on a very strict diet which not only cleansed me from all the bad stuff, but got me to eat better and I lost over 15lbs, which were nice side benefits.
As for the other side benefits, you do lose some weight instantly with each treatment, your stomach is flatter, and you may also have better («shiny» as I’ve been told) skin to boot!

I’ve had plenty of colonics over the years at various establishments. I do NOT recommend this one. Rather than a gentle belly massage in sync with your system’s flow, the «therapist» basically did a jackhammer motion side to side with absolutely NO empathy for my body’s rhythm. I told her multiple times to slow down and be gentle, but perhaps in Russian that means «beat the hell out of my stomach.» it was an awful experience, 5 minutes in I could not wait to pay and leave. I had to keep myself from busting out laughing during the upsell on the way out!
If you are one of the reviewers who claim to like this place, try another one and you will understand what they are doing wrong here — colons are not for pounding on!

Amazing. The price is right, $ 85 compared to the standard $ 120-​$ 150 at other places I checked out. The session was more than what I expected. I think everyone should take Paragone parasite cleanse and pair
it with colonics from this place. Everyone. Nuff said.

! had a treatment today at the clinic and a free consultation with MD Felix.
The treatment went very well, Irina was very helpful and made me feel super confortable.
And the consultation with MR Felix was very educational and i didn’t feel overwhelm and i am looking forward to start treatment of accupuncture very soon.
thank you for the cup of delicious tea:)

I had a colonic once years and years ago when I was studying esthiology, because it has such a positive effect on complexions. This time around, my belly wasn’t so happy go lucky with it. However, Liza (sp?) couldn’t have been more professional, attentive, and caring. My body is a few no-​longer-​vegetarian-​years older now, so that perhaps explains it feeling different. Also, it took me a while to get comfortable in the position. Butt, it was so worth it!
It was fascinating watching my system get cleaned through the tubes, and I felt much better afterwards. I’ve continued to feel much better, to the incredible point that I haven’t been craving fried foods, and I haven’t been eating incessantly as has been my habit to do. I’ve been more careful about what, how, and when I eat and drink, and that’s been the best benefit of the process, and something I didn’t expect.
This facility is clean, simple, and service-​focused. I care much more about effectiveness and customer service than décor, and clinical ambiance is appopriate for a clinic. They’re very accommodating with bookings and generous with 1^st visit and referral discounts. There is a cancellation policy, but I didn’t run into that. I definitely plan to come again, and I highly recommend it.

About 8 months ago, I was talking to a friend about her health. She’d just gone out to get an allergy test, and found out that yeast was one of her biggest allergens. She’d been doing a ton of research and hypothesized that this allergy may have been one of the factors for lifelong digestive problems and PCOS, leading to major infertility struggles she experienced a few years ago.
During the course of her research, she found Biotherapy Clinic, which offered an interesting-​looking program to help with some of her challenges.
She went through the 7 week program and lost 30 pounds on it, in addition to relief with her digestive issues. She was seriously transformed, looking and feeling like a different person, literally glowing with health. And throughout the process, we frequently talked about her experience, and I eventually decided to set up a consultation at Biotherapy as well.
At $ 811 for 7 weeks, it’s a big commitment, but to me it was worth every single penny and moment of my time. I didn’t set out intending or expecting to lose a lot of weight — I was primarily concerned about addressing the problems I was experiencing with insomnia, PMS/​mood swings, and uterine fibroids/​menorrhagia.
I started the program in mid-​March, and have lost 25 pounds to date. It’s still coming off. Plus, I feel better in just about every single way: happier, better able to deal with stress, no more insomnia, way better digestion, long/​strong fingernails (for the first time in my life!), clear skin… and best of all, seriously reduced PMS symptoms along with shorter and lighter periods.
As part of the program, I received a detailed diet plan based on my personal needs and situation. The diet was centered around increasing my intake of fresh organic vegetables (raw whenever possible) and whole grains (except wheat). Basically had to cut out wheat, all other refined grains, ALL sugar sources (with very limited fruit intake), alcohol, yeast, and dairy. The diet also includes a few core food combining principles. One of the biggest change for me was developing the habit of taking liquids separately from meals.
Over time, Dr. Melamed and I established that I had many of the classic symptoms of a sluggish thyroid. So I’ve been getting acupuncture for that, and have been taking several dietary supplements on a rigorous schedule: Thyrosine complex, iodine, iron complex, and a traditional Chinese medicine-​style herbal formula called «Female Balance.» Plus I’ve continued to take the Karlovy Vary mineral salts and probiotics which were part of the original program I started in March.
Basically, while I had been researching TONS of stuff like this over the past 2 – 3 years, and trying out some of it to pretty good effect (losing 40 lbs but eventually putting 15 back on), this particular program has made a massive difference to my overall health. The most surprising part was that it has required no exercise — but now that I’m thinner and so much more energetic, I’m finding the exercise I do (walking, gardening, occasional yoga, sprinting to catch my bus) to be way easier and more pleasant.
Major thanks to Biotherapy and Dr. Felix Melamed for pointing me in the direction of improved health!

Colon Hydrotherapy (aka butt vacuum)
(5 stars)
Do you ever wonder about the lifetime built up of toxins in your intestines? I did. Therefore «I had a COLON HYDROTHERAPY SESSION» and it was one heck of an experience. And I feel ligher, refresh, and healthier. TOTALLY CLEANSED!!! Like a natural body high. Hooray for clean a-​holes!!!
— Price: $ 80 (but got 20% off because its my first time)
— Experience: interesting healthy. i’m coming back!
— Service: phenomenal
It’s my first time EVER and I’ve always wanted to try this but the thought of the process never felt appealing. I’ve intimidated my ownself by letting my imagination run loose. It’s my birthday and last yr i’ve crossed off alot of my bucket-​list leaving me with little left to do. THIS was one of them.
Came in, filled out paperwork, and was brought to a very clean room towards the back. My therapist (forgot her name but started with a M) talks about the proceedure and i am to wear the gown and lay on the bed. She was so nice and careful and made sure i was always comfortable. From there, things were set up and IT BEGUN!!!
(FOR THOSE WHO WISH I SPARE THE DETAILS, S-​K-​I-​P the remaining of this paragraph) The tube was inserted and it didnt hurt… thanks to ky jelly! We were off to inserting water into my system (thru the anus and thru the intestines) several times until the urgency to «release». Did this a few times within the 45 minutes. From there, the therapist did her stuff (message the abdominal area) and do other things to help with the toxin release. It’s best to not push or tighten up but to just relax and let it be. you just tell the therapist when your system feels like you need to go and she will stop the water intake. it depends on the person and their system but i started to see stuff release after 20 minutes of letting the water break apart the toxins living in the pockets of your intestines. NOTHING HURTS. The only thing odd was seeing all that built-​up go thru a tube and into this machine/​sewer/​whatever it was. you may think «gross» but its not really, its more interesting than gross. The therapist then filled a small container with this «special» tea (has 5 ingredients in it) that will now be inserted into my system (yup, up the anus). THIS really did some work and i felt extremely cleaned out. I think majority of the toxins and other stuff came out more. Afterwards, the tube was «ejected» out and I am to be in the bathroom for 10 minutes. No harm here, this is just letting out the liquids that was inserted into your system. They have a special toilet that has buttons for «butt cleaning» and «woman cleaning». I wish i had me one of those toilets at home. Then i put my clothes back on and i’m good.
From there, i was DONE. Feeling extreme lighter than usual. I can’t explain how «refreshed» my entire body felt afterwards. We’ve removed alot of toxin build up from a lifetime. I’ve done research and they say your skin will feel better, your palate will be sharper and defined, etc. I think i can contest to that, I just feel really good.
Will I be back? YES. I’m doing it again in a few weeks and will likely continue. I have the cleanest A-​HOLE today =)
JABA APPROVED… until the next review!!!