Colonic Safety in Milwaukee
Before you book a colonic, you should know exactly what the safety process looks like. At VIVA Wellness in Brookfield, that means FDA-cleared equipment, filtered water, single-use supplies, health screening, and an I-ACT Certified hydrotherapist who stays with you throughout the session. We’d rather show you the details than ask you to simply take our word for it.
Below, we break down the equipment we use, how we handle sanitation and privacy, when you should check with us before booking, and the risks worth understanding before your appointment.
A Closer Look at the Equipment
VIVA uses the Aquanet APS-100, an FDA-cleared colon hydrotherapy system with built-in controls for water pressure, temperature, and filtration. We also offer the EC-2000, a lower-pressure, gravity-fed system. Your hydrotherapist can explain which system is being used and answer any questions before the session begins.
The Aquanet APS-100 includes:
- Three-stage water filtration: a sediment pre-filter, an activated carbon filter, and an ultraviolet sterilizer
- Applied Pressure Sensing Technology that caps water pressure at 2 PSI and shuts off the water if it reaches that level, with sessions typically running between 0.5 and 1 PSI
- Automatic temperature control that keeps water at a comfortable 98 to 100°F and shuts off water flow if the cold water supply fails
Clean, Private & Guided
The setup matters just as much as the equipment. Every appointment includes:
- Single-use speculum kits, so nothing that has touched another client is used on you
- A closed system that carries all water and waste through enclosed tubing
- Cozy blankets for privacy, with all bedding changed, laundered, and sanitized between clients
- A private treatment suite with an attached bathroom
- A bell to ring when you’re ready for your hydrotherapist to come in
- Your hydrotherapist stays in the room with you for the entire session
You can read more about our cleaning and sanitation standards on our clinic safety page.
Your Hydrotherapist’s Training Matters
VIVA’s colon hydrotherapists are I-ACT certified through the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy. Certification includes extensive study, hands-on training with an experienced instructor, and examination.
Together, VIVA’s hydrotherapists have performed well over a thousand colonics. During your session, your hydrotherapist stays with you, checks in often, and lets you decide when you feel full and ready to release.
You can learn more about what I-ACT certification means at VIVA or visit our colon hydrotherapy page for a closer look at the full experience.
When You Should Check With Us First
Some health conditions mean we need to check in with you before a colonic. Please contact us first if you have:
- Active or serious digestive conditions, including acute abdominal pain, acute Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, intestinal perforation, GI or rectal cancer/tumors, or severe GI/rectal bleeding
- Recent abdominal, colon, or rectal surgery, including abdominal surgery within the past 6 months, or an abdominal hernia
- Rectal prolapse, severe hemorrhoids, fissures, or fistulas
- Certain heart or vascular conditions, including congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, a recent heart attack, or vascular aneurysm
- Kidney or liver conditions, including renal insufficiency or cirrhosis
- Pregnancy (the second trimester may be eligible with clearance from our nurse practitioner)
We also don’t provide colonics for anyone with an active C. diff infection, and a history of C. diff requires a nurse practitioner appointment before booking. Clients must be 16 or older, with a parent or legal guardian present for the entire session and a nurse practitioner consultation with both the teen and parent before booking.
Not sure if a colonic is right for you? Our nurse practitioner, Jennifer Hruz, FNP-BC, APNP, offers a 30-minute consultation in office or virtually.
What to Know About Risks
Part of feeling comfortable with a colonic is knowing what to expect, including the less-common risks. Colon hydrotherapy can cause temporary cramping, bloating, or nausea, and more serious risks can include dehydration, electrolyte changes, infection, or bowel injury.
That’s why we ask about your health history before your appointment and why we want you to speak up throughout your session. If something doesn’t feel right, tell your hydrotherapist. You can pause or stop at any time.
After your visit, severe abdominal pain, fever, rectal bleeding, or fainting should be evaluated promptly by a medical provider. If digestive symptoms are ongoing, VIVA’s functional medicine providers can also help you look at the bigger picture.
Colonic Safety FAQs
VIVA uses health screening, I-ACT certified hydrotherapists, single-use supplies, and FDA-cleared equipment as part of our safety process. No procedure is completely risk-free, which is why we review your health history before every session.
Our Aquanet APS-100 never exceeds 2 PSI and shuts off automatically at that level. Most sessions run between 0.5 and 1 PSI.
Yes. Water passes through a sediment pre-filter, an activated carbon filter, and an ultraviolet sterilizer, and it’s kept at 98 to 100°F.
Speculum kits are single-use, and all bedding is changed and laundered between clients.
Yes. Your I-ACT certified hydrotherapist stays in the room with you for your entire colonic.
Want to Talk It Through First?
If you still have questions about the equipment, screening, or what the session feels like, ask us. Call or text 262-777-8482, send us a message, or book online when you’re ready. For questions about timing, prep, privacy, and cost, visit our colon hydrotherapy FAQs.
Medical Information & Sources
Colon hydrotherapy at VIVA Wellness is a wellness service. This page is for general educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose or treat a medical condition or replace individualized guidance from your healthcare provider. For more information, see Mayo Clinic on colon cleansing and NCCIH on detoxes and cleanses.
Clinically reviewed by: Jennifer Hruz, FNP-BC, APNP
Last reviewed: October 2026
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