Holistic Life

When researching this place, I realize there were no reviews and found this odd. Anyway, I have been receiving Woods gravity colonics for the last 10 years in NYC. Let’s get all the small stuff out of the way. My appt, was at 1:00 pm which was important as I was kindly offered a ride to Metairie. The colonic hydrotherapist had me waiting 20 minutes while he spoke to another client who walked in off the street as soon as I came in. He would have kept talking until I interrupted and said,” Excuse me, I have an appt and have been sitting for 20 minutes.” Then he started the appt. Now, I understand this is the deep South, and not New York or LA. However, there are standards of practice. The hydrotherapist introduced himself and then gave a short summary of the machine. This is called the Angel of Water. This is how it works. I asked him how long it would take as I then had to call my friend and reschedule the time. To which he replied, «As long as it takes. Whatever your body needs. You need to want to spend the time on your body. Okay, where is your friend? Why isn’t she here, having a colonic? Let me talk to her.» Honestly, at this point, I was horrified. Warning bells. What did I get myself into. But I really needed the colonic. I said very sternly, «Here’s the situation. It’s already late. Don’t bother her. This is MY colonic– let’s start.» So: the colonic part: 1.) If you are used to having a Woods gravity colonic, take note– this is completely different. I do not mind inserting the tube into myself and seeing what was coming out of me is very important. The huge amount of water produced a blockage in me until finally I realized I had to push with this machine. It’s all you. You voluntary expel all the wastes out of your body. Marshall, the colonic hydrotherapist helped me immensely with the massage device and peppermint oil. He really did supply comfort as that moment as I was truly uncomfortable. He gave me a basket to throw up in. After that, I felt amazing. I also realized I can adjust the water to what my body needs. As I am familiar with a very present colonic hydrotherapist, I did feel a little weird being alone in the room with just the machine. But I got used to it. I pressed down on my own stomach, and expelled more wastes. At the end, I felt really good. As I got dressed and prepared to pay, I was shocked to see my friend waiting in the lobby. Apparently, Marshall had summoned her from her car where she was waiting for me. He proceeded to then talk to her about the benefits of colonics and sell her. That is not cool!!! Are you serious? She promptly put him in his place. This behavior is extremely unprofessional. Once again, this would never fly in any other town except Metairie. I’m from NYC, and this would be a different story had this happened there. Seriously. While paying, Marshall asked me if I would like to purchase a package, supplements, acidophilus etc. I replied, «No, just the treatment.» The treatment was 75 dollars. To which he replied, «I wish I could take 75 million». Okay, that is not cool. This was really my last straw. You never say that to a client. Wow. This guy has got some nerve. I collected my friend and she was not happy. We left.
I’m gonna say basic things here: customer service is zero here, he sells everybody, not professional or considerate of other peoples’ time or feelings. I’m s strong personality, so I can just imagine what he would have done to someone more laid back. As he is one of the only colonic businesses out here, he will get clients. Just not me. I would gladly pay more and have a woods gravity colonic any day. This colonic was effective. But waiting and bringing my friend into the situation was not. Some people might appreciate the colorful ways. I’m a New Yorker, so not so much.