Let me start by saying, if you've never had a colonic and this is the first place you go to, you will never ever know that other places are no where near as nice as this place! It's like going to a Burke Williams spa for colonics (aka colon hydrotherapy). More importantly, Alicia is amazing! She walks you through every step and makes you feel so relaxed that you forget there's a tube up your but flushing your toxic waste out! Honestly, I never even feel it's happening. I might feel the tiniest little sensation of pressure, but it's ZERO compared to all other colonics I've had. I've done both "open" and "closed" systems. This is a "closed" system. Honestly the "open" ones are a lot of work! And the closed ones I feel are more relaxing and personal as the practitioner will massage your belly and help you eliminate easier. But I am telling you, Alicia takes this to a whole other level! First off, she's in a gorgeous old building in downtown LA that has the type of character no new buildings have these days. 2nd, when you enter her space, it immediately feels like a spa. Calm, white, clean, serene, nice white leather furniture in the waiting area with a soothing waterfall feature right next to you. Then when you go in the bathroom there's a gown and slippers waiting for you and a basket for your clothes and even an area to hang your purse and everything you'd need to remove make up and simply put yourself in the zone. Then you go into the room and the actual table is HEATED, just like a nice spa massage table would be! It's got an infared mat under it that helps eliminate parasites if you have any (heck, I don't know about you, but I don't know if I have any up in my gutt, but if I do, I sure as heck want them out, out, out)! Then she has you lay on your side and has you help her guide the device in. Once you're situated she applies some mint essential oil to your back (I think it was mint) and then she massages your belly by hand and puts some oils on there too and may use a machine to further massage and break up anything stuck up in there. Don't forget, your colon is as long as you are tall. For me, that's almost 6 feet! That's a lot of poop it can house! Also, she will have you lay on your back for the entire session, once you've been situated and then she will massage your feet and your legs up to your ankles basically doing "acupressure" that also helps you release more. Win, win, win.............. NO ONE ELSE DOES THIS, at least not at the level she does. I was literally backed up and hadn't pooped in well over a week and just couldn't take it anymore. In the span of 2 weekends, I had 4 colonics. 2 of them with Alicia (she has Sunday appts, which no one else does) and 1 in Burbank and 1 in Midwilshire. Honestly, I've been getting colonics sporadically for over 10 years both in Chicago and LA and have gone to at least 10 different places and this is the Ferrari of colon hydrotherapy. If you can afford to stick with Alicia you won't be sorry. Her pricepoint is right around the middle of the road, not the highest and not the lowest, but for what you're getting, THE BEST and worth every last penny. She offers add ons at the end where she can add coffee, garlic, probiotics or minerals, each for $25 I believe. And you can do up 2 at a time, but you should let her know toward the beginning of the session if you want to add on. So if you're looking for a class A act, a super nice, gentle, compassionate, understanding and extremely knowledgeable practitioner to handle your extremely intimate and vulnerable moment, Alicia is the one for you! Sure, you can search for Groupons and find other places for cheaper, but you know the saying..... YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. It's like going to a $25/hr massage shop that only has curtains separating the beds vs going to Burke Williams and being treated like a princess (or prince). :) I highly recommend Essential Blu and Alicia. Btw, on Sundays, you can park in the lot directly across the street (the first entrance on the right - not the 2nd one) and it will be a flat $6 rate to park, or circle the building and hope you find street parking, but give yourself some time since it's all one-way streets and if you don't find something, come back to the $6 flat rate lot and park on the 2nd floor and take the elevator back down then cross the street and go see Alicia. Just remember to ask her ahead of time what her suite number is as the doorman isn't always there on Sundays. :) read more

As a first timer, I was a bit apprehensive going in. However, the experience was surprisingly relaxing and even enjoyable! Alicia is wonderful and set me at ease the minute I walked in the door. She is really personable, informative and passionate about what she does. I highly recommend coming to see her. read more

Alicia is absolutely wonderful! She is extremely professional, caring, and gentle. And is TRULY concerned with your well being. Colon Hydrotherapy can be daunting, but Alicia takes the time to walk you through the process and make sure you are comfortable (even for me and I have been doing this for years). I would never go anywhere else! read more

Just finished my second colon hydrotherapy with Alicia, so stoked to have discovered Essential Blu! The office is always kept sparkling clean and has a inviting and comforting energy from the moment you arrive. While most colon hydro places just plug you in and leave you hanging to move through what can be an intense procedure Alicia is with you every step of the way using oils, massage, and whatever else you need to open into a state of release and allowing. Adding the Bio Mat and massage machine into the colon hydro experience was another gem offered. During my first session I tried the coffee add on which kept things moving until the end of the session, and there are numerous others offered such as probiotics, garlic, and other vitamins. I left the session feeling lighter physically and emotionally and have been sleeping like a baby :) Overall, its the best colon hydro experience I have had thus far on all levels and I absolutely adore Alicia, I will be back! read more

The best colonic service I have every gotten. I will never go anywhere else. Alicia has really good knowledge and I needed to be educated about how my body was working with food. read more

Coming to Essential Blu was a bit scary for me I was in bad shape. My weight was at 275lbs and i was told by a doctor one day I was losing muscle mass and developing all sorts of illnesses I didn't want. At only 39 years old I came around the middle of year 2013 with Alicia (The Licensed Colon Hydrotherapist) I gave her all my concerns and fears of my health issues . I became consistent with my sessions and I listened to her advice on how to get back to being the healthy woman that I am today . I've lost over 50 lbs with her help and most of all I have ENERGY and I'm looking 15 years younger than my age. My skin and body are loving the service and sessions . The environment here is very soothing and relaxing and most of all very comfortable. I usually park up the street in a safe garage . I referred family and friends to Essential Blu and they Love the service along with the licensed colon hydrotherapist. I highly recommend service here. I've had awesome massages and great sessions of colon hydrotherapy and I've also tried some extra services that are offered here which are very affordable. Thank God, High Five to this great location in uptown downtown in Los Angeles. So worth the money and the wonderful staff, I feel at home and that's why I Love Essential Blu Thank you Alicia for helping me to heal this body, mind and soul . read more

I first came to Essential Blu around March of 2011. I was in a very interesting phase of my life. I had quit smoking cigarettes a couple of months prior and I started to become health conscious. I began gaining weight for the first time in my life. Not to mention I was craving sugar ALL THE TIME because I stopped drinking on top of it. I had also decided I wanted to experiment with being a vegan. In about 6 months time, I had gained 45 pounds! The more healthier I ate, I could feel myself becoming more aware and enlightened. However, I really had no knowledge about health and my body was telling me to go and seek guidance. When I met Alicia Larry she was assisting one of my favorite organic vegan places with a cleanse program. By the way, if you haven't tried her cleanse program, I HIGHLY recommend it. It rocked my world and it's just another one of the many wonderful things that she has to offer. She uses formulas from one of the greatest healing doctors in the world- Dr. Habib Sadeghi from BeHive of Healing. Now I had absolutely no idea what a colonic/hydrotherapy was at the time, but I knew that it had helped a couple of friends of mine with the overall vitality of their health, so I decided to give it a whirl. Let me tell you lovely creatures of the planet, this is where I REALLY began down the road of the new and healthy Megan. I thought, "Oh! I'm going to become vegan and eat super healthy and that will be the solution!" Little did I know, we have years, and I mean YEARS, of waste and yucky build up in our colons (the place where all diseases feed off of. Not to mention, the number one cancer killer is of the colon and guess what people?! It's 100% preventable.). If we don't cleanse out the toxic buildup that we have accumulated since we were toddlers then how can anything begin to change? Even just after the first couple of sessions, I began to notice a healthier glow in my face, I had all of the energy I once longed for and soon enough jump started the shed of my excess weight. Believe it or not, I wasn't even craving anything bad anymore!! A lot of my health concerns just started to simply fade. Now that doesn't mean "OH! Wow! I have cleaned all the old stuff out, so now I can get away with eating some more bad crap!" Noooope. You have to WANT it. You gotta do the work as well and MAINTAIN a healthier, balanced diet. But that doesn't mean you can't have your occasional treats. 80-20% ratio is what Alicia recommends. We are human and we have to listen to our bodies. I mean can you blame a girl for wanting some chocolate? ;) I mean, come on. IT'S LIFE! But this is definitely a lifestyle change. And man is it worth it!! I look and feel like a kid again. This is why I choose to go back at least every couple months to get a good body rinse. That way I know I am not holding anything inside. Essential Blu made the process so easy. Alicia makes you feel comfortable and calm and eases you through the entire process. Not to mention she's does her own healing energy work on you while you lay on the table, and you don't even realize she's doing it! It is truly a magnificent experience. Better than any "therapy"....and you get the benefits inside and out! If your colon hydrotherapy session isn't anything other than Clean and Blissful then you have got the wrong place! I would highly recommend Essential Blu to anyone. Alicia has seriously helped change my life and assist me in my awakening process on this wonderful journey we call LIFE. I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL and I am so relieved with the results. read more

This was my first time trying colon hydrotherapy. My boyfriend and I were on vacation in Los Angeles, and he convinced me to try it. The office was very close by. If it had been farther away, I probably would have chickened out. Luckily, it was right downtown which was very convenient. Also important to know is that an appointment is required. It's not a storefront. It's more like a private practice, and I was happy to know that strangers wouldn't be walking in and out while I was having my session. When I called to schedule, I got to speak with the therapist. She was understanding and kindly answered all my questions. As soon as I walked in, I felt at ease. The office is very nice. The procedure was very gentle and relaxing. I felt great afterwards...light on my feet and full of energy. I'm a registered nurse and a healthcare executive. My standards are very high when it comes to these types of procedures. This place surpassed them all. It was a wonderful experience, nothing at all like I imagined. I only wish I could come back sooner. Now I can't imagine going to any other place. The next time I'm in LA, I'm coming back here first before doing anything else. read more

This is my fourth time getting colon hydrotherapy at Essential Blu Wellness and I'm going back! Alicia is wonderful, very professional and caring. She's upbeat, likable, intelligent. You got it. She's a gem. She also has a sense of how delicate this whole operation can be for some people, and she makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. It's seamless. She's totally alert, following exactly what's going on at all times, and she accompanies the therapy with acupressure on your feet (heavenly!) and legs (today she released a big knot on my shin. Amazing.) When needed, she massages your belly to help things along. Even better, she's very knowledgeable, not only on her profession, but on nutrition and healthy life-styles and she's totally reassuring when you have questions or concerns. Her place is aesthetic, pleasantly decorated and absolutely pristine. Thank you so much Alicia, we need more people like you. read more