I have been so curious for the longest time about colonics. I hear about them on the Howard Stern show. I've seen the clips on the Internet. I've heard the "hush" talk at the office. I've read some of the detox books and attempted a few of them but just never actually made it to finish one. So, I finally took the plunge. I decided that '09 had to be my time. I had to make some lifestyle changes as my clothes did not fit the way they used to. I'd buy a few pieces just to get by and always had stuff that was a tad tight. So, I did my research and called around. I chose Chicago Colonic for a few reasons: - Certifications - not just basic, but Instructor Level. That was important to me as I have heard the horror stories. -Length of appointment time- 90 minutes vs. 45 or 60. I had a friend that went to Karyn's. Her colonic was 35 minutes long. I knew that could not be right. I get lots of personal care services. In my own experience, a 90 minute facial is better than a 45 minute one. I've had the express manicure & pedicure. It is not the same. -Sanitation- You just can't say enough about that. I got my first colonic right with the New Year. I was so nervous. But, my therapist (Nina) was very calming and assuring. She talked me thru the whole process WHAT A FEELING! IT WAS GREAT. It was not at all painful but the process does take some getting used to. Looking back, it was a breeze. All the therapists talk a lot about diet. I was doing some things right, but some glaring mistakes. I found their approach to be frank and honest. I needed a wake up call and the universe delivered it to me. I decided to do the 6 pack as it made the colonics $75 each. I know that's a good deal as my friend doing Karyn's detox was getting her colonics for the same price. But, I got so much more! The gentle cleanse series is so well thought out. I could never stick with the Master Cleanse or all raw. This detox was realistic and not killer expensive. Over the course of the month, I made diet changes and ended with a mini-detox. I lost 12 lbs! Now, my clothes fit; all of them! I will continue with colonics on a maintenance basis. I cannot say enough about the staff and my experiences at Chicago Colonic. I received tremendous benefits from the journey and their education process. All the therapists were great. It is a well run business, open 7 days a week, with a lot of attention to detail. They know their stuff. read more

I have been getting Colonics for the past 15 months with an average of twice a month at Chicago Colonic. Already completed 4 detox. I always received a professional service. Indeed, it started by making a phone call to schedule an appointment , Nina was extremely clear and efficient to answer all my questions and concern. She take time to listen what exactly I was looking for and if Colonic was a suitable solution for me. Every appointment that I made Nina always remind me of the cancellation policy and the important detail for the preparation to the session, like any other SPA or Doctor appointment. 24h before my appointment Nina email or call me to kindly remind me about my appointment. I still have a hard time to understand why people don't follow simple rules. Anyway, the therapy room is always extremely clean and smell fresh. Nina always take a new tube out of the sealed bag before each session and explain me each steps. The environment is peaceful and relaxing with zen music. She is extremely knowledgeable, polite, calm, professional, understanding and supportive. She provides colonic and guidance for this modern world we live in. She teaches me how to stay healthy (per my request) in a country where Fast Food seems to be the number one way to eat. Even with my recent new job (I travel every week now) because she knows me she is able to customized new directions/way of life for me. She helps me setting goals for myself and always follow up at the next session. Follow up is a sign of good costumer service. This place truly provide a personal and outstanding service. But the most important thing is that she is a Certified Colonic therapist (surprisingly it is not the case for all the Colonic therapist in Chicago). She is a health expert - you won't be disappointed. If it is important to you to get your Colon clean.... well it is for Nina. Just take it seriously! Because she knows what she is doing! At the end of the day it's your A** on the table, be respectful to you and the therapist. Please trust me on this matter. It change my life, I feel healthy with more energy. I am extremely thankful to Nina and her passion, her profession, her business. You should really try it! read more

I have been getting colonics for several years and do a semiannual detox since my college days. I have had colonics in California (Northern and Southern), Arizona, Las Vegas, New York and Florida. Locally, I have had colonics at every place on this list and some not on this list. By far, Chicago Colonic gives a superior colonic and the best overall experience. And I know colonics!! I have found Chicago to be behind the east and west coast for this type of service. Establishments are either dirty, in need of significant renovation, not using disposables,unsanitary instruments, or have untrained therapists. Most have limited hours and availability, are hard to get on the phone, and unresponsive to emails. The first time I called Chicago Colonic I knew this was a serious place. They return phone calls and emails with lightening speed. I know for a fact, they come in early and stay late to accommodate clients. Over the years, I have had all the therapists that work there (Laura, Tara, Rosalyn, and Traci). They have been affable, polite, and professional. But more importantly, all gave the same colonic. This tells me management is paying attention. The style and technique of the process is unique and better. The colonic is very comfortable. The time allowed per session is much longer than any place I have ever been to. This place is by far the best price; $95 for 90 minutes is a better deal than $75 to $90 for a quick hour. By far, the best value anywhere. Nina is very knowledgeable about detoxes, how they work, and simple ways to make them more effective. I have found her to be vigilant and caring. Her arsenal of easy to make diet changes, exercise tips, and supplements is all part of the service. They don't charge extra for all that. Her knowledge of food products and cooking is also a bonus. She has three detox programs and they are all affordable and reasonable. I have not been anywhere else since I found Chicago Colonic. I have recommended them to several friends, relatives, and colleagues. All have been more than satisfied and appreciate the straightforward approach. read more

I had my FIRST colonic yesterday and the experience was magical. I was nervous but Maggie guided me throughout the entire process. I forgot to bring socks and she had a pair that I could borrow. Maggie is so sweet and welcoming. The space is serene, meditation music is playing in the background and she walks you through the process step by step. I'm glad that I was able to see the buildup as it was being flushed out. She is knowledgeable and an expert in this field. She explained what the buildup was, colors and why it is the way that it is, and what I could do to improve. The buildup doesn't lie! It tells your story so you can see first hand the problems in your diet/gut. I'm vegan and luckily it wasn't bad. My concern was hydration and sugar intake and my body wasn't dehydrated at all. She recommended I ease up on my sugar intake. What brought me to the clinic was the loss of energy and bloating. I can't explain the feeling during the procedure but I highly recommend it. I had a lot of gas going through and I could tell my body was releasing itself of toxicity. Never did I think I had so much gas internally! I did the colonic the evening before a flight to Florida and I got home and still had the energy to pack! I woke up refreshed the morning after and I'm feeling great! I appreciate the time Maggie took in explaining and holding my hand throughout the process. It's quite simple. We talked and I told her my only concern coming here were the bad reviews of the previous owner. Maggie is the owner now! The bad reviews that you read shouldn't be a concern AT ALL! So if there is any hesitation in you booking a session due to those reviews, stop it. Call and you'll see first hand how sweet Maggie is. Ádrese your concerns with her directly and you'll witness first hand how delightful she is. Just book it. I look forward to coming back between 4-6 months and this procedure will be part of my self care moving forward. I HIGHLY recommend getting a colonic at Chicago Clinic. Thank you!!!!!! read more

First of all this was my first colonic, I thought that i would have a better experience. Considering the fact its such a personal procedure you would think that the therapist I think her name was Joan, would be more pleasant. She seemed so tough and not inviting at all. I wanted to leave as soon as I got there but they would charge my card anyways. This was the worst way to spend $110.00 and every second she mentioned about gratuity. Don't you think you charge enough. The whole idea of them charging so much is because it is a 90 minute procedure well the actual procedure was about 70 min since I was timing it. The therapist was insulting as she continously made me feel over weight. She is not a doctor yet she tells me that soda is going to give me diabetes. I am nursing student and soda alone is not a cause of diabetes. She was so rude and made me feel so uncomfortable. When she saw I gave her a $5.00 tip which I only gave out pressure because I didnt like her services or customer service. I also want to say that colonics are suppose to clean you and your suppose to feel much better, well I feel worst. I feel much more bloated and unpleasant. They say when you get a colonic you suppose to feel less constipated and refreshed. I dont I feel horrible. Also each colonic is suppose to take out about 10 lbs off since they are cleaning all that build up. Well lets just say that I didnt lose anything. What the hell did she actually do. I want my money back so bad. It was a bad choice. I should have gone somewhere with better reviews but I chose to go near my house. This was horrible. and a waste of time and money. She is super rude and cold. read more

I never thought I would be the kind of person to pursue colonic therapy; but, on a friend's recommendation, I made an appointment to see Nina Nicolai the owner and certified practitioner of colon hydrotherapy. Nina is the ultimate professional. Her facility is comfortable and clean; and, she maintains the highest standards for the health of her clients. The private treatment rooms with private bathrooms are sterile. All of the components of the treatment like tubes and hoses are used once only. She is an expert in nutrition and can immediately detect the deficiencies in your diet or your poor eating habits. Nina's all business as she treats you which means you will feel comfortable despite the immodesty of the situation. She's also a good listener and passionate about colonic health so she easily describes the path to YOUR well-being. I moved to California 3 months ago; and, I really miss her. When I make a trip back to Chicago, I plan to see her; but, I'm really afraid how easily she'll know exactly how many peanut butter cups, Swedish fish, and tootsie rolls I've eaten since I saw her. Even if you thought you'd never be on a doctor's table with a hose in your bum without being forced, check it out. You'll feel the de-toxifying effect of colon hydrotherapy immediately. read more

Chicago Colonic is most definitely 5 stars!!I chose a different place on this list for my first colonic based solely on price.Rather than write a negative review, let me tell you what to look for. My experince with chicago Colonic were much more confortable and easy. My first colonic was harsh and a mess.Always ask if there is a private enclosed bathroom that is strictly for your use as part of this very personal service.You would be surprised to find that this is not the case in all places. The staff here was pleasant ,knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Their extensive hours, parking, and attention to detail make it an outstanding service.I may have tried somewhere else first but learned the embarrassing way you get what you pay for! read more

I have had colonics many times in the past. This was my first time here, and it was by far the best in every way from beginning to end. I researched many places beforehand, and this place's website provided the most extensive information. I left a voicemail and was called back within the hour. The intake call was thorough and professional. Nina was my therapist, and she was amazing. She had reviewed my intake information, prior to my arrival. I have Stage-3 Lyme Disease, and she was even knowledgeable about that. She thoroughly and professionally explained things every step of the way. She made me feel at ease and relaxed. I felt amazing afterward and look forward to going back. read more

Since I moved here, I have been hearing about this miraculous place and their excellent service. I decided to go there and I am really glad to meet Nina. Their welcoming of me and making me clear about all the indefinite things I had in my mind about the sessions was perfectly professional and kind. I agreed to make an appointment and Nina made me remind about the appointment a day ago. I went there and the miracle happened. Nina taught me how to keep yourself healthy and the importance of colonic therapy for relaxing..thanks for the good, not the good but the best service and interests....I strongly advice anyone to go and see with your own eyes not with the other's prejudices. read more

The best. I have been utilizing colonics for over ten years to detox and feel incredible. Colonics is honestly the best way to kick start pure eating and better habits. I have seen 5 different hydro-colon specialists in Los Angeles and Chicago. Chicago Colonic stands out as the most in-depth provider not just because their appointments are 30+ minutes longer but their approach is unique in that they incorporate massage and acupressure to assist the process. After a long winter-it's time to detox and I will do a series of 3 colonics from end of March to May. Health is wealth and I am so grateful to Maggie and her team in their assistance and caring in my detox journey. read more

Wow! What a great place to get healthy. Been going here for a while and decided to give them some credit for great service, tremendous value (try to find a 90 minute colonic anywhere else!!) Chicago colonic is so clean you have to see it to believe it. The therapists are friendly and caring so if you don't drink enough water they let you know. If you eat like a pig the will tell you how to correct that too. Nina, is so intelligent she can enrich your mind as she discuses good nutrition. It's all good. The next day after a colonic I feel like a new person. Try this place I know you'll like it and find it to be a real value. read more

I have only had a few colonics, but I am so happy I found Chicago Colonic. The web site is informative and the receptionist guides you through the process. The location is great with a parking lot! Their hours work for those of us with a busy hectic schedule. The colonic itself was very thorough and comfortable. My therapist was Tara, she was an angel. The best part was the private bathroom in the room. My other colonic was awkward and embarrassing as I had to go down the hall, up the stairs, and through the yoga class to use the bathroom there. This was much more civil and gracious. Thank you for what you do. read more

I was in desperate need of a colonic when I reached out to Chicago colonic on a Tuesday night and was able to get an appointment for Thursday evening! Maggie, my colonic therapist was so friendly and nice. She made me feel comfortable right away. Maggie was thorough with her explanation of the process (even though it wasn't my first time having a colonic). She didn't rush the process and I left feeling so much better, I can't describe the relief. The spa is super clean and it's apparent that they take extra care to sanitize everything. I was so please I scheduled another appointment for 3 weeks out. read more

My colonic with Nina was the best colonic I have had in my life. I have had Gravity style colonics in Evanston, and recently in Chicago, which I found to be uncomfortable and abrasive to my colon. My colonic with Nina was the exact opposite; gentle, comfortable, and very effective. Nina is my new go-to colonic expert in Chicago, and is an absolute wealth of information. I am interested in trying intermittent fasting, and mentioned this to Nina, who had great information and recommendations from years of her own experiences with this lifestyle. Look no further for all of your cleansing and detox needs! read more

I recently experienced my first colonic. All I can say is WOW!, for two reasons really. First, Nina. Thank you so much for making it so easy and truly an educational visit. Not only does Nina make the visit comfortable but her knowledge of the whole cleansing is so incredible I was fascinated. I never thought I would be laughing during this!! Second.....Wow to you the big whiner who obviously has bigger issues than her colon jam! Your review was horribly unfair. The facility is very clean and sterile. I wasn't rushed out of there either. I made another appt and yes...I made it with Ms. Nina! read more

Chicago Colonic (Nina): I will not be intimidated. You sent a letter slandering me to my job and an organization I am affiliated with. How dare you? What type of evil are you filled with? If you put this much energy into your customer service you would not have such terrible reviews. You should be ashamed of yourself as an adult, as a woman, and most importantly as a professional. Yelpers: Avoid this place at all costs. The owner is unstable and will harass you if you do not write a good review. Beware. read more

I have been visiting Chicago Colonic Since before Nina opened this new location. Her knowlege is unsurpassed. The visit is well worth the cost because of the time spent with you. (90 mins.) The place is always so very clean you never have to worry about anything in that regard. Nina is honest and tells it like it is. If your diet is bad ,she will tell you. It's for your own good. Best place in Chicago for this type of service and I have tried others. No one else comes close. . read more

This is a great place to visit and It deserves another (5) star rating. Especially for profession treatment you get You won't find a better run and cleaner place. The therapists are expert, onetime and friendly. If you make an appointment, they make sure they are there waiting for you. They can be trusted to use disposable equipment for your safety and well being. Nina, is a pleasure to talk to and willing to discuss diet to help you stay focused on good health read more

This was my first colonic, and I must admit that I was super nervous. My therapist Nina immediately put me at ease, and guided me through the entire session. It was very comfortable, and I felt fantastic afterwards. The office of Chicago Colonic is absolutely spotless, and they've got a free parking lot too- a rare find in the city of Chicago! I will most certainly make Chicago Colonic a regular part of my wellness routine. read more