There has never been a better time to become a certified I-ACT professional colon hydrotherapist! Instructor Gail Marie Palms (the only certified instructor in Washington State) is willing to travel to other states that don’t offer certification courses. I appreciate your interest in training to become a certified I-ACT professional colon hydrotherapist. Colon hydrotherapy (colon cleansing) can be traced to the ancient Egyptians in the 14th century. Your interest in learning professional colon hydrotherapy in the 21st century is proof of the popularity colonics have begun to enjoy again in recent years.

The Journey towards Wellness Center is proud to offer training courses for new students entering the field of colon hydrotherapy as well as for current therapists who wish to advance their knowledge, skill, and certification level. When you enter training at our center, you receive the instruction and support necessary to complete the requirements for I-ACT certification and those for national board credentialing.

Courses Offered:

Journey Towards Wellness offers courses of study approved by the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT) as follows:

• Professional Colon Hydrotherapy Training Course (for new students)
• Foundation to Professional Colon Hydrotherapy Training Course (for therapists currently at the foundation level only)
• Intermediate/Advanced/Instructor to Professional Colon Hydrotherapy Training Course (for therapists currently at the intermediate/advanced/instructor level only)

Advanced Level Training Course

This training program is designed for those currently certified at the I-ACT Professional Colon Hydrotherapist level who wish to advance their training.  This course is 60 hours of education and in-person training.

Instructor Level Training Course

This training program is designed for those currently certified at the I-ACT Professional Colon Hydrotherapy Advanced Level and who wish to advance their training and become certified instructors.  This course is 60 hours of in-person education and training, including practicum teaching hours and student preparation time beyond course instruction with the instructor.  The student must enter into Instructor Training no later than October 1 to submit all requirements for consideration to I-ACT by the April 30 deadline.

The Advanced Level course tuition is $5,000.

Tuition must be paid in full before entering training; a deposit of $2,500 is required at the time of application, of which $250 is non-refundable.
The instructor-level course tuition is $5,000.

Tuition must be paid in full before entering training; a deposit of $2,500 is required at the time of application, of which $250 is non-refundable.

Course Structure

Online learning modules are supervised by an I-ACT-certified instructor at the student’s pace; each student will have six months to complete the online learning modules once registered with I-ACT through Journey towards Wellness Instructional Center.  The instructor will be available for questions via email and regularly scheduled consultations as the student works through the learning modules.

In-person training occurs at Journey Towards Wellness Center in Lacey, Washington. Certified I-ACT instructor Gail Marie Palms will lead students through training modules and intense practicum to ensure a top-notch knowledge and skill level. All training materials necessary for this portion of the training will be provided by the instructor. To enter the in-person training, the student must complete the required online learning modules and all course prerequisites outlined in the course requirements section.

Course Pre-requisites

To enter any training and certification course offered by Journey towards Wellness Instructional Center, a student must fulfill the following pre-requisites:

1. Students must use and/or be trained on only FDA-registered devices.
2. Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent requirement completed before entering training.
3. The student is recommended to have received 1-3 colonics before entering training.
4. Students must show proof that they have taken a CPR class and have a current CPR card; it must be completed for final certification.
5. Students must complete the course enrollment agreement and pay tuition in full before entering training.
6. Students must complete the I-ACT administrative fee form and payment to be registered for and enter online training.

Course Requirements

Entering any training course offered by Journey towards Wellness Instructional Center requires the student to be fully committed to learning and self-development.  We take training very seriously, and so should each student.

Students must have their computer or tablet to complete the online learning modules included in each course. Online learning modules are conducted at the student’s pace and location unless otherwise arranged with the instructor. Students must participate in regularly scheduled consultation calls with the instructor during the online portion of the course; these will be set for each student at the beginning of the course. Students must complete all noted online learning modules before entering in-person training.

The in-person training schedule is set based on the course offering; it is published at the time of course application. To get the most out of the training experience, students must be on time for each day and segment of training.

Students are required to wear comfortable, professional attire during all in-person training hours. Acceptable attire is:

Black bottoms – ankle-length pants are best; no crops or, yoga pants or scrubs.

White or black tops – comfortable; appropriate fit; nothing see-through or revealing; no spaghetti straps

Black shoes – closed toe; flat; non-skid sole

Hair & nails – clean and well-kept; hair should not be in the face; nail polish is acceptable as long as it is neat and appropriate

Call today to schedule your appointment: (564) 209-0150