Are you confused by different websites, claims, assertions? Do you need straightforward information about training, business, legal, insurance etc provisions for colon hydrotherapists?
THE CHI CENTRE FOR PRACTICAL DETOXIFICATION
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ADD YOR QUESTION!
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Will the qualification I receive enable me to work as a registered
practitioner of colonic irrigation?
In the UK you need to be insured rather than registered. Registering is
voluntary. With our COLON HYDROTHERAPIST qualification you will be insured by Royal Sun Alliance and this will give you the right to practise as Colon Hydrotherapist.
You can also register with the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapists I-ACT), the largest and the oldest colon hydrotherapy association in the world. We are accredited members of I-ACT and we highly recommend joining it to enhance your professional qualifications.
Do I need formal qualifications to practice colon hydrotherapy? I have been taught how to do it by a certified colleague, and I feel confident!
If you practice any therapy as a business, i.e. you get a reward (financial, in kind or otherwise) you need to be insured to practice it. Reputable insurers today will not offer you cover if you have no formal qualifications. Royal Sun Alliance offers insurance to our graduates.
It’s the same as driving: you could be shown how to drive by your parents, but you still need lessons with a good, safe and professional driving instructor to make sure you develop good practices. You will also need to have insurance.
There are many training organizations. Which one I should choose?
It is always helpful to have certification that will enable you to join an internationally recognized professional body. Choose a school that provides that facility and has a good reputation. Ask if you could speak to recent graduates, attend a half-day or a day of tuition, or have a look at training materials. Make sure you get a training contract to fall back on if you are not happy with post-graduate support. See how many actual teaching hours you get for your money. Don't choose on price alone.
Remember, it's your time and money that you invest in your career. Don't listen to people promoting their own organizations and criticizing others: do your own homework.
Do I need to be a member of a professional organization in order to practice?
No you don’t. However, membership in a good professional organization is a great way to continue your professional growth and gain experience, as well as exposure to potential clients.
What professional organization can I join after graduating?
You will be able to join the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapists that unites almost 2500 therapists from 30 countries. You can also remain member of your current professional body and/or join numerous holistic practitioner associations.
Is there an official register or a licence for colon hydrotherapists?
No there is not. Mandatory standards for colon hydrotherapy are being developed by government regulators, voluntary associations and spa and beauty industry authorities. We actively support this process. However, at the moment all UK colon hydrotherapy registers, such as I-ACT, ARCH and the GUILD are voluntary. Licensing based on health and safety standards is currently being introduced by local authorities.
Is I-ACT a reputable organization?
Any organization is only as strong as its members. I-ACT members are trained in accordance with a unified curriculum, using safe, FDA-approved equipment and safe disposable client kits. They must perform at least 25 client treatments in the course of the training. Many I-ACT members in the UK are committed to continuing professional development.
BOOKS WRITTEN BY I-ACT MEMBERS
Books by Brenda Watson, TV personality, former Chairman of I-ACT
Books by Galina Imrie, I-ACT Accredited Trainer and Journalist
