Formed in 2000, ACHA is Australia's first colon hydrotherapy association dedicated to the full spectrum of colon health, an area of health receiving much attention from health specialist across the globe, as statistics for colon related disease increases. Colon cancer alone for example, is responsible for approximately 4,000 deaths in Australia every year and 8,500 new cases diagnosed annually.

ACHA focuses on the closed sytem of colon hydrotherapy, which correlates more to hygiene practices expected and existing in established medical institutions, and which allows the water used in the treatment to be contained, and used in a more theraputic way.

We support colon therapists using the closed method of colon hydrotherapy.We work to bring to the general public a greater awareness of colon health. We set educational and professional standards within a rapidly growing colon health industry.

Australian Colon Health Association Symposium - Outcomes

By all accounts the ACHA Symposium - was a huge success providing delegates with an exciting opportunity to reflect on the essence of what the colon health industry means for us all. 26 Colon Therapists from New Zealand and Australia attended the 3 day event at The Watermark Hotel, Surfers Paradise, Queensland.

The day opened with a presentation from the President and founder of ACHA, Mr John Bruniges - which set the scene for the rest of the Symposium.

Highlights of the 3-days included 3 Guest speakers

Caroline Scott, a dynamic presenter, and qualified dietician with 10 years of clinical practice.  Caroline embraces a holistic outlook on preventative health care and supports the philosophy of wholefoods to encourage good health and wellbeing. Caroline spoke about bowel health and diet, and also about leaky gut - how it develops and what we can do to correct it.

Dr Karen Coates, has been a practising Women’s Health doctor for over 25 years, with degrees in Medicine, Surgery and qualifications in Obstetrics, and Nutritional Medicine. Her unique style of medicine, seamlessly integrates natural therapies and alternative health practices with conventional pathways to health. Dr Coates spoke on Coeliacs disease and other inflammatory bowel issues, along with food intolerances and the affect they can have on our health.

Leisa Wheeler, a Naturopath, proven Health and Healing Mentor and Raw Food Coach, is the founder and director of Embracing Health, a business dedicated to bringing you health information that can change your life. Leisa’s goal is to empower and inspire people with knowledge to make change in their lives so that they can experience better physical, emotional and spiritual health. Leisa spoke on the use of Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis as a tool to help us to diagnose and correct digestive disorders in our clients. To contact Leisa go to www.digestionhealthreport.com

Other highlights included the sharing of information from Members who had researched topics on ‘Myths and Legends within the colon industry. The 3 topics presented were:

‘Do Colonics remove all the good bacteria from your bowel?’
Presented by Sally Hawkins

‘Do Colonics make your bowel lazy?’
Presented by Annette Davidson

 ‘Is there is a high risk of Bowel perforation in colonics’
Presented by Andrew Matheson

The in depth research was carried out as regards to the closed system of colonics.
All three speakers concluded that there is no danger of risk involved.

The Symposium provided Therapists with the opportunity to learn more about Basic Bowel Neurology, best practices on sterilisation and hygiene, and to listen to John give a lecture on Oxygen Therapies.
It also provided a platform to share and expand their understanding of the colon health industry, and contribute to the debate about disposables versus non-disposables, instruments/speculums.

It ended with the voting in of a new President and acknowledging Johns contribution to the colon health industry by making him the first person to receive life membership to ACHA.

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