About Anne Measures

Anne Measures, a qualified registered general nurse from the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, took a post-graduate qualification in oncological (cancer) nursing from the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

 

She qualified as a Colonic Therapist at the National College of Holistic Medicine in the UK.

 

Colonic therapy became an interest following personal experience of improved health following treatment, having come very close to burnout in the late 1980’s.

 

Her nursing career has included working as a ward sister on a male medical and coronary care unit, and work with patients suffering from cancer, which led to an interest in nutrition and its effects upon the body.

 

Anne uses a holistic nursing assessment and individualised plan of care for clients as an effective tool to improve health and maintain well-being.

 

ANNE C MEASURES B.SC. (Hons) RGN COLONIC THERAPIST

 

What Happens At Your Colonic Appointment?

Your session will include the taking of your nursing history, which will involve identifying any problems you may be experiencing and a plan made aimed at returning you to good health. Before your first visit to see Anne, it would be helpful if you could print out and fill in this private health questionnaire.

At each appointment, we evaluate how you are progressing towards your goal.

The colonic, itself, will take 30 – 45 minutes. Filtered water is introduced into the colon via the rectum whilst the therapist gently massages your abdomen to release stored faecal matter.

Your modesty is respected at all times. Probiotics and herbal preparations may be prescribed. Anne may advise action regarding nutrition, lifestyle and de-stressing techniques.

Water is introduced at low gravitational pressure. All equipment is used only once and is disposable.

Colonic therapy is not habit forming and is known to improve the tone of the colon.

If you would like to make an appointment, click here.

About Your Colon

The colon, situated in the abdomen, is the part of the large intestine extending from the caecum to the rectum. It has four segments:

1. Ascending colon
2. Transverse colon
3. Descending colon
4. Sigmoid colon

Its functions include the completion of the digestive process involving absorption of water-soluble nutrients as well as the synthesis of certain vitamins.

The colon is a major part of the excretory system, responsible for eliminating food and other body wastes and protects us from infection and disease.

To aid this process billions of friendly bacteria inhabit the colon and make up to 70% of the dry weight of faecal waste. However this balance can be disrupted by several factors including stress, pollution, electromagnetic influences, poor food and drink choices, certain drugs, smoking and exposure to toxic substance. The result of this imbalance may be seen as increase in transit time of food through the body.