The Association is currently seeking licensure to regulate this therapy for the purposes of offering continuing education for trained therapists, proper use of FDA equipment, regulating training of colon hydrotherapists, and assuring consumers the right to seek colon hydrotherapy by a trained therapist. Colon hydrotherapy is a nationally growing health and wellness therapy; licensure will protect this modality of alternative health care and provide structure and direction as the profession grows while ensuring consumers receive safe, beneficial therapy.
Our Code of Ethics
The health, welfare, and comfort of our clients are our primary concern. We will treat our clients as we would treat ourselves. We will obtain comprehensive education in colon hydrotherapy and will assist schools in maintaining the highest standard of education for this purpose. We recognize the ever-changing nature of, approach to, and attitude towards health care. We will continue our education accordingly thereby keeping abreast of all new developments and advancements in this field. We will share our knowledge and awareness with others in the colon hydrotherapy profession. We recognize the necessity of maintaining a professional relationship with healthcare practitioners in other fields and of keeping pace with the latest developments in health care. We will work as a colon hydrotherapist as our education and training allows and demands and we will not infringe upon other professions we are not qualified to practice. We honor this profession and promise to uphold these tenants.
Darlene Holloway, LMBT, CT, SIT, is the president of the North Carolina Colon Hydrotherapy Safety Association, and the owner of the Alternative Health Center of Cary. Darlene has devoted over 30 years to teaching and serving others by integrating a variety of non-traditional preventative, restorative, and health maintenance therapies.Darlene became familiar with colon therapy due to personal health reasons in the late 1970's, which lead to her interest in the alternative healthcare field. She is a graduate of the Florida Institute of Natural Health and the Florida School of Massage, where she received training in numerous alternative therapies culminating in her certification as a Natural Health Care Practitioner in 1981. She continues to build on her knowledge, and today holds the highest level of certification as an instructor with the International Association of Colon Therapy (I-ACT). She is also certified with the National Board of Colon Hydrotherapy.
Darlene is trained in Structural Integration, one of the most advanced forms of muscle therapy. She holds a license in Massage Therapy with North Carolina, and maintains a Florida license in Colon Hydrotherapy and Massage Therapy. Darlene continues to expand her knowledge in Naturopathic Studies to provide options and support for individuals seeking effective assistance outside of traditional health care. In 1987, she opened the Bodywork Therapies Clinic in Gainesville, Florida, a branch of the Florida School of Massage, where she trained students in Colon Hydrotherapy and in preparation for licensing by the State of Florida. During this time, she played an integral role in designing the curriculum and testing used by the state.
Darlene relocated to North Carolina in 1992 where she opened the Alternative Health Center and School of Cary, providing a wide range of healthcare services, including Colon Hydrotherapy, Reflexology, Structural Integration, Ionic Detoxification, Ear Candling, various massage modalities, as well as Colon Hydrotherapy training. She is the proud recipient of the Therapist of the Year 2009 presented by I-ACT
Amy Denman, Certified Traditional Naturopath, C.N.H.P., M.H., Colon Therapist, gladly serves as vice-president of the North Carolina Colon Hydrotherapy Safety Association, and is founder of A Wellness Path in the foothills of North Carolina. A Christ-Centered Wellness Retreat facility. Amy is a Certified Traditional Naturopath who has also achieved the highest level of certification as Instructor, with the International Association of Colon Therapy (I-ACT). She is also Nationally Board Certified in Colon Hydrotherapy. As a wellness advocate, and author of Secrets to Creating Wellness (a naturopaths approach), Amy is a sought after conference speaker. In the early 1990's Amy spent over six years in the field of alternative healthcare, promoting the Cancer Prevention Coalition founded by Dr. Samuel Epstein and his endorsement of Non-Toxic personal care products. She is a practitioner member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association as well as a professional member of the American Association of Nutritional Consultants and the Coalition for Natural Health. In 1998, she became a Certified Natural Health Professional earning certification in Nutrition, Bodyworks, and ultimately achieving a Degree in Naturopathy and a Masters in Herbology. Amy is a NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique) practitioner as well as a Bio-Meridian Testing practitioner. As founder of A Wellness Path, Amy Denman enjoys helping clients overcome their health problems through the use of proper nutrition, proper digestive support, allergy eliminations and various health restoring detoxification therapies. All toll, Amy has dedicated more than twenty years to helping others achieve a healthier lifestyle through nutritional and detoxification support.
In addition to her many involvements on matters of health and wellness, she has also founded THE WHOLE-HEARTED WOMAN. A ministry devoted to the restoration and renewal of Spirit, Soul and Body. Her monthly retreats focus on healing the broken hearted and bringing wholeness to women of all ages. Her mission: "Heal the Spirit, Mend the Body." Of her many accomplishments, Amy Denman is personally most proud of her five adult children. She is the devoted wife of Dr. Derrick Denman, a Chiropractor and wellness advocate in his own right.
Denise Souza, Colon Therapist, Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle Consultant and Holistic Chef, serves as secretary of the North Carolina Colon Hydrotherapy Safety Association. Denise holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Elementary Education from Southeastern Massachusetts University. She also holds a Master of Science with high honors in Holistic Nutrition. Denise is certified at the Advanced Level through the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy, (I-ACT). She is also certified with the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy. Denise is sole proprietor of Body Symmetry, through which she educates clients about the impact food choices have on their emotional and physical health and educates through public and private cooking classes and lectures. She also partners with Dr. John Schmitt of Triangle Wellness Center (Raleigh) and Sue Robinson, building a wellness community through their natural weight loss program (Go Lean) and a wellness program (Prescription for Wellness). As part of this outreach to the community, Denise sponsors a lecture series of varied natural health practitioners at Earth Fare in Raleigh.
Denise’s focus shifted to holistic nutrition and natural health therapies after being diagnosed with Gilbert Syndrome and her children began suffering from food sensitivities. Denise moved to North Carolina with her husband in 2007 and has enjoyed exploring their surroundings and building new friendships. She has three grown children and three grandchildren. Her passion is to empower her clients to transform their lives by achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Kim Dupre, Colon Therapist, LMBT, is the treasurer of the North Carolina Colon Hydrotherapy Association. Kim graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor's Degree in Science in 1987. Drawn to health and wellness, Kim attended and graduated from The Stillpoint Center for Therapeutic Massage in Northampton, Massachusetts in 1991. She is a nationally certified LMBT and holds state licenses in both Rhode Island and North Carolina. Kim received her foundational certification for Colon Therapy at the Christian Wellness Center in Tyler, Texas, in 2000 and has since completed her intermediate and advanced certifications through the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT) of which she is a member. She is a nationally certified Colon Therapist and is the owner of Wellville Massage & Hydrotherapy, located in Durham, NC.Richard H. Carlton, Attorney at Law, has practiced law in Raleigh, NC since 1979. He owes a private general business practice with emphasis on government relations and lobbying before the North Carolina General Assembly. Mr. Carlton is licensed to practice in the Federal and State Courts of North Carolina. He has had success in advocating for the passage of fair and responsible laws for numerous clients. Mr. Carlton was the former Assistant Attorney General for the State of North Carolina and Chief Deputy Secretary of State for the State of North Carolina. He received B.S.B.A. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, M.B.A. from East Carolina University, and attended the J.D. Campbell University School of Law.
Director
Donna Randolph
Certified Colon Hydrotherapist
Margarett Szalata
Certified Colon Hydrotherapist