Spring.2015 - International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy

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I-ACT
International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy
Quarterly
Spring 2015
Disclaimer:
I-ACT neither endorses, approves, nor supports any products advertised in this Quarterly Newsletter. These advertisements are provided
to the membership by each advertiser. Additionally, the readers should assure themselves that the material presented herein is current
and applicable at the time it is read. The authors cannot warrant that the material will continue to be accurate. Readers should verify
statements before relying on them. No statement herein shall be considered a legal opinion nor a substitute for the advice of an attorney.
For the most recent and complete interpretation of laws, please consult an attorney.
Table of Contents
I-ACT Policy Statements
3
I-ACT President’s Letter
Legislative Committee Report
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9
6
Nominations For Election
Regional Rep Committee Report
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18-19N
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ashville
Convention Information
20
Article on Gluten Marketing & PR Committee Update
2015 International Congress 23
22
Congress Registration Form
CA Regional Information 26
24
Insurance Information
28
A&P Courses
Functional Forum / MidWest Region
New Members 1st Quarter
2
13
Food Article
Truth in Advertising
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10
Regional Rep List
Membership Committee Report
21
4
NBCHT President’s Message
I-ACT Cookbook
11
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I-ACT Policy Statements:
I-ACT recommends the use of currently registered FDA equipment and only disposable speculums, rectal
tubes, or rectal nozzles. However, should the Therapist use reusable speculums, these speculums should,
at a minimum, be autoclaved for sanitation and cleanliness (30 minutes). Additionally, the autoclave unit
must be tested and inspected by competent authority at least four times per year- maintain documentation.
(Under NO conditions should a disposable speculum or rectal tube be reused).
I-ACT recognizes the FDA classifies equipment used to instill water into the colon through a nozzle
inserted into the rectum to evacuate the contents of the colon into three distinct classes; Class I (Enema
Kits), Class II and Class III are (Colon Irrigation Systems). Follow the guidelines of your manufacturer, as
approved by the FDA for the type of equipment (devices) you are using. Make no claims as to the use of
your device other than those approved by the FDA.
The main differences between Class I and Class II devices:
The code of federal regulations CFR 876.5210 & 876.5220 describe the differences between the Class I
and the Class II devices. From that regulation, a Class I device is an enema system and does not include
“colonic irrigation devices”. A “colon irrigation device” is a Class II device, which in part is described as:
“The system is designed to allow evacuation of the contents of the colon during the administration of the
colonic irrigation.
The Class I Device:
· The Class I device is defined as an enema system and may not have temperature control, temperature
gauges or water purification as part of the device. Class I enema systems must be self-administered.
· Manufacturers of Class I devices are not required to have third party oversight as they need not comply with the good manufacturing practices and record keeping that are required of Class II manufacturers. Class I devices are not as heavily regulated and controlled by the FDA as Class II devices are.
· Owners of Class I devices may not market their service using the terms “colonics or colonic irrigation” in describing the scope of their practice of evacuating the contents of the lower bowel.
The Class II Device:
· The Class II Device is a “colonic irrigation device”.
· Manufacturers of Class II devices are required to have third party oversight and must comply with
the good manufacturing practices and record keeping that are required by the FDA. Class II devices
are heavily regulated and controlled by the FDA.
· The FDA requires Class II devices to be sold and used on or at the order of a physician or health care
practitioner. This may be different in each state.
Although I-ACT is not aware of any laws that preclude you from assisting an individual with an enema,
I-ACT does want you to consider upgrading your equipment to the equipment that provides the greatest
safeguards to the public. In this profession, that would be equipment marketed as Class II devices.
Remember that I-ACT strongly recommends that all I-ACT members use FDA registered Class II devices
or devices equivalent to Class II devices regulated by the appropriate agency in your country. Only
individuals using FDA registered equipment will be placed on the I-ACT Web Site. Purchase equipment
at your own risk. Ensure you are in compliance with your local, state, federal and country guidelines.
Ensure that equipment you purchase is cleared for use in your country.
I-ACT recognizes there are two distinct types of colon irrigation systems; open and closed systems.
However, it is I-ACT policy that the colon hydrotherapist / technician is always in attendance / or is
immediately available to the client throughout the session. The degree of assistance is to be in compliance
with the instructions of the manufacturer of the equipment as registered with the FDA, and/or as directed
by a physician.
The policy on insertion is to follow the instruction of the referring physician; the guidelines of the
manufacturer as approved by the FDA; or the directives from the authority of your city, county, state, or
country ordinances.
I-ACT recommends that you do not put the initials (CT) for colon hydrotherapist after your name, write it out
in full. According to most state laws, putting initials after your name is not allowed unless you are licensed
or have a degree from an accredited professional school.
NEW MEMBERS
1ST QUARTER 2015
Following is a list of our new members for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015.
We are glad to have you as members. Remember, at I-ACT you are important to us!
First Name
Daniel
Alanna
Bryan
Tonya
Yiyang
John
Eduardo
Tom
Gillian
Naomi
Jenny
Melanie
Marina
Darlean
Ernesto
Gladys
Ladan
Vania
Kelly
Marlene
Zhe
Margit
Dandan
Serena
Pietrina
Ramona
Gillian
Rosemary
Levina
Shanta
Emilia
Lisa
Ngwe
Biju
Beth
Shonda
Nancy
Amanda
Dosha
Robin
Shonda
Kelsey
Lorraine
David
Last Name
Espinoza
Wignall
Culpepper
Reyes
Liu
Stevens
Lugo
Phillips
Mickelson
Trevelyan
Putrino
Kuipers
Swedberg
Williams
Diaz
Diaz
Raissi
Bencosme
Reynaud
Rose
Wen
Brandhuber
Zhang
Hilton
Clark
Linehan
Akong
Flickinger
Deslandes
Johnson
Carlota
Begey
Chang
Jose
Long
Rodehaver
Langlands
Shub
Welch
Pediford
Hall
Decker
Barwick
Barwick
Home City
New Albany
Mount Gravatt
Collinsville
Las Cruces
Richmond
Dallas
Garland
Lawrenceville
Santa Fe
Ithaca
Cathedral City
Byron Bay
Scottsdale
Atlanta
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills
Coronado
Jackson Heights
La Quinta
Ventura
Vancouver
Los Angeles
Burnaby
Honolulu
Sioux Falls
Ketchum
Largo
Baltimore
Brookline
Augusta
Boston
Huntington Beach
San Gabriel
Westbury
Milan
Greenﬁeld
Palmerston North
Norcross
Commerce
Lawrenceville
Douglasville
Indianapolis
Cronulla
Cronulla
IN
QLD
MS
NM
BC
TX
TX
GA
NM
NY
CA
NSW
AZ
GA
FL
FL
CA
NY
CA
CA
BC
CA
BC
HI
SD
ID
MD
MD
MA
GA
MA
CA
CA
NY
TN
TN
GA
GA
GA
GA
IN
NSW
NSW
Home State
Country
USA
Australia
USA
USA
Canada
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
Australia
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
Canada
USA
Canada
USA
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USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
New Zealand
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
Australia
Australia
Advertising copy which states or implies that colon hydrotherapy can treat any disease, promise cure for
any disease, or that makes unsubstantiated medical claims SHALL NOT be used.
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I-ACT Quarterly Spring 2015
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We
ADVERTISEMENTS
Letter to the Members from the I-ACT President:
GAIL
NAAS
in England and Europe
to put on this event. We
Wow! There is a lot happening in our profession that thank ARCH, RICTAT, and
IPCH for their help putting
I want to bring you up to date with.
this together. The Italian
First, we are taking nominations for our 2015 Election. association SIPC will also
As you know, our By-Laws require that we have an become a major participant
and we welcome their
election every two years. It is that time again.
assistance.
If you would like to run for office, there are a few
All of this has been put in
things that you should know.
place by the efforts of Richard and Marlin Armstrong
and our International Committee Chairperson,
Prior to being nominated to a position as a MemDorothy Chandler.
ber of the Board or as an Officer of the corporation, the individual:
We have been notified that the state of PA has a
•• must be a Full member in good standing of the
Naturopathic Bill that has “Colon Hydrotherapy” in
corporation.
the naturopaths scope of practice. We are concerned
•• must use FDA registered equipment.
that this might interfere with our members ability to
•• must be a member of the association for a
practice our profession.
minimum of two consecutive years.
•• must be certified by I-ACT at the Intermediate
Cathy Windland has been working with legislators
Level, or higher. and
•• must be National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy in Pennsylvania and has been told that the current
naturopathic law is not meant to interfere with our
certified.
ability to practice colon hydrotherapy as long as you
•• must be at the Instructor level if running for a
have been properly trained.
position as an Officer in the Corporation
Dear I-ACT Members,
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IN
MEMORIUM
We have been notified of the passing of our long-time friend and
I-ACT member, Ruth Kay from New Zealand.
We need good people to run for the Board and to help
us move our profession forward. Please look on page
9 for a complete list of the requirements to run for
office.
She was a tireless servant to all mankind and she was instrumental
in establishing the I-ACT presence in New Zealand.
Being on the board is a lot of work, but it is well worth
your efforts.
Her Husband and soulmate, Mike Kay reported, “It is with great
sadness that I write to tell you that Ruth passed away in her sleep
at around 04:30 this morning. I feel absolutely devastated. I truly
thought that she would live for ever, certainly seeing me out. It has
been raining most of the day -- even the angels are shedding a tear!!
Thank you for the support you gave her over many years. Keep up
the good work!”
Ruth Kay was a special person and she will be missed.
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Our 2015 Convention will be held in Nashville,
TN, June 25 - 27, 2015. You can relax and enjoy the
music in the home of Country Music while learning
from a great line up of speakers. We will have the
best “Hoe Down” ever and other fantastic activities.
We’ll see Y’all there!!!
We are preparing for the first International Congress
of Colon Hydrotherapy to be held at the Hilton,
Birmingham Metropole in England August 21 & 22,
2015! We are working with the other associations
We will continue to monitor the situation and keep
you informed.
In this regard, it would help the Board if each of you
takes the time to check your state to ensure that there
are no bills being proposed that might interfere with
your ability to practice your profession. IT takes the
efforts of each of us to ensure that we are protected.
You can see that 2015 will be an exciting time. So,
take a moment and reflect on the past year, allow
yourself to rest and become strong so we can have
the best year ever. I wish you a prosperous and
health-filled New Year, wherever you are, in our
I-ACT global community.
Gail Naas
I-ACT President
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LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE REPORT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEW ESSENTIAL BOOK!!!
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO COLON HYDROTHERAPY
Greetings Members,
By Stephen Holt, MD, PhD, LLD, DSc
As part of I-ACT’s colon hydrotherapy
advocacy, the board has become aware
of naturopathic licensing legislation
in five states, which could potentially
impact the unlicensed practice of colon
hydrotherapy respectively. Each bill
includes colon hydrotherapy in the scope
of practice for licensed naturopaths.
A Must Read for All Colon Hydrotherapists
Supplement your training and practice
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE (EMERITUS), DR.
HOLT PROVIDES A MODERN ACCOUNT OF THE PRINCIPLES AND
The aforementioned states are: Illinois SB 1601, Penn HB 516, Idaho HB 181, New Jersey A 814, Rhode
Island SB’s 0094, SB 0331 and Rhode Island HB’s 5380 & HB 5501.
PRACTICE OF COLON HYDROTHERAPY.
Our board member, Cathy Windland from PA, has taken a leadership role on behalf of I-ACT in our effort
to seek an amendment to the current PA naturopathic licensing bill and has traveled to the state capital to
lobby the house licensing committee members currently hearing this bill.
Colonic Irrigation.
A Modern Reappraisal of The Evidence Base, Principles and Practice of
This book is a must read for all colon hydrotherapists and individuals who
are interested in Alternative and Complementary Gastroenterology.
During a recent regional meeting, Illinois I-ACT members have formed a leadership team to work on
legislation protecting access to colon hydrotherapy.
COMMENTS:
In our effort to make advocacy a priority, I-ACT needs your help. Please submit to the committee or the
office the following:
Dorothy Chandler, Past President I-ACT, Chicago, IL.
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Your work and home state representatives
Party in leadership
Number of State Senate, House members and legislative districts
“This book provides basic academic knowledge that all colon hydrotherapists should possess”.
“This is a valuable contribution to the modern-day use of colon hydrotherapy. Dr. Holt analyses this
subject in his usual thoughtful manner and “open the eyes” of the conventional physician who may
reject this procedure”.
As a reminder, our legislative strategy has several key components, which are:
Ester Mark, MD, Laguna Hills, CA.
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www.stephenholtmd.com
To educate the colon hydrotherapist community on the importance of legislative advocacy
To encourage members to get to know their state legislators and create goodwill
To educate our clients and solicit their support
To network with other unlicensed practitioners
To educate our state legislative officials regarding our identity as a practitioner group and how we are an important part of our local economies
These legislative efforts need each of us to decide its importance and to get involved. Only with sustained
action will our industry protect the right of access for our clients.
www.hiom.org
AVAILABLE AT 973-256-4660
US$49.99 20% DISCOUNT FOR I-ACT MEMBERS OR TRAINEES.
PORTION OF SALES WILL BE GIVEN TO I-ACT.
I-ACT is accepting donations to the legislative fund for each state, so please consider sending a donation
for any of the states mentioned or start a fund for your state. Please contact the office for more details.
What do we want “ Legislative Protection for Colon Hydrotherapy”
When do we want it, NOW!!
Submitted by,
Dorothy M. Chandler RN,
Legislative Committee Chair
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MEMBER NOTICES
I-ACT is GREEN!!!
As of the Summer 2013 Quarterly, I-ACT has gone
“green.” Your quarterly will be emailed to you.
I-ACT sends out E-Blasts to notify its members of Regional Meetings and
other important issues. If you are not receiving these E-Blasts, please email
the I-ACT Office and give your current e-mail address. We will immediately
put your email address on our E-Blast list.
If you would like to have the quarterly sent to you via regular mail,
you MUST let us know so we can put you on a list.
Just send us an email: [email protected]
and let us know you want/need your future quarterlies via mail.
Members Only Section of the I-ACT Web Site
If you have not been to our web site, please go to www.i-act.org. Go to the members only
section - contact the office for your Members Only password. In that location, you can find
the I-ACT Member Logo, and additional member information. In the future, those on our
By receiving an email version of the Quarterly,
E-Blast list will be sent the current password, so make sure that you are on our E-Blast list to
you help the Association be cost effective and good stewards of the budget. ensure that you receive the password for our I-ACT Member site.
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FUNCTIONAL FORUM
INFORMATION
EDGAR GUESS, MD
NBCHT PRESIDENT
National Board for Colon HydroTherapy
NBCHT
Announcing!!!! A special thanks to Beverly Blass, as we have a new relationship with the company that hosts the
Evolution of Medicine/Functional Forum. This group has over 50,000 doctors that participate in their Podcasts
and Webinars.
11103 San Pedro Ave., Suite 117, San Antonio, TX 78216
Office: 210-308-8288 • Fax: 210-366-2999
www.nbcht.org
We have paid $8500 so we will have two podcasts available for your use.
We anticipate that this effort should help you generate relationships with medical doctors in your area. In addition,
it will help to spread information about the value of colon hydrotherapy to the medical community as part of our
desire to educate the doctors.
Go to: http://functionalforum.com/colon-hydrotherapy-valuable-to-your-clinic/
From The Desk Of: Edgar Guess, MD, FACOG
NBCHT President
To: All Members of NBCHT
You can listen to, and download the pod casts, one from Dr. Holt, and one from Dr. Kolbo.
We hope this letter finds you and yours in the best of health and ready for Spring.
MID WEST REGIONAL
REPORT
The Spring meeting of the Mid West Region was held in Chicago, Illinois, at the office of Dr. and Mrs.
Milton Chandler, on Sunday, March 15, 2015. There were eleven members present, five of whom
earned NBCHT CEUs.
Our guest speaker was Kenneth
Carlson, a Business Coach. His topic
was “Powerful Questions: Using Your
Time with Your Clients to Also Move
Emotional Toxicity Out of Their Lives”.
The presentation was inter-active and
was very well received.
Dorothy Chandler, our President
Emeritus, brought us up to date on
I-ACT issues and explained the
importance of getting to know our
elected officials. We finished up the
afternoon with a round table discussion
Respectfully submitted,
Grace Melby
Mid West Regional Representative
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As I-ACT continues pushing for legislation, one of the strongest arguments that we have to help the legislative
bodies of our states to believe that our profession is safe and our members are capable of working on the
public in a safe manner, is the NBCHT Certification Examination. This exam is used by the state of Florida
to license colon hydrotherapists. The NBCHT has made this exam available to any state that is seeking
legislation to help speed up the legislative process and support the legislative effort.
With that in mind, we want all NBCHT members to consider taking the new exam. This will provide the
following benefits:
• The NBCHT will have a larger sample size of individuals taking the exam, resulting in greater validity.
• All NBCHT members would have taken a legally defensible Exam.
• The NBCHT will be able to provide each state a complete list of NBCHT members,
not just the names of those that have passed the new exam.
We hope you all understand that as a practicing Colon Hydrotherapist, you should be able to pass the New
NBCHT exam. The exam that many of you took to get “grandfathered” was the most difficult exam that has
been created for Colon Hydrotherapists. The new exam is an “entry level” exam. Have faith in yourselves
and believe you know what you are doing, then register and take the new exam.
Also, just like I-ACT, the NBCHT is required to hold elections during every odd year. If you are interested in
serving, please send in your nomination letter.
Thank you for doing your part to help us grow our Association and our Profession.
Sincerely,
Edgar Guess, MD
NBCHT President
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MEMBER
INFORMATION
NOMINATIONS FOR
ELECTIONS
Information on Approved A&P Courses
Your students may take an A&P course through their local community
college or university. If they have taken an Anatomy & Physiology
course for massage, from a state licensed school that provided at least 45
hours of classroom time, that course will also count.
There is one course that may be used for the A&P pre-requisites.
Your student may take the Delmar course through CENGAGE Learning,
ONLY if you as the instructor or school register with Delmar and set up
the program. It goes through you, students MAY NOT call Delmar, it
doesn’t work that way.
The Instructor must Contact:
Claudine DeChant: Cengage Learning at, 5 Maxwell Dr., Clifton Park,
NY 12065 (p) 800.998.7498 x2598
or email: [email protected]. Valid in the USA.
Information for Those Seeking a Job
Looking for a Career Opportunity?
If you are looking to be employed, you may email us and we
will list your name as someone looking for employment.
Also check our “Help Needed” section, page 24 in this issue.
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ALL Positions are open:
NBCHT Board Positions (Certification Board)
Vice President - Incumbent - Open
Secretary Treasurer - Incumbent - XXX
Two (2) At Large Board Members
Incumbent - XXX
Incumbent - XXX
If you are interested in running for one of these positions, or if you would like to nominate someone to run for one of these positions,
please follow the guidelines listed below. As a member of either Board, you will be required to travel to Board Meetings (usually 2-3
times per year). Additionally, there are teleconferences scheduled each month that you are required to participate in. When you are
required to travel from your home, your itemized expenses will be compensated and you will receive a small stipend to offset the time
you are away from your home. If you do not have the time to fully participate with Board activities, please do not run for office.
Voting will be by Mail Ballot.
Eligibility Requirements for Individuals Nominated to Run for Office:
• Prior to being nominated to a position as a Member of the Board or as an Officers of the corporation, the individual:
•• must be a Full member in good standing of the corporation.
•• must be a member of the association for a minimum of two consecutive years.
•• must be certified by I-ACT at the Intermediate Level, or higher. and
•• must be National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy certified.
•• must be at the Instructor level if running for a position as an Officer in the Corporation
Nominations must be received by the CPA in written form, via a certified, return receipt letter.
If you are seeking someone to employ, send us an email with
your information and we will post your opening in our E-Blasts.
Hope you enjoyed solving the Word Hunt puzzle
I-ACT Board Positions - Officers of the Board
Three (3) At Large Board Members
Incumbent - XXX
Incumbent - XXX
Incumbent - XXX
• Additionally, the individual must NOT be a manufacturer of equipment and supplies directly related to the practice of colon
hydrotherapy or colon irrigation; their immediate family, nor may nomination be an employee of a manufacturer of colon
hydrotherapy equipment or supplies
• There Must Not be any other instructors or employees from the same school serving on this Board of Directors (or running in
this election) at the same time.
• Finally, there may only be one member of a family on the Board at one time.
Go to the I-ACT web site and then go to the members only
section. Inside you will find numerous job opportunities.
solution to puzzle on page 17
Per your I-ACT By-Laws, and since this is an odd year, it is time to solicit nominations for the following
Officers and Members of the Board for the I-ACT Board...
and the Officers and Members of the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy.
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received by the CPA [addressed to: Joseph C. Osborne, Certified Public Accountant; 4407 Bee Cave Rd, Suite 412 Attn: I-ACT Ballot;
West Lake Hills, TX 78746] no later than May 31, 2015. (Any nomination sent to the I-ACT office is invalid and will not be accepted.)
By June 6, 2015 the CPA will notify (by postmarked letter) the individuals that their nominations were received and the CPA will also
notify the Home office of the names of those that were nominated for election and the office they are running for. In concert with the
Home Office, the Nomination Committee will determine the eligibility of all nominees. Once vetted, the Home Office will notify the
Board of Directors. Nominations should be completed by the annual meeting of the membership (so individuals running for office can
be introduced at the annual convention).
Nominee Must submit a letter on a single page (8 in x 10 in - black & white with no photos) for the quarterly with the
following information:
• your history as a colon hydrotherapist including length of time as an I-ACT member
• level of I-ACT membership and certification
• length of time in an office or on the board, if applicable
• school, family, and office affiliations
• a statement describing why you want to be elected and the goals you have for being on the board.
You will be given time (3 - 5 minutes) during the annual membership meeting to speak to the membership.
Thank you for taking the time so that members may get to know your qualifications better.
Sincerely,
I-ACT Charlotte Layne
Nomination Committee Chairperson
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REGIONAL REP
COMMITTEE REPORT
Regional Representative Committee Report
Darlene Holloway
Chair Regional Representative Committee
I-ACT Board Member At Large
Spring has finally arrived, and there is a buzz in the air. Our
Regional Representatives have been buzzing around as well,
holding regional meetings and preparing for our Nashville
convention.
We just held our 2nd go to meeting. Thank you for all that attended.
Our Regional Representatives are working hard towards our Nashville convention.
This is our 26th year. Can you believe that! 26 years and our association is getting stronger and
growing more each year.
Our Regional Representatives will be hosting the Wednesday night social event in Nashville.
Wear your boots and come meet your Regional Representative and enter into our “Boot Contest”.
Our committee in conjunction with the talent committee will be having a boot contest Wednesday
during the social event. We are calling all boots to come on down and to show your cowboy
boots, most bling boots, most used boots, most practical, most impractical, work boots, snow
boots, rain boots, etc. Let’s see what region has the most boots and the largest variety.
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INFORMATION
REGIONAL REPS
Professional liability insurance.
Allied Professional Insurance will write professional liability insurance for I-ACT members. You must be a current
member and keep your membership current to be eligible for the insurance. Contact the I-ACT office (210-366-2888)
for the application form, or go to the I-ACT web site - Members Only Section - and download the application from
the web site.
Doctors’ Insurance Agency also writes professional liability insurance for colon hydrotherapists. Email them at: info@
doctorsagency.com. They are located at 6 Hamilton Landing, Suite 170, Novato, CA 94949. Phone 415-506-3030.
Another company, CM&F may write liability insurance for colon hydrotherapists (they have dropped numerous
therapists, but some are getting insurance. - call 800-221-4904, or go online to cmfgroup.com. It will be listed as
“Enterostomal Therapist.” They will put a rider in the policy stating colon hydrotherapy if you request; however, it
is not required - this depends on the underwriter of the insurance.
In Canada, try Lloyds of London - check with your local Lloyds of London agent. In the UK, try Balens Insurance
Brokers at 01684 893006.
In the Netherlands, try: Mark Hypotheken & Pensioenen B.V., Therese van Reeuwijk
Oude Delft 103, NL-2611 BD DELFT • tel. +31 152147543 • fax. +31 152126086 • www.markhypotheken.nl
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Regional Meeting
SO CA 10-19-14
We had 13 people
attending, including the
President of the NBCHT, Edgar
Guess. A low count for us, but
we all had a great time together
and one member pointed out
that we had over 200 years of
combined experience from just
6 of us. (See picture).
by Gail Naas
Announcing New Member Benefits!
I am excited to report that I-ACT now offers its members with the following group saving
discounts at major companies and service providers!
Look on page 15 for the introduction flyer and how to register!
We had great speakers
with much interaction with
our members. Mark Fowler, from the 2014 convention, spoke on “how to tell where your business
is and how to take it to the next level.” India Holloway presented “how we can help see our client’s
colon in their eyes,” so we can help them more without diagnosing. Dr. Bo Wagner, again from
the 2014 convention, broke down food combining with your blood type and why it is so important
t educate our clients on both, not just one so
they feel better. Pam Craig (our former I-AT
President) taught us how to make Fermented
Veggies, Kefir and coconut pudding. We had a
YUMMY conclusion for all to enjoy and now
we understand how valuable eating fermented
foods can be for our digestive track, not just for
ourselves but how to teach our clients.
Please join us next year, Sunday, October
18th, 2015 for a great time of camaraderie and
education. We had such a great time with each
other and the education value will make our
practices grow.
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You will receive discounts at:
Office Depot (see page 32 ) - HUGE, HUGE Savings!!!
ADP Payroll Services
YRC Freight Shipping Services
Carbonite File Backup Systems
Transworld Systems – Collections
Springboard Promotional Products
First Data Credit Card Processing
Teledoc Physician and Pediatrician Services
Cruise One Travel Services
The amount of savings is truly amazing and can impact your business and personal expenses!
These benefits are some of many that you receive as an I-ACT member. The I-ACT Board
and Membership Committee strive to continue to add more!
If you have an idea or a desire for a member benefit, please contact the I-ACT office or
myself, Gail Naas.
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ARTICLE
FOOD
2015 Congress Registration Form for I-ACT Members
(Exhibitors must use separate Exhibitor Registration Form)
Please register me for the 2015 I-ACT Convention
August 21 - 22, 2015 ••• Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Mail completed form to: I-ACT • P.O. Box 461285 • San Antonio, TX 78246-1285 (210-366-2888)
•• Please Print Legibly ••
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(Includes meetings, Speaker presentations, and Friday Banquet)
(additional dinner tickets and other event tickets will be available at the Convention for a fee)
(Sleeping room rates are shown in £ (Pounds) please convert to US dollars so you know the approximate cost)
Pre
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Prior to Mar 1
Standard
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Meal Selection (FRIDAY BANQUET)
(If no selection is circled, the Banquet meal (chicken) will be ordered)
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FOOD ARTICLE
CONTINUED
FIRST EVER
International Congress
August 21-22, 2015
(I-ACT / ARCH / RICTA / IPCH / SICT)
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham B40 1PP
United Kingdom
Congress Speaker list:
Dr Chris Shorrock – Gastroenterologist. Divisional Director of Medicine, Blackpool.
Hon. Senior Lecturer of Medicine University of Salford. - Talking ‘Gut Stories’
Simon Gilbert – Motivational Speaker and Author of ‘How Big Is Your But’
Talking ‘Busting Self Limiting Beliefs’
Prof. Dr. Nick Read MA, MD, FRCP – Chair of IBS Network. Gastroenterologist & Psychotherapist, Helping people cope with
illnesses, like IBS, that have no clear cause or pathology. Has held university chairs in Gastrointestinal Physiology, Human Nutrition
and Integrated Medicine, Author of ‘Sick and Tired; healing the illnesses, doctors cannot cure’
Talking ‘What’s Bugging You – Bacteria & Its Role In The Sensitive Gut’
Elaine Wilson – Acupuncturist (MSc). Colon Hydrotherapist. Nutritional Therapist (MSc)
Former Course Director of Northern College of Acupuncture. Author of ‘the 6 diet’.
Talking ‘Diabetes & Relationship Between Diabetes & Inflammation And How Type 1 & Type 2 Relate To Each Other’
Peter Jackson-Maine – Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists. Master Herbalist. Lecturer & Author
Talking ‘Herbs & Iridology For Inflammation’
Sheila Granger – Pioneering Work On Virtual Gastric Band. Author & International Speaker.
Talking ‘Virtual Gastric Band’
Barry Tanner – Project Director GRCCT. Broadcaster & lecturer. Campaigner on Rights Of Complementary Medicine. Former
NHS Project Manager, Teacher, Examiner, University External Verifier, Professions Rep, Parliamentarian, Participant Of Prince’s
Foundation Federal Regulatory Group.
Talking ‘From his years of experience as Over 30 years as a complementary therapist and over 25 years experience in regulatory
processes as diverse as the London Stock Exchange, the employment sector, and education, as well as orthodox and complementary
medicine.’
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ARTICLE BY
AUDREY CHEN
MARKETING & PR
COMMITTEE
Marketing & PR Committee Update
by Audrey Chen
ADVERTISE
TRUTHFULLY
Cathy Windland, Secretary/Treasurer & Committee Chair
What has your marketing done for you lately? Have you tried anything
new and exciting that has really increased your business or awareness?
Do you have tried and true marketing practices that have really been
successful? Are you willing to share your best practices with other colon
hydrotherapists around the world? Are you ready to learn how marketing can help your colon hydrotherapy business grow?
Many small business owners often think that there is a magic bullet
for advertising; that with a compelling ad, potential customers will
immediately pick up the phone and make an appointment. The reality is that the decision to act is a complicated process and is rarely
ever an impulse decision.
In the past, advertising research concluded that a consumer needed
to be exposed to an ad anywhere from five to seven times before
they responded. But with today’s multitude of distractions from the
family to the digital world, it can take as many as twelve or more exposures before a potential customer
takes action. Proper and targeted advertising is essential in cutting through the clutter and attracting a
potential customer’s attention.
With this is mind, a small business owner needs to understand some basics of advertising before embarking on an ad campaign.
1. Budgeting
Most small business owners either have not thought about what their advertising budget should be or
think they cannot spend much on advertising. To estimate your budget, think about how much a new
client generally spends, deduct the amount that it costs you to serve that client (a portion goes to rent, to
paying the practitioner), and multiply that by the average number of repeat visits your business generally
sees over the course of a year. This is the net amount of revenue that you receive from that one new client.
Then decide the minimum number of new clients you would be happy to have over the course of the year.
That is how much money you are able to spend on any given medium of advertising. Keep in mind that
new clients gained from an ad may refer a friend. If the friend also becomes a client, this is also due to the
success of that ad.
Lots of questions, and the Marketing & PR Committee has been working diligently to help answer
them. You’ll want to be sure and attend the Marketing & PR Committee meeting at this year’s convention as we’ll be presenting our new MARKETING TOOLKIT that’s just for I-ACT members. It’s full of
great ideas, tips and best practices as well as news release templates. It’s all designed to help you build
your business.
We do need your help, too! Last year, we started an article library for members to use as educational
pieces for marketing. The idea is that we have a wealth of information to share, and we’re all stronger
practitioners for the collective effort. If you have an article that you’ve written that you are willing to
share with our library, please submit it to the committee for review and inclusion. Each time an I-ACT
member uses an article, they will be required to cite the original author so you’ll always receive credit
for your work. We are in need of a few more articles (250 – 750 words each) in order to roll this out at
this year’s convention. To those who have already submitted articles, thank you for your contributions
and willingness to share.
We look forward to seeing everyone at convention in Nashville June 25-27. Bring your boots, and get
ready to kick-up your heals for I-ACT!!
ADVERTISEMENTS
2. Target Audience
As a therapist in the field of health, it may appear that the audience is anyone and everyone. After all, the
general public should be concerned about their health, right? While mostly true, not everyone is mindful
about their health. Take, for example, the reader who is perusing the local newspaper and has just read an
article about crime in a neighboring town. That reader’s mind is thinking about safety—not about personal health. It’s a matter of context. Find a targeted venue in which to advertise, where the readers are
already interested in topics directly related to your business. So, advertising in a publication whose readers are naturally concerned with overall health issues would result in a greater return for that therapist
than advertising in mediums devoted to the general public.
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CONTINUED
Most People Shouldn’t Eat Gluten-Free
3. Campaign Length
Gluten-free products made with refined grains can be low in fiber, vitamins and minerals
Another major consideration is how many times the ad should run. Clearly, running an ad seven times in
seven months is better than running an ad seven times in seven years. Remember the multitude of distractions? Today’s consumers are so bombarded with marketing messages that spreading an ad campaign out
over a number of months is better than spending your annual marketing budget in one or two weeks—and
then not being able to advertise again for another year. Continuity is key, as it is impossible to predict exactly how often a potential buyer needs to notice an ad.
Many Americans are considering cutting back on the amount of gluten in their diets
or avoiding it altogether. However, nutritionists say that if this is not done carefully, the
diet can be unhealthy.
In a recent poll, 30 percent of adults said they wanted to “cut down or be free of gluten,”
according to The NDP Group, the market-research company that conducted the poll.
That’s the highest percentage of people to report having this goal since the poll began
asking the question in 2009, NDP says.
Gluten is a protein found in many grains, including wheat, rye and barley. It’s found in
most breads, cereals, pastas and many processed foods, according to WebMD. People
who have a condition called celiac disease develop an immune reaction to gluten that damages the intestine, and so
they need to avoid the protein. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease.
For most other people, a gluten-free diet won’t provide a benefit, said Katherine Tallmadge, a dietitian and the author of “Diet Simple” (LifeLine Press, 2011). What’s more, people who unnecessarily shun gluten may do so at the
expense of their health, Tallmadge said.
That’s because whole grains, which contain gluten, are a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, Tallmadge said.
Gluten-free products are often made with refined grains, and are low in nutrients.
If you embrace such a diet, you’ll end up “eating a lot of foods that are stripped of nutrients,” Tallmadge said. Studies
show gluten-free diets can be deficient in fiber, iron, folate, niacin, thiamine, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus and
zinc, she said.
“You can eat a healthy diet without gluten, but you have to be very knowledgeable, and most people aren’t,” Tallmadge said. People who go gluten-free may feel better because, to avoid the protein, they end up cutting out desserts
and junk foods, thus losing weight. “They mistakenly attribute that to their gluten-free decision,” Tallmadge said.
Heather Mangieri, a nutrition consultant and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, agreed.
“There’s nothing magical about eliminating gluten that results in weight loss,” Mangieri said. Any of us that eliminates or removes cookies and candies from our diets, and replaces them with fruits and vegetables is going to feel
better.”
Before you switch to a gluten-free diet, you should be evaluated by your family physician, and a specialist who can
determine if you have celiac disease. (To be diagnosed with the disease, people should see a gastroenterologist.) Other people who may need to cut back on gluten are individuals who have a wheat allergy — they need to avoid wheat,
but not all grains — and people with gluten sensitivity, who may feel better when they eat less gluten, WebMD says.
If you want to go gluten-free, “do it the right way,” Mangieri said.
If you eliminate wheat from the diet, make sure to replace it with a healthy, naturally gluten-free grain, such as quinoa or buckwheat, Mangieri said. You should also balance the diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, Mangieri said.
Lean meat and low-fat dairy products such as yogurt are also good for a gluten-free diet, Tallmadge said.
If you don’t have celiac disease, a wheat allergy or a gluten sensitivity, you’re unlikely to benefit from a gluten-free
diet.
Published March 11, 2013 |By Rachael Rettner and My Health News Daily
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4. Patience
Many business owners can get discouraged if there isn’t an immediate return and want to abandon their ad
campaign before it really gets going. There are too many competing ads, articles and distractions. Do not
withdraw an ad before it has had time to reach a sufficient number of potential buyers. Give them sufficient
time to see your ad. Discount sites and mailers may result in an immediate response but they historically do
not foster long term, invested customers. Usually these are the buyers who are looking for a good deal and
will only purchase when a deep enough discount is available. Placing an ad should be about building a presence for the longer term picture.
Audrey Chen is the publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine, a publication devoted to healthy living, for Bucks and
Montgomery counties in PA. To find out if one of the 94 other Natural Awakenings are in your area, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. To reach Audrey, call 646-361-7031 or email [email protected].
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Most People Shouldn’t Eat Gluten-Free
3. Campaign Length
Gluten-free products made with refined grains can be low in fiber, vitamins and minerals
Another major consideration is how many times the ad should run. Clearly, running an ad seven times in
seven months is better than running an ad seven times in seven years. Remember the multitude of distractions? Today’s consumers are so bombarded with marketing messages that spreading an ad campaign out
over a number of months is better than spending your annual marketing budget in one or two weeks—and
then not being able to advertise again for another year. Continuity is key, as it is impossible to predict exactly how often a potential buyer needs to notice an ad.
Many Americans are considering cutting back on the amount of gluten in their diets
or avoiding it altogether. However, nutritionists say that if this is not done carefully, the
diet can be unhealthy.
In a recent poll, 30 percent of adults said they wanted to “cut down or be free of gluten,”
according to The NDP Group, the market-research company that conducted the poll.
That’s the highest percentage of people to report having this goal since the poll began
asking the question in 2009, NDP says.
Gluten is a protein found in many grains, including wheat, rye and barley. It’s found in
most breads, cereals, pastas and many processed foods, according to WebMD. People
who have a condition called celiac disease develop an immune reaction to gluten that damages the intestine, and so
they need to avoid the protein. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease.
For most other people, a gluten-free diet won’t provide a benefit, said Katherine Tallmadge, a dietitian and the author of “Diet Simple” (LifeLine Press, 2011). What’s more, people who unnecessarily shun gluten may do so at the
expense of their health, Tallmadge said.
That’s because whole grains, which contain gluten, are a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, Tallmadge said.
Gluten-free products are often made with refined grains, and are low in nutrients.
If you embrace such a diet, you’ll end up “eating a lot of foods that are stripped of nutrients,” Tallmadge said. Studies
show gluten-free diets can be deficient in fiber, iron, folate, niacin, thiamine, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus and
zinc, she said.
“You can eat a healthy diet without gluten, but you have to be very knowledgeable, and most people aren’t,” Tallmadge said. People who go gluten-free may feel better because, to avoid the protein, they end up cutting out desserts
and junk foods, thus losing weight. “They mistakenly attribute that to their gluten-free decision,” Tallmadge said.
Heather Mangieri, a nutrition consultant and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, agreed.
“There’s nothing magical about eliminating gluten that results in weight loss,” Mangieri said. Any of us that eliminates or removes cookies and candies from our diets, and replaces them with fruits and vegetables is going to feel
better.”
Before you switch to a gluten-free diet, you should be evaluated by your family physician, and a specialist who can
determine if you have celiac disease. (To be diagnosed with the disease, people should see a gastroenterologist.) Other people who may need to cut back on gluten are individuals who have a wheat allergy — they need to avoid wheat,
but not all grains — and people with gluten sensitivity, who may feel better when they eat less gluten, WebMD says.
If you want to go gluten-free, “do it the right way,” Mangieri said.
If you eliminate wheat from the diet, make sure to replace it with a healthy, naturally gluten-free grain, such as quinoa or buckwheat, Mangieri said. You should also balance the diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, Mangieri said.
Lean meat and low-fat dairy products such as yogurt are also good for a gluten-free diet, Tallmadge said.
If you don’t have celiac disease, a wheat allergy or a gluten sensitivity, you’re unlikely to benefit from a gluten-free
diet.
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4. Patience
Many business owners can get discouraged if there isn’t an immediate return and want to abandon their ad
campaign before it really gets going. There are too many competing ads, articles and distractions. Do not
withdraw an ad before it has had time to reach a sufficient number of potential buyers. Give them sufficient
time to see your ad. Discount sites and mailers may result in an immediate response but they historically do
not foster long term, invested customers. Usually these are the buyers who are looking for a good deal and
will only purchase when a deep enough discount is available. Placing an ad should be about building a presence for the longer term picture.
Audrey Chen is the publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine, a publication devoted to healthy living, for Bucks and
Montgomery counties in PA. To find out if one of the 94 other Natural Awakenings are in your area, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. To reach Audrey, call 646-361-7031 or email [email protected].
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ARTICLE BY
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MARKETING & PR
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Marketing & PR Committee Update
by Audrey Chen
ADVERTISE
TRUTHFULLY
Cathy Windland, Secretary/Treasurer & Committee Chair
What has your marketing done for you lately? Have you tried anything
new and exciting that has really increased your business or awareness?
Do you have tried and true marketing practices that have really been
successful? Are you willing to share your best practices with other colon
hydrotherapists around the world? Are you ready to learn how marketing can help your colon hydrotherapy business grow?
Many small business owners often think that there is a magic bullet
for advertising; that with a compelling ad, potential customers will
immediately pick up the phone and make an appointment. The reality is that the decision to act is a complicated process and is rarely
ever an impulse decision.
In the past, advertising research concluded that a consumer needed
to be exposed to an ad anywhere from five to seven times before
they responded. But with today’s multitude of distractions from the
family to the digital world, it can take as many as twelve or more exposures before a potential customer
takes action. Proper and targeted advertising is essential in cutting through the clutter and attracting a
potential customer’s attention.
With this is mind, a small business owner needs to understand some basics of advertising before embarking on an ad campaign.
1. Budgeting
Most small business owners either have not thought about what their advertising budget should be or
think they cannot spend much on advertising. To estimate your budget, think about how much a new
client generally spends, deduct the amount that it costs you to serve that client (a portion goes to rent, to
paying the practitioner), and multiply that by the average number of repeat visits your business generally
sees over the course of a year. This is the net amount of revenue that you receive from that one new client.
Then decide the minimum number of new clients you would be happy to have over the course of the year.
That is how much money you are able to spend on any given medium of advertising. Keep in mind that
new clients gained from an ad may refer a friend. If the friend also becomes a client, this is also due to the
success of that ad.
Lots of questions, and the Marketing & PR Committee has been working diligently to help answer
them. You’ll want to be sure and attend the Marketing & PR Committee meeting at this year’s convention as we’ll be presenting our new MARKETING TOOLKIT that’s just for I-ACT members. It’s full of
great ideas, tips and best practices as well as news release templates. It’s all designed to help you build
your business.
We do need your help, too! Last year, we started an article library for members to use as educational
pieces for marketing. The idea is that we have a wealth of information to share, and we’re all stronger
practitioners for the collective effort. If you have an article that you’ve written that you are willing to
share with our library, please submit it to the committee for review and inclusion. Each time an I-ACT
member uses an article, they will be required to cite the original author so you’ll always receive credit
for your work. We are in need of a few more articles (250 – 750 words each) in order to roll this out at
this year’s convention. To those who have already submitted articles, thank you for your contributions
and willingness to share.
We look forward to seeing everyone at convention in Nashville June 25-27. Bring your boots, and get
ready to kick-up your heals for I-ACT!!
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2. Target Audience
As a therapist in the field of health, it may appear that the audience is anyone and everyone. After all, the
general public should be concerned about their health, right? While mostly true, not everyone is mindful
about their health. Take, for example, the reader who is perusing the local newspaper and has just read an
article about crime in a neighboring town. That reader’s mind is thinking about safety—not about personal health. It’s a matter of context. Find a targeted venue in which to advertise, where the readers are
already interested in topics directly related to your business. So, advertising in a publication whose readers are naturally concerned with overall health issues would result in a greater return for that therapist
than advertising in mediums devoted to the general public.
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CONTINUED
FIRST EVER
International Congress
August 21-22, 2015
(I-ACT / ARCH / RICTA / IPCH / SICT)
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham B40 1PP
United Kingdom
Congress Speaker list:
Dr Chris Shorrock – Gastroenterologist. Divisional Director of Medicine, Blackpool.
Hon. Senior Lecturer of Medicine University of Salford. - Talking ‘Gut Stories’
Simon Gilbert – Motivational Speaker and Author of ‘How Big Is Your But’
Talking ‘Busting Self Limiting Beliefs’
Prof. Dr. Nick Read MA, MD, FRCP – Chair of IBS Network. Gastroenterologist & Psychotherapist, Helping people cope with
illnesses, like IBS, that have no clear cause or pathology. Has held university chairs in Gastrointestinal Physiology, Human Nutrition
and Integrated Medicine, Author of ‘Sick and Tired; healing the illnesses, doctors cannot cure’
Talking ‘What’s Bugging You – Bacteria & Its Role In The Sensitive Gut’
Elaine Wilson – Acupuncturist (MSc). Colon Hydrotherapist. Nutritional Therapist (MSc)
Former Course Director of Northern College of Acupuncture. Author of ‘the 6 diet’.
Talking ‘Diabetes & Relationship Between Diabetes & Inflammation And How Type 1 & Type 2 Relate To Each Other’
Peter Jackson-Maine – Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists. Master Herbalist. Lecturer & Author
Talking ‘Herbs & Iridology For Inflammation’
Sheila Granger – Pioneering Work On Virtual Gastric Band. Author & International Speaker.
Talking ‘Virtual Gastric Band’
Barry Tanner – Project Director GRCCT. Broadcaster & lecturer. Campaigner on Rights Of Complementary Medicine. Former
NHS Project Manager, Teacher, Examiner, University External Verifier, Professions Rep, Parliamentarian, Participant Of Prince’s
Foundation Federal Regulatory Group.
Talking ‘From his years of experience as Over 30 years as a complementary therapist and over 25 years experience in regulatory
processes as diverse as the London Stock Exchange, the employment sector, and education, as well as orthodox and complementary
medicine.’
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ARTICLE
FOOD
2015 Congress Registration Form for I-ACT Members
(Exhibitors must use separate Exhibitor Registration Form)
Please register me for the 2015 I-ACT Convention
August 21 - 22, 2015 ••• Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Mail completed form to: I-ACT • P.O. Box 461285 • San Antonio, TX 78246-1285 (210-366-2888)
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SW REGIONAL
MEETING
MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE REPORT
Regional Meeting
SO CA 10-19-14
We had 13 people
attending, including the
President of the NBCHT, Edgar
Guess. A low count for us, but
we all had a great time together
and one member pointed out
that we had over 200 years of
combined experience from just
6 of us. (See picture).
by Gail Naas
Announcing New Member Benefits!
I am excited to report that I-ACT now offers its members with the following group saving
discounts at major companies and service providers!
Look on page 15 for the introduction flyer and how to register!
We had great speakers
with much interaction with
our members. Mark Fowler, from the 2014 convention, spoke on “how to tell where your business
is and how to take it to the next level.” India Holloway presented “how we can help see our client’s
colon in their eyes,” so we can help them more without diagnosing. Dr. Bo Wagner, again from
the 2014 convention, broke down food combining with your blood type and why it is so important
t educate our clients on both, not just one so
they feel better. Pam Craig (our former I-AT
President) taught us how to make Fermented
Veggies, Kefir and coconut pudding. We had a
YUMMY conclusion for all to enjoy and now
we understand how valuable eating fermented
foods can be for our digestive track, not just for
ourselves but how to teach our clients.
Please join us next year, Sunday, October
18th, 2015 for a great time of camaraderie and
education. We had such a great time with each
other and the education value will make our
practices grow.
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You will receive discounts at:
Office Depot (see page 32 ) - HUGE, HUGE Savings!!!
ADP Payroll Services
YRC Freight Shipping Services
Carbonite File Backup Systems
Transworld Systems – Collections
Springboard Promotional Products
First Data Credit Card Processing
Teledoc Physician and Pediatrician Services
Cruise One Travel Services
The amount of savings is truly amazing and can impact your business and personal expenses!
These benefits are some of many that you receive as an I-ACT member. The I-ACT Board
and Membership Committee strive to continue to add more!
If you have an idea or a desire for a member benefit, please contact the I-ACT office or
myself, Gail Naas.
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REGIONAL REPS
Professional liability insurance.
Allied Professional Insurance will write professional liability insurance for I-ACT members. You must be a current
member and keep your membership current to be eligible for the insurance. Contact the I-ACT office (210-366-2888)
for the application form, or go to the I-ACT web site - Members Only Section - and download the application from
the web site.
Doctors’ Insurance Agency also writes professional liability insurance for colon hydrotherapists. Email them at: info@
doctorsagency.com. They are located at 6 Hamilton Landing, Suite 170, Novato, CA 94949. Phone 415-506-3030.
Another company, CM&F may write liability insurance for colon hydrotherapists (they have dropped numerous
therapists, but some are getting insurance. - call 800-221-4904, or go online to cmfgroup.com. It will be listed as
“Enterostomal Therapist.” They will put a rider in the policy stating colon hydrotherapy if you request; however, it
is not required - this depends on the underwriter of the insurance.
In Canada, try Lloyds of London - check with your local Lloyds of London agent. In the UK, try Balens Insurance
Brokers at 01684 893006.
In the Netherlands, try: Mark Hypotheken & Pensioenen B.V., Therese van Reeuwijk
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hear of anything let us know.
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REGIONAL REP
COMMITTEE REPORT
Regional Representative Committee Report
Darlene Holloway
Chair Regional Representative Committee
I-ACT Board Member At Large
Spring has finally arrived, and there is a buzz in the air. Our
Regional Representatives have been buzzing around as well,
holding regional meetings and preparing for our Nashville
convention.
We just held our 2nd go to meeting. Thank you for all that attended.
Our Regional Representatives are working hard towards our Nashville convention.
This is our 26th year. Can you believe that! 26 years and our association is getting stronger and
growing more each year.
Our Regional Representatives will be hosting the Wednesday night social event in Nashville.
Wear your boots and come meet your Regional Representative and enter into our “Boot Contest”.
Our committee in conjunction with the talent committee will be having a boot contest Wednesday
during the social event. We are calling all boots to come on down and to show your cowboy
boots, most bling boots, most used boots, most practical, most impractical, work boots, snow
boots, rain boots, etc. Let’s see what region has the most boots and the largest variety.
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Information on Approved A&P Courses
Your students may take an A&P course through their local community
college or university. If they have taken an Anatomy & Physiology
course for massage, from a state licensed school that provided at least 45
hours of classroom time, that course will also count.
There is one course that may be used for the A&P pre-requisites.
Your student may take the Delmar course through CENGAGE Learning,
ONLY if you as the instructor or school register with Delmar and set up
the program. It goes through you, students MAY NOT call Delmar, it
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NBCHT Board Positions (Certification Board)
Two (2) At Large Board Members
Incumbent - XXX
Incumbent - XXX
If you are interested in running for one of these positions, or if you would like to nominate someone to run for one of these positions,
please follow the guidelines listed below. As a member of either Board, you will be required to travel to Board Meetings (usually 2-3
times per year). Additionally, there are teleconferences scheduled each month that you are required to participate in. When you are
required to travel from your home, your itemized expenses will be compensated and you will receive a small stipend to offset the time
you are away from your home. If you do not have the time to fully participate with Board activities, please do not run for office.
Voting will be by Mail Ballot.
Eligibility Requirements for Individuals Nominated to Run for Office:
• Prior to being nominated to a position as a Member of the Board or as an Officers of the corporation, the individual:
•• must be a Full member in good standing of the corporation.
•• must be a member of the association for a minimum of two consecutive years.
•• must be certified by I-ACT at the Intermediate Level, or higher. and
•• must be National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy certified.
•• must be at the Instructor level if running for a position as an Officer in the Corporation
Nominations must be received by the CPA in written form, via a certified, return receipt letter.
If you are seeking someone to employ, send us an email with
your information and we will post your opening in our E-Blasts.
Hope you enjoyed solving the Word Hunt puzzle
I-ACT Board Positions - Officers of the Board
Three (3) At Large Board Members
Incumbent - XXX
Incumbent - XXX
Incumbent - XXX
• Additionally, the individual must NOT be a manufacturer of equipment and supplies directly related to the practice of colon
hydrotherapy or colon irrigation; their immediate family, nor may nomination be an employee of a manufacturer of colon
hydrotherapy equipment or supplies
• There Must Not be any other instructors or employees from the same school serving on this Board of Directors (or running in
this election) at the same time.
• Finally, there may only be one member of a family on the Board at one time.
Go to the I-ACT web site and then go to the members only
section. Inside you will find numerous job opportunities.
solution to puzzle on page 17
Per your I-ACT By-Laws, and since this is an odd year, it is time to solicit nominations for the following
Officers and Members of the Board for the I-ACT Board...
and the Officers and Members of the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy.
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The Nomination letter must be
received by the CPA [addressed to: Joseph C. Osborne, Certified Public Accountant; 4407 Bee Cave Rd, Suite 412 Attn: I-ACT Ballot;
West Lake Hills, TX 78746] no later than May 31, 2015. (Any nomination sent to the I-ACT office is invalid and will not be accepted.)
By June 6, 2015 the CPA will notify (by postmarked letter) the individuals that their nominations were received and the CPA will also
notify the Home office of the names of those that were nominated for election and the office they are running for. In concert with the
Home Office, the Nomination Committee will determine the eligibility of all nominees. Once vetted, the Home Office will notify the
Board of Directors. Nominations should be completed by the annual meeting of the membership (so individuals running for office can
be introduced at the annual convention).
Nominee Must submit a letter on a single page (8 in x 10 in - black & white with no photos) for the quarterly with the
following information:
• your history as a colon hydrotherapist including length of time as an I-ACT member
• level of I-ACT membership and certification
• length of time in an office or on the board, if applicable
• school, family, and office affiliations
• a statement describing why you want to be elected and the goals you have for being on the board.
You will be given time (3 - 5 minutes) during the annual membership meeting to speak to the membership.
Thank you for taking the time so that members may get to know your qualifications better.
Sincerely,
I-ACT Charlotte Layne
Nomination Committee Chairperson
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FUNCTIONAL FORUM
INFORMATION
EDGAR GUESS, MD
NBCHT PRESIDENT
National Board for Colon HydroTherapy
NBCHT
Announcing!!!! A special thanks to Beverly Blass, as we have a new relationship with the company that hosts the
Evolution of Medicine/Functional Forum. This group has over 50,000 doctors that participate in their Podcasts
and Webinars.
11103 San Pedro Ave., Suite 117, San Antonio, TX 78216
Office: 210-308-8288 • Fax: 210-366-2999
www.nbcht.org
We have paid $8500 so we will have two podcasts available for your use.
We anticipate that this effort should help you generate relationships with medical doctors in your area. In addition,
it will help to spread information about the value of colon hydrotherapy to the medical community as part of our
desire to educate the doctors.
Go to: http://functionalforum.com/colon-hydrotherapy-valuable-to-your-clinic/
From The Desk Of: Edgar Guess, MD, FACOG
NBCHT President
To: All Members of NBCHT
You can listen to, and download the pod casts, one from Dr. Holt, and one from Dr. Kolbo.
We hope this letter finds you and yours in the best of health and ready for Spring.
MID WEST REGIONAL
REPORT
The Spring meeting of the Mid West Region was held in Chicago, Illinois, at the office of Dr. and Mrs.
Milton Chandler, on Sunday, March 15, 2015. There were eleven members present, five of whom
earned NBCHT CEUs.
Our guest speaker was Kenneth
Carlson, a Business Coach. His topic
was “Powerful Questions: Using Your
Time with Your Clients to Also Move
Emotional Toxicity Out of Their Lives”.
The presentation was inter-active and
was very well received.
Dorothy Chandler, our President
Emeritus, brought us up to date on
I-ACT issues and explained the
importance of getting to know our
elected officials. We finished up the
afternoon with a round table discussion
Respectfully submitted,
Grace Melby
Mid West Regional Representative
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As I-ACT continues pushing for legislation, one of the strongest arguments that we have to help the legislative
bodies of our states to believe that our profession is safe and our members are capable of working on the
public in a safe manner, is the NBCHT Certification Examination. This exam is used by the state of Florida
to license colon hydrotherapists. The NBCHT has made this exam available to any state that is seeking
legislation to help speed up the legislative process and support the legislative effort.
With that in mind, we want all NBCHT members to consider taking the new exam. This will provide the
following benefits:
• The NBCHT will have a larger sample size of individuals taking the exam, resulting in greater validity.
• All NBCHT members would have taken a legally defensible Exam.
• The NBCHT will be able to provide each state a complete list of NBCHT members,
not just the names of those that have passed the new exam.
We hope you all understand that as a practicing Colon Hydrotherapist, you should be able to pass the New
NBCHT exam. The exam that many of you took to get “grandfathered” was the most difficult exam that has
been created for Colon Hydrotherapists. The new exam is an “entry level” exam. Have faith in yourselves
and believe you know what you are doing, then register and take the new exam.
Also, just like I-ACT, the NBCHT is required to hold elections during every odd year. If you are interested in
serving, please send in your nomination letter.
Thank you for doing your part to help us grow our Association and our Profession.
Sincerely,
Edgar Guess, MD
NBCHT President
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LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE REPORT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEW ESSENTIAL BOOK!!!
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO COLON HYDROTHERAPY
Greetings Members,
By Stephen Holt, MD, PhD, LLD, DSc
As part of I-ACT’s colon hydrotherapy
advocacy, the board has become aware
of naturopathic licensing legislation
in five states, which could potentially
impact the unlicensed practice of colon
hydrotherapy respectively. Each bill
includes colon hydrotherapy in the scope
of practice for licensed naturopaths.
A Must Read for All Colon Hydrotherapists
Supplement your training and practice
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE (EMERITUS), DR.
HOLT PROVIDES A MODERN ACCOUNT OF THE PRINCIPLES AND
The aforementioned states are: Illinois SB 1601, Penn HB 516, Idaho HB 181, New Jersey A 814, Rhode
Island SB’s 0094, SB 0331 and Rhode Island HB’s 5380 & HB 5501.
PRACTICE OF COLON HYDROTHERAPY.
Our board member, Cathy Windland from PA, has taken a leadership role on behalf of I-ACT in our effort
to seek an amendment to the current PA naturopathic licensing bill and has traveled to the state capital to
lobby the house licensing committee members currently hearing this bill.
Colonic Irrigation.
A Modern Reappraisal of The Evidence Base, Principles and Practice of
This book is a must read for all colon hydrotherapists and individuals who
are interested in Alternative and Complementary Gastroenterology.
During a recent regional meeting, Illinois I-ACT members have formed a leadership team to work on
legislation protecting access to colon hydrotherapy.
COMMENTS:
In our effort to make advocacy a priority, I-ACT needs your help. Please submit to the committee or the
office the following:
Dorothy Chandler, Past President I-ACT, Chicago, IL.
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Your work and home state representatives
Party in leadership
Number of State Senate, House members and legislative districts
“This book provides basic academic knowledge that all colon hydrotherapists should possess”.
“This is a valuable contribution to the modern-day use of colon hydrotherapy. Dr. Holt analyses this
subject in his usual thoughtful manner and “open the eyes” of the conventional physician who may
reject this procedure”.
As a reminder, our legislative strategy has several key components, which are:
Ester Mark, MD, Laguna Hills, CA.
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www.stephenholtmd.com
To educate the colon hydrotherapist community on the importance of legislative advocacy
To encourage members to get to know their state legislators and create goodwill
To educate our clients and solicit their support
To network with other unlicensed practitioners
To educate our state legislative officials regarding our identity as a practitioner group and how we are an important part of our local economies
These legislative efforts need each of us to decide its importance and to get involved. Only with sustained
action will our industry protect the right of access for our clients.
www.hiom.org
AVAILABLE AT 973-256-4660
US$49.99 20% DISCOUNT FOR I-ACT MEMBERS OR TRAINEES.
PORTION OF SALES WILL BE GIVEN TO I-ACT.
I-ACT is accepting donations to the legislative fund for each state, so please consider sending a donation
for any of the states mentioned or start a fund for your state. Please contact the office for more details.
What do we want “ Legislative Protection for Colon Hydrotherapy”
When do we want it, NOW!!
Submitted by,
Dorothy M. Chandler RN,
Legislative Committee Chair
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“green.” Your quarterly will be emailed to you.
I-ACT sends out E-Blasts to notify its members of Regional Meetings and
other important issues. If you are not receiving these E-Blasts, please email
the I-ACT Office and give your current e-mail address. We will immediately
put your email address on our E-Blast list.
If you would like to have the quarterly sent to you via regular mail,
you MUST let us know so we can put you on a list.
Just send us an email: [email protected]
and let us know you want/need your future quarterlies via mail.
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section - contact the office for your Members Only password. In that location, you can find
the I-ACT Member Logo, and additional member information. In the future, those on our
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you help the Association be cost effective and good stewards of the budget. ensure that you receive the password for our I-ACT Member site.
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We
ADVERTISEMENTS
Letter to the Members from the I-ACT President:
GAIL
NAAS
in England and Europe
to put on this event. We
Wow! There is a lot happening in our profession that thank ARCH, RICTAT, and
IPCH for their help putting
I want to bring you up to date with.
this together. The Italian
First, we are taking nominations for our 2015 Election. association SIPC will also
As you know, our By-Laws require that we have an become a major participant
and we welcome their
election every two years. It is that time again.
assistance.
If you would like to run for office, there are a few
All of this has been put in
things that you should know.
place by the efforts of Richard and Marlin Armstrong
and our International Committee Chairperson,
Prior to being nominated to a position as a MemDorothy Chandler.
ber of the Board or as an Officer of the corporation, the individual:
We have been notified that the state of PA has a
•• must be a Full member in good standing of the
Naturopathic Bill that has “Colon Hydrotherapy” in
corporation.
the naturopaths scope of practice. We are concerned
that this might interfere with our members ability to
•• must be a member of the association for a
practice our profession.
minimum of two consecutive years.
•• must be certified by I-ACT at the Intermediate
Cathy Windland has been working with legislators
Level, or higher. and
•• must be National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy in Pennsylvania and has been told that the current
naturopathic law is not meant to interfere with our
certified.
ability to practice colon hydrotherapy as long as you
•• must be at the Instructor level if running for a
have been properly trained.
position as an Officer in the Corporation
Dear I-ACT Members,
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IN
MEMORIUM
We have been notified of the passing of our long-time friend and
I-ACT member, Ruth Kay from New Zealand.
We need good people to run for the Board and to help
us move our profession forward. Please look on page
9 for a complete list of the requirements to run for
office.
She was a tireless servant to all mankind and she was instrumental
in establishing the I-ACT presence in New Zealand.
Being on the board is a lot of work, but it is well worth
your efforts.
Her Husband and soulmate, Mike Kay reported, “It is with great
sadness that I write to tell you that Ruth passed away in her sleep
at around 04:30 this morning. I feel absolutely devastated. I truly
thought that she would live for ever, certainly seeing me out. It has
been raining most of the day -- even the angels are shedding a tear!!
Thank you for the support you gave her over many years. Keep up
the good work!”
Ruth Kay was a special person and she will be missed.
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Our 2015 Convention will be held in Nashville,
TN, June 25 - 27, 2015. You can relax and enjoy the
music in the home of Country Music while learning
from a great line up of speakers. We will have the
best “Hoe Down” ever and other fantastic activities.
We’ll see Y’all there!!!
We are preparing for the first International Congress
of Colon Hydrotherapy to be held at the Hilton,
Birmingham Metropole in England August 21 & 22,
2015! We are working with the other associations
We will continue to monitor the situation and keep
you informed.
In this regard, it would help the Board if each of you
takes the time to check your state to ensure that there
are no bills being proposed that might interfere with
your ability to practice your profession. IT takes the
efforts of each of us to ensure that we are protected.
You can see that 2015 will be an exciting time. So,
take a moment and reflect on the past year, allow
yourself to rest and become strong so we can have
the best year ever. I wish you a prosperous and
health-filled New Year, wherever you are, in our
I-ACT global community.
Gail Naas
I-ACT President
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Disclaimer:
I-ACT neither endorses, approves, nor supports any products advertised in this Quarterly Newsletter. These advertisements are provided
to the membership by each advertiser. Additionally, the readers should assure themselves that the material presented herein is current
and applicable at the time it is read. The authors cannot warrant that the material will continue to be accurate. Readers should verify
statements before relying on them. No statement herein shall be considered a legal opinion nor a substitute for the advice of an attorney.
For the most recent and complete interpretation of laws, please consult an attorney.
Table of Contents
I-ACT Policy Statements
3
I-ACT President’s Letter
Legislative Committee Report
5
9
6
Nominations For Election
Regional Rep Committee Report
14
18-19N
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Convention Information
20
Article on Gluten Marketing & PR Committee Update
2015 International Congress 23
22
Congress Registration Form
CA Regional Information 26
24
Insurance Information
28
A&P Courses
Functional Forum / MidWest Region
New Members 1st Quarter
2
13
Food Article
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Regional Rep List
21
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NBCHT President’s Message
I-ACT Cookbook
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I-ACT Policy Statements:
I-ACT recommends the use of currently registered FDA equipment and only disposable speculums, rectal
tubes, or rectal nozzles. However, should the Therapist use reusable speculums, these speculums should,
at a minimum, be autoclaved for sanitation and cleanliness (30 minutes). Additionally, the autoclave unit
must be tested and inspected by competent authority at least four times per year- maintain documentation.
(Under NO conditions should a disposable speculum or rectal tube be reused).
I-ACT recognizes the FDA classifies equipment used to instill water into the colon through a nozzle
inserted into the rectum to evacuate the contents of the colon into three distinct classes; Class I (Enema
Kits), Class II and Class III are (Colon Irrigation Systems). Follow the guidelines of your manufacturer, as
approved by the FDA for the type of equipment (devices) you are using. Make no claims as to the use of
your device other than those approved by the FDA.
The main differences between Class I and Class II devices:
The code of federal regulations CFR 876.5210 & 876.5220 describe the differences between the Class I
and the Class II devices. From that regulation, a Class I device is an enema system and does not include
“colonic irrigation devices”. A “colon irrigation device” is a Class II device, which in part is described as:
“The system is designed to allow evacuation of the contents of the colon during the administration of the
colonic irrigation.
The Class I Device:
· The Class I device is defined as an enema system and may not have temperature control, temperature
gauges or water purification as part of the device. Class I enema systems must be self-administered.
· Manufacturers of Class I devices are not required to have third party oversight as they need not comply with the good manufacturing practices and record keeping that are required of Class II manufacturers. Class I devices are not as heavily regulated and controlled by the FDA as Class II devices are.
· Owners of Class I devices may not market their service using the terms “colonics or colonic irrigation” in describing the scope of their practice of evacuating the contents of the lower bowel.
The Class II Device:
· The Class II Device is a “colonic irrigation device”.
· Manufacturers of Class II devices are required to have third party oversight and must comply with
the good manufacturing practices and record keeping that are required by the FDA. Class II devices
are heavily regulated and controlled by the FDA.
· The FDA requires Class II devices to be sold and used on or at the order of a physician or health care
practitioner. This may be different in each state.
Although I-ACT is not aware of any laws that preclude you from assisting an individual with an enema,
I-ACT does want you to consider upgrading your equipment to the equipment that provides the greatest
safeguards to the public. In this profession, that would be equipment marketed as Class II devices.
Remember that I-ACT strongly recommends that all I-ACT members use FDA registered Class II devices
or devices equivalent to Class II devices regulated by the appropriate agency in your country. Only
individuals using FDA registered equipment will be placed on the I-ACT Web Site. Purchase equipment
at your own risk. Ensure you are in compliance with your local, state, federal and country guidelines.
Ensure that equipment you purchase is cleared for use in your country.
I-ACT recognizes there are two distinct types of colon irrigation systems; open and closed systems.
However, it is I-ACT policy that the colon hydrotherapist / technician is always in attendance / or is
immediately available to the client throughout the session. The degree of assistance is to be in compliance
with the instructions of the manufacturer of the equipment as registered with the FDA, and/or as directed
by a physician.
The policy on insertion is to follow the instruction of the referring physician; the guidelines of the
manufacturer as approved by the FDA; or the directives from the authority of your city, county, state, or
country ordinances.
I-ACT recommends that you do not put the initials (CT) for colon hydrotherapist after your name, write it out
in full. According to most state laws, putting initials after your name is not allowed unless you are licensed
or have a degree from an accredited professional school.
NEW MEMBERS
1ST QUARTER 2015
Following is a list of our new members for the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015.
We are glad to have you as members. Remember, at I-ACT you are important to us!
First Name
Daniel
Alanna
Bryan
Tonya
Yiyang
John
Eduardo
Tom
Gillian
Naomi
Jenny
Melanie
Marina
Darlean
Ernesto
Gladys
Ladan
Vania
Kelly
Marlene
Zhe
Margit
Dandan
Serena
Pietrina
Ramona
Gillian
Rosemary
Levina
Shanta
Emilia
Lisa
Ngwe
Biju
Beth
Shonda
Nancy
Amanda
Dosha
Robin
Shonda
Kelsey
Lorraine
David
Last Name
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