Become Certified in Colon Hydrotherapy With Training From Tara Alder

Certification Basics

International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT)
AND
National Board of Colon Hydrotherapy (NBCHT)

Certification training is available in Eugene, OR, or Rancho Mirage, CA.

Professional Colon Hydrotherapy Certification Course

This 265-hour complete package offers training in:

  • Training in LIBBE (Open System) Device or Aqua Cleanse (Closed System) Device

  • How to use, sanitize and maintain the professional colon hydrotherapy devices

  • How to be Certified as a Professional Colon Hydrotherapist through the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT) and the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy (NBCHT)

  • History and Theory of Colon Hydrotherapy

  • Anatomy / Physiology and Microbiology (at the school we focus on the Digestive System)

  • Indications and Contraindications

  • Colon Hydrotherapy Procedures

  • Actual "Hands-on Sessions"

  • Health & Sanitation

  • How to Build Your Business

  • Business & Ethics

  • Safe Advertising

  • Eating to enhance Colon Hygiene

Course Options and Fees

  • Complete Package: Membership, Coursework, & Apprenticeship for I-ACT & NBCHT Certificates in Professional Colon Hydrotherapy

    $7,777 (265 hours total)

    I-ACT & National Board Certified Professional Colon Hydrotherapy Training

    200 hours of coursework online

    65 hours of in-person apprenticeship. You gain hands-on experience with the device (device training) and clients where you’ll learn the tricks of the trade, troubleshooting, and more.

    You must complete your coursework and apprenticeship before taking the National Board Exam to become certified.

    Once you pass The National Board Exam (covered in this cost) you will receive a certification from the Nation Board of Colon Hydrotherapy and the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy.

    Now you’re ready to start your own professional colon hydrotherapy practice!

    Download Registration Form

  • Online Cengage Course Work

    $2,222 (200-hour online course work)

    Includes the first year of International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT) membership and all the fees's for I-ACT, Cengage and Ed2Go (the online programs used for classes) This also includes 2 phone check-ins with me monthly for 6 months of program.

    This particular course is required for all who choose to gain professional-level certification through I-ACT and The National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy (NBCHT).

    If you choose to go through me as an instructor, this tuition will be deducted from the “Complete Package” of $7,777.

    To get started, you ll need to email Aloha@TaraAlder.com the completed I-ACT application and registration & payment.

    **NOTE: You do not need to pay for the NBCHT application enrollment fee of $1,000. This is included in your package.

    Download Registration Form

  • Instructor Training

    $7,777
    (Includes: Coursework Assignments & 60 hours Of In-Person Training)

    This course is for those who have met all prerequisites, including:

    1. Maintaining certification at the advanced level for a minimum of 1 year

    2. Course + Training fee paid in full 3 weeks prior to the start date.

    The prerequisite coursework will take 6 months to 1 year to complete.

    NOTE: All coursework is due before you start the 60-hour in-person training.

    60 hours of in-person training and all coursework are to be completed by April 30th.

    Download Registration Form

  • Certified LIBBE Device Training

    $3,333

    Correspondence coursework.

    Use of LIBBE device.

    LIBBE device installation basics.

    LIBBE device plumbing basics.

    LIBBE device maintenance.

    LIBBE device supplies.

    Ordering LIBBE device supplies.

    LIBBE device session setup.

    LIBBE device cleaning.

    LIBBE device close down.

    LIBBE device indications and contraindications.

    LIBBE device MDR (medical device reporting).

    Download Registration Form

  • Certified Aqua Cleanse Device Training

    $3,333

    Correspondence coursework.

    Use of Aqua Cleanse device.

    Aqua Cleanse device installation basics.

    Aqua Cleanse device plumbing basics.

    Aqua Cleanse device maintenance.

    Aqua Cleanse device supplies.

    Ordering Aqua Cleanse device supplies.

    Aqua Cleanse device session setup.

    Aqua Cleanse device cleaning.

    Aqua Cleanse device close down.

    Aqua Cleanse device indications and contraindications.

    Aqua Cleanse device MDR (medical device reporting).

    Training takes place at our location in Rancho Mirage, CA with Carol Christian and Dr. Eugene Rajaratnam.

    Aqua Cleanse is the most technologically advanced closed system in the world!

    Download Registration Form

  • Continuing Education/Apprenticeship

    $150/hour in person
    $194/hour via Zoom or over the phone

    Correspondence coursework may include:

    • Study for NBCHT exam

    • Anatomy and Physiology

    • Hygiene

    • Ethics

    • Business and Marketing

    • Multi-organ Detox and Regeneration

    • Nutrition

    • Lifestyle

    • Complementary modalities

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  • I-ACT Advanced Level Training

    $5,555

    Correspondence coursework.

    I-ACT required apprenticeship hours.

    Advance level testing.

    Download Registration Form

Device Training Options

LIBBE (Open System) Device

Open system colon hydrotherapy sessions are referred to as the Cadillac of colonics. This system uses the smallest colon tube of less than 1/4 inch in diameter for the hydration experience. Clients are able to get the tube in place within their body while preserving modesty, in private, or with the comfort of the trained professional by their side. Commonly, clients are fully capable of inserting the tube themselves. After insertion, the client covers themselves then invites the therapist to offer a variety of additional supports as part of the holistic health experience. Castor oil packs, foot reflexology, internal organ manipulation, belly rubs, guided meditation, and breathwork are accessible offerings during the session. Or, the client can be offered privacy and receive and release while being checked on every ten minutes. This option of privacy is only available with the open system sessions. 

Purified, temperature-controlled water enters the body precisely, usually at a rate of a gentle trickle. The water and the contents of the colon are released from the body around the tiny tube into the colonic basin that acts as a toilet connected to the sewage plumbing. After a person's waste empties into the basin, the waste then goes through a clear view tube which allows the client to see the contents if they wish. The water goes into the body as gravity feeds the water through the tube into the person's colon. The water finds the path of least resistance or trickles out of the body around the tube when the body’s wisdom creates contraction for the contents to be evacuated. In the open system sessions, the body controls the ebbs and flows of the water. The therapist is there to offer guidance and support but is not in control of the water. The client is covered in both the open and closed system sessions throughout the session. There is no odor with the open system as a built-in ventilation system allows air and odor to pass through the pipes and exit through the facility's roof. There is no mess as a spray rinse, much like a bidet, allows the client to wash their bottom at any time and is always used after using the device.

Both the open and the closed systems of Alder Brooke Healing Arts are FDA-registered and approved devices. We use one-time use only disposable tubes to ensure safety and hygiene. Both colonic devices are considered to be the best way to exercise, shape, tone, cleanse, hydrate, and rejuvenate the bowel. Both open and closed systems are fabulous. People from many walks of life appreciate both the open and the closed colon hydrotherapy experiences.

Aqua Cleanse (Closed System) Device

The closed system is described as the queen of colonics. It is performed while the recipient is on a massage table under cozy sheets resting their bottom on a chuck pad. These fabulous sessions are intriguing as the waste leaves the body into the tube that is inserted into the body. The tube is 3/4 of diameter and is easily placed just 2 inches into the body while the recipient lays on their left side, known as the sims position. The therapist then holds the tube in place as the client returns to laying on their back in the supine position. Generally, the therapist is present the entire session from insertion to retraction during a closed system session. Outside of the body, there is an inflow tube for the purified water to flow directly into the recipient and a waste flow tube for the extra water and the colon contents to flow out of the body and into the sewage system. The closed system offers a viewing tube for the client to see the waste leaving their body if they choose to look. There is no odor as the waste goes into the tube, so no odor is in the air. There is no mess as the colon contents leave the body directly into the tube. With this system, the therapist is tableside of the client throughout the session and is responsible for controlling the rate in which the purified, temperature-controlled water flows into the recipient and when the client receives and releases. The therapist is in constant communication with the client. Castor oil packs, foot reflexology, internal organ manipulation, belly rubs, guided meditation, and breathwork are offered and are easy to access during the session.  

Both the open and the closed systems of Alder Brooke Healing Arts are FDA-registered and approved devices. We use one-time use only disposable tubes to ensure safety and hygiene. Both colonic devices are considered to be the best way to exercise, shape, tone, cleanse, hydrate, and rejuvenate the bowel. Both open and closed systems are fabulous. People from many walks of life appreciate both the open and the closed colon hydrotherapy experiences.

 

Not Ready For Classes But Want I-ACT Membership?

I-ACT membership applications may be downloaded here. You may send it to the I-ACT office if you want to begin your membership now and start receiving the benefits or bring it with you to training. The sooner you apply, the sooner you will start receiving the I-ACT Quarterly Newsletters and other great professional information. I would be happy to be your sponsor, so you may write my name in the space appropriate on the application.

Download the NBCHT study handbook here.

A Letter From Your Instructor, Tara Alder

Thank you for considering studying colon hydrotherapy with me. I look forward to working with you.

The lesson plan and lectures through Alder Brooke will cover areas concerning business and office procedures, ethics, health and sanitation, anatomy and physiology focusing on the digestive system, colon hydrotherapy – theory, history, and practice including indications for the therapy and contra-indications. Some classes include complementary modalities when time permits and student requirements are completed. All students have the opportunity to practice with a minimum of 30 sessions as required by I-ACT for the professional colon hydrotherapy certification.

You must be a member in good standing with I-ACT in order to gain Professional Colon Hydrotherapy Certification. The application for I-ACT membership and to become certified as a Professional Colon Hydrotherapist may be downloaded here. The current fee for membership is $150.00 a year.

I have found that students do well when they come to class prepared. The additional assignments are designed to help you gain a strong foundation of education that you may demonstrate and apply here in the training program.

With diligent home study and practice in the training program, you will accelerate your learning process and enjoy the time here as you gain new skills, learn the tricks of the trade and enhance your touch working hands-on with clients.

I am pleased to invite you to the customized courses that I offer. These are professional colon hydrotherapy certification courses. I am certified to teach on both open and closed systems. Students will have an opportunity to learn the open system through Alder Brooke in Eugene, OR. This system is a unique FDA-registered professional colon hydrotherapy device. I-ACT recognizes both open and closed systems, therapist and clients choose their preference. Through Alder Brooke in Eugene, Oregon, we offer training on the LIBBE open system only. We offer both I-ACT professional colon hydrotherapy certification and LIBBE certification. Closed system training takes place at our location in Rancho Mirage, CA. Please contact me if you wish to receive training at your location on your own equipment.

Most classes and sessions are designed from Monday through Friday. Class times are from 8 am to 6 pm most days.

When you enroll I will send the assignments with instructions. The books need to be purchased separately. Let me know if you have trouble getting any of the books. The "Principals for Colonic Irrigation" is sometimes challenging to find as it is out of print, I could send you a lender of that if necessary. You may try www.amazon.com.

Please begin by printing and filling out the registration form above.

I will then send you an enrollment agreement. Please fill it out the best you can including the dates and tuition amounts. When you enroll, a non-refundable fee of $2,222.00 is required. Payment by credit card or check is acceptable. The remainder of tuition is due three weeks before class begins as is outlined on the agreement.

Thanks again for your interest. I am excited that you may be joining us. If you need other or additional arrangements please ask. I will do my best to accommodate you.

I look forward to connecting with you more soon!

Blessings,
Tara Alder
Instructor with the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy

  • Training Testimonials

    “I had the choice of learning colon hydrotherapy in Australia but chose to seek my education by one of the best in the business. I wanted to be great at what I did. Not just good. I did my research and it was Tara Alder! So off I went to Hawaii. She was so hygenic, professional, stimulating, and motivated. I loved learning with Tara. She made it seem so easy and natural. I would love to do the Advanced training with Tara. She is a gem. For anyone out there wondering where to go for education, knowledge and great colonic then look no further. Tara is your gal.”

    — Dr. Jane Amelia Lemon (Osteopath)

  • Training Testimonials

    “Tara is an extremely knowledgeable, passionate and fun teacher who instilled a strong ethical awareness in me... from cleanliness to caring about my clients!”

    — Julia Blunt

  • Training Testimonials

    "Alder Brooke Healing Arts offered me an excellent and thorough colon hydrotherapy education. I gained experience, knowledge and wisdom in this sacred art along with a lifetime friend in Tara Alder. She did an amazing job creating a fun and comfortable learning environment while valuing the quality of my education and training.

    I would highly recommend Tara Alder for those seeking colon hydrotherapy education and or treatments. She is very knowledgeable and genuine in her art and offers a safe space for both students and clients to grow and let go."

    — Pauahi Kamakau, Ha'a ha'a Healing (Humble Healing) Hounaunau, HI

  • Training Testimonials

    “When I received the call to practice professional colon hydrotherapy, it was absolutely imperative that I learn from an instructor who not only had the appropriate knowledge to share, but who also had a deep sense of heart and spirit. So I went searching, and I found the most endearing and lovely spark of light named Tara Alder. I loved that she made herself so amazingly accessible through both video (youtube/website) and writing, so that I felt completely comfortable with who she was and what she was about. I knew then I would be making the trek up to Eugene, Oregon from the San Francisco Bay Area because Tara was definitely my teacher.

    The process of studying with Tara was rigorous! It was also fun and entertaining. Let me tell you, she does not let a detail fall through the cracks! She will expect you to show your readiness and willingness to learn, but she will also fully embrace you and make very sure you finish as a strong, sensitive and capable practitioner. This was so utterly empowering for me. I felt completely confident to come back home and begin working with clients immediately. I did just that, and I continue to thrive in my ever-growing practice.

    A gifted healer, teacher and host, that is truly Tara. Thank you, Tara, for preparing me to be excellent at what I do!”

    — Nancy Chiappe, Serenity Wellness for Women

  • Training Testimonials

    “Dear Tara,

    It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter to acknowledge you and your school. As the owner of Angels Health Institute and as an educator of nutritional therapy throughout the Western US I wish to congratulate you on putting together a superior course in Colon Hydrotherapy. I have personally worked with your previous students and became passionate about the industry as well. I am amazed at the organization and professionalism of your teaching and I am grateful for you going beyond colon therapy instruction to solidly grounding the concept, practices and procedures related into the educational programs.

    Thank you for all of your hard work!”

    — Peggy McDonnell, Angel's Health Institute LLC

  • Training Testimonials

    “With gratitude and joy I say thank you Tara! Your truth and way of teaching shows your skills as a teacher and as a human being. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

    — Donna Kerley

  • Training Testimonials

    “Tara is a powerhouse of knowledge packed with Passion and purpose to inspire our greatest vitality and health so we can shine bright. Her school programs are top-notch.”

    — Shakina Cloke

  • Training Testimonials

    "The impact of Tara's work in my life is priceless. My career evolved from massage to colon hydrotherapy, now I empower thousands of others to heal their lives from the inside out. Thank you Tara!"

    — Simmah Dorn

  • Training Testimonials

    "I attempted to train for colon hydrotherapy and gain certification in southern California from a different certified school with an instructor who had professional credentials whos fees seemed affordable. I was put in front of a TV to watch training videos while she worked other aspects of her business. I was so disappointed with my investment that I discontinued going to her school then looked up and found Tara at Alder Brooke Healing Arts. My education experience with Tara was incredible. A total contrast to what I had experienced prior. I got to experience so much at Alder Brooke. I felt empowered and capable of doing the job. Tara gave me all that she said she would and more. It was a fantastic experience learning about how to work with a wide variety of clients with different phases of health and life. It was a beautiful example of what the job actually entails, from the business administration part to the physical presents with the people who come for healing, ethical and professional communication and operating the device. My mind was actually blown. Tara is a true healer, an outstanding teacher and a kind soul. She has an extraordinary gift."

    — Theresa

  • Training Testimonials

    Tara is one of the raddest goddesses I know! From the moment I met her I admired how she carries herself, the perfect balance of fierce and warm. I could not have asked for a better teacher, who inspires me to be better on levels I hadn't even considered. Tara brings truth, love, and happiness, and a wealth of valuable knowledge with integrity and incredible work ethic that is obvious. I hope she never forgets the purest and most innocent parts of herself and her incredible worth! Truly a gift!

    — Raquel Lemire

  • Training Testimonials

    “In 2019 I received my professional colon hydrotherapy training, Tara's passion and dedication for teaching stays with me and I know she will always be there for support and guidance. I am so grateful to have trained and learned from such an incredible mind and true healer.”

    -Theresa J., Portland, OR

Important Guidelines For Students

  • YOU MUST BRING YOUR PERSONAL PRESCRIPTION (Rx) WITH YOU!
    Your Physician / Dr. must write an Rx with your personal name on it; suggest "Colonics as needed".  Physicians may choose to use their own prescription pad, or write a letter. A form is available for download here.

  • You will be giving and getting colonics among your fellow students.

  • You will also be disinfecting (cleaning) the colon hydrotherapy instruments and will also do your share of cleaning toilets, laundry, and housekeeping. It is a must that you wear scrubs or appropriate clothing, you may get bleach and/or cleaning chemicals on your nice clothes. Dress Comfortably - in Layers... Also, please be sensitive to our clients - Limit Scented Fragrances! You may also consider leaving your fine jewelry at home. Please remove nail polish and clip your nails down before class.

  • Please, no pagers or cell phones are allowed during lectures, presentations, or sessions.

  • We offer breaks for everyone to rest and recharge. Lunch breaks, usually 2 hours long, require students to leave the training facility, giving our instructors and staff a chance to take a break on-site. Nearby parks, the river, restaurants, and the River Road Recreation Center offer plenty of affordable options to enjoy during your break.

  • While we love little ones, we kindly ask that children or babies not attend scheduled lessons or training, except for required breastfeeding sessions. We're happy to make special arrangements for nursing and ensure regular break times are provided.

  • For Eugene trainings at the clinic, we kindly request that all student vehicles remain off the property at all times—no exceptions. Don't worry, there's plenty of parking available at Howard Elementary School and River Road Recreation Center. You'll also find bicycle parking with convenient bike poles at these locations.

  • Absolutely, No Selling or Promoting of your own Products, this is a conflict --- you're here to learn!!

  • There are additional ground rules here for the class that will be reviewed during the first morning of class. Please let us know if you have any conflicts with these requests prior to attending when possible.

  • Schedule your departure back home on Friday, after 5:00 PM - the last day of training!
    Plan to leave from the training facility on the last day after 5 pm.

  • Arrive with an open mind, ready to give, share and receive. As you listen and learn new methods of improving client communication you will gain the skill to build your business safely, professionally, and legally.

  • To ensure safety and hygiene in the clinic, please wear shoes that are close-toed, hands-free, and easy to slip on and off. Given our frequent and rapid transitions, it's important that students' shoes provide both support and functionality.

Optional Study Materials

(Not an I-ACT requirement, only for your learning benefit)

Books for Essays and multiple-choice questions
(Assignments with instructions will be sent via e-mail and are to be completed and returned before attending lectures and sessions)

Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski, M.S., C.C.N.

Renew Your Life by Brenda Watson, CCT

Colon Health – Key to a Vibrant Life by Dr. Norman Walker

Essentials of Human Anatomy by Elaine Marieb

Health Begins In The Colon by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN

The Principles of Colonic Irrigation: Jilie Collings.

Download the NBCHT study handbook here.

I also recommend viewing the DVD by Brenda Watson titled "The H.O.P.E. Formula" and the DVD by Dr. Edward Group titled "The Secret To Health". There will be no written assignments for these DVDs, they have great graphics and can be helpful with your learning process.