Back To Essentials

Overview

Back To Essentials is a Chiropractic Health, Holistic Wellness Institute, and Beauty Center located in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in April 2010 by Dr. W. Claire Wages, a chiropractor, certified colon hydrotherapy instructor, and holistic practitioner, the center emphasizes a holistic approach to health, focusing on prevention, education, detoxification, and natural therapies. It bridges conventional medicine and alternative treatments to help clients achieve optimal wellness for mind, body, and spirit.

The overall atmosphere is welcoming, educational, and safety-focused, with stringent COVID-19 protocols including temperature checks, sanitization, social distancing, and mask requirements. Clients are encouraged to leave belongings in vehicles, wear socks, and follow hygiene procedures. The experience promotes empowerment through knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and self-healing, fostering a community-oriented environment dedicated to longer, healthier lives via drug-free methods.

Features & Amenities

• Far Infrared Sauna: For deep detoxification and relaxation.
• Libbe Colon Hydrotherapy Table: FDA-approved system for safe colonic irrigation.
• Vibration Therapy Platform: Enhances circulation, muscle strength, and balance.
• Yoni Steam Setup: Includes seat, herbs, hotplate, clay pot, and gown for reproductive health.
• Ionic Foot Detox Equipment: Draws toxins via ionized water.
• Traction Therapy Devices: For spinal decompression.
• Color Therapy Lights and Glasses: Chromotherapy for energy balancing.
• Treatment Rooms: Sanitized between sessions with dedicated cleaning staff.
• Lobby with Cubby Storage: Shoe removal area for hygiene.
• Wellness Retreat Spaces: Hosts events like the Annual Whole Woman Wellness Retreat.
• Certification Training Areas: In-person practicum for yoni steam and colon hydrotherapy.

Enhanced sanitation includes continuous high-traffic area disinfection, handwashing schedules, and fresh linens per visit.

Services

• Chiropractic Care: Adjustments, consultations, spinal traction, vibration therapy.
• Detoxification: Far infrared sauna, ionic foot detox, colon hydrotherapy, ear candling, detox body wraps, alkaline therapy.
• Reproductive & Feminine Health: Yoni steaming.
• Body Treatments: Body scrubs, full body stretching, massages.
• Therapies: Color therapy, physical therapy modalities.
• Wellness Programs: Holistic packages, pH testing, dietary consultations, retreats (e.g., 3rd Annual Whole Woman Wellness Retreat), self-care challenges (e.g., 14 Days of Self-Care for Mom).
• Certifications Offered: Yoni Steam ($1,900, 40 hours), Colon Hydrotherapy ($4,500, 265 hours via I-ACT), upcoming Ionic Foot Detox and Ear Candling.

Services prioritize natural, non-invasive methods for immune support, pain relief, weight loss, and disease prevention.

Pricing

• Chiropractic Consult: $35
• Spinal Traction: $45/session or $100/month unlimited
• Chiropractic Therapy: $350/month
• Vibration Therapy: $45/session or $100/month unlimited
• Single Adjustment: $75; 3 Adjustments: $175
• Detox Body Wrap: $175; 3 sessions: $400
• Color Therapy: $30/session
• Alkaline Therapy (incl. consult, pH test, foot detox): $95
• Body Scrub: $100/session
• Yoni Steam Certification: $1,900
• Colon Hydrotherapy Certification: $4,500

Accident/injury pricing TBD. Concierge appointments outside hours: $100 fee. Book via contact form or 803-736-8633.

Location & Hours

• Address: 1416 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201
• Hours:
  • Monday–Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM
  • Sunday: Concierge appointments available

Conveniently located in downtown Columbia; Google Maps integration for directions.

Notes

What sets Back To Essentials apart is its educational focus—Dr. Wages, with degrees in Chemistry and Chiropractic, teaches clients anatomy to empower self-healing. As a community leader, she offers internships, workshops, and serves on advisory boards. The center stands out for comprehensive holistic packages, women’s wellness retreats, and professional certifications, promoting detox does the body good and health is wealth. Strict safety measures ensure a pristine, trusting environment amid holistic innovation like far infrared sauna and yoni steaming. Ideal for those seeking natural alternatives to add years to life.