Gentle Waters Healing Center

Overview

Gentle Waters Healing Center is a holistic wellness facility in Gainesville, FL, specializing in safe and gentle detoxification and cleansing services. Primarily focused on colon hydrotherapy (colonics), it also offers aqua chi and far infrared sauna therapies to promote optimal health. The center provides a relaxed, comfortable, and private atmosphere, emphasizing client dignity, privacy, and personalized care. Clients enjoy sessions in individual rooms with skilled, certified staff available nearby. The overall experience is described as refreshing, relaxing, and empowering, with many reporting increased energy, well-being, and vitality post-treatment. Positive customer reviews highlight the welcoming environment, knowledgeable staff (especially owner Dawn Brower), and transformative results for issues like constipation, fatigue, and digestive problems.

Features & Amenities

• Private colonics rooms with open-system equipment for maximum privacy and comfort—no odors or mess.
• LIBBE colon hydrotherapy machine: State-of-the-art, uses filtered, purified warm water; disposable, sterile rectal tubes (pencil-sized) for hygiene.
• Far infrared sauna for detoxification through sweating out toxins.
• Aqua chi foot bath for energetic cleansing.
• Comfortable treatment tables, abdominal massage during sessions, and post-session rinsing sprayers.
• Waiting room for a serene pre/post-visit experience.
• Viewing tube allows clients to observe waste elimination (optional).
• High sanitation standards: Water passes through four filters; no risk of contamination.
• Health history intake forms and consultations for personalized care.

Services

• Colon Hydrotherapy (Colonics): Gentle internal bath cleanses the entire 5-5.5 ft colon, removing fecal matter, gas, mucus, toxins, and parasites. Equivalent to 30 enemas; 45-minute sessions improve peristalsis, nutrient absorption, and bowel regularity. Benefits include reduced bloating, fatigue, headaches, and more.
• Far Infrared Sauna: Promotes deep detoxification via infrared heat to sweat out toxins, supporting overall cleansing.
• Aqua Chi: Foot detoxification therapy using ionized water for energetic balancing.
• Health & Nutritional Counseling: Guidance on diet, fiber intake, and maintenance programs.
• Massage Therapy: Offered by licensed staff (Dawn Brower is a certified massage therapist).
• Tours and Consultations: Free introductions to services.

Sessions are not cures but tools for health improvement. Contraindications include severe GI issues, pregnancy (first 4 months), etc.—doctor referral required for some.

Pricing

• Colon Hydrotherapy:
  • Single session: $85.00
  • 6-session package: $390.00 (best value for initial series)
• Other services (aqua chi, far infrared sauna): Pricing not explicitly listed; contact for details.
• Insurance: May cover if prescribed as medically necessary; some plans offer alternative health stipends. Payment due at time of service.
• Cancellation Policy: 24-hour notice required; no-shows charged to account.

Location & Hours

• Location: Gainesville, FL (exact address not specified in content; contact via phone or form). Phone: (352) 374-0600, Fax: (352) 374-7756. Easy access for locals seeking holistic care.
• Operating Hours: Not explicitly stated; sessions last ~1 hour (45 min treatment + prep). Schedule appointments via contact form, phone, or intake form download.

Notes

• What makes it special: Led by Dawn Brower, International/State Board Certified Colon Hydrotherapist trained at Body Logic Institute, with massage expertise and background in rehabilitation. Co-owner Jennifer Ford manages operations. Open-system privacy differentiates it—clients self-insert tubes and control release. 5-star reviews (over 45 on Google) praise Dawn’s knowledge, humor, and care; transforms skeptics. Holistic focus on colon as health foundation, backed by historical use (ancient Egyptians, Dr. Kellogg). Educational resources (videos, FAQs, blogs) demystify services. Ideal for detoxification, IBS, fatigue; maintenance every 3 months recommended. No embarrassment—dignity preserved throughout.