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Richmond life sometimes needs a reset

Richmond is full-on in the best way: Swan Street dinners, Victoria Street pho, nights at the MCG or Rod Laver, and a workday that often runs well past 5 pm. It is also the kind of suburb where you can ignore your gut for a long time. Heavy meals, late nights, long hours at a desk and “I’ll fix my routine next week” can easily add up to:

• Bloating and heaviness
• Constipation or stop–start bowel habits
• That constant “not quite right” feeling through your digestive system.

If you’re based in Richmond and want something more structured than another quick cleanse or tea, our open-system colon irrigation clinic in Armadale gives you a specialist, calm space that’s still very close to home.

Colonic Irrigation for Richmond Locals – Quick Trip to Our Armadale Clinic

Richmond to Armadale – basically one train line

One of the reasons Richmond works well for our clinic is how simple the trip is:

• Train: There’s a direct train from Richmond Station to Armadale Station on the Frankston/Cranbourne/Pakenham lines; the ride takes about 9 minutes, and trains run every 15 minutes.

• Distance by road: Around 5–7 km, depending on whether you cut through Toorak / South Yarra or via High Street.

For most Richmond clients, it feels like heading one or two stops further than their usual CBD commute, just in the opposite direction.

You can literally:

1. Finish work near Swan Street or Church Street.
2. Jump on the train at Richmond Station.
3. Get off at Armadale, walk a few minutes, and you’re at the clinic.

Why Richmond locals travel to an Armadale clinic

Richmond is not short on things to do – it’s short on quiet, private spaces designed for gut-focused treatments.

Common reasons people make the trip from Richmond / Cremorne to Armadale:

• Open-system colonics – a small, pencil-thin nozzle you insert yourself, with gentle water flow and a gravity-fed system. No large speculum, no therapist standing over you.
• Privacy and control – you stay covered, set the pace, and call the therapist only when you need help or adjustments.
  
• Clinic experience since 1999 – you’re not somebody’s experiment; you’re walking into a setup that’s had years to refine process, comfort and safety.
  
• Premium hygiene standards – single-use disposables, filtered water, temperature control and careful sanitising between clients.
  
• Balanced, guideline-aware approach – no significant claims, no “10 sessions or it doesn’t work” pressure; just realistic, personalised recommendations based on your situation.

For many inner-city clients, including those in Richmond, South Yarra, and Prahran, the draw is a specialist environment that’s still within a straightforward public transport radius.

What an open-system colonic actually involves

A typical Richmond client visit looks like this:

1. Short intake & chat: We cover your health background, medications, digestive history, and goals (e.g., relief from constipation, feeling lighter, part of a reset after a hectic period).

2. Private setup: You’re shown the equipment, the nozzle and how to position yourself. Change into the appropriate dress and covering, and press the call button only when you’re ready.

3. Gentle fill-and-release cycle: Filtered, temperature-controlled water flows slowly via the small nozzle. You release at your own pace, calmly and relaxed.

4. Support if you want it: The therapist can help adjust the water flow, guide breathing, and, where appropriate, consistently check in on your comfort levels.

5. Afterwards: You have time to complete the release, then discuss expectations for the rest of the day and the next day (bowel movements, hydration, and diet).

Is colonic irrigation a good fit for you?

It is not recommended for people with certain medical conditions, such as:

• Severe heart or kidney disease
• Active inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups
• Recent bowel or abdominal surgery
• Some types of hernias or rectal conditions
• Pregnancy in certain circumstances
  

If anything raises a red flag, we’ll recommend that you return to your doctor first before proceeding.

Inner-city pace, deliberate appointment

Richmond days and nights are full: work, gym, footy, dinners, drinks, repeat. It’s easy to tell yourself you’ll “fix your gut” when things calm down, but that never happens.
Coming to Armadale for a session works precisely because it isn’t another quick errand on Swan Street:

• You book a specific slot, with time set aside for yourself.
  
• The environment is quieter, away from your usual Richmond circuits.
  
• You’re in a space built for one thing, with staff who do this every day.

Many Richmond clients treat it as a semi-regular reset: a couple of carefully spaced sessions when life has been particularly intense on their bodies.

Planning your visit from Richmond

A few practical tips to make it easy:

• Time allowance: For a first visit, allow approximately 120 minutes for door–to–door travel, intake, treatment, bathroom time, and a post-session chat.
• Food: Aim for light, simple meals on the day, not a massive Swan Street lunch right beforehand.
  
• Clothes: Comfortable, easy to put on and take off; avoid tight waistbands.
  
• Aftercare: Avoid stacking intense exercise or late-night drinking immediately after your session, and allow your body time to recover.

Colonic Irrigation for Richmond – Book at Our Armadale Clinic

Book a gentle open-system colonic at our Armadale clinic. Start with one session, notice how your body responds, and decide whether a simple monthly rhythm suits you. Book online or call (03) 9824 4685. We’ll help you plan something practical and calm.

Payment Options

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Wheechair Accessibility

Our clinic is not wheelchair accessible. This is due to the design of the LIBBE open-system device, which requires clients to independently access the unit and position themselves in a private area. We don’t have the equipment or staff support for assisted transfers.

Parking

Street parking is available on nearby side streets within a short 2-minute walk. Please check all parking signs carefully before leaving your vehicle.

Clearway Notice

High Street operates Clear-ways during peak hours — City-inbound from 7:00–9:00 am and City-outbound from 4:30–6:30 pm. Parking or stopping during these times is not permitted and vehicles may be towed.

If your appointment falls within these hours, we recommend parking on the surrounding side streets instead.

Additional Option

There is also a public car park on William Street within a short 2-minute walk. It’s best to allow 2 hours for parking.

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