CALL TO ACTION: Greetings from the Tummy Temple in Seattle WA, provider of colon hydrotherapy! I am writing to you today to gain your immediate support in saving the colon hydrotherapy industry in WA State. A public summary of the recent Sunrise Review on Colon Hydrotherapy by the Department of Health limits colon hydrotherapy to be administered only by a medical doctor, naturopathic doctor or osteopathic doctor. The public comment and rebuttal period is open
until the end of the business day of January 21. PLEASE USE YOUR VOICE TO TURN THIS RULING AROUND. This will only take you one minute but will affect the lives of practitioners of colon hydrotherapy and their clients for years to come. If we do not make enough noise over the next couple of weeks, then the summary from the DOH becomes a public statement on their policy and they can take action against businesses like the Tummy Temple PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS TO BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO HELP US SAVE THIS INDUSTRY. 1. Respond to the DOH in writing as directed below 2. Call your representatives and alert them to your opinion as directed below These are the only two things that will make a difference in this situation. Please follow through with both actions immediately. Do not be intimidated or apathetic here. They are people just like you and I and they need to hear your concern.
Thank you, Kristi McKinney Zimmer Co-Owner of Tummy Temple PROUD Colon Hydrotherapist ********************************************************************* EMAIL A LETTER IMMEDIATELY
Step 1: Construct a letter stating the following: - You are opposed to the DOH’s position on colon hydrotherapy. You can read full details on their position at http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/sunrise/2007/colon_hydro_sunrise_draft.doc and comment to them specifically or use a blanket statement.
- Your belief in the safety of colon hydrotherapy for citizens of WA State. Again, a blanket statement is fine here.
- Your positive, personal experience of colon hydrotherapy including your usage of the therapy. Again, blanket statements of your use are fine here. “I use it and love it.”
- Your professional experience as a colon hydrotherapist or referring to a colon hydrotherapist. If you are a colon hydrotherapist then you can list your professional training, years of experience, and a statement that PRACTICING COLON HYDROTHERAPY DOES NOT EQUAL PRACTICING MEDICINE. If you refer to colon hydrotherapy, then you can express your need for the therapy and its usefulness.
- Your CLEAR request to continue to obtain this therapy from current practitioners and not solely physicians. If you are a practicing colon hydrotherapist, then clearly state your request to continue practicing as well as obtaining the service.
- Your request for passing our Bill, H3505, to regulate colon hydrotherapy in WA State.
See sample letters that you can cut and paste below. Step 2: Email the letter to the DOH (Department of Health) at
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and “Cc” your representatives and senators
including Secretary of DOH
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. You can find the
emails of your representatives and senators in the “CALL” section
below.
Step 3: Email this letter to everyone that will help us and take
action on this.
A sample letter from a consumer looks like this:
To Whom It May Concern within the DOH and WA State Legislation Committees: I am adamantly opposed to the DOH’s position on colon hydrotherapy as presented in their summary of the Sunrise Review. I believe colon hydrotherapy is totally safe and beneficial for the citizens of WA State. I have used colon hydrotherapy as a wellness tool for 2 years. I find it to be beneficial and noninvasive. I do not agree that performing colon hydrotherapy equals practicing medicine. I do not believe that it should be delegated solely to physicians. I request that you continue to support WA State citizens in receiving colon hydrotherapy through Bill H3505 and allow practitioners other than physicians to provide these services. Please consider these rebuttal comments as you move forward with regulation of this industry. Thank you, Suzie Q A sample letter from a colonic practitioner looks like this: To Whom It May Concern within the DOH and WA State Legislation Committees: I am adamantly opposed to the DOH’s position on colon hydrotherapy as presented in their summary of the Sunrise Review. I believe colon hydrotherapy is totally safe and beneficial for the citizens of WA State. I have used colon hydrotherapy and performed colon hydrotherapy for 5 years. I was trained by Cathy Shea School of Juno, FL and am a member of IACT. I have performed over 1500 colonics in 5 years using FDA approved equipment with no adverse reactions. Please respect my training and expertise and allow me to continue my livelihood. I do not agree that performing colon hydrotherapy equals practicing medicine. I do not believe that it should be delegated solely to physicians. I request that you continue to support WA State citizens in receiving colon hydrotherapy through Bill H3505 and allow practitioners other than physicians to provide these services. Please consider these rebuttal comments as you move forward with regulation or non regulation of this industry. Thank you,
Suzie Q CALL IMMEDIATELY
Call your Representatives and senators at the following numbers: Step 1: Identify your district at
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx , type in your address
and hit the "Find My District" button.
Step 2: Go to http://www.council2.com/leglist.html to get the email
addresses and phone extensions for your district Senators and
Representatives. Copy them on your emailed statement to the DOH as
instructed above.
Step 3: Dial (360) 786-XXXX (their 4 digit extension from step 2 above) and voice
your opinion to their secretaries.
HELP SAVE COLON Hydrotherapy!
Their secretary will answer the phone. Tell them that you are calling to let your representative or senator know that you are adamantly opposed to the Department of Health’s proposal to restrict the practice of colon hydrotherapy to physicians. Tell them that you want colon hydrotherapy to be available by unlicensed practitioners and that you feel it is totally safe. Tell them to please consider your comments before any further action is taken to either regulate or not regulate the industry. And finally encourage them to support BIll H3505. THANK THEM. This thank you is important. We want to be a positive force. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
P.S. If you have a close relationship with anyone in the DOH, your Legislative members, or know of anyone that does, now is a great time to contact them and ask for their active and vocal support. What happens with colon hydrotherapy in WA State will become a landmark event within the natural and alternative health care industry in WA and the rest of the United States.
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