History
Hello, my name is Bekki Medsker. I have a doctorate in Naturopathy and Chiropathy; and I am an I-ACT/NBCHT Certified Colon Hydrotherapy Instructor and an I-ACT recognized colon hydrotherapy school.
I started studying natural health when I was 16 years old. My best friend’s mother introduced me to a book titled Back to Eden authored by Jethro Kloss. That was the start of my quest to learn more about natural health. I have attended many universities and schools and received a Bachelor's of Science with a Specialization in Herbal Studies and a Doctor of Naturopathy degree from Clayton College of Natural Health in Birmingham, Alabama. I also attended the Romano Byzantine College in Fairfax, Virginia and received a doctorate in Chiropathy. I continue my love of learning about natural health by attending seminars on a very regular basis. I am married to Dennis who is not only my life partner, but also a business partner and doctor in our holistic clinic in Florence, South Carolina. We specialize in trauma, spinal cord injuries and spontaneous healing.
I received divine inspiration to bring colon hydrotherapy to South Carolina. After receiving my training from Cathy Shea in 1997 I left the Commercial Banking Industry to be a fulltime colon hydrotherapist. I specialize in bowel retraining of paraplegics/quadriplegics and post trauma syndrome. I continued my studies with Connie Allred at the Internal Environment Institute in Los Angeles, California, Sandra Dugan at the Cayce-Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jim Girouard at Colon Therapeutics Research in Groves, Texas. In 2001 I felt the call to share the knowledge I have accumulated over the years with other colon hydrotherapists and was asked to become faculty at International School of Colon Hydrotherapy.
In 2003 I started the Bekki Medsker School. Its curriculum is highly unique and specifically designed for accelerated learning. We use highly advanced learning techniques and methods and incorporate them into an easy to learn format.
Quality Education & Curriculum Design
Quality education is still your best investment, today. What creates this higher standing of education is the underlying curriculum design, its presentation, and teacher to student ration (small classes). Curriculum design is the foundational nuts and bolts of every quality educational program. It is the integrative logical and creative step-by-step process that provides a highly accurate road map for the student to follow in their quest for knowledge and become the best that they can be. Higher standards in its presentation allows you to learn with a clearer depth of understanding of how and why it works, how it links into all forms of natural and holistic health care, and then allows you to effectively apply its integrative knowledge.
Learning How To Learn
Over the course of many years of study that my husband and I been involved in we have discovered a very interesting point about all educational design. That in every class we have ever taken from grade school all the way through our doctorate programs the teachers or instructors only told us what we were going to learn. Never once did any of them tell us how to learn and even more importantly - how we learned best. Equipped with the knowledge of how you learn best, not only allows you to learn more but at a much faster learning rate, as well. And what is even more remarkable is the higher degree of information retention of the material covered. We feel that learning how to learn is a very important part of the curriculum design and have implemented it into our leaning program.
Pricing Education
It is always unwise to pay too much. But it is even worse to pay too little. When you pay too much, you lose a little money but still are able to keep and retain the quality of knowledge presented and that's all. But when you pay too little you sometimes lose everything because the educational program you paid for was incapable of providing you with the mental knowledge and tools that allow you to provide a top quality service.
There is hardly anything in the world that someone can't make a little cheaper and marketed for less. If you deal with the lowest bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run. But if you do that, you will have enough to pay for something a lot better. Remember - people who only consider the price lay prey to these marketing products.
Not only are we practicing professional health care providers but we are also professional educators, as well. We have collectively over 70 years of teaching experience. We have designed and constructed the highest level of colon hydrotherapy educational standard in today's market place. We hope you will feel the same. Our educational subject matter listed below currently sets the standards in curriculum design and development.
Foundation Level:
Small class sizes are the key factor in the quality of clinical and practical skill levels you will acquire and graduate with. A small class size guarantees you a better rate of learning and more hands-on practical experience. We effectively teach and instruct all of our students to the management and treatment protocol of the therapy. This is done by allowing them to be the actual practitioner, and also as an observer.
Topics
• Autonomic Nervous System
• Candida
• Ethics & Confidentiality
• GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease)
• I-ACT Ambassador Program
• Instrument & Procedure Explanation
• Laxatives
• Other Conditions
• Wheel Chair Handicap protocol
• Leaky Gut
• Nutritional/Herbal Recommendations
• Natural Remedies
• Practice Management
Intermediate, Advanced or Instructor Level(s):
These classes include an introduction to material that supports and advances the art of colon hydrotherapy, comprehensive actual hands-on experience, making client suggestions, practical application and follow-up protocols. A continued post graduation and practice management relationship with our college and clinics helps keep you updated of our advancement in the industry.
Many of the programs below have been approved for continuing education units through the National Board of Colon Hydrotherapy (NBCHT).
• Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
• Diet and Detoxification
• Crohns Disease
• Constipation
• Migraine Headaches
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Colon Polyps
• Raw & Living Food Preparation
• Reams Non-Invasive Nutritional Laboratory Test
• Parasite Testing
• Practice Managment
• Holistic Iridology
• Sclerology
• Hypnotherapy
• Reflexology
• Body Ecology Diet
• NAET Allergy Elimination
• Total Body Analysis
• Classical Homeopathy
• Q2 Energy Spa
• Far Infra Red Sauna
120-Hour Foundation Colon Hydrotherapy Certificate Program
Bekki Medsker School of Colon Hydrotherapy 120-Hour Foundation Program Educational Standard Requirements To Earn Completion Certificate.
In order to earn the Certificate of Completion for the 120-hour program in Colon Hydrotherapy, students are expected to:
1. Submit application and be accepted by review committee.
2. Complete the 65-hour home study course and pass the open book anatomy and physiology exams with a minimum score of 90%.
3. It is recommended that you receive a minimum of 2 colon hydrotherapy sessions prior to the course.
4. Attend all class sessions in a timely manner-with hours to be announced. We are currently offering a seven day class or a weekend intensive program (2 - three day weekends).
5. Participate fully in all class sessions.
6. Notify instructor of any special needs prior to and during the course.
7. Use appropriate professional language.
8. Wear professional attire — whites/colored scrubs/lab coat over business attire.
9. Demonstrate proficiency in using the Dotolo Research or Transcom or Colon Therapuetics device.
a. demonstrate proficiency in sanitizing.
b. demonstrate proficiency in set up.
c. assist client in self-insertion.
d. demonstrate proficiency in proper slow fill technique.
e. demonstrate proficiency in listening for clients needs.
f. demonstrate proficiency in appropriate professional conversation with client.
g. maintain an attitude of high ethics, respect for boundaries & reverence
10. Document all practice sessions during course.
11. Demonstrate proficient assessment skills for contraindications and indications.
12. Perform practice sessions with confidence, presence, grounding & listening.
13. Demonstrate proficiency of universal sanitation practices.
14. Pass an evaluation of practice by instructor during class.
a. Give the instructor a colonic and must receive a passing grade.
15. Join the International Association For Colon Hydrotherapy and take the Level I exam (optional).
16. Write a 2 page essay of what you learned and experienced during your training.
17. Agree to follow all the guidelines of I-ACT membership (optional).
18. Be open to considering instructor recommendations.
19. Represent the profession of colon hydrotherapy in professional manner.
Acceptance and/or dismissal from this program are based on subjective criteria. Refunds may be prorated at the sole discretion of the instructor.
Our Certification Program For Colon Hydrotherapy includes:
1. 65-credit hours of Home study
2. 55-credit hours of classroom and actual hands on practice in our clinic
3. Welcome lunch on first day of class
4. Discount on Dotolo Colon Hydrotherapy Instrument and Dotolo supplies
5. Personal CHT sessions before or after daily class presentations.
6. We restrict our private class size to a maximum of 2-students per class
7. Audiocassette Training Program on class presentations
8. A study guide to help prepare for I-ACT certification at foundation and intermediate levels.
I-ACT Certification Examination
I-ACT Certification examination is available at all of our classes. However, you must call to:
• Make sure that you are qualified to take this examination
• To schedule this exam with us.
Practicum Schedule For The 1 Week Foundation Program
Saturday – Orientation (Attire: Business Casual)
11:00 a.m. All students meet at the school. Directions to the school are listed on the Travel & Lodging page of this handbook. We will tour the facility, cover the schedule, rules, boundaries, I-ACT testing, introduction of support staff and faculty, and study materials.
Noon – Light Lunch
1:00 p.m. - Lecture
2:00 p.m. Students (2) will receive colonics and participate in a self-administration demo.
5:30 p.m. Adjournment
Sunday - Tuesday
Attire: Colored scrubs, whites or casual business attire with a lab coat. Students will be working on the models Sunday through Thursday.
8:30 a.m. School opens
9:00 a.m. Anatomy, physiology and study guide review
10:00 am. Model
11:30 a.m. Model
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Model
4:00 p.m. Model
5:30 p.m. Clean-up, questions and review
6:00 p.m. Class Dismissed
Wednesday - Thursday
Attire: Colored scrubs, whites or casual business attire with a lab coat. Students will be working on the models Sunday through Thursday.
7:30 a.m. School opens
8:00 a.m. Lecture
8:30 a.m. Model
10:00 am. Model
11:30 a.m. Model
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Model
4:00 p.m. Model
5:30 p.m. Clean-up, questions and review
6:00 p.m. Class Dismissed
Friday (Attire: Casual)
9:00 am. Review, questions, sharing experience
10:00 a.m. I-ACT Testing
12:30 p.m. Graduation and Dismissal
Remember we are here to help and assist you in any way we can.
Practicum Schedule For 2 (3 day) Weekend Intensive Program
Weekend classes may be scheduled to start on Friday or Saturday.
1st Weekend
Saturday –
Attire: Colored scrubs, whites or casual business attire with a lab coat. Students will be working on models daily.
8:00 a.m. All students meet at the school. We will tour the facility, cover the schedule, rules, boundaries, I-ACT testing, introduction of support staff and faculty, and study materials.
8:30 a.m. Lecture
10:00 am. Student will receive a colonic
11:30 a.m. Model
1:00 p.m. Light Lunch
2:30 p.m. Model
4:00 p.m. Model
5:30 p.m. Self Administration Demonstration
6:00 p.m. Clean-up, questions, review and adjournment
Sunday - Monday
7:30 a.m. School opens
8:00 a.m. Anatomy, physiology and study guide review
8:30 a.m. Model
10:00 am. Model
11:30 a.m. Model
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Model
4:00 p.m. Model
5:30 p.m. Student Self Administration (optional)
6:00 p.m. Clean-up, questions, review and adjournment
2nd Weekend
Saturday - Sunday
7:30 a.m. School opens
8:00 a.m. Anatomy, physiology and study guide review
8:30 a.m. Model
10:00 am. Model
11:30 a.m. Model
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Model
4:00 p.m. Model
5:30 p.m. Student Self Administration (optional)
6:00 p.m. Clean-up, questions, review and adjournment
Monday (Attire: Casual)
9:00 am. Review, questions, sharing experience
10:00 a.m. I-ACT Testing
12:30 p.m. Graduation and Dismissal
Remember we are here to help and assist you in any way we can.
Intermediate, Advanced or Instructor Classes
Weekend Program
Casual attire will be appropriate for all days.
Friday
9:30 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lecture
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 pm. Lunch (lunch is provided)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lecture
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Colon Hydrotherapy Practicum
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Review, Question, Clean Up, and Dismissal
Saturday
9:30 a.m. School Opens
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lecture
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 pm. Lunch (lunch is provided)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lecture
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Colon Hydrotherapy Practicum
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Review, Question, Clean Up, and Dismissal
Sunday
9:30 a.m. School Opens
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lecture
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm. Class Picture, Lunch (box lunch is provided), and Dismissal
Matriculation And Tuition Fees
We have a very special 120-hour apprenticeship program at The Bekki Medsker School. Our classes are always small. We accept a maximum of two students per class.
120-Hour Foundation Program Tuition Fees
1 Week (Sat – Fri) Program (one system only)* $2,600
Weekend Intensive Program (two 3 day weekends)* $3,000
1 Week (Sat – Fri) Program (multiple systems)** $3,200
Weekend Intensive Program $3,600
(two 3 day weekends on multiple systems)**
*Choose one of the following colon hydrotherapy systems for training: Dotolo Research, or Transcom S.L., or Colon Therapeutics.
**Choose any two or all of the following colon hydrotherapy systems for training: Dotolo Research, or Transcom S.L., or Colon Therapeutics.
Your tuition includes:
1. Welcome lunch
2. Study materials
3. Pre-study audiocassette tapes & books.
4. One to two total students
5. 300 page colon hydrotherapy manual
6. Access to library materials
7. Use of full kitchen located in the school
120-Hour Foundation Program Curriculum Design Includes:
1. Management and scripting the client.
2. Introduction to living and raw foods; and The Body Ecology Diet.
3. Comprehensive actual hands-on experience.
4. Setting-up and opening an office.
5. Practice management & marketing.
6. Making client suggestions & follow-up protocols.
7. Practical application.
8. Client protocols and creating working relationships with other health care professionals.
9. A continued post graduation and practice management relationship with our college and clinics.
10. You will receive colonics during your training with us
11. Self-care by self-administrated colonics
How does our class design benefit you?
This allows us to specifically format the class presentations to your learning style.
This allows us to provide you with more personalized one-on-one attention.
And more importantly this allows you to have a lot more practical hands training.
This means you will have participated in 25 colon hydrotherapy sessions and actually perform 10 to 20 colonics on clients while you are attending class.
This definitely prepares you to enter your office with more confidence.
This provides you with the 25 colonics needed to fulfill your I-ACT certification requirement.
Shea Slow-Fill Method
I teach the “Shea Slow Fill Method” and have found that this gentle method allows the client to feel safe, respected and comfortable. We have learned that by creating a safe, nurturing, loving environment and asking the client permission they are more relaxed and we earn their trust. This is an important piece in our teaching model.
Continuing Education
If you have trained as a colon hydrotherapist, but feel you need more experience or individual instruction, our mentor program or telephone coaching is perfect for you! If you need more hands-on experience, our 2 1/2 day in-house mentor program will give you the confidence you need to get up and running. Our telephone coaching allows us to answer questions you may have about procedures, ethics, business and marketing, “what do I do when” issues or problem solving. We also offer intermediate, advanced and instructor programs that are held on site or home study. If you are interested in the continuing education programs please contact us and we will keep you informed of classes and programs being offered. Our school currently is recognized as a leader in continuing education programs. Remember, we are here to help you and assist you in your colon hydrotherapy business and career.
• 2 ½ day Mentor Program $600
• Telephone Coaching $20/ 15 min.
Intermediate, Advanced or Instructor Weekend Program Schedule & Fees:
Home study Courses:
$35 per credit hour (i.e. $350/10 hour course)
$9.00 for shipping of textbooks
Scheduling & Reserving Your Class
If you have plans to attend a specific class please call (843-679-0718) to verify there is a space available for you. When we have received your application for enrollment, and payment or deposit you are registered for that class; and your books and pre-study materials will be sent to you immediately. If you are paying a deposit 50% of your tuition is due with your application, the balance of your tuition is to be paid in full three weeks prior to your first day of class. The due date will be listed on your invoice or receipt. I-ACT membership ($150) and I-ACT test fees ($75/test) are additional. I have attached a copy of the I-ACT certification requirements for you to review. If you are already I-ACT certified and you are interested in making a presentation or testing for I-ACT credit, your dues must be current. There is no charge for making an I-ACT presentation.
Payment
We will accept your personal check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover. However, we add an additional fee of 3% when payment is made by credit card. There is a $35 service charge for all returned checks and will be handled by a collection agency.
Travel & Lodging
Travel
The Florence Regional Airport (FLO) is serviced by US Airways and ASA Delta and has several daily flights to their hubs in Charlotte and Atlanta. Florence also has an Amtrak station. The airport and Amtrak station are all 5 minutes from the school.
Hotel
The Florence area has many hotels on Hwy. 52/Lucas St. that are just a few minutes drive from the school. Our host hotel here in Florence will be the Holiday Inn and they have an airport shuttle service. Their telephone number is 843-665-4555. Please mention that you will need shuttle service from and to the airport.
Transportation
The school will provide a morning and evening shuttle to the Holiday Inn. Pick up is 15 minutes prior to school opening and drop off is immediately after class dismissal.
There are several rental car companies located at the Florence Regional Airport.
Alamo 843-662-9077
Avis 843-669-7695
Budget 800-527-0700
Hertz 843-662-7930
National 843-662-9077
Rainbow Express Shuttle Service 843-665-2832
Pet Accommodations
If you are interested in bringing you pet with you some of our local hotels will accommodate pets. I also have friends, Scott and Sally Jones, who own the Bed & Bone and are located within 2 – 3 minutes of the school. They provide “socialized” boarding and day care for dogs. If you are interested in this service please call Scott or Sally at 843-676-0595.
Places to See
Myrtle Beach, SC – 1 hour
Charleston, SC – 2 hours
Darlington NASCAR Speedway – 10 minutes
Getting Started, Your First Steps
Congratulations on taking your first step into a rich and rewarding career! We are excited about your interest in our school and look forward to helping you achieve your dream. You will be joining a group of men and women who are educating and helping others and themselves achieve better health. The following is a checklist to help you prepare for your enrollment and class.
Call our office at 843-679-0718 and arrange an entrance interview with Dr. Bekki Medsker, Director. There are only 2 requirements: the desire to learn this work and all learners must have received a minimum of 2 colon hydrotherapy treatments prior to attending class.
1. Fill out the enclosed application and mail it to our office for acceptance into this program. Submit with application the appropriate fee or deposit for class selected. Once you are accepted into the course, we require a deposit to hold your space. $250 of this deposit covers the textbooks and home-study materials you need for your class. The balance is due 21 days prior to the first day of the course. Please call our office to authorize a credit card, debit card or send a check by that deadline. You may pay with cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. All credit card payments will be charged an additional 3% bank fee. Once we receive your first payment, we will send you the home-study materials and textbooks.
2. Make your reservation immediately at the Holiday Inn (Hwy 52/Lucas St. in Florence, SC) our host hotel,843-665-4555. Although Florence is a small town, we do host a number of events here. (You can always cancel your reservation.)
3. You must complete the Anatomy and Physiology exams from the home-study materials with a minimum score of 90% in order to earn your 120-hour diploma. You must have your test finished by the end of the course and it will be graded no later than the morning of the last day of class. Please note, any questions you have about the material and we will discuss them in class. 40% of your grade is for the practicum portion of your study.
4. As you work on your study materials at home you may want to invest in a good Medical Dictionary. These may be found in used bookstores, but most Barnes & Nobles or Books-A Million carry them in stock.
5. Please arrive in Florence in time for our Orientation on the day class begins. We suggest you arrive early the day prior to your class to allow time for you to rest. Please call the school when you arrive in Florence letting us know you have arrived, where you are staying and room number. We will meet at our clinic for orientation and introductions.
6. The course hours are listed in this handbook on pages 7-8. During clinic days, please wear colored scrubs, whites or lab coat over business attire. Remember our focus is on practice and professionalism.
7. You will be invited to join I-ACT, which has over 1800 professional members in 21 countries. If you plan to join, we suggest you take the Level I mid week & Level 2 exam on the last day of class while the information is fresh in your mind. Annual membership dues are $150 and $75 for each test level: Payable to I-ACT. We have included an I-ACT information packet and application for you.
8. On our last day, we will have a closing ceremony where we present the school diploma to each participant. If you choose to join I-ACT, they will mail you an additional membership certificate. After you have completed all the requirements for the levels of certification you have tested for you will receive your certificates from I-ACT (see attached).
9. Your evenings are free while you are here so there is plenty of time to explore the area, read, rest and exercise.
10. As you plan to set up your practice, we offer EcoQuest, Dotolo Research equipment & supplies at a discount. We want to encourage you to move ahead with confidence and create a healing environment that suits your needs. Ask us for any assistance you may need.
Remember that we only accept 2 students per class so please reserve well In advance.
Curriculum Vitae Of Dr. Bekki Medsker
NAME: Eleanor Rebecca Medsker
Preferred name: "Bekki"
106 North Creek Dr.
Quinby, SC 29506
843-679-0718
843-669-5794
EXPERIENCE
Instructor 1997 to PRESENT
BEKKI MEDSKER SCHOOL, FLORENCE (QUINBY), SC
Current curriculum includes classes and certification in Hand and Foot Reflexology, Ear Candling, Cayce Remedies, Diet and Exercise, Hypnosis, Colon Health, Office Management, Body Ecology Diet, and Living and Raw Foods.
Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 1997 to PRESENT
DRS. DENNIS AND BEKKI MEDSKER, QUINBY, SC
Self-employed Certified Colon Hydrotherapist through the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT). Perform colon irrigation to the large intestine, reflexology to the hands and feet, and Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage.
EDUCATION
Total Body Analysis Practitioner
HEALTH CARE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
January 2006
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC
Certified NAET Practitioner
NAMBUDRIPAD ALLERGY ELIMINATION TECHNIQUE
September 2005
BUENA PARK, CA
Diploma in Holistic Iridology
INTERNATION INSTITUTE OF IRIDOLOGY
March 2004
ATLANTA, GA
Doctor of Chiropathy
ROMANO BYZANTINE COLLEGE
January 2000 to December 2004
FAIRFAX, VA
Certified Body Ecologist
BODY ECOLOGY DIET
October 2003
WASHINGTON, DC
Colonic Technician
COLON THERAPUETICS RESEARCH, INC.
October 2003
GROVES, TX
Doctor of Naturopathy
CLAYTON COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH
November 1998 to January 2000
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Living Food Lifestyle Certification
ANN WIGMORE INSTITUTE, INC.
February 2001
AGUADA, PUERTO RICO
Visceral Manipulation Certification
FUNCTIONAL HEALTH CLINIC
August 2000
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Hypnosis
ALABAMA HYPNOTHERAPY CENTER AND SCHOOL
February 2000
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage – Basic Course
DR. VODDER SCHOOL – NORTH AMERICA
February 2000
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Colon Hydrotherapy Workshop
CAYCE/REILLY SCHOOL OF MASSOTHERAPY
December 1999
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Advanced Technique in Colon Hydrotherapy Certification
INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE – ALLRED TECHNIQUE
October 1999
LOS ANGELES, CA
Certified Spiritual Counselor
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF HYPNOTHERAPY
August 1999
IRVINE, CA
Cayce Remedies Certification
CAYCE – REILLY SCHOOL OF MASSOTHERAPY
June 1999
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Intermediate Level
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLON HYDROTHERAPY
May 1998
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Visceral Manipulation Certification
SHEA EDUCATIONAL GROUP
January 1998
JUNO BEACH, FL
Foundation Level
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLON HYDROTHERAPY
September 1997
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Colon Hydrotherapy Basic
SHEA EDUCATIONAL GROUP
April 1997
JUNO BEACH, FL
Registered Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF HYPNOTHERAPY
March 1997
IRVINE, CA
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