New Life Wellness Center

The facility reminds me of someone’s apartment and that made it inviting but not the type of place i would have a colon cleanse. However Ms. Washington is amazing. She made me so comfortable that nothing else mattered. The room were the cleanse occurred was clean was well was the bathroom. She guided me through the process and I felt great afterwards. I highly recommend her for a true colon cleanse.

I love Dr. Washington! She’s always on point with my cleansing, her advise on what I’ve done wrong with my eating, and ways to stay healthy! I can also appreciate Mr. Washington! When I’m sitting in the waiting room, I always learn something new, he’s a wealth of knowledge! Over all, I always look forward to going to New Life Wellness Center. By the time I’m ready to leave, I’m feeling renewed and light on my feet!

When I tried to schedule an appointment, it turned out that their hours are incorrect on their website. The receptionist flat-​out denied that it was wrong and was totally unapologetic. They are never open past 3:00 pm. Also, they won’t let Groupon users schedule Saturday appointments, which they didn’t put in the fine print of the deal. I’m asking to return the Groupon.

Just had my first colonic hydrotherapy session with Dr. Washington. She was absolutely wonderful. Very sweet and made the whole experience as pleasant as it could possibly be. I was impressed with all the follow up literature she provided me that was specific to my issues. Not once did she try to sell me anything else (not even more sessions of the cleanse) Her Dad (family business) who was running the front desk was very nice and friendly too! The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I do feel they could clean up some of the clutter and make it a nicer environment. Such a sweet lady, I would definitely recommend her for this procedure. She’ll make you feel very comfortable and cared for.

Basically, a mom and pop pseudo spa experience. I was first greeted very rudely by the staff that was apparently inundated with people who wanted to use their vouchers before the expiration date. The spa changed their hours to accommodate customers who wanted to use it before the deadline; which was fine, but did not have the manpower nor the wherewithal to do so. Next, I was forced to leave the center to find a place to make a hard copy of my voucher (when every other business establishment has accepted my smartphone copy). After wasting time and money at a Fedex Copy Center, I came back to the center only to be pushed to the back of the proverbial line for other customers who made «appointments». Despite, talking at length to the front desk a day in advance about walking-​in, I was made to wait for over 1.5 hr for my colonic cleanse. As a colonic virgin, I was a bit unnerved by the whole experience of getting my bowels flushed out. The staff certainly did not do their part in helping me relax prior to my treatment. I paid money for this service and they made me feel as though I was doing them a favor.
I must say, after finally getting seen by «Dr.» Martina Washington, I was pleasantly relieved with the experience. I really felt good and «light» after the colonic. The treatment itself was a bit unnerving, but the colonic hydrotherapist performed the service satisfactorily. I will definitely get a colonic and some point in the far future, but I will not return here. Sorry, no tip! Also, they might want to change the fine print in their disclaimer about claiming to represent the M.D. field. They addressed the therapist as a «Dr.» when the disclaimer specifically said they don’t claim to be. Please, leave that to me.
Dr. S

Dr. Martina Washington is a breath of fresh air. I have been to her facility over half a dozen times now. I first went at the beginning of 2012 and now am hooked. Perhaps it is because I am irregular (TMI I am sure), but I make an appointment every time I need to get cleaned out.
New Life Wellness Center is located in an area that is metro accessible and has parking for people who prefer to drive like me. I appreciate that the business is open as early as 5am because it enabled me to go first thing in the morning on my way to work from DC to Tyson’s Corner.
I always feel comfortable getting this seemingly uncomfortable procedure done and Dr. Washington always has my best interest in mind and is always giving me welcomed tips on how to live a healthy life. I recently had a colonics in Brooklyn, NY and it was the do-​it-​yourself kind which was so impersonal and truly uncomfortable. I will continue to go back to New Life Wellness Center not only for the great customer service but the results are also great. I feel better during and after getting the colonic. Thanks again, Dr. Washington!

Perhaps I’m uptight when it comes to my medical facility experiences – even holistic ones – but I was just not feeling it from the second I walked into New Life Wellness Center. The negative vibe started even before I arrived because the man who answered phones and booked appointments couldn’t care less about enunciating his words, explaining procedures or preparation to new clients, or answering questions with anything more than a grunt or a string of mumbled words. I kept wanting to say, «Sorry, am I bothering you for calling you at your job?»
The offered appointment times were inexplicably early – I kept being told that 7am was the only available appointment. Rolling up to this place when you’re barely out of bed is also a bit of an eye opener. It is very dimly lit in a way that seems more condusive to a tarot card reading than spa atmosphere.
I found the doctor – who is not a medical doctor but has a PhD in something related to holistic medicine, I think – to be saccharine sweet in a way that rings false and is therefore a bit unnerving. The follow up questions I made in regards to information she was providing were often met defensively, as though she was just hoping I’d accept her answers at face value. At the end of the day, she’s still providing procedures that can have medical repercussions, so questions should be welcomed and encouraged.
Again I will reiterate that this was obviously an outside the box experience for me so perhaps I had standards that did not align with what I should have been expecting, but I can’t foresee myself visiting this place or recommending it to anyone.

I went today for my first ever colonic. I almost walked past the establishment not realizing that it was on the second floor. I was greeted by a friendly staff but quickly noticed how warm and cluttered the place of business was. When you are conducting something as invasive as a colonic I feelas if your business should be sterile. The doctor (phd) was very knowledgable and educated me throughout my process. I would like return to New Life Wellness Center once the facility has had a thorough cleaning.

Martina Washington is A-​MAZING! I rather enjoy her always accurate rundown of what I’ve been eating. I would think it’s indicative of her knowing her craft vs. trying to annoy a customer. I don’t chew my food well enough. Bam! It shows. You pay a mechanic to give you a diagnostic of your car, but to the lady trying to save you life you’re annoyed… Look folks, the service is great. Martina is wonderful! (Like talking to an old friend) and the services at New Life are the truth! I’ve lost pounds in an hour on that table :) I suggest the Aqua Chi and a good old colonic. Painless and downright good for you! Nothing like ‘em and nothing better!

Friendly staff… I was told I didn’t chew my food as well but no convo about was in my intestine… Thank God!

Ok, it’s that time of the year to get your colon cleanse and so I did. I’ve been going to this location for quite sometime now and the experience has always been great… but my issue was the colon hydro therapist was able to identify what I had eaten early in the day and she didn’t stop there, no sir buddy. She stated that I didn’t chew my food long enough because I was passing large chunks of chicken through my intestine. We all have heard the story before, chew your food thoroughly before swallowing. It’s not as if I’m wolfing down my food or anything.
I just wasn’t in the mood to hear what I wasn’t doing right while laying down with an instrument up my rectum and I surely didn’t want to hear «I see a little bit of shrimp, yada yada, yada».
Then lastly but surely not the least, I brought the suggested items the doctor recommended to help digest my food a little better to see if I would see a difference during my quiet time in the ladies’ room (I will speak on that next month), but I purchased a gallon of water with some type of solution that was mixed in the water. It wasn’t a special coloring, just clear as crystal, but when I got home to try the gallon of water, it tasted like the spring water I already had in my fridge… so, with that being said I felt as though I was conned because I didn’t taste any additional nutrients that was supposedly been added (hell to the NO… nothing was there). I even asked my hubby to take a sip and he said the same thing… honey you’ve been got.
The experience is good, but I recommend anyone who may go to this particular location don’t take any of the recommended nutrients, just stick to your plan –I’m only here to get my colon cleanse and I don’t need any recommended solution for better cleansing, besides we have enough health food stores for that. I’m giving it 3*** stars, because I have always been satisfied with the service, but this time around I felt like a cheap date who paid for a meal I didn’t enjoy!