Philomena Papirnik - Colonic Therapist
With over a decade of experience in Colon Hydrotherapy, certified therapist Philomena Papirnik has perfected her process.Her fun outlook, passion for healing and creative commitment to patient care have created a strong reputation in the heart of Manhattan.
Philomena’s vast thirst for knowledge and a global view of her discipline has seen her study Ayurveda with Dr Vasant Lad, Sound Healing with Mr. Kita and Johnathon Goldman, Natural Healing Through Living Food Lifestyle at the Ann Wigmore Foundation accepted into the Gurukula program in Pune, India and five transformational healing with Tom Monte. Like many others Philomena’s life changed as a result of 9/11. She facilitated detoxification programs designed for recovering uniformed service personnel at Olive Leaf Wholeness Centre, through a grant awarded from the Red Cross. She has studied Cranio-Sacral Therapy and American Botanical Herbs, Meditating, Reiki, Martial Arts and Yoga.
Diane Pulzello - BSN, RN
Diane is a Medical Professional with 40+years experience as a Health Consultant specifically in the use of Detoxification using Colon Hydrotherapy as part of a Balanced Approach.She offers the unique perspective of having been trained by one of the originators of this modality in New York City and being raised in a family that embraced alternative modalities long before it was fashionable.She has paired her medical background and experience with her lifetime of alternative wellness experiences to offer a uniquely blended and informed perspective. She values the best of both worlds and how they meet and work together to ensure proactive, proven, and safe practice standards and guidance.
She has collaborated with Philomena for over 15 years and helps maintain a safe standard of care that remains unsurpassed.
She has collaborated with Philomena for over 15 years and helps maintain a safe standard of care that remains unsurpassed.
Laura Abood - Certified CT
Laura is the newest member of our Pure Colonics team but she’s certainly not new to Colon Hydrotherapy. She has no shortage of certifications and licenses to go along with her 30 plus years of experience. Laura is a Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and practicing for the past 25 years. She is a 30 plus year Licensed Massage Therapist. She is also a Certified Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, practiced in Dr. Bruno Chicklys’ method. And finally, she is a New York State Licensed Esthetician.
Before joining Pure Colonics, Laura spent over 10 years working at the Wellness Center in SOHO. She spent 23 years as a therapist at The Peninsula Spa, as well as running a successful private practice.
Before joining Pure Colonics, Laura spent over 10 years working at the Wellness Center in SOHO. She spent 23 years as a therapist at The Peninsula Spa, as well as running a successful private practice.