About Anne
Anne at Ocean Beach celebrating her 25th Business Anniversary, Summer 2022.
Owner and Founder, Anne Aymakoglu’s twenty five years of experience make Body Harmony The Bay Area’s top destination for colon cleansing and detoxification services.
An I-ACT (International Association for Colon Therapy) Board Certified and Instructor Level Colon Therapist, she is also a Shiatsu Practitioner and holds a certificate in Living Foods Lifestyle. As a long time member of The Association for Research and Enlightenment and The Weston A. Price Foundation, she advocates for whole food nutrition and Mind Body balance.
Anne is skillful and experienced in her craft. She’s friendly and nurturing, and clients feel comfortable and relaxed in her presence. Her hands-on healing techniques, genuine caring attitude and desire to educate and empower her clients are some of the traits that make Anne a valued member of your wellness team.
Anne at age 4, playing with a hose in the yard – an early sign of her interest in “Hydrotherapy”
Anne’s Journey
Growing up in The Midwest, Anne was very active in gymnastics, swimming, horseback riding and cycling. In college, she competed and was nationally ranked as an NCAA springboard diver.
After graduation from University of New Hampshire, Anne put her English degree to work teaching ESL in Kyoto, Japan for four years. While living in Japan and teaching ESL, she learned to surf, played on a competitive Ultimate Frisbee team and studied Japanese language and culture.
After trekking in The Himalayas, surfing in Bali and snorkeling in Australia, Anne came back to the U.S., landing in San Francisco to help a friend start an export business. She jumped head first into California's big nature, year round sports, yoga studios and dance clubs. But something felt off. There were highs and lows. She struggled with a low level depression and lack of purpose.
Yoga led her to a meditation group, and the meditation group led her to colonics. When first introduced to colonics she thought it sounded crazy. Upon completion of an initial series of colonics, her body chemistry and outlook changed. She often says her life is “B.C. and A.C.” “Before Colonics and After Colonics” because after completing her first series, she experienced an overall feeling of well being that felt completely new.
Leaving a colon therapy session one day, feeling better than ever, Anne had an “Aha” moment and decided to learn how to become a Certified Colon Hydrotherapist. To be of service, as a colon therapist, was an opportunity and calling that felt right for her. She started Body Harmony with a prayer, a small business loan and a desire to be of service. Twenty five years later, she has never looked back and remains grateful for this opportunity to serve her community.
Anne currently lives in San Francisco with her teenage son and Cavapoo. She swims in The Bay, hikes in The Headlands and enjoys the beauty and diversity of The Bay Area.
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