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s the title of a classic children’s book states, everyone poops. But not every one has the inclination—not to mention the stomach—to help others rid their bowels of fecal matter. Maxine LeClerc does. She is a colon therapist, certified by the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT). LeClerc lives in Oroville and has practiced colon cleansing in Chico for the past 14 years. It’s a late-in-life career for LeClerc, who’s 75 and still going strong. She worked for years as a legal secretary, then in her 50s worked as a clerk at Zucchini & Vine. “I never dreamed I would ever do something like this,” LeClerc said. “But I had cancer about 15 years ago, and after I went through the traditional treatments of surgery and radiation, ILocal had no control of my bowels. I tried many different things, and a friend suggested I try colonics. … After my first one, I realized this is something I needed to do for the rest of my life.” She also felt a calling to help others, so LeClerc got trained and certified, bought a colon-cleansing machine and opened an office. “I love it,” she said. “I have fabulous clients and meet beautiful people. … It’s great helping people have quality of life. It’s fun teaching people they don’t have to suffer with gas or bloating or constipation or diarrhea—or just plain not feeling good.” LeClerc uses a “closed system” that keeps the material contained so “you Where to go: don’t smell anyMaxine LeClerc practices thing,” she said. colon cleansing in her Chico office at 13 Williamsburg The process typiLane. For appointments and cally takes 30 to additional information, check 40 minutes, but www.coloncleansingfor energy.com or call 566-9419. there’s no rush on the call of nature. After the client relaxes on his/her back, LeClerc gently inserts a speculum connected to two tubes: one that introduces warm, filtered water at
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Repetition Industries is a multifacMONTHS IN MONTHS in IN event eted business that specializes BUSINESS BUSINESS planning, merchandise, show/event promotions, band booking and band management. With all of the combined experience of their staff, they can offer their customers more than just one thing. In June 2012, touring musician Nick Harris and his team opened the doors to Repetition Industries, a business designed to assist hardworking bands and musicians book shows and create merchandise. In addition to their work with bands, Repetition Industries offers event planning. They can supply the bar, the bartender, the alcohol, the catering, the entertainment, photo booths, photographers, bands and DJ’s. They can be the event planners for your wedding, your baby shower, your graduation party or any other important event. Repetition Industries can even take it a step further. With
its own in-house merchandising company, Repetition Industries can also offer personalized party favors for your special event. “We take a lot of pride in making our customers happy. It is not only our job to satisfy customers, it is our passion.”
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Maxine LeClerc, a 75-year-old local certified colon therapist, acknowledges that her line of work is not for the squeamish. PHOTO BY HOWARD HARDEE
very low pressure; one that carries away the material that flows down via gravity. The second tube runs straight to a sewer hook-up. It’s transparent, so the client can see what’s removed. How many clients look? “Everybody does,” LeClerc said. “Most of the people, when they first come, say, ‘Yuck, I can’t do this!’—but after one secLOCAL ond, it’s like, ‘I can’t believe I said that; it’s nothing like I imagined.’” LeClerc acclimated quickly, too. Perhaps because she started with family and friends, colon-cleansing never stirred a recoil reaction. “I’m not a squeamish person,” she said. “[After] you have four kids, you’re not a squeamish person anymore.” LeClerc’s office occupies the ground floor of a building that also houses a massage therapist and an acupuncturist. The three share clients. “It’s a healthy thing to do,” she said of colon hydrotherapy. “You go and have the plaque removed from your teeth once or twice a year; why not have the plaque removed out of your colon?”
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With a main stage inside and a second stage on the outdoor patio, there’s always something exciting happening at LaSalles. From cover bands and local musicians to touring bands and 80’s night every Saturday, there’s an event for anyone who wants to dance and enjoys music at LaSalles. For the past 14 years owners, Kevin Riley, Nick Andrew and Mike Wear have made it a priority to “throw a party every night” for their patrons. Most days you can find a healthy mix of college students and older adults enjoying music on the patio and later the same day dancing the night away inside. “We enjoy providing a fun and exciting spot for all walks of life,” said Andrew.
Not only does LaSalles provide a great venue for live music and dancing, but it also has pools tables in their newly renamed Whiskey Room. Andrew said it best, “If you want to have a great night out, come play with us!”
—Evan Tuchinsky
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