Dominique Robinson, founder of Rockwall Complete Healing and Wellness, understands the powerful effect that food has on our health. In 1997, she was diagnosed with colon cancer. The illness had spread to her liver and lymph nodes. Her oncologist had recommended chemotherapy and radiation which would have extended her life by six months.

Instead, Robinson pursued natural health protocols to heal herself. Through the Optimum Health Institute and Hippocrates Wellness, she learned about raw foods, which are rich in fiber and enzymes that help break down foods faster for easier digestion. She also traveled to Mexico to receive care from Dr. Ernesto Contreras, an alternative cancer treatment expert. He recommended detoxification through colonics and ozone saunas, along with nutrition intravenous (IV) therapy.

Within six years, her health improved and most of her tumors had receded. But it was when her mother had suffered a stroke and Robinson had to assume care for her that she was inspired to provide the healing services she learned for others.

Robinson opened Rockwall Complete Healing and Wellness (formerly Rockwall Colonics and Wellness) in 2008. The practice has grown to include a staff of registered nurses and integrative nurse practitioner Dana Logwood, who treats women’s issues, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders through food, nutrition, supplements, detoxification and prescriptions when appropriate.

Rockwall’s colon hydrotherapy services help flush the colon of toxins and excess waste. “Colonics help get rid of waste so those toxins aren’t redistributed throughout the bloodstream,” Robinson explains. “That in turn puts less stress on the liver.” Spa services include professional lymphatic drainage techniques such as massage and Raindrop Therapy. Improving lymph circulation, Robinson explains, helps detoxify the body and improve immune system function. The ozone steam sauna and the ionic footbaths also aid with detoxification.

IV therapy administers nutrients directly to the body by bypassing the digestive system. Rockwall also offers whole body thermography, a radiation-free technology that detects physiological and functional changes in tissues that occur before any structural changes can be seen.

“Health is really very simple—it’s about understanding digestion and how the body breaks down and uses food,” Robinson says. “People think that you have to give up a lot, but you don’t. It’s about making tweaks. Your body knows what to do, but it needs the raw materials to do its job. The therapies that we offer view the body as a whole mind, body and spirit system”

Robinson recently launched Rawsome Girl cold-pressed, organic juices available onsite. The line includes flavors made with combinations of carrots, apples, kale, berries and other healthful produce rich in fiber and nutrients. She has also introduced EVOX, a software service that evaluates emotions and belief systems.

Before a festive party, Robinson recommends eating a salad or drinking juice to curb hunger and resist the temptations of rich or high-caloric treats. “If you’re tempted by those sugary snacks, think about why you’re eating it and the long-term effect. Incorporate mindfulness when you eat,” she advises. “But if you can’t resist, eat it with gusto and enjoy it without guilt.” She also recommends using digestive enzymes and apple cider vinegar to aid digestion after heavy meals, and probiotics to boost gut health during the holidays and beyond.

Robinson has observed that more people are becoming aware of natural, integrative approaches toward health that look at root causes of disease. “When people want to learn more, it makes my heart sing,” she reflects. “My entire wellness career has been about educating people how to take care of themselves and their family, and to be independent and empowered to make the right decisions.”

Rockwall Complete Healing and Wellness is located at 2455 Ridge Rd. Ste. 151, in Rockwall. For more information, call 972-771-8900 or visit RockwallColonics.com.