Dawn Wan
Dawn grew up in the Southwest in a mobile home park for retirees, so elderly folks zooming around in golf carts, yard gnomes, saguaros, and stunning sunsets are familiar sights for her. Once she ventured out on her own, she lived in San Francisco, studied film and continued the adventure briefly in Santa Monica before skipping onto NYC to continue film studies at NYU. At NYU, her interest in film and writing shifted to producing events, real estate and continuing her pursuit of self-discovery projects, both artistically and spiritually.
Then 9/11 happened and her life slowly turned upside down. After turning inside out and right side up again, she emerged a new person with a new passion for helping people & manifesting her life-long interest in holistic health.
Dawn now lives in quaint Sleepy Hollow in Westchester County where the headless horseman still roams, with her partner, Nick. She commutes into the city by train along the puissant Hudson River.
Why did you become a colon hydrotherapist?
When I was a child, I said to myself, “When I grow up, I’m going to be a colon hydrotherapist” and lo and behold, here I am, a colon hydrotherapist! Actually, it was an evolution, but at the core, it was to make a difference in people’s lives in a holistic, healthy way and because colonics made a huge difference in my own health.
What’s your favorite thing about being a therapist?
The energy, bounce, and joy people express after a super session. I made a difference!
What’s your favorite food/meal?
Greek Salad.
What’s your favorite recipe?
Greek Salad, Pasta Puttanesca, Vegan Carrot Cake
What’s your favorite quote?
“Live & Let Live” & “An Optimist is the Human Personification of Spring”
What’s your favorite book?
“Ode to Common Things” by Pablo Neruda
What’s your favorite movie?
The Matrix, Spirited Away
Who has had the most influence on your life?
The most influence (as in inspiration) has been a kaleidoscope of individuals from Oprah, Cher, Connie Chung, when I was young, to some important people in my life along the way, and now, my partner, Nick, and songwriter, Diane Warren.
What do you do when you’re not at SanaVita?
Dream, sleep in, cook with my partner, check out a movie, and take photos!
Which supplements do you find indispensable in your own life?
Probiotic, vitamin C and a few other combination supplements, mainly for detoxification.
How do you like to cleanse when you’re cleansing?
Colonics, of course! And also liver cleanses.
How do you like to indulge, when you do?
Coffee, potato chips, and cake, but not necessarily in that order. : -)
If you had to give only one piece of health advice, what would it be?
The answers are out there. You just have to look for them.