As an experienced nurse with a profound passion for holistic wellness, Pamela James recognized that most older adults struggle with four main issues: constipation, dehydration, low oxygen levels, and respiratory issues. To ensure that everyone lives the best version of themselves, James opened SIX28 Wellness Spa to provide colon hydrotherapy, an oxygen lounge, Halo (salt) therapy, IV hydration, and several nutritional supplements.
As a graduate of Oakland Community College in Royal Oak, Michigan, and Reid State Technical College in Evergreen, Alabama, James has worked in the medical field since she was 18 years old. Her extensive professional accomplishments include working as a certified nursing assistant, medical records manager, activity director, emergency medical technician, and administrator of a family care home. She was also a licensed practical nurse for nearly 30 years. She is now a certified colon hydrotherapist and is a member of the National Board of Colon Hydrotherapy, the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy, and the Global Professional Association of Colon Hydrotherapy. She is also a member of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, as well as the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce.
When she was a full-time nurse, James always enjoyed one-on-one time with her patients, but as technology and computers infiltrated health care, she became bogged down by charting her patients’ information. This meant less time spent at their bedside. When her aging mother in-law became ill, James opened a personal care home and spent five years tending to her and many others, which filled this void in her life before she opened the wellness spa.
“SIX28 Wellness Spa is a well-being center. We realize that traditional protocols no longer suffice. Today’s ever-evolving conditions demand that we, too, evolve. We believe it’s time to stop chasing symptoms, fleeting protocols, and short-term fixes. We must work together to build true wellness. This is beyond biohacking and beyond functional medicine. We believe that the power that made the body can heal the body and that you are the real medicine. We just have to clean up years of collected garbage — both physically and mentally — and give your organs the support to do what they are designed to do.”
Diabetes, hypothyroidism, diet, lifestyle, advanced age, certain types of medications, and chronic conditions can all contribute to a sluggish digestive system. Colon hydrotherapy, also known as colonic irrigation, involves flushing the colon with warm, filtered water to remove waste. This promotes overall digestive health, enhances nutrient absorption, boosts energy levels, and supports detoxification. Sessions at SIX28 Wellness Spa usually last about an hour, and patients report feeling more energized afterward.
“We apply a multidisciplinary approach to creating wellness which addresses the physical, mental-emotional, and energetic dimensions of health using cutting-edge technologies that aren’t found anywhere else in Central Virginia. Besides colon hydrotherapy, we also offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy, far-infrared sauna, near-infrared skin therapy, an oxygen lounge, Yoni steaming, and noninvasive body contouring.”
James continued, “Education and community are two foundational pillars in our mission and vision of wellness. We look forward to adding a Flowpresso for lymphatic drainage, naturopathic consultations, and the new human EAV machine, which promotes the Real Healing Method for emotional/trauma healing and much more. We will also offer a carefully curated wellness boutique and tea/elixir bar. Call us today to schedule your personalized New Year Reset Program or to book a Valentine’s package.” GN
idual can make in health care. Through his unwavering commitment, he ensures that no child is left behind, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances, embodying the very essence of compassionate and equitable health care. GN
