Marina Ortega is the founder of Scottsdale Hydrotherapy, Arizona’s leading colon hydrotherapy and wellness center, and the co-creator of Trust Your Gut, a national wellness brand offering USDA Organic, gut-focused detox products, protocols, and education.
A former college professor, master gardener, and semiprofessionally trained chef, Marina blends science, nature, and nutrition into a holistic approach to healing that’s both practical and transformative. Her personal journey from struggling with chronic mold exposure, dental trauma, and parasitic infections ignited her passion to help others heal from the inside out.
Over nearly three decades and more than 30,000 colon hydrotherapy sessions, Marina has become recognized as a true pioneer in the field of gut health and natural detoxification. Her Scottsdale-based center offers a spa-like environment that merges education with experience helping thousands of clients restore balance through colon hydrotherapy, HOCATT ozone sauna, lymphatic drainage, and herbal detox support.
Together with her partner and husband, Steve, Marina launched Trust Your Gut to make these same healing tools accessible at home offering USDA organic castor oil, wraps, USDA teas, enema kits, and drainage protocols that support foundational wellness. The brand’s mission is simple: to help people take control of their health naturally, affordably, and confidently.
Known affectionately as the “Poop Fairy,” Marina is redefining how people think and talk about gut health replacing shame with empowerment and science with soul. Through her education, humor, and transparency, she reminds audiences that true healing begins with awareness, self-responsibility, and a willingness to listen to your gut — literally and figuratively.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional before making changes to your health routine.
FEATURED GUEST
Marina Ortega
The OG poop fairy 💩🧚
Owner/Founder of @scottsdalehydrotherapy & @trustyourgutshop✨
Colonics, Enemas, Detox, & All Things GUT HEALTH
Website: https://scottsdalehydrotherapy.com
Instagram: @marinathepoopfairy
CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – “I’m having trouble breathing…”
00:26 – Welcome to the show & Marina’s introduction
00:45 – Important medical disclaimer
01:20 – Marina’s rock bottom begins in Flagstaff
03:09 – “Worst labs in 25 years”: black mold, fungi, mycoplasma
05:10 – Detox quotes from $30k up to $90k
08:17 – Parasites on top of mold exposure
10:03 – Liver enzymes elevated & using coffee enemas
13:14 – Mold testing confusion and fear
15:04 – Air tests, mold dog, and ruling out the home
16:50 – Likely exposure source: a gym steam room
19:09 – Clean air and water upgrades
24:04 – If you just found out you have mold: where to begin
25:00 – Castor oil packs and how she uses them
27:02 – Coffee enema basics and safety
31:04 – Constipation as a silent epidemic
33:21 – Parasite tea, binders, and gut scrubbers
34:55 – Don’t cleanse if you’re constipated
38:58 – Laxatives, long-term use, and stuck cycles
43:54 – From rock bottom 0 to feeling like an 8
45:49 – Free tools: sun, movement, sweating
46:47 – Where to find Marina & her business
50:03 – TikTok cleanses and sequencing
Presented by Jigsaw Health
Because It's Fun to Feel Good
