Margo Billett: A founder who believes in lifting others up.
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We live in a world where competition often dominates the conversation. But for Margo Billett, founder of Thee Colon Clinic, the journey of building a business is just as much about uplifting others as it is about personal success. At 40 years young, the Gqeberha-based entrepreneur carries a contagious excitement when speaking about business, not only her own, but also that of fellow small business owners she encounters along the way.
“Word of mouth is powerful,” she said with a smile. “If I come across a small business doing something amazing, I will always talk about them. As founders, we should clap for the next founder. There is space for all of us.”
Billett officially opened the doors to Thee Colon Clinic on 1 October 2025, marking the start of a new chapter in a career that has been more than 17 years in the making. A qualified body therapist with nearly two decades of industry experience, her passion for understanding the human body began long before she entered the professional world.
Growing up in a family where natural remedies were respected, Billett recalls how her grandfather would make plant-based medicine. That early exposure sparked her fascination with how the body works.
“I was always called the weird one because I was so curious about the body,” she laughed. “But I think that curiosity is what shaped the path I am on today.”
After matriculating in the early 2000s, Billett initially worked in retail. But a moment with her late father would soon redirect her life. One day he visited her at work and asked a simple question that changed everything - is this what you really want to do with your life?
That conversation led her straight to the college of her choice, where she enrolled to specialise in body therapy, including Anatomy and Physiology. While her father encouraged her to start a business immediately after graduating, she chose instead to gain experience and build her reputation in the industry.
“I felt I needed to learn the craft properly and make a name for myself first,” she explained.
Her career eventually led her to one of the most renowned spas in Gqeberha, where she joined as one of the founding therapists and remained there for many years. During that time, she refined her philosophy as a therapist.
“I never liked doing massages in a fixed sequence,” she said. “Everybody speaks a different language. As therapists, we must listen and give the client what their body needs.”
That philosophy of listening, both to people and to the body, eventually inspired her to pursue further studies in colon hydrotherapy, a specialised treatment that focuses on digestive health and detoxification. Opening Thee Colon Clinic required additional training, as it meant moving from working on the outside of the body to understanding what happens internally.
Her inspiration was also deeply personal. Having witnessed several loved one’s battle cancer, she became passionate about preventative and alternative health approaches.
“If we take care of our gut and healthy bacteria, we can win many battles before they even begin,” she said.
The clinic initially opened offering massage therapy while she completed her specialised colon hydrotherapy training. Today, the business provides both treatments, with plans to expand into additional detoxification services and natural after-care products.
For Billett, gut health is often overlooked, despite its crucial role in overall wellbeing. Poor hydration, processed foods and stress all contribute to digestive challenges.
“If the bakkie is full, it can’t pick up anything else,” she explained with humour. “That’s exactly how the body works when the digestive system is overloaded.”
Beyond treatments, education plays a big role in her mission. She regularly attends networking events and engages with businesses across Nelson Mandela Bay to raise awareness about gut health and wellbeing.
“Networking is not just about exchanging numbers,” she said. “It’s about creating a space where people understand what you do and why it matters.”
Active on social media, particularly TikTok, which she jokingly calls “the new Google”, Billett uses digital platforms to connect with clients and share insights about holistic health.
Despite the challenges of starting a business and the many doors that closed along the way, her belief in her purpose never wavered.
“When you have faith and a burning desire to achieve something, no amount of closed doors can stop you.”
Today, through Thee Colon Clinic, Margo Billett is not only building a business, she is building a community centred on health, education and the simple but powerful act of celebrating others on their entrepreneurial journey.
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