Terms & Policies
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
Energy Healing is for the purpose of promoting awareness, relaxation, increased energy flow, clarity and balanced energy. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a trauma-informed healing modality that helps clients work with trauma in the nervous system. Both of these modalities help clients with health building and well-being. I am an Advanced Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training and a certified Polarity Therapist who is trained in Shamanic practice and Reiki.
I am not a licensed mental health or medical professional. I cannot diagnose any disease or disorder, or provide medical advice or counsel. I welcome an open dialogue during our session but I do not provide talk therapy. Somatic Experiencing and Energy Healing are modalities that complement mental health and medical services, but are not substitutes for those services. I encourage you to work with medical or mental health professionals alongside your sessions for a range of support.
EXPECTATIONS OF CLIENTS:
You are a co-creator of your journey to healing. Your input will be necessary in the way of goal setting, self reflection, candid dialogue and possibly home practices to support the transformation you are seeking. I ask that you provide accurate and up to date information on past and present medical and mental health conditions when applicable to the sessions. I collect this information to ensure my awareness of your areas of concern or sensitivity. I will ask you about your conditions during your session.
Please choose a location for your session where you can sit or lie quietly, alone, without distractions (quiet pets are ok to have nearby.) Please avoid as many on-screen distractions as possible during a session, including calls, texts, apps or TV.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION:
Session payment is due by the day of the appointment. Please provide 24 hours notice of canceling an appointment. If the cancellation is made on time, your payment will be refunded in full. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged for the full price of the session. Please let me know if you are going to arrive late. I may need to shorten a session that starts late and the full charge will apply.
CLIENT RIGHTS:
You have the right to access your session records. All transactions, client contact information and client records are confidential unless the release of these records is authorized in writing by you or otherwise as provided by law. Client privacy is respected in cases when the session is a gift from another individual. Privacy practices apply to clients who are 16 years of age or older. The only information that will be reported is if an individual shares intent to cause harm to oneself or to another individual. In these cases, authorities will be notified.
Please note, at times I may discuss or share anonymous client cases, with no identifying information, with professional peers, educators or students for the purpose of teaching or continuing education.
EFFECTS OF SESSIONS:
The effects of healing can vary from person to person, as well as the number of sessions that are needed in order to achieve the client’s goals. I will do everything within my skill set to achieve results, but I cannot guarantee any results. We will hold an open and ongoing dialogue to keep assessing the effectiveness of sessions.
Some clients may experience uncomfortable side effects after a session, such as fatigue, increased emotions or increased symptoms. These side effects are normal and can last for up to 48 hours. If discomfort lasts longer than 48 hours, please consult your family physician and notify me so that we can discuss modifications that may be necessary.
Because treatments affect the body’s energy, it is important to avoid chemicals and situations that disrupt energy flow before and after a session. For 12 hours before and after a session, please avoid any altering substances such as alcohol, recreational drugs and excessive caffeine. Avoid strenuous activity, violent media and overly stimulating situations. If possible, schedule time for rest and reflection after your session.