Waiver of Liability

Clients agree to release New Leaf Wellness and Tova Ferraiuolo, Certified Hypnosis Practitioner, Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master (hereafter “Hypnosis Practitioner”), of any responsibility or injury occurring from their hypnosis session(s). The Hypnosis Practitioner agrees to provide professional services in accordance with acquired training and experience to facilitate the client’s attainment of treatment goals. Hypnosis is a client-centered approach which promotes the rapid accomplishment of precise cognitive or behavioral goals. Hypnosis is simultaneously a relaxed, meditative state and a state of focused concentration. During an individual hypnosis session and/or group hypnosis event, clients may receive suggestions and directions that may influence the way they perceive certain tasks, foods, drinks, and people in the future.

Disclaimer

Clients acknowledge their understanding that the consulting Hypnosis Practitioner is neither a medical professional nor a licensed mental health professional. Clients understand that the consulting Hypnosis Practitioner is not providing psychotherapy or mental health counseling and that the self-help techniques he/she will learn are not a substitute for psychiatric or mental health counseling. Clients must affirm that hypnosis is appropriate for him/her and does not conflict with existing medical or psychiatric treatment. Always seek out and follow the advice of a physician or other professional medical practitioner before considering alternative treatment. Clients are advised and understand that if there are any present or future medical, mental health or psychological causes underlying his/her behaviors, habits or patterns which require the services of a duly licensed medical or mental health professional, the clients takes sole responsibility for consultation with such medical or mental health practitioner with regard to treatment. Clients represent that they are not aware of any mental, physical or health condition that would be adversely affected by the services being rendered by the hypnotist. Clients absolve the Hypnosis Practitioner of all rights, damages or legal proceedings related to any emotional or physical damages resulting from the hypnosis process. Clients acknowledge that they undertake their hypnosis experience(s) at their own risk.

Warranty

No warranty is given, expressed or implied, for satisfactory results from the client’s hypnosis session(s).

Tape Recording

Portions of the hypnotherapy sessions may be recorded for training purposes. Clients may request a copy of these recordings, in the case that they exist.

Methods Used

The Hypnosis Practitioner employs hypnosis techniques which are designed to facilitate the client’s quest for self- improvement and relaxation. Specific additional techniques may include: body relaxation, directed meditation, and guided imagery.

Confidentially

Clients sometimes reveal confidential and personal information to the Hypnosis Practitioner. The Hypnosis Practitioner warrants that they take reasonably prudent precautions to safeguard such conversations and information. However, no representation is made as to whether a client confidentiality privilege might exist under law, and the Hypnosis Practitioner will comply with court orders should disclosure be mandated. The Hypnosis Practitioner will never take actions on behalf of a client, and disclosure of information by a client should never be construed as a commitment, expressed or implied, that the hypnotist will take any action on behalf of a client. The Hypnosis Practitioner does not ever undertake such actions, and nothing orally discussed should ever be construed by a client as an offer or commitment to undertake any actions.

Disclosure

The client acknowledges that he/she has had the full opportunity to discuss with the Hypnosis Practitioner the nature of the services to be provided and/or the consultation to be rendered. The client hereby acknowledges and consents to the receipt of hypnosis and relaxation techniques, but personally decides upon actions/inactions without reliance upon any of the Hypnosis Practitioner’s products or services. He/she takes or withholds any such action as his/her sole and independent judgment may deem prudent.

Nothing herein may be waived or amended except in a written document signed by both parties hereto; to wit, engaging the services of New Leaf Wellness and the Hypnosis Practitioner, the client specifically agrees to these terms and conditions.