Disclaimer of Liability
1. The purpose of health coaching is to improve the overall health, vitality and well-being of the body through coaching, education, diet and lifestyle modifications. The Health Coach, Kellsie Horsfall, does not diagnose diseases, disorders or conditions, does not give medical advice or prescribe medications, supplements, food plans or exercise regimens.
2. The Health Coach, Kellsie Horsfall, is not a licensed Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor or Medical Physician.
3. As part of the Health Coaching program, I may be asked to provide information concerning my physical habits, medical history, moods, energy levels, likes and dislikes, lifestyle and diet. This information is collected to enable the Health Coach to: (i) assess my knowledge of nutrition, (ii) educate me about the benefits of sound nutritional practices and lifestyle and dietary changes to improve my general health, vitality and overall well-being. The Health Coach, Kellsie Horsfall will hold this information in confidence and will not release or disclose this information to any other person, without my prior consent, except as required by applicable law.
4. If the Health Coach, Kellsie Horsfall, suspects the existence of disease, disorder or condition, I will be informed of this suspicion. However, I acknowledge this is not a diagnosis or conclusion about the state of my health and that I am directed to promptly consult a licensed Physician or Naturopath about any suspected problems.
5. Should I request the Health Coach, Kellsie Horsfall, to recommend dietary changes to enhance my body’s natural ability to resist and/or overcome a known disease, disorder or condition, it is my responsibility to disclose the nature of the disease, disorder or condition and all other relevant details to the Health Coach, Kellsie Horsfall. If I have not previously consulted a licensed Physician or Naturopath about this disease, disorder or condition, I acknowledge that I am directed to promptly do so. I am not to alter or discontinue treatments prescribed by a licensed Naturopath, Physician or other licensed health professional without consulting the individual who prescribed the treatment.
6. In providing health coaching to me, the Health Coach, Kellsie Horsfall, is relying upon the truth, accuracy and completeness of all information I have provided to her. Any recommendations I follow for changes in diet or lifestyle, are entirely my responsibility.
7. Kellsie Horsfall is in no way liable for my health or safety.
8. In consideration of my participation in the Health Coaching Service, I hereby accept all risk to my health, including injury or death that may result from such participation and I hereby release the Health Coach, Kellsie Horsfall, on my behalf and on behalf of my personal representatives, estate, heirs, next of kin, and assigns from any and all costs, claims, causes of action and damages arising from any and all illness or injury to my person, including my death, that may result from or occur as a result of my participation in the Health Coaching Services, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.
9. 24 hours is required for cancelling appointments. Appointments cancelled within 24 hours of your appointment time, will be billed at 50%.
10. I understand that any therapies I undertake with Kellsie Horsfall at Revised Health Coaching are undertaken of my own free will. I accept that the ultimate responsibility for my health care is my own and that Kellsie Horsfall at Revised Health Coaching is here to support me in this. I understand that my coach reserves the right to determine which cases fall outside their scope of practice, in which event an appropriate referral will be recommended. I hereby agree to assume full responsibility for any manner of loss, injury, claim or damage whatsoever, known or unknown, incurred as a result of same and I, my heirs, executors, administrators or assigns for any loss, injury, claim or damage sustained as a result of my attendance and/or participation. I have read the above release and waiver of liability, and fully understand its contents and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated.
Kellsie Horsfall is not a physician or psychologist, and the scope of her consultation services does not include treatment or diagnosis of specific illnesses or disorders. If I, the client, suspect I may have an ailment or illness that may require medical attention, then it is my responsibility to consult with a licensed physician immediately. Only a licensed physician can prescribe drugs.
Any mention of drugs in the course of consultation is only for the purpose of providing a complete history of drugs that the client is taking and not for Kellsie Horsfall to judge the appropriateness of the medication. Any change in prescription or dosage is a decision the client makes with his or her physician.
Rather than dealing with treatment of disease, Kellsie Horsfall focuses on wellness and prevention of illness through the use of non-toxic, natural nutritional therapies to achieve optimal health. As a certified functional medicine health coach, Kellsie Horsfall primarily educates and motivates clients to assume more personal responsibility for their health by adopting a healthy attitude, lifestyle, and diet.
While people generally experience greater health and wellness as a result of embracing a healthier attitude, lifestyle, and diet, Kellsie Horsfall does not promise or guarantee protection from future illness.
By agreeing to Revised Health Coaching, I acknowledge that I understand that Kellsie Horsfall is a Health Coach and not a physician, and that I should see a doctor if I think I have a medical condition. Kellsie Horsfall will not be held liable for failure to diagnose or treat an illness, nor will she be liable for failure to prevent future illness.
In addition, I have given Kellsie Horsfall a complete and accurate account of any medical conditions that I may have and any medications that I am taking.