I acknowledge that the purpose of this program is to help me improve my health, wellness, and lifestyle. I am employing the services of Sherry Rothwell, RHN (the “Practitioner”) so that I can obtain information and guidance about health factors within my own control (such as diet, herbs, spices, supplements, hydration, lifestyle, inner work and various other related behaviours) in order to help support my health and wellness. I understand that the Practitioner is a nutritional educator and herbalist and is not a medical doctor and does not dispense medical advice, nor prescribe treatment. Rather, the Practitioner provides education to enhance my knowledge of health as it relates to food consumption, hydration, lifestyle, and related activities such as diet, herbs, spices, supplements, hydration, lifestyle, inner work etc. While nutritional support can be an important complement to my medical care, I understand that a nutritional program is not a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment, or care of a disease, illness, or injury by a medical provider. Nutritional evaluations and lifestyle assessments are not intended for the diagnoses of disease. Rather, these are intended as a guide for the development of a nutritional program and used to monitor my progress in achieving my health and wellness goals. I understand that every person is unique and it is not possible to determine in advance how my system will react to certain foods, drinks, herbs, supplements, or dietary products that may be suggested. I agree that it may be necessary to adjust my plan. I accept that it is my responsibility and decision to use or disregard nutritional, diet, herb, spice, supplement, exercise, lifestyle and inner work recommendations or guidance. It is also my responsibility to take the time to learn, implement diligently and ask questions when I am confused or concerned. I agree to hold the Practitioner harmless for claims or damages in connection with our work together under the terms of this consent form. I understand that this consent form is also a release of her liability. I accept that the advice under this program is not a guarantee for health improvements, weight loss or for reaching my health goals, and that I should not use any dietary advice, recommended products, herbs, spices, supplements, exercise, lifestyle or inner work as a substitute for medical treatment. I agree that I will inform the Practitioner if there is any reason why I should not continue with the program; for example, an illness or an injury that requires medical advice and care. If, at any time, I feel undue pain or excessive discomfort, I will stop the program undertakings immediately and inform the Practitioner of my symptoms. I am at all times responsible for seeking medical advice where appropriate. I understand I am free to withdraw from the program at any time I wish. I agree to take part in the program and I understand the nature and purpose of the program, including the risks, and benefits. I understand what is required of me and that I may withdraw at any time. The services may also be terminated at the discretion of the Practitioner with sufficient notice. I understand the intellectual property rights and privacy of all of the materials and information provided to me during this program. I agree to use the recipes, menus, session handouts, lessons, worksheets, and questionnaires etc. for my own personal (non-commercial) purposes only and that I will not share, copy, or distribute them to third parties. "I have read this Informed Consent form, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily, without inducement.” "I understand that completing this form constitutes a legal and binding signature."