NATURE OF SERVICES.

Red Beard Somatic Therapy is a group practice offering somatic coaching, bodywork, movement therapy, and somatic education. Our services span a range of modalities including hands-on bodywork (such as Structural Integration, Craniosacral Therapy, and Zen Integration Bodywork), movement-based therapies (such as Yoga Therapy, Feldenkrais Method), nervous system regulation protocols (such as the Safe & Sound Protocol and TRE), and conversational somatic modalities (such as Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and DARe) delivered in a coaching and educational framework.

The services provided through Red Beard Somatic Therapy are not psychotherapy, counseling, or mental health treatment. While some of our practitioners may hold clinical licenses in their own right, all services provided through this practice are delivered in a coaching, bodywork, or educational capacity. Our practitioners do not diagnose mental health conditions, create clinical treatment plans for mental health disorders, or provide licensed psychotherapy through this practice.

If at any point your practitioner believes that licensed psychotherapy or other clinical care would better serve your needs, they will discuss this with you and provide appropriate referrals.

SCHEDULING.

Appointments can be made through our online scheduling system (redbeardsomatictherapy.com/book-now), phone, or email.

CANCELLATION POLICY.

We require at least 48 hours notice if a client needs to cancel a session or reschedule it for another time or day. Late notice cancellations and no-shows will be charged at the full rate.

PAYMENT.

Payment is due on the day of service. If you have not communicated with your practitioner at least 48 hours prior to the appointment time, they will assume that you plan to attend your scheduled appointment.

You will be charged the morning of your appointment date. If there are any issues with payments being declined, you will be notified and given an opportunity to update your card or bank information. We do not allow clients to carry balances. 

For in-person sessions, we accept all major credit cards and checks. For online sessions, we accept all major credit cards.

If the session was missed without 48 hours' notice, it will be invoiced at the full fee.  The banking information or credit card held on file for your account will be charged unless another arrangement has been made ahead of time.  

INSURANCE. 

Red Beard Somatic Therapy does not take any insurance and does not provide superbills for insurance billing. Summary statements of services are available anytime upon request.

CONFIDENTIALITY.

All of the information shared is kept confidential unless a written release is approved and signed by you. Certain legal limits on confidentiality do exist and do not need a release from you: 1) If there is convincing evidence that you are in immediate danger to yourself or others, legal action may be taken for your own protection and the protection of others. 2) If you are involved in a medical emergency. 3) Incidents of child or elder abuse including physical, sexual, or neglect must be reported. 4) A court of law may subpoena information and may order the release of information.

Occasionally we may need to consult with other professionals in their areas of expertise in order to provide the best care for you. Information about you may be shared in this context without using your name or any identifying information.

In the event of an injury, illness, or other unexpected emergency situation that results in any practitioner at Red Beard Somatic Therapy becoming unavailable, your basic contact information (name and contact numbers or email) may be provided to a fellow practitioner or associated professional. This will allow for your timely notification of appointment cancellations, as well as provide you with an opportunity to obtain further information regarding your continued care.

SECURE COMMUNICATION.

Red Beard Somatic Therapy uses HIPAA-compliant encrypted email on our servers. However, if your email system is not also encrypted security could be limited on your end.  For that reason, please understand that sensitive information should be shared by email or text message only at your discretion and that Red Beard Somatic Therapy cannot guarantee security outside our own secure servers. 

Our online sessions via video conferencing software (Zoom) are encrypted and HIPAA-compliant.

Sessions may not be audio and/or video recorded by either party. If you intend to record the session, you must get informed consent from your practitioner before doing so. 

LITIGATION LIMITATION.

Red Beard Somatic Therapy practitioners will not interact with attorneys or write opinions for any legal purpose. Due to the nature of our work together and the fact that it often involves disclosures of a confidential nature, should there be legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits, etc.) it is agreed neither you (client) nor your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call on any practitioner at Red Beard Somatic Therapy to testify in court or at any other proceeding, nor will disclosure of the session records be requested.  In addition, we have a policy of not communicating with a client’s attorney and will generally not write or sign letters, reports, declarations, or affidavits for a client’s legal matters. At our discretion, we may comply with records requests for an administrative fee with a $150 minimum charge due prior to the release of records.

EMERGENCY & CRISIS SUPPORT.

Red Beard Somatic Therapy does NOT provide 24-hour crisis services.   If a life-threatening crisis should occur, contact a crisis hotline, call 911, or go to a hospital emergency room. 

CONSENT.

I understand that this consent is purely voluntary. I have had the opportunity to discuss any concerns with regard to the services offered and all questions were answered to my satisfaction. I understand that I can withdraw at any time from working with Red Beard Somatic Therapy.

I understand that the services provided through Red Beard Somatic Therapy — whether bodywork, movement therapy, nervous system regulation, or conversational somatic coaching — are intended to support well-being, improve autonomic nervous system regulation, reduce stress and pain, increase body awareness, and offer a positive experience of connection and touch (where applicable). These services are not a substitute for medical treatment, psychiatric care, medications, or licensed psychotherapy, and it is recommended that I concurrently work with my primary care provider for any medical condition I may have. I am aware that practitioners at Red Beard Somatic Therapy do not diagnose illness or disease, nor prescribe medication.

I have informed my practitioner of all known physical conditions, medical conditions, medications, and recent or relevant experiences that may influence our work together. I will keep my practitioner updated on any changes. I have received a copy of the Practice Policies, understand them, and agree to abide by them.