This form outlines the responsibilities of the client and practitioner. I hope that with this information you can make an informed choice about taking herbs for your health.
The Role of the Herbalist
As a herbalist, I neither diagnose nor directly treat disease. Rather, with a consultation, I can make assessments of imbalances based on energetic patterns and physiologic presentation, I can educate you about how you can best support the healing of your body, mind and spirit, and I can assess interactions that herbs may have with pharmaceutical medications.
If I think that your requests or needs are beyond the scope of herbal practice or my own expertise, I will refer you to another practitioner. I support and encourage you to consult any practitioner of your choice, especially in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Client Rights, Expectations and Responsibilities
In a one-on-one consultation, we discuss in depth your health issues and overall body system functions based on your priorities and goals. Herbs are not included in the price of a consultation. I highly recommend booking a consultation if you are on medications, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, lactating, have complex health conditions, or you find the herbs you're taking are not helping in the way you would like.
Once you have placed an apothecary order, you are responsible for payment within 48 hours, either via e-transfer, or using debit/credit via the wave invoicing system.
In the event that you have an outstanding invoice for over 2 weeks, services will be suspended until the invoice is paid or resolved.
Safety
Modern research and traditional knowledge indicates that most commonly used herbs are exceptionally safe. Confirmed cases of herb and drug interactions are rare, however, can occur. It is recommended that you inform your doctor of all herbal and nutritional supplements you are taking and talk to your pharmacist about potential herb-drug interactions or contraindications. If there is any suggestion that the effect of a drug is being altered by simultaneous use of an herb, promptly discontinue taking the herbs and inform all health professionals involved.
Adverse reactions and allergic reactions to herbs are rare, however they can occur. If you experience an adverse reaction, discontinue all herbs immediately and consult a health care provider.
Discontinue all herbs if you become pregnant, until further advice can be given by a qualified professional. It is advisable to stop taking herbs at least 48 hours before a surgical operation and in the event of being prescribed anticoagulants, antiepileptic drugs and digoxin.
With or without a full consultation, you are responsible for what you put in your body.