Ahava Kherut Bey and Timothy Ruther provides personal empowerment services and biopsychosocial healing sessions to support natural, non-invasive, and non-toxic healing experiences and coaching. Ahava and Timothy provides a description of her certifications and education here that have contributed to her scope of care.
I understand that Ahava Kherut Bey or Timothy Ruther is not a licensed physician or coach, as her scope of care, at present, is unregulated and therefore, her services are not licensed by the state of Illinois. I understand it is my responsibility to maintain a relationship for myself with a medical doctor, mental health professional, or any other essential specialized health professional, if I so desire. I further understand that Ahave Kherut Bey or Timothy Ruther is not trained to diagnose illness, make recommendations involving pharmaceutical drugs or surgery, or handle medical emergencies. I also understand that the statements and services offered have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. I understand that the recommendation of herbal care, teas and supplement are not to diagnose illness.
I understand that methods of treatment may include, but are not limited to: Vaginal Steaming, Chinese and Western herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling. I understand that the herbs may need to be prepared and the teas consumed according to the instructions provided orally and in writing. The herbs may have an unpleasant smell or taste. I will immediately notify a member of the staff of any unanticipated or unpleasant effects associated with the consumption of any herbs, teas, or supplements that Are recommended.
I understand that while this document describes the major risks of treatment, other side effects and risks may occur. The herbs and nutritional supplements (which are from plant) that have been recommended are traditionally considered safe in the practice of Chinese Herbs and Western Herbs although some may be toxic in large doses. I understand that some herbs may be inappropriate during pregnancy. Some possible side effects of taking herbs are nausea, gas, stomach ache, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, rashes, hives, and tingling of the tongue. I will notify a staff member who is caring for me if I am or become pregnant.
I do not expect the staff to be able to anticipate and explain all possible risks and complications of treatment, and I wish to rely on the staff to exercise judgment during the course of treatment which the staff thinks at the time, based upon the facts then known is in my best interest. I understand that results are not guaranteed.
I hereby release, waive, acquit and forever discharge The Holistic Womb, Zion Wellness Center, Ahava Kherut Bey Timothy Ruther an any agents, successors, assigns, personal representatives, executors, heirs and employees from every claim, suit action, demand or right to compensation for damages I may claim to have or that I may have arising out of acts or omissions by myself or by Ahava Kherut Bey or Timothy Ruther as a result of the recommendations given or otherwise resulting from any booked sessions. I further declare and represent that no promise, inducement or agreement not expressed in this agreement has been made to me to sign this agreement. This agreement shall bind my heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors, assigns, and agents.