policy + consent

Private and communal experiences with AUDREY OBRIEN guide + support deep self exploration and transformation in the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic body through a variety of practices. The powerful tools and modalities used at HA_SKOOL by AUDREY OBRIEN create experiences felt in varied levels of consciousness. 

 

Because these experiences can bring up intense emotions and strong physical experiences, I understand that issues arising from my participation and may require additional therapeutic or supportive interventions. These experiences have the potential to create both desirable and undesirable effects.

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If you are pregnant, taking anticoagulant drugs (ex. Coumadin), have a severe bleeding disorder (hemophilia), have a heart condition, diabetes, circulatory problems, blood clots, cancer/malignancies, bone disorders (osteoporosis/Paget’s disease/multiple myeloma), any serious medical condition, metal implants or a pacemaker, please make this information known to me prior to your treatment.

 

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in HA_SKOOL/AUDREY OBRIEN experiences.

 

I understand that any coaching I experience does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. I understand that coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment.

I acknowledge and understand that I am responsible for all aspects of my health and well-being. I further recognize and understand that the instructions and advice presented to me are in no way intended as substitutes for medical and/or other professional counseling.  If I have any health concerns that may interfere with my participation, I understand that I should consult my healthcare provider before beginning the meditation exercises, and should inform AUDREY OBRIEN.  If I experience pain or difficulty that is cause for concern during or after experiences, I understand that I should stop immediately and consult my healthcare provider before continuing on. 

I recognize, understand, and assume all risks associated with my voluntary participation, including, but not limited to, those risks that may result in personal injury and death.  In giving my informed consent to participate, I hereby release HA_SKOOL/AUDREY OBRIEN/THE BREATHING CO from any and all claims, now or in the future, that I may have as a result of my voluntary participation in the breathing co services.

24-hour notice policy for cancellations or changes of scheduled appointments. less than 24 hours' notice will result in a charge applied at the discretion of AUDREY OBRIEN, and not to exceed the total session price.  

All information that you share will be held confidential unless there is considerable concern for your safety or the safety of another individual. 

It is your responsibility to let AUDREY OBRIEN know if there are any specific goals or topics you would like to discuss or explore or health conditions I should be aware of. 

Payment is due in full at the time of service for both services and products.