Nutritional Counseling Release and Waiver of Liability

1. Purpose: The Nutritional Counseling Services aim to enhance my overall health, vitality, and well-being through nutritional education, natural foods, and non-medicinal nutritional supplements. Fridays dietitians do not diagnose any diseases, disorders, or conditions.
2. Non-Licensed Practitioner: The Fridays Registered Dietitians (RD) are not licensed Dietitians (LD) [more information below], Naturopathic Doctors, or Medical Physicians. Their services are limited to nutritional coaching and do not constitute medical nutrition therapy.
   1. All Fridays dietitians maintain a valid RD or RDN - The RD/RDN is a national credential in the United States that signifies that the individual has met specific educational and professional requirements set by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), which is part of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
   2. Fridays dietitians may or may not maintain in LD in each state - The LD is a state-level credential, meaning that the individual is licensed to practice dietetics within a specific state.
      

3. Information Disclosure: As part of the Nutritional Counseling Services, I may be asked to provide details about my physical habits, medical history, moods, energy levels, lifestyle, and diet. This information is solely for the purpose of: (i) assessing my nutritional knowledge, (ii) educating me on sound nutritional practices, and (iii) recommending dietary changes to improve my general health and well-being. Dietitians will keep this information confidential and will only disclose it with my prior consent or as required by law.
4. Health Concerns: If a dietitian suspects the presence of a disease, disorder, or condition, she will inform me. However, I understand that this does not constitute a diagnosis and I am advised to consult a licensed Physician or Naturopath promptly.
5. Responsibility to Consult a Physician: Should I request dietary changes or nutritional supplements to address a known disease, disorder, or condition, it is my responsibility to provide all relevant details to the dietitian. I acknowledge that I must consult a licensed Physician or Naturopath before making any changes to prescribed treatments.
6. Accuracy of Information: The Nutritional Counseling Services provided by Fridays dietitian are based on the accuracy and completeness of the information I provide. Any dietary changes or nutritional supplements I choose to follow are entirely my responsibility.
7. Liability Waiver: Fridays dietitian is not liable for any health issues, injuries, or adverse outcomes that may result from my participation in the Nutritional Counseling Services.
8. Assumption of Risk: In consideration of my participation in the Nutritional Counseling Services, I accept all risks to my health, including injury or death, and release all Fridays dietitians and Fridays Health (Thrive Health Group Inc.) from any and all claims, causes of action, and damages arising from such participation, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.
9. Voluntary Participation: I understand that the Nutritional Counseling Services are voluntary, and I assume full responsibility for my health. Fridays dietitians reserve the right to refer cases outside her scope of practice to appropriate professionals. I agree to assume full responsibility for any loss, injury, or damage arising from my participation in the services.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND BY BOOKING THIS MEETING, I AGREE TO THE TERMS OUTLINED ABOVE. I UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT TO BE A FULL AND FINAL RELEASE OF ALL COSTS, CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, AND DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES.