PRIVACY POLICY
DISCLAIMER
What I do
MVH is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner” TM (NTP®) and provides general nutrition information as to the use of food, food materials, or dietary supplements, and also freely distributes nutrition literature. MVH is engaged in the explanation and education of Clients regarding the use of food products including dietary supplements(“Services”). The fundamental goal of Nutritional Therapy is to encourage people to become knowledgeable about—and responsible for—their own health. As an NTP, MVH helps individuals reach their optimal level of overall health by supporting and bringing balance to the five foundations listed below. All five are built upon a single, solid base: a properly prepared, nutrient-dense diet, digestion, blood sugar regulation, fatty acid balance, mineral balance and hydration. By supporting each of these foundations and helping clients adopt a more nutrient-dense diet, the body's chemistry can be brought back into natural balance, setting the stage for optimal health. Nutritional Therapy is not designed, however, to treat any specific disease or medical condition. A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner is trained to evaluate nutritional needs and make recommendations of dietary change and nutritional supplements, not medical diagnoses or prescriptions. No comment or recommendation from your NTP should be construed as a medical diagnosis or prescription. Reaching optimal health requires sincere commitment, possible lifestyle changes, and a positive attitude. If you are not willing to change how you eat and live, Nutritional Therapy is not the right approach for you. Since every human being is unique on a biochemical level, we cannot guarantee any specific result from our programs.
What I Do Not Do
All of my Services are not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The Client understands that MVH is not acting in the capacity of a doctor, licensed dietician-nutritionist, psychologist or other licensed or registered professional, and that any advice given by MVH is not meant to take the place of advice by these professionals. MVH does not provide individualized nutrition advice. Nutritional Therapy is not designed to treat any specific disease or medical condition. Clients are solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the Services. As such, the Client agrees that MVH is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any Services provided. Client understands that the Services are not designed to prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease. Client has chosen to improve his/her health by assuming greater self- responsibility and to reduce or eliminate unhealthy behaviors that are contrary to well-being. Client understands that MVH is not treating conditions but rather balancing the body.
The Client understands that MVH’s role is not to prescribe or assess micro- and macronutrient levels; provide health care, medical or nutrition therapy services; or to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body. Rather, MVH is a health coach and mentor to help Clients reach their own health goals and implement positive, sustainable lifestyle changes.
Health Concerns
If you suffer from a medical or pathological condition, you need to consult with an appropriate healthcare provider. An NTP is not a substitute for your family physician or other appropriate healthcare provider. An NTP is not trained nor licensed to diagnose or treat pathological conditions, illnesses, injuries, or diseases or prescribe medications. If you are under the care of another healthcare provider, it is important that you contact your other healthcare providers and alert them to your use of nutritional supplements. Nutritional Therapy may be a beneficial adjunct to more traditional care, and it may also alter your need for medication, so it is important you always keep your physician informed of changes in your nutritional program. If you are using medications of any kind, you are required to alert the NTP to such use, as well as to discuss any potential interactions between medications and nutritional products with your pharmacist. If you have any physical or emotional reaction to Nutritional Therapy, discontinue their use immediately, and contact your NTP to ascertain if the reaction is adverse or an indication of the natural course of the body's adjustment to the therapy. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something provided by MVH or the Services. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. MVH does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be referenced in the Services. Reliance on any information provided by MVH is solely at your own risk. The Services are provided on an “as is” basis.Before starting any new diet and exercise program please check with your doctor or dietitian and clear any exercise and/or diet changes with them before beginning. I am not a doctor or registered dietitian. I do not claim to cure any cause, condition or disease. I do not provide medical aid or nutrition for the purpose of health or disease and I do not claim to be a doctor or dietitian.
All information is intended only to help you cooperate with your doctor or a dietitian, in your efforts toward desirable weight levels and health. Only your doctor or dietitian can determine what is right for you. In addition to regular check ups and medical supervision, from your doctor or dietitian, before starting any other weight loss program, you should consult with your personal physician. All information is generalized, presented for informational purposes only, not medical advice, and presented “as is” without warranty or guarantee of any kind. Clients are cautioned not to rely on this information as medical advice and to consult a qualified medical, dietary, fitness or other appropriate professional for their specific needs. This information has not been evaluated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other state or federal government agency and that this information is not intended to “diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.”
Communication
Every client is a biochemical individual, and it is not possible to determine in advance how your body will react to the nutrients or supplements you need. It is sometimes necessary to adjust your program as we proceed until your body can begin to properly accept targeted nutrients geared to correct imbalances or deficiencies. It is your responsibility to do your part by: • Following the nutrition guidelines. • Eating a properly prepared, nutrient-dense diet. • Avoiding harmful foods, substances, and behaviors. • Moving your body daily. • Getting plenty of sleep, rest, and relaxation. If your other healthcare providers have any questions regarding Nutritional Therapy, they are free to contact your NTP.
Certification
Upon completion of the program, passing midterm and final examinations (both written and practical), and completing all required homework, one will be certified as a “Nutritional Therapy Practitioner”TM (NTP®) by the Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc.®. Note that a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner does not diagnose or treat disease, but instead makes nutritional recommendations for balancing the body and promoting optimal wellness. NTPs are approved by the NTA as a certifying organization, but are not licensed or certified by any state.
Privacy Policy
During the course of Nutritional Therapy, your NTP will ask that you provide relevant personal details and information relating to your background, health, lifestyle, etc. (hereafter referred to as “Information”), including but not limited to: • Your full name, physical address, email address, phone number, date of birth, etc. • Your health history, including injuries, surgeries, prescriptions, etc. This Information will be gathered from you via in-person interviews, questionnaires, evaluations, intake documents, phone, email, mail, video conferences, etc., and used to: • Help assess your nutritional needs. • Make recommendations for dietary changes and nutritional supplements to support your specific nutritional needs and goals. • Comply with all legal and NTA training obligations.1 To ensure the maximum benefit of Nutritional Therapy, it is important that your Information is accurate and up-to-date. If you notice any changes to your health, begin taking new prescriptions, etc., please notify your NTP as soon as possible. It is also your right as a client to access, update, or delete your records at any time. To do so, simply notify your NTP in writing. Your NTP will retain your Information for the length of time you are a client, after which they will take reasonable steps to dispose of your Information in a secure fashion. Though NTPs are not HIPAA regulated entities, the NTA is committed to protecting client privacy and requires students and graduates to uphold the privacy best practices and the policies laid out in the U.S. Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information. Your NTP will take all reasonable steps to protect your Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure by using strong passwords, up-to-date software on all devices, and locking file cabinets for physical documents. However, even the best security practices cannot guarantee that all stored data will be completely free from third-party interception or corruption. In accordance with Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, your consent is required for your NTP to collect, use, and disclose your personal Information. By signing below, you acknowledge consent for your NTP to collect your Information.
