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 1. N U T R I T I O N A L   T H E R A P Y   G O A L S

The fundamental goal of Nutritional Therapy is to encourage people to become knowledgeable about—and responsible for—their own health. A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner 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 Acids

• Mineral Balance

• 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 your 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.

2. H E A L T H   C O N C E R N S

If you suffer from a medical or pathological condition, you need to consult with an appropriate healthcare provider. A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner is not a substitute for your family physician or other appropriate healthcare provider. A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner 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 Nutritional Therapy Practitioner 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 recommended supplements, discontinue their use immediately, and contact your Nutritional Therapy Practitioner to ascertain if the reaction is adverse or an indication of the natural course of the body's adjustment to the therapy.

3. C O M M U N I C A T I O N

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 provided by your Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.

• Eating a properly prepared, nutrient-dense diet.

• Avoiding harmful foods, substances, and behaviors.

• Moving your body daily.

• Getting plenty of sleep, rest, and relaxation.

• Staying in contact with the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner so they can stay abreast of your progress and provide the best course of action going forward.

If your other healthcare providers have any questions regarding Nutritional Therapy, they are free to contact your Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.

4. L I C E N S U R E

Nutritional Therapy Practitioners are not licensed or certified by any state. The Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc.® provides a certificate of completion to students who have successfully met all course requirements, including a written and practical exam. Laws and regulations regarding certification and licensure requirements differ from state to state and occasionally change. Nutritional Therapy Practitioners must research the laws in the state in which they intend to practice.

5. W O M A N   W E L L    B A L A N C E D   L L C

Woman Well Balanced LLC is a Nutritional Therapy practice consisting solely of Amy Sheckler as the owner and Practitioner. Woman Well Balanced LLC is not a HIPAA regulated entity, but follows it in Practice regardless. Your personal information will not be shared, but anonymized progress graphs and symptom burden charts will occasionally be shared for educational purposes. Any and all information suggested and recommended by Amy Sheckler is not a substitute for medical advice, and any suggestions or recommendations given are not intended to treat, diagnose, or heal any pre-existing symptoms or conditions. Any and all information suggested by Amy Sheckler acts solely as opinion only, and each person is responsible for their own health and their own nutrition and lifestyle choices.