DISCLOSURE
The California Legislature enacted California Senate Bill SB-577 that affirms the right of citizens to obtain Alternative and Complementary Health Care from practitioners other than licensed Physician's and Surgeons or other licensed health professions.
In Paragraph 1 of SB 577 the Legislature made a Finding that:
"Based upon a comprehensive report by the National Institute of Medicine and other studies, including a study published by the New England Journal of Medicine, it is evident that millions of Californians, perhaps more than five million, are presently receiving a substantial volume of health care services from complementary and alternative healthcare practitioners. Those studies further indicate that individuals utilizing complementary and alternative health care services cut across a wide variety of age, ethnic, socioeconomic, and other demographic categories."
Thus, the Legislature wanted to recognize Alternative and Complementary health care and provide a framework of guidelines and notices.
Pursuant to this Act of the Legislature, Alternative and Complementary Health Care Practitioners must inform clients that they are not Physicians and Surgeons or allied licensed practitioners and that for a western medical diagnosis and treatment, including, but not limited to, prescription drugs, surgery and the treatment of fractures, lacerations and abrasions, the clients must see an MD, Physician or Surgeon.
The notice must also state the nature of the Alternative and Complementary health care practice that is being provided.
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Sal W. Hanna provides alternative, complementary, and integrative health care in the field of Natural Medicine, including Alternative Healing Methods, Naturopathy, Transforming Personality Therapies, Meditation, Mind and Body Therapies, Light Therapy, Myofascial Cupping, Manual Bodywork, Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation Techniques (OSMT), Chiropractic Adjustment Techniques (CAT), and Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Hypnosis . Education: Doctorate in Metaphysical Sciences (PhD) from Shanghai University of Metaphysics, certificates and diplomas from Allegra Learning Solutions LLC, OMT Training UK, and other certified providers as recognized by The International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine, The Complimentary Medical Association, and Centre of CPD Excellence. Certified Consulting Hypnotist from the National Guild of Hypnotists.
The alternative holistic services offered by Sal W. Hanna, d.b.a. Metaphysical Bodyworks involves a cooperative process and it is essential for the Practitioner and client to be working towards identifying and addressing patterns of imbalance in order to support a state of balanced health, increase mobility, and movement. Sal. W. Hanna and Metaphysical Bodyworks Practitioners are not MDs, Physicians, or Surgeons. Alternative medicine does not diagnose or treat medical conditions. For western medical diagnosis and treatment, we advise you to seek a licensed healthcare practitioner’s guidance.
SCOPE OF PRACTICE CONTINUED
Manual Therapy is a profession in which the Practitioner applies manual therapeutic techniques, which includes hands-on therapy, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client.
Services offered/rendered is a complement to 'healing arts services licensed by the state', ie, it is a complement to more traditional western medicine provided by doctors, nurses, and hospitals. As a complementary or alternative medicine, these services do not require licensing by the state.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
It is the responsibility of the client to keep the Practitioner informed of any medical treatment currently being taken and that permission from the licensed medical provider has been obtained so that holistic treatment may be performed. The client must also keep the Practitioner informed of any changes in health conditions. I will keep the Practitioner updated as to any changes in my medical profile and understand that there shall be no liability on the Practitioner should I fail to do so.
CONSENT
I understand that if I experience any pain or discomfort during the session, I will immediately inform the Practitioner so that the pressure or technique may be adjusted to my level of comfort. I understand that physical and/or emotional effects may occur before during, or after treatment.
I further understand that holistic therapies are not a substitute for medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment and that I should see a physician, osteopath, or other qualified medical specialists for any mental or physical ailment of which I am aware. Manual Therapy should not be performed under certain medical conditions and I affirm that I have stated all my known medical conditions, and answered all questions honestly.
This is a holistic Manual Therapy session and I understand that this involves a physical touch treatment.
I understand the Practitioner utilizes Holistic and Manual Therapy which involves hands-on therapeutics, neuro-linguistic programming, electronic and manual therapy tools, sound, aroma, and other holistic tools. I have read and understand the above statements. I also acknowledge a deliberate and voluntary decision to undertake these services.
