Health Is Local – Procedures and Office Policies

The Approach

Treatment focuses on individualized nutrition knowledge, skills, tools and exploration of your needs, along with behavioral strategies to reach your desired health goal. There is no set length of treatment; it is up to the individual. Please complete the Personal Assessment Form and email it at least 3 days before your initial consultation, so the initial hour can be spent working directly one on one.

Confidentiality and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Health Is Local (HIL) keeps your health information private and follows privacy practices consistent with HIPAA standards. Your information is used only to provide your care and run the practice, and is not sold or shared for marketing.

Confidentiality is maintained for all information except in emergency situations involving serious harm to you or others, or as otherwise permitted or required by law. If coordination of care with other providers, or sharing your information with anyone else, would help you, you will be asked to sign a separate release. Signing that authorization is your choice and is not a condition of receiving services.

Reasonable measures will be taken to keep communication by email or phone secure and password protected.

Cancellation Policy

Your appointment has been reserved for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please call a full day in advance. For Monday morning appointments, this means calling by Friday morning. Every opportunity will be provided to accommodate you with a phone appointment; otherwise, the appointment will still be charged to you.

Acknowledgment of Office Policies

I have received a copy of the Health Is Local (HIL) Procedures and Office Policies, including the cancellation policy, and agree to them.