Nutritional Therapy Consultations
Responsibilities of your dietitian:
Nutritional advice will be tailored to support diagnosed conditions and/or health issues identified and agreed between both parties.
Nutritional advice is not a substitute for medical advice and/or treatment.
Standards of professional practice in nutritional therapy are governed by the AND code of ethics and practice.
Responsibilities of the client:
The client is responsible for contacting their GP about any health concerns.
It is your responsibility to inform your GP about any nutritional strategy provided by your registered dietitian. Your dietitian will provide a letter for your GP at your request.
If you are receiving treatment from your GP, or any other medical provider you should inform your dietitian.
It is important that you tell your dietitian about any medical diagnosis, medications, herbal medicine or food supplements you are taking.
You are advised to report any queries about any aspect your nutritional therapy program promptly to your dietitian for discussion and action.
You must contact your dietitian should you wish to continue any specified supplement program for longer than the original agreed period.
Should you wish to cancel an appointment, you must give at least 24 hours’ notice otherwise a cancellation fee will be charged at 50% of the consultation fee.
General Points:
Good nutrition may help build the body’s natural strength and resistance, however, no claim is made as to the efficacy of any nutritional protocols.
The degree of benefit obtainable from nutritional therapy may vary between clients with similar health problems and following similar nutrition program. Everybody is different.
Nutritional Therapy is not intended to replace the advice of medical practitioners.
Medical Disclaimer
The medical and/or nutritional information given by Katie Vigesaa, RD is not intended to be a 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.
Terms of Payment
Payment for the program will be done through Stripe, a secure online payment processor. Once you pay for the consultation, Katie will contact you within 48 hours to schedule your appointment.
Refunds
Refunds are not given after the nutrition consultation has taken place and the client has received their materials.
By enrolling in a nutrition consultation, you are agreeing to and noting that you read all the information above.
