Dr. Arielle Schwartz, PhD

Terms and Conditions

This agreement is entered into between Resilience Informed Therapy, Inc. (RIT) and the undersigned participant with respect to participation in the yoga classes or vagal toning classes in consideration of the use of the therapeutic yoga classes and vagal toning classes offered by Dr. Arielle Schwartz as operated by RIT, participant agrees as follows:
  1. I (the participant) understand that I am participating in therapeutic yoga or vagal toning classes offered by Arielle Schwartz, PhD, during which I will receive instruction in physical movements as well as opportunities for relaxation and stress re-education. I understand and accept that yoga, breathwork, and natural vagus nerve stimulation in its various forms have inherent risks that include bodily injury. I hereby agree to freely and expressly assume and accept any and all risks.
  2. I understand that therapeutic yoga and vagal toning classes is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis, or treatment.
  3. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I am physically fit and adequately trained to safely participate in this physical activity. I affirm that I alone am responsible for deciding whether to participate in yoga or vagal toning exercises which may include consulting medical professionals to ascertain the appropriateness of these practices for my health.
  4. I acknowledge that yoga or vagal toning classes are not a replacement for psychotherapy and understand that attending these classes does not constitute entering a psychotherapeutic relationship with Dr. Arielle Schwartz.
  5. While there is an invitation to share personal information with the group at the beginning and end of classes, these classes are NOT psychotherapy and these “check-in” times are optional and not required. I understand that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed because I am participating in a group format. I affirm that I take personal responsibility for the level of personal sharing and any possible feelings of vulnerability that might accompany that sharing.
  6. In the event that I or any third party is injured in any of these activities, I shall forever indemnify, defend and hold harmless RIT and its affiliates from ALL costs and expenses which arise from claims by such injured parties.
  7. I forever waive any cause of action against RIT and its affiliates, owners, agents and employees. This contract cannot be amended orally.
  8. I agree to give up my right to a trial by a court or a jury. Any dispute or claim between myself and RIT, including those arising out of or related to this Agreement, the interpretation of this Agreement, or any damages, shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding upon the parties, and judgment upon the award may be entered by any court of competent jurisdiction. The place of arbitration shall be the county or jurisdiction where RIT is located.

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