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Health Disclaimer

 

Your Wellbeing Matters

At Chad Sheppard, every experience is offered with care, respect and the intention of creating a calm, supportive environment.

This Health Disclaimer explains important information about participating in our experiences so that you can make an informed decision before booking.

 

Nature of Our Experiences

 

Chad Sheppard offers experiences that may include sound, stillness, relaxation, meditation, breath awareness, optional gentle hands-on guidance, and other wellbeing practices.

These experiences are intended to support relaxation, presence and personal wellbeing.

They are not medical treatment, psychological therapy, physiotherapy, counselling or any other regulated healthcare service.

Participation is always voluntary.

 

Medical Care

 

Our experiences are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.

They should not be used as a substitute for advice or treatment provided by your doctor, psychologist or other qualified healthcare professional.

If you have concerns about your health, please seek appropriate medical advice before participating.

 

Health Information

 

To help provide a safe and appropriate experience, please let Chad know before your booking if you have, or have recently experienced:

  • Pregnancy

  • Epilepsy or seizures

  • Asthma or respiratory conditions

  • Heart conditions

  • A pacemaker or other implanted medical device

  • Recent surgery

  • Significant injuries

  • Serious mental health conditions

  • Any other medical condition that may affect your participation

Providing this information allows Chad to adapt the experience where appropriate.

 

Essential Oils, Sage and Incense

 

Some experiences may include:

  • Essential oils

  • Sage

  • Incense

  • Frankincense gently warmed on an electric burner

If you have allergies, asthma, sensitivities, or simply prefer not to use essential oils, please let Chad know before your experience.

The use of oils and aromatic elements can be modified or omitted where appropriate.

No essential oils will be applied to your skin without your permission.

 

Physical Contact

 

Some experiences may include optional gentle hands-on guidance.

This may involve light touch or pressure-point guidance to support relaxation.

Any physical contact will always:

  • Be explained beforehand

  • Require your consent

  • Be respectful of your personal boundaries

You are welcome to decline physical contact at any time without explanation.

 

Children

 

Children are welcome to attend appropriate experiences.

Parents and guardians remain responsible for supervising children throughout the session.

 

Personal Responsibility

 

By participating, you acknowledge that you are responsible for listening to your own body and participating within your own comfort level.

You are encouraged to stop, rest or advise Chad if you experience discomfort or wish to modify your participation at any time.

 

Respect and Inclusion

 

Chad welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs and levels of experience.

Experiences are offered in a respectful, inclusive and non-judgemental environment where everyone is encouraged to participate in a way that feels comfortable for them.

 

Questions

 

If you are unsure whether an experience is suitable for you, please contact Chad before booking.

We are always happy to discuss any questions you may have so you can make an informed decision.

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