Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation, your Nutritional Therapist will review these terms of business with you. If you have any questions or need clarification, please do not hesitate to ask. You will be asked to sign to confirm your agreement to these terms. In your first session, we will discuss and establish the support you need. Together, we will set goals and review your progress regularly to ensure your needs are met.
Payment
- Payment is required in advance of all appointments.
- Payments can be made via BACS or through the online payment system.
Cancellations & No-Shows
- A 100% cancellation charge applies if appointments are cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice.
- Missed appointments (non-attendance) will be charged in full.
- If you need to cancel an appointment, please notify your Nutritional Therapist, Barbara Zacharuk, as soon as possible to reschedule. You can do this by emailing info@nutrikin.co.uk.
- For online consultations, it is your responsibility to ensure you have a working internet connection. Full charges will apply for sessions that cannot proceed due to connectivity issues on your end. There are no additional charges for phone consultations to UK landline or mobile numbers.
- A 15-minute wait time will be applied to all sessions. If you have not arrived within 15 minutes, the session will be classed as a ‘no-show’.
- If you do not attend your appointment, you will be sent an invite to book a new session, which will be deducted from your package. Refunds and reschedule options will not be offered for no-shows.
Confidentiality
At NutriKin, client confidentiality is treated with the utmost seriousness. However, there are some limits and exceptions:
- If there are serious concerns about your safety or the safety of another person, confidentiality may need to be adjusted.
- At your initial consultation, you will be asked to provide your GP’s contact details, as they may need to be contacted if necessary.
- NutriKin keeps a secure record of your name, contact details, and appointment dates and times. Brief notes regarding the focus of your consultations will also be securely stored. Reports produced by NutriKin for evaluation purposes are anonymised and will not include any identifying information. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Working with Multiple Consultants
Your Nutritional Therapist may suggest you see other wellness professionals to support your goals. Information about your symptoms and condition may be shared securely between team members to provide you with a coordinated treatment plan. Your Nutritional Therapist will ask for your informed consent before sharing any information and will ensure that anything you wish to remain confidential is respected.
Scope of Practice
- NutriKin practitioners follow the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP) ethical framework.
- Nutritional Therapy is the application of nutrition science to promote health, peak performance, and personalised care.
- Nutritional Therapy practitioners use a wide range of tools to assess and identify potential nutritional imbalances that may contribute to symptoms and health concerns.
- Nutritional Therapy is a complementary practice that works alongside medical advice, addressing nutritional imbalances to support the body’s natural processes.
- Nutritional advice is tailored to each client, focusing on their unique health concerns and goals.
- Nutritional Therapy will never replace medical advice, and we will always refer clients with red-flag symptoms to a medical professional. We frequently collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care.
Important Notes for Clients
- Results from Nutritional Therapy may vary between individuals.
- Nutritional Therapists do not diagnose or claim to treat medical conditions.
- Nutritional advice is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
- Food supplements and/or functional testing may be recommended as part of your programme; your therapist may receive a commission from these products or services.
- Professional practice is governed by The General Naturopathic Council Code of Conduct.
- If your therapist needs to recommend services outside of the scope of Nutritional Therapy, this will be made clear, and appropriate referrals will be provided.
Affiliate Disclosure
As part of my commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based recommendations, I may suggest specific supplements or products that align with your nutritional and health needs. Some of these recommendations may include affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Please note:
- There is no additional cost to you for purchasing through these links.
- Any commission earned helps support my continued learning, professional development, and the ability to offer the best possible service to my clients.
- Your trust is important to me, and I only recommend products I genuinely believe in and that meet rigorous quality standards.
Client Agreement
By working with Barbara Zacharuk / NutriKin, you agree to the following:
- I am responsible for contacting my GP regarding any health concerns.
- I give permission for Barbara Zacharuk to contact my GP about agreed aspects of my case.
- I will inform my GP about any nutritional programme or strategy provided by Barbara Zacharuk to avoid potential conflicts with existing treatments.
- I will notify my Nutritional Therapist about any medical diagnosis, medications, herbal remedies, or supplements I am taking.
- If I am unclear about any part of my nutritional programme, I will promptly seek clarification.
- I will contact Barbara Zacharuk if I wish to extend any supplement programme beyond the agreed period to avoid potential adverse effects.
- I understand that recording consultations without written consent from both myself and my therapist is prohibited.
