Disclaimer

I hold the relevant qualifications to work as certified Shamanic Practitioner, and hold professional and public indemnity insurance for the services I provide.

No medical advice

I am not a Counsellor, Psychologist, Mental Health or Medical Professional.

As a Shamanic Practitioner, I am not providing healthcare, medical, or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any physical, mental, or emotional issue.

Shamanic healing and practice is not a cure or substitute for conventional medicine or treatment. It works best when used as a complementary therapy, in conjunction with any treatment you may be receiving from your doctor or healthcare practitioner.

Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you read on this website. Do not start or stop any medications without speaking to your medical or mental health provider. The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnoses, or treat. Always seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare practitioner.

Any information I provide is generalised in nature and is based on my own personal experience.

Mental Health Concerns

I am not a licensed Psychologist or Specialist Healthcare Professional. My services do not replace the care of Psychologist’s or other Healthcare Professional’s.

Shamanic healing and practice is not recommend if you are experiencing severe mental health concerns.

If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please contact a Health Professional immediately.

No Guarantees

I do not make any guarantees about the outcome of working with me. We are all unique and outcomes are different for everyone. Please note that the outcome of working with me will be the result of your own efforts, your particular situation, and innumerable other circumstances beyond my knowledge and control. It is your responsibility to hold yourself accountable, and to how willing you are to under take self enquiry and your own personal practice. All work undertaken together is based on your own direct personal experience.

Suitability to work together

I will only work with clients who I feel will benefit from my services and who are committed to actively partake in the work themselves. I will not take on any clients I where I feel our suitability to work together does not match, and on this occasion, whenever possible, I will refer those persons to alternative practitioners.

Participation

By participating in the services I provide, you may be exposed to experiences and information, including sensitive information, that you may find triggering, disturbing or upsetting. I encourage you to seek professional advice, including medical advice, if you are unsure about anything relating to my services, including if you are triggered or upset from anything that is shared or that comes up for you during participating in the services I provide. The services I offer are designed to provide you with support and your participation is completely voluntary. If, at any point, you feel uncomfortable and wish to stop participating in the services I provide, please let me know immediately. Any practices that I may suggest are to be undertaken at your own discretion, I will not be held responsible for any outcome that may occur as a result of your engagement with those practices.

Inappropriate behaviour

I hold the right to refuse any service if a client is physically or verbally abusive, or demonstrates inappropriate aggressive or sexual behaviour. Such behaviour may result in criminal proceedings.

Confidentiality

All client information and records will be safeguarded by Nicole River Michaelides and will remain confidential. Unless required to do so by law, I will not otherwise share, sell, or distribute any of the information you provide to me without your consent.

Consultations and client details will not be discussed with anyone other than the client, unless the client is at risk, under the age of 18, or has a care worker or guardian.

Rescheduling

Prior preparation goes into each engagement and 72-hours notice is required when rescheduling.

Clients have the right to reschedule services up to 72-hours prior to an engagement, without charge.

Rescheduling notifications received within 72-hours of an engagement may result in an additional fee or deemed as a cancellation, please refer to my cancellation policy.

Cancellation

In order to protect my time and income cancellations require 7-days notice. A full refund will be given with 7 days notice.

If you should cancel an engagement without the required 7-days notice you will be charged 50% of the value of the engagement.

If you do not show up for an engagement you will be charged in full, and an additional fee may be charged.

Payment

Full payment is required at the time of booking my services, unless a payment plan has been specified or agreed. 

My services cannot be scheduled or delivered unless payment has been received beforehand.

Deposits

Please note that all deposits are non-refundable.

Contact

Should you have any questions about these Terms of Service you can put this in writing to river@ancientwisdomwithin.com.

Website

All content provided on ancientwisdomwithin.com is for informational purposes only and is not to be relied upon in any way.

I make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness of any opinion expressed, and information contained or held on this website or that may be found by following any link available on this website. I will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this Information, nor for the availability of this Information. I will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this Information. Please note that any views expressed on this website, unless otherwise expressly stated, are those of my own personal and private opinion and are not in any way directly or indirectly associated with any other organisation. Please note that I cannot take any responsibility for the results of your actions, or any harm, or damage you suffer as a result of the use, or non-use of the information available on this website. Please use judgment and conduct due diligence before taking any action, or implementing any plan or practice suggested or recommended on this website. I do not make any guarantees about the results of the information applied on this website. I share educational and informational resources that are intended to support your spiritual development and personal growth. Please be aware that as you visit and navigate this website your use of the website is subject to applicable laws governing ownership and use of intellectual property, including any trademarks and copyrights of my Information.

Any testimonials displayed on this website are all genuine with real people, however healing or transformation cannot be guaranteed.

These terms and conditions of use are subject to change at any time and without notice.