Client Informed Consent

Contact Information: My name is Karen Ferranti, MA, CH. I can be reached via email at Karen.JustBeLLC@gmail.com or by telephone at (203) 627-6050.

Education and Training:  My highest degree is a Master of Arts in Integrative Health and Healing from The Graduate Institute of Bethany, CT.  I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern CT State University, both of these institutions are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

I have received training or certification in the following modalities:

• Hypnosis and EFT by Barbara Herr, BS, CHt, CI of Shoreline Hypnosis LLC
• Introduction to Reflexology from Central CT Tai Chi Ch’uan and Holistic Studies of Meriden, CT by Barbara Ritchie
• Advanced Reiki Practitioner trained in the Usui Shiki Ryoho method by Diane Esposito Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction by Anne Dutton at Fresh Yoga in New Haven, CT
• Children’s Yoga Instructor by Karma Kids Yoga of NYC
• Family Constellations guided learning with Suzi Tucker of The Bert Hellinger Institute
• Sustainable Nutrition at TIOSN with Joan Palmer.
• Biofield Tuning with Eileen McKusick, the founder of this modality.

I have addiction and 12-step recovery experience from over 15 years in the sober housing business working with individuals and families struggling with substance abuse.  I continue to educate myself about the modalities I use with my clients through reading the latest journals and books and attending workshops and seminars.

Notice: AS THE STATE OF FL HAS NOT ADOPTED EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICE OF THE MODALITIES STATED HERE WITHIN, THIS STATEMENT OF CREDENTIALS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  Holistic Coaches, Hypnotism, Reiki, Reflexology and Mindfulness Practitioners are self-regulating professions and their practitioners are not licensed by state governments.  I am not a physician nor a licensed health care provider and may not provide a medical diagnosis nor recommend discontinuance of medically prescribed treatments.  If a client desires a diagnosis or any other type of treatment from a different practitioner, the client may seek such services at any time. In the event my services are terminated by the client, the client has a right to coordinated transfer of services to another practitioner.  A client has a right to refuse any services at any time.  A client has a right to be free of physical, verbal or sexual abuse. A client has a right to know the expected duration of sessions, and may assert any right without retaliation.

Basic Shared Agreements: The current agreed upon fee is per appointment chosen and paid in advance.  A session takes place remotely via zoom unless otherwise discussed in advance.  I will bring myself to those sessions free from distractions and respectfully request that you do the same.  We agree that we will each show up at the mutually scheduled time for our session and if you have to cancel or reschedule, you will do so with a minimum of 24 hours notice. There will be a $35 fee for any fees returned for non-payment.  Fees are subject to change at any time.  Client is responsible for payment for any cancelled or missed appointments without 24-hour prior notice, emergencies will be addressed on a case by case basis.

Statement of Intent:  I understand that services offered by Karen Ferranti, Just Be LLC, utilize principles, methods and tools of a holistic, mind/body/spirit nature and are meant to challenge, uplift and support psychologically, aid in balancing energy, enhance relaxation and aid in stress reduction.  I understand and acknowledge that no guarantees have been made to me as to the effect of such services.  I understand that Karen Ferranti is not acting as a psychotherapist or medical doctor nor does she diagnose or purport to offer mental health care or substance abuse treatment.  As a client, I understand and agree that I am fully responsible for my physical, mental and emotional well-being, including my choices and decisions.  I understand that services offered by Karen Ferranti, Just Be LLC are not to be used as a substitute for professional advice by legal, medical, financial, business or other qualified professionals.  I will seek independent professional guidance for legal, medical, financial, business, or other matters.  I understand that all decisions in these areas are exclusively mine and I acknowledge that my decisions and my actions regarding them are my sole responsibility.   I am aware that I can choose to discontinue services at any time.    

Except in the case of gross negligence or malpractice, I or my representative(s) agree to full release and hold harmless Karen Ferranti, Just Be LLC from and against any and all claims or liability of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of or in connection with my session(s).  I hereby release, waive, acquit and forever discharge Karen Ferranti, Just Be LLC, their agents, successors, assigns, personal representatives, executors, heirs and employees from every claim, suit, action, demand or right to compensation for damages I may claim to have or that I may have arising out of actions, omissions, or commissions taken by myself or Just Be LLC as a result of the advice given by Just Be LLC or otherwise resulting from any business relationship contemplated hereunder.  I further declare and represent that no promise, inducement, or agreement not herein expressed has been made to me to enter into this release.

Confidentiality: The conversations that we have within in our sessions are confidential and will be protected as such.  Information will be shared outside of our sessions only with your written consent or in the event that a Court Judge demands it.  However, there are circumstances where I would be obligated by law to break our confidentiality agreement without your permission:  If it is assessed during your participation in sessions that abuse or neglect of children or elders is occurring; if in my presence you threaten to kill or harm another individual, and I am convinced that you will act on this threat, or that you may lose control of your actions; if at any time during the course of our sessions, I determine that you are a danger to yourself, I will inform you of that opinion and make every effort to keep you from endangering your life, in some cases this may include notifying the police or family members.

Insurance:  The services provided by Karen Ferranti, Just Be LLC are not currently covered by health insurance.