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1. Terms

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2. Use License

  1. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of any downloadable materials on the School’s website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
  2. modify or copy the materials;
  3. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
  4. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the School’s web site;
  5. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
  6. transfer the materials to another person or 'mirror' the materials on any other server.
  7. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Company at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

The materials on the School’s website are provided 'as is'. The School makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, the School does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.





4. Limitations

In no event shall the School be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the School’s website, even if the School or an authorized of the School has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.





5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on the School’s website may include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. The School does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. The School may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. The School does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.





6. Links

The School has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by the School of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.





7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

The School may revise these Terms of Use for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms of Use.





8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to the School’s website shall be governed by the laws of the School Owner’s home jurisdiction without regard to its conflict of law provisions.




9. Assumptions of risk and liability. I hereby acknowledge and agree:

As a Aligned + Renewed course student or member of the Aligned + Renewed Wellness Membership, I understand that I may be asked to provide information concerning my physical habits, medical history, moods, energy levels, likes and dislikes, lifestyle and diet. This information is collected to enable the Functional Medicine Practitioner to: (i) assess my knowledge of nutrition, (ii) educate, inspire, and empower me in regard to the benefits of sound nutritional practices and (iii) recommend dietary changes to improve my general health, vitality and overall well-being, and use lab work for educational purposes only. The Functional Medicine Practitioner, Megan Taylor will hold this information in confidence and will not release or disclose this information to any other person, without my prior consent, except as required by applicable law.

I fully understand the purpose of the Aligned and Renewed course and wellness membership is to offer education to improve the overall health, vitality and well-being of the body through education and the use of natural foods and non-medicinal nutritional supplements. However, I also understand, the course creator Megan Nicole Taylor, does not diagnose diseases, disorders, or conditions. The course creator Megan Taylor, is not a Naturopathic Doctor or Medical Physician. The course creator is not functioning under any nursing licensure in any state. The course creator recommends always consulting with a physician or primary care doctor before implementing any suggestions inside the course or membership.


Although the course creator Megan Taylor discusses various disease processes in this course, I understand this is not a diagnosis or conclusion about the state of my health and that I am directed to promptly consult a licensed Physician or Naturopath about any suspected problems.


Should I request the the course creator Megan Taylor, to recommend dietary changes and/or nutritional supplements to enhance my body’s natural ability to resist and/or overcome a known disease, disorder or condition, it is my responsibility to disclose the nature of the disease, disorder or condition and all other relevant details to Megan Taylor. If I have not previously consulted a licensed Physician or Naturopath about this disease, disorder or condition, I acknowledge that I am directed to promptly do so. I am not to alter or discontinue treatments prescribed by a licensed Naturopath, Therapist, Physician or other licensed health professional without consulting the individual who prescribed the treatment.


Megan Nicole Taylor is in no way liable for my health or safety.

 

In consideration of my participation in the Aligned and renewed 12 week nervous system course, or the Aligned and Renewed wellness membership and all content inside, by clicking the terms of service button, I hereby accept all risk to my health, including injury or death that may result from such participation and I hereby release the course creator Megan Taylor, on my behalf and on behalf of my personal representatives, estate, heirs, next of kin, and assigns from any and all costs, claims, causes of action and damages arising from any and all illness or injury to my person, including my death, that may result from or occur as a result of my participation in the Nutrition Counseling Services, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.




Personal Responsibility:

I understand that any knowledge I applied in the course taught by Megan Taylor, is undertaken of my own free will. I accept that the ultimate responsibility for my health care is my own. I hereby agree to assume full responsibility for any manner of loss, injury, claim or damage whatsoever, known or unknown, incurred as a result of same and I, my heirs, executors, administrators or assigns for any loss, injury, claim or damage sustained as a result of my attendance and/or participation. I have read the above release and waiver of liability, and fully understand its contents and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated. I understand that Megan Taylor is not practicing, educating, or prescribing under the Ohio Board of Nursing. I accept her education regardless of what state she is licensed in.

 




I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTOOD IT TO BE A FULL AND FINAL RELEASE OF ALL COSTS, CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION AND DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE COURSE ALIGNED + RENEWED:A CHRIST CENTERED NERVOUS SYSTEM COURSE CREATED TO HELP YOU TRANSFORM YOUR NERVOUS SYSTE, MINDSET, + RELATIONSHIPS IN 12 WEEKS BY Megan Taylor + All Content Inside the Aligned + Renewed Collective Membership.



Privacy Policy + Qualifiers

QUALIFIERS: This is an Agreement between Megan Taylor, FNP, APRN, Refined Wellness by Megan (and the Wellness Collective), an Ohio sub-corporation, located at 3766 Ronda Ct, Springfield Ohio, and you (Member).

GENERAL

Megan Taylor’s Functional Health Clinic Refined Wellness (The Wellness Collective),is for those exploring the possibility of utilizing complementary therapies in conjunction with conventional medical care. By signing this Agreement, the Member acknowledges Megan Taylor’s Functional Health Clinic Refined Wellness is using a systematic functional medicine approach to the Member’s assessment, evaluation and treatment. Members are required to keep a primary care provider and provide Megan Taylor with all medical information relevant to their health status. The services provided at Refined Wellness (The Wellness Collective), are for functional therapeutic purposes only and not for the purpose of conventional medical diagnosis. In certain cases, lab tests may be offered in order for us to better evaluate the functional status of a Member in order to better provide integrative therapeutic options. It is the responsibility of the Member to disclose any new treatments to their primary care physician.

Megan Taylor can use her functional medicine specialty to help in urgent concerns. This does not eliminate nor replace the need for a relationship with a primary care physician, which is required by Refined Wellness by Megan. The Member understands that: (1) if a symptom persists, they should see their regular physician(s) regarding traditional diagnosis and treatment options; and (2) should continue to see their regular physician(s) for conventional testing and screening purposes (such as mammography, colon cancer screening, etc.). The practice of functional medicine is founded in evidence-based science, but no guarantees are made regarding outcome, and it is not a substitute for traditional medical care.

A functional medicine approach is a collaborative one that requires active participation and cooperation by the Member to achieve the best outcomes. This includes attendance at one-on-one visits and group programs, following mutually agreed upon lifestyle behavioral modifications, and compliance with nutraceutical and prescription recommendations.

No Guarantee of Results: The Member understands that Megan Taylor cannot guarantee results. Rather, Refined Wellness provides a model that is based on a systematic approach that will allow members to better understand their health in order to achieve the results that are desired. Megan Taylor and Refined Wellness staff help Members reach their own health goals by implementing positive, sustainable lifestyle changes.

MAINTAINING SEPARATE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN

Megan Taylor may consult with your conventional medical providers, but her care does not replace care currently provided to the Member by other physicians, such as an internist, gynecologist, cardiologist, gastroenterologist, pediatrician (in the case of children), oncologist or other specialty care provider. The Member understands there is the possibility Megan Taylor may recommend a referral to a specialist for your condition(s) if the Member has not already consulted with an appropriate specialist. Megan Taylor does not admit Members to the hospital or treat hospitalized Members.

Megan Taylor does not function as a primary care provider. Rather, the Practice acts as an extension of the Member’s medical team in working on root cause resolution. As a condition of receiving services from Practice, the Member must maintain a relationship with an outside physician to act as a primary care provider and to provide emergency and urgent care.

If a Member encounters a medical emergency and is not able to obtain care from his or her primary care physician(s), the Member is advised to contact 911 or report to a hospital emergency department as appropriate.

NON-PARTICIPATION IN INSURANCE:

The Member understands and acknowledges that Megan Taylor does NOT participate in any private or government funded health insurance, PPO or HMO plans or panels and has opted-out of Medicare. The Member shall not submit bills to any federal or state government payor (including Medicare, Medicaid, Tri-Care, Veterans Affairs, Federal Employee Health Benefits, etc.) for Services even if deemed to be a covered service under such insurance or health care plan. The Member acknowledges that neither Refined Wellness nor Megan Taylor will bill any third-party health insurance plan for the Services provided to The Member.

However, the Member may, at the Member’s discretion, independently submit bills only to the Member’s private insurance company or HSA/Flex plan. However, Refined Wellness by Megan does not make any representation or warranty whatsoever that any fees paid under this Agreement are covered by the Member’s health insurance plan. The Member shall be fully and completely responsible for payment to Practice. The Member is hereby advised to either obtain or keep in full force such health insurance policy(ies) or plan(s) that will cover The Member for general health care costs. The Member acknowledges that any health care agreements made with Practice do not cover hospital services, or any services not personally provided by Practice.

NON-PARTICIPATION IN LEGAL MATTERS

If the Member is already involved in legal proceedings which pertain to consequences of symptoms regarding diagnoses, health, work capabilities, or disability, this is not a reason to seek care from Megan Taylor in anticipation of legal counsel. By signing below, the Member affirms they are not currently involved in legal proceedings in regards to health (mental, physical or otherwise). Should Megan Taylor be asked for expert opinion, witness, or paperwork to submit in a court case, The Member agrees to pay $500 per hour for Megan Taylor’s service in addition to fees to retain an attorney.

TERM:

This Agreement shall commence on the date signed online at registration by clicking the agreement box and shall automatically renew on a monthly basis until terminated.

FEES:

Payment is processed with automatic monthly membership billing. This process generates a coupon code for each patient that is applied to access monthly visit time with Megan Taylor. It is the responsibility of the patient to utilize appointments each month. No refunds for unused appointment times will be given.

Megan Taylor uses encrypted, HIPAA compliant software (Practice Better) for billing and appointment scheduling.

Membership fees are collected through the Teachable Platform.

Alternative payment methods are accepted (cash and check) on a case-by-case basis.

  • ● PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: $200 per month (with one time $375 set-up fee) minimum 3 months
  • ● BASIC ACCESS: $47 per month
  • ● 60 min initial visit: $675 (Basic Access members save $300)
  • ● 45 min virtual follow up: $275 per visit (Basic Access members save $75)
  • If you, as a Member, are eligible for Medicare (or during the term of this Agreement become eligible for Medicare) then by signing this document, you acknowledge your understanding that Megan Taylor has opted out of Medicare, and as a result, Medicare cannot be billed for any services performed for you by the Practitioner. You agree not to bill Medicare or attempt Medicare reimbursement for any such services.
  • INITIAL REGISTRATION VISIT ($375) includes the following:
  • ● 60 minute office visit with complete history and physical examination
  • ● HTMA hair test
  • ● Personalized nutraceutical protocol
  • ● Lifestyle recommendations that include
  • ○ suggestions on food prescription plan,
  • ○ activity and exercise changes,
  • ○ sleep circadian coaching.
  • ○ review of past laboratory studies (if desired)
  • PREMIUM WELLNESS COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION (for ongoing medical care):
  • ● 60 minute dedicated private medical visit with Megan Taylor per month
  • ● Personalized nutraceutical protocol adjusted regularly to meet needs
  • ● Physician supported weaning of prescription medications as applicable
  • ● Monthly live Q&A at Support Group (shared group visits)
  • ● Specialty testing recommendation (cost of kit not included)
  • ● Secure priority messaging in the Member portal (9am-3pm Tues-Friday)
  • ● Access to private Facebook group
  • ● Free access to all On-Demand classes online
  • ● Option to ADD ON additional appointments at 30% discounted point of service prices
  • BASIC ACCESS PASS (comprehensive support):
  • ● 10% discount in medical grade nutraceuticals
  • ● Access to private Facebook Group
  • ● Admission to weekly Open Office Hours for live Q&A
  • ● Free admission to all On-Demand classes online
  • ● Two portal messages per month
  • ● If private medical care is needed, priority scheduling for the Initial Visit ($375) is given

● WHEN INITIALLY PURCHASED AS PUBLIC OPTION (without completing an Initial Visit,

Deluxe or Active Membership first), BASIC ACCESS does NOT constitute

physician/patient relationship. Information is EDUCATIONAL ONLY and DOES NOT

INCLUDE DIRECT MESSAGING TO Megan Taylor, as you will not have a registered profile

in her Electronic Medical Records. ALL QUESTIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED during

the private Q&A following monthly support group visits or posted inside the exclusive Facebook group.

LAB FEES

Megan Taylor has established contracts with several specialty labs, including (but not limited to) DHA labs, Diagnostics Solutions, and Evexia. Megan Taylor will be transparent in regard to all pricing, as payment is submitted directly to the lab. Megan Taylor does not perform laboratory testing in her office, nor does she profit from the lab tests recommended.

ASSUMPTIONS FOR MEMBERS:

  • ● As a Member, you are under the care of an outside primary care practitioner and should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplements use with his/ her primary doctor.
  • ● As a Member, you should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your prescribing doctor.
  • ● As a Member, you recognize this Agreement is not a guarantee of results and deals solely with the services to be rendered and the fees to be paid for the support provided.
  • ● As a Member, your payment obligation is not contingent upon the outcome of care.
  • ● You take full responsibility for your life and well-being, and all decisions made during and after
  • this program.
  • ● You expressly assume the risks of the Membership, including the risks of trying new foods or
  • supplements, and the risks inherent in making lifestyle changes.
  • ● You release Refined Wellness by Megan + Megan Taylor from any and all liability, damages, causes of action, allegations, suits,
  • sums of money, claims and demands whatsoever, in law or equity, which the Member ever had, now has or will have in the future against Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor + The Wellness Collective, arising from the Member’s past or future participation in, or otherwise with respect to, the Membership, unless arising from the gross negligence of Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor.
  • ASSUMPTIONS FOR Megan Taylor’s MEDICAL SERVICES:
  • ● One-on-one medical support with Megan Taylor in regards to the Member’s chronic health conditions totaling the number set forth based on Membership Type
  • ● Unlimited access to all group programs, including condition-specific group medical visits and topic-specific group classes.
  • ● Comprehensive services, including: administrative paperwork such as referrals, filling out forms and communicating with other medical providers.
  • ● Non-urgent email access within delineated boundaries set forth (Monday-Friday)
  • ● Access to nutraceutical products at discounted rates.
  • ● Access to specialty testing at wholesale cost as recommended by Megan Taylor.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION:

You, (The Member) understand and agree that

  • ● E-mail communications (outside of the secure Member portal), facsimile, video chat, instant
  • messaging, and cell phone are not guaranteed to be encrypted, secure or confidential methods of
  • communications.
  • ● Any communications made outside of the Member portal are made at the Member’s risk
  • Use of electronic communication outside of the secure Member portal has inherent limitations, including possible breach of privacy or confidentiality, difficulty in validating the identity of the parties, and possible delays in response. Megan Taylor delivers medical services in a variety of convenient ways to help support the Members. This allows the Members the opportunity to communicate by secure e-mail, phone, online Zoom meetings, and Practice Better EMR app.
  • Transmitting confidential health information by electronic means, however, has a number of risks, both general and specific, that should be considered before using.
  • 1. Risks:
    a. General email risks are the following: e-mail can be immediately broadcast worldwide and be received by many intended and unintended recipients; recipients can forward e-mail to other recipients without the original sender(s) permission, or knowledge; users can easily misaddress an email; e-mail is easier to falsify than handwritten, or signed documents; backup copies of e-mail may exist even after the sender, or recipient has deleted his/her history.
  • b. Specific e-mail risks are the following: e-mail containing information pertaining to diagnosis and/or treatment must be included in the protected personal health information; all individuals who have access to the protected personal health information will have access to the e-mail messages; the Members who send, or receive e-mail from their place of employment risk having their employer read their e-mail.
  • 2. It is the policy of Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor that all e-mail messages sent or received, which concern the diagnosis, or treatment, of the Member will be a part of that the Member’s protected personal health information and we will treat such e-mail messages, or internet communications, with the same degree of confidentiality as afforded other portions of the protected personal health information. Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor will use reasonable means to protect the security and confidentiality of e-mail, or internet communication. Because of the risks outlined above, we cannot, however, guarantee the security and confidentiality of e-mail, or internet communications.
  • 3. The Members must consent to the use of e-mail for confidential medical information after having been informed of the above risks. Consent to the use of e-mail includes agreement with the following conditions:
  • a. All e-mail to, or from, the Members concerning diagnosis and/or treatment will be made a part of the protected personal health information. As a part of the protected personal health information, other individuals, Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor, D.O., physicians, nurses, other healthcare practitioners, insurance coordinators, and upon written authorization other healthcare providers and insurers will have access to e-mail messages contained in protected personal health information.
  • b. The office may forward e-mail messages within the practice as necessary for diagnosis and treatment. We will not, however, forward the e-mail outside the practice without the consent of the the Member as required by law.
  • c. We at Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor will endeavor to read e-mail promptly, but can provide no assurance that the recipient of the particular e-mail will read the e-mail message promptly. Therefore, e-mail must not be used in a medical emergency.

d. Because some medical information is so sensitive that unauthorized disclosure can be very damaging, e-mail should not be used for communications concerning diagnosis, or treatment of AIDS/HIV infection; other sexually transmissible, or communicable diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, and the like; Behavioral health, Mental health, or developmental disability; or alcohol and drug abuse.

e. Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor cannot guarantee that electronic communications will be private. However, we will take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality of the e-mail, or internet communication. However, Megan Taylor and her team are not liable for improper disclosure of confidential information not caused by its employee’s gross negligence, or wanton misconduct.

f. If consent is given for the use of e-mail, it is the responsibility of the Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor, staff of any type of information you do not want to be sent by e-mail.

g. It is the responsibility of the Member to protect their password or other means of access to e-mail sent, or received, from Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor to protect confidentiality.

Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor and Megan Taylor are not liable for breaches of confidentiality caused by the Member.

Informed Consent Regarding E-mail or the Internet Use of Protected Personal Information Any further use of e-mail initiated by the Member that discusses diagnosis, or treatment, constitutes informed consent to the foregoing. I understand that my consent to the use of e-mail may be withdrawn at any time by e-mail, or written communication, to Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor at [email protected]

Megan Taylor (Refined Wellness) may send regular email updates to private patient members with exciting information and tips, but she will not respond to these emails or other messages that contain sensitive medical information.

TELEMEDICINE CONSENT

Megan Taylor at Refined Wellness by Megan utilizes Telemedicine Services. By signing below, you affirm that you are seeking the telemedicine consultation services for your own purposes and not on behalf of any third party. You are a participant in the decision-making process and free to decline services or treatments at any time. You retain the option to withhold or withdraw consent at any time without affecting your right to future care or treatment nor risking the loss or withdrawal of any program benefits to which I would otherwise be entitled. You acknowledge that Megan Taylor may, in her sole discretion, determine whether the nature of your consultation is inappropriate for telemedicine, and may require you to come in for an in-person consultation. You agree to bring to the attention of Megan Taylor at Refined Wellness, if, at any time, you have any lack of understanding of such risks, benefits and alternatives, and inquire of Megan Taylor for further explanation until you have a full understanding before giving consent to any treatment or services.

Nature of Telemedicine Consultation. Telemedicine involves the use of audio, video or other electronic communications to interact with you, consult with your healthcare provider and/or review your medical information for the purpose of diagnosis, therapy, follow-up and/or educational purposes. During your telemedicine consultation, details of your medical history and personal history information may be discussed with other health professionals through the use of interactive video, audio and telecommunications technology. Additionally, a physical examination of you may take place and video, audio, and/or photo recordings may be taken.

Risks, Benefits and Alternatives. The benefits of telemedicine include having access to medical specialists and additional medical information and education without having to travel outside of your local health care community. Additional benefits are that patients may be diagnosed and treated earlier which can contribute to improved outcomes and less costly treatments. Potential risks of telemedicine include that because of your specific medical condition, or due to technical problems, a face-to-face consultation still may be necessary after the telemedicine appointment.

Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor has taken the following steps to ensure the privacy of the telemedicine consultation:

  • ● We use only HIPAA compliant software through our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Practice Better.
  • In rare instances, technology failure may lead to the loss of information provided through telemedicine consultations. Additionally, in rare instances, security protocols could fail causing a breach of patient privacy. In rare cases, a lack of access to complete and/or accurate medical records or information may result in adverse drug reactions, allergic reactions, or other judgment errors. You agree to hold Provider and Practice harmless from any such information loss, and any resulting judgments or decisions, due to technological failures outside of their agency or control. The quality of transmitted data may also affect the quality of the services provided via the telemedicine consultation. The alternative to telemedicine consultation is a face-to-face visit with a physician.
  • Medical Information and Records. All laws concerning patient access to medical records and copies of medical records apply to telemedicine. Dissemination of any patient identifiable images or information from the telemedicine consultation shall not occur without your consent.
  • Confidentiality. All existing confidentiality protections under federal and state law apply to information used or disclosed during your telemedicine consultation. However, there are both mandatory and permissive exceptions to confidentiality, which may allow or require disclosure of information used or disclosed during the telemedicine consultation. You will be informed of any parties who will be present from the Practice during your telehealth consultation, and will have the opportunity to exclude anyone from attending the consultation.

Rights. You may withhold or withdraw your consent to a telemedicine consultation at any time before and/or during the consultation without affecting your right to future care or treatment, or risking the loss or withdrawal of any program benefits to which you would otherwise be entitled. You have the right to be informed of and object to videotaping or other recording of the telehealth consultation.

ELECTRONIC MESSAGING ETIQUETTE

If a question or request is deemed byRefined Wellness by Megan Taylor one of the staff members to be too complicated or involved for us to respond via message, the ability of Members to communicate via email becomes abused or habitual beyond reasonable time limitations set by our practice, or if we determine that your condition requires an in-person exam or evaluation, we may require that the member schedule a phone, telemedicine or in person visit instead of responding via email and/or text. The member may use one or part of an included visit or pay a fee according to time needed to consult with the client. The open messaging service is a benefit to maintain trust and positive dialogue we find helpful. At any time during membership, this feature can be re-defined to exclude or cap the number of texts and emails if it is deemed to be abused by any Member.

If a response is requested, Megan Taylor will respond through the secure Charm member portal. Though it is Practice’s policy only to respond through the Member portal, by initiating correspondence through an unsecure and/or unencrypted channel, the Member hereby expressly waives Practice’s obligation to guarantee confidentiality with respect to correspondence using such means of communication. The Member understands and acknowledges that Practice may retain any communications between Practice and the Member and include such communications in The Member’s medical record.

All Member’s information will be kept private, and Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor will not share the Member’s information to any third party unless compelled to by law. Participation in shared group medical visits will be treated with similar HIPAA confidentiality and all the Members will sign in agreement.

As such, you expressly waive the Megan Taylor’s obligation to guarantee confidentiality with respect to correspondence using such means of communication. You acknowledge that all such communications may become a part of your medical records.

The Member understands and agrees that portal messaging or e-mail are not appropriate means of communication regarding emergency or other time-sensitive issues or for inquiries regarding sensitive information. In the event of an emergency, or a situation that The Member reasonably believes could develop into an emergency, The Member shall call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room and follow the directions of emergency personnel.

Voicemail and Texting: This is not a preferred method of communication for the Members, as telephone and text messages are not reliably checked.

Practice Better EMR Portal message: This is to be used for non-urgent messages only, and a response will generally be sent within two (2) business days. By leaving a telephone or portal message, The Member acknowledges and agrees that a prompt reply is NOT required or expected and acknowledges that The Member will not use portal messages to deal with emergencies or other time sensitive issues.

Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor will substantively respond and answer inquiries seeking to clarify the recommendations made at the most recent medical visit or to answer supplement usage or dosage questions. If, in the sole discretion of Practice, The Member’s questions exceed the scope of that limited exception, The Member will be encouraged to come in for an appointment, and thus restart active membership with Practice, or to seek counsel from their primary care physician.

Loom Video Screenshare Megan Taylor uses the technology of encrypted Loom video to record laboratory interpretation videos personalized for each Member to communicate and educate. This video is encoded into a unique URL that is password protected and sent only to the specific Member. Megan Taylor will do what is possible to secure these messages, but the Member understands there are always risks of breech during electronic communications of any kind as discussed above. The Member also understand their identifying personal information might appear on these videos.

Online Zoom meetings: are used for educational purposes. You can ask questions that are specific to your medical conditions but understand that others are watching. You must be comfortable with this knowledge.

Megan Taylor expressly disclaims any liability associated with any loss, cost, injury, or expense caused by, or resulting from, a delay in responding to the Member as a result of any action, inaction, technical issues, or activity outside Practice’s control, including but not limited to,

(i) technical failures attributable to any Internet service provider,
(ii) power outages, failure of any electronic messaging software, or failure to properly address portal messages,

(iii) failure of Practice’s computers or computer network, or faulty telephone or cable data transmission,
(iv) any interception of e-mail communications by a third-party; or
(v) The Member’s failure to comply with the guidelines regarding use of e-mail communications set forth in this Section.

SHARED GROUP MEDICAL VISITS (“Monthly Support Group Meetings)
During shared group visits, 5 to 15 members are seen together in a setting that encourages asking questions and sharing concerns and experiences. Members learn from the healthcare team and from each other in this environment. Participation is completely voluntary. These group visits are educational and not to be considered as medical advice. It’s meant to be supportive in nature, not prescriptive. The Nurse Practitioner (Megan Taylor) and healthcare team members are acting as coaches and guides.
If the Member decides to participate, the following is understood:

  • ● Everything that you say will be heard by everyone else in the room.
  • ● Group visits may involve others disclosing their private medical and social information
  • ● Therefore, all participants in a group visit (including any accompanying family members/friends) –
  • must agree to respect the privacy of ALL participants and keep their information confidential.
  • ● You will try to remain attentive and curious when others are speaking
  • ● You will respect others’ journey and treat them as equals
  • ● You will uphold diversity and practice non-judgment
  • ● You will show encouragement when others might struggle
  • ● You understand that change happens on a different timeline for everyone
  • ● You are open to learning new things
  • SUPPLEMENTS
  • Supplements and nutritional supplements may interfere with prescribed medications. It is important that every physician member of your health team is aware of what combinations of medications and supplements you are taking. All of the products recommended by Megan Taylor have been scientifically tested by their manufacturers and independently reviewed for quality by others who are qualified to do so. If you would like to know more about the risks, benefits and limits of knowledge relating to the products sold at Refined Wellness by Megan Taylor please ask us and we will provide you with easy-to-read materials about them.
  • Megan Taylor has partnered with several companies that provide medical grade supplements. She has personally reviewed and feels confident in their research, quality, and history. This does not mean these companies are the ONLY ones to use. Megan Taylor can provide a list of alternatives and will remain transparent with cost at all times.
  • MOST IMPORTANT: Megan Taylor may recommend dietary supplements to you as part of your treatment plan. This is through an online dispensary at a 10% markup from cost. This still represents a discount to you of 30% from what you would pay for the same products as a retail customer. However, you are under no obligation to purchase these products from her. You may purchase the same products elsewhere at your own risk; and your quality of medical care in her office will not be affected by your decision to purchase or not purchase products.
  • FOR BASIC ACCESS PASS HOLDERS: Do not start or stop any vitamin supplement without consulting your physician. The Wellness Collective membership is an educational relationship with Megan Taylor, it is not a physician/patient relationship. If you decide to purchase supplements using her 10% discount, you are doing this at your own risk. Please make sure you notify all members of your health team.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Megan Taylor requires 24-hour notice prior to cancellation. No refunds are issued for unused or canceled appointments. Two no-shows (or late cancels within 6 hours of appointment time) within one calendar year without just cause, and Dr. Salyer may exercise the right to refuse continuation of ongoing care.
If Member decides to terminate ongoing monthly membership, then all automatic charges will cease and membership privileges will discontinue immediately.

POST-MEMBERSHIP ADVICE OR CARE

COLLABORATION WITH THE REFINED WELLNESS BY MEGAN TAYLOR TEAM

Megan Taylor has agreements with independent contractors to help with data entry and Member workflow. HIPAA contracts are signed with these supporting staff and you acknowledge agreement to have staff help with your medical care when necessary (phone calls, answering emails, messaging in Practice Better portal).