Informed Consent & Disclaimer
Before booking an appointment, please read the following to acknowledge that shamanic healing is distinct from mental health counseling, and that in booking a session, you voluntarily choose to participate in these sessions.
Shamanic Healing Informed Consent & Disclaimer
1. Nature of Services:
I, Jennie LaVaque, provide Peruvian shamanic energy healings, soul card readings, house clearings and blessings, and general spiritual guidance—often encompassing shamanic ceremonies—through my practice, Dreamwalker Shaman. These sessions support individuals in their personal and spiritual growth and may involve energy clearing, intuitive insights, guided practices, sacred space creation, and other spiritual methodologies rooted in traditional shamanic practices. Some sessions may include ceremonial tools such as a mesa, sacred stones (kuya), and breathwork to support spiritual and emotional processing.
2. Not a Substitute for Mental Health Services:
The practices listed in Section 1 are complementary services focused on spiritual well-being. They are not a replacement for licensed mental health counseling, psychotherapy, medical treatment, or any other regulated healthcare service. If you require psychological, psychiatric, or medical intervention, you are encouraged to seek care from a licensed professional.
3. No Licensed Mental Health Services Provided:
I am a practitioner of shamanic and spiritual guidance. While I may hold credentials in clinical mental health counseling, services provided by Dreamwalker Shaman are not conducted under that license and do not constitute professional mental health treatment. No diagnosis, psychological assessment, or therapeutic intervention will be provided during these sessions.
4. Not an Empirically Validated Intervention:
Shamanic healing and other spiritual or energetic services offered by Dreamwalker Shaman are based on traditional, cultural, and intuitive methodologies. They are not considered evidence-based or empirically validated interventions within the fields of psychology or medicine. Clients should understand that these services are rooted in spiritual traditions rather than scientific research.
5. Voluntary Participation & Personal Responsibility:
You acknowledge that participation in services provided by Dreamwalker Shaman is voluntary and that you are responsible for your own well-being and personal growth. The effectiveness of these sessions varies for each individual and cannot be guaranteed. Insights received during intuitive or soul card readings are symbolic in nature and meant to support reflection—not to predict, prescribe, or direct future action.
6. Confidentiality:
Information shared during sessions will be kept confidential, except where disclosure is required by law (e.g., risk of harm to self or others, suspected abuse, or court order).
7. No Guarantees & Release of Liability:
While services provided by Dreamwalker Shaman can be deeply transformative, no specific outcomes are guaranteed. By signing this document, you release Jennie LaVaque and Dreamwalker Shaman from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising from your participation in these services.
Acknowledgment & Agreement:
I have read and understood this document. I acknowledge that services provided by Dreamwalker Shaman are distinct from mental health counseling, and I voluntarily choose to participate in these sessions.
Client Name: _____________________________________________
Client Signature: __________________________________________
Date: _______________________