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Liability Waiver and Disclaimer

I, Alexandra Burkowsky, am a holistic health practitioner who provides holistic wellness services rooted in trauma-trained care, energy healing, and body-based therapeutic modalities. I am an unlicensed Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of training and 18 years of experience in nursing. My sessions, workshops, and programs are based on my integrative wellness training and psychiatric nursing background and are not a substitute for care provided by a licensed medical, psychiatric, or psychological professional.

Somatic Movement Disclaimer 

Somatic movement is an embodied practice aimed at increasing body awareness, releasing tension, and fostering emotional and physical well-being.

Potential Benefits: 

  • Encourages relaxation and stress relief.

  • Enhances body awareness and mindfulness.

  • Supports emotional regulation and physical balance

Potential Risks/Considerations: 

  • May provoke emotional release or discomfort as awareness deepens.

  • Physical movement may involve minor risks, including soreness or discomfort, especially for individuals with pre-existing conditions.

Client Responsibility:

 I acknowledge that somatic movement is a complementary practice and not a substitute for licensed medical treatment. I agree to monitor my physical and emotional limits and consult my healthcare provider as needed.

EMDR / Bilateral Stimulation Therapy Disclaimer

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and bilateral auditory stimulation are integrative therapeutic techniques used to support emotional processing and trauma healing.

Potential Benefits: 

  • May help process and reduce distress from traumatic or difficult memories

  • Can reduce emotional reactivity linked with past experiences

  • Often shows results in fewer sessions compared to other therapies

Potential Risks/Considerations: 

  • May cause temporary emotional distress when recalling difficult memories

  • Not suitable for everyone, especially individuals with complex psychiatric conditions without supervision by a licensed mental health provider

  • Results vary depending on personal factors and participation

Client Responsibility:

I understand that EMDR and bilateral stimulation offered in this setting are for complementary wellness purposes and do not replace EMDR administered by a licensed mental health professional.

Tuning Fork Therapy Disclaimer

Tuning fork therapy is a vibrational sound healing technique used to balance the nervous system and energy field by applying calibrated sound frequencies to specific areas of the body.

Potential Benefits: 

  • Promotes deep relaxation and nervous system regulation

  • Can support clarity, pain relief, and emotional balance

  • Helps attune the body to harmonic frequency and flow

Potential Risks/Considerations: 

  • May trigger emotional or energetic release

  • Not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment of physical or mental illness

Client Responsibility:

 I understand that tuning fork therapy is a complementary practice and not a medical procedure. I agree to consult my licensed healthcare provider regarding any health concerns.

Crystal Reiki Energy Work Disclaimer 

Crystal Reiki is a holistic, non-invasive energy healing modality that supports energetic balance and emotional clarity.

Potential Benefits: 

  • Promotes relaxation and stress relief.

  • Supports emotional and spiritual well-being.

  • Encourages balance and alignment in the body’s energy systems.

Potential Risks/Considerations: 

  • May trigger emotional or energetic sensitivity

  • Results vary depending on personal openness and receptivity

Client Responsibility

 I understand that Crystal Reiki is a complementary practice and does not replace licensed medical or psychiatric care.

Breathwork Disclaimer 

Breathwork is a powerful tool for nervous system regulation, emotional release, and transformation.

Potential Risks/Considerations: 

  • Lightheadedness, tetany, emotional intensity, or loss of consciousness

  • Should not be practiced unsupervised if you have a history of heart disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, osteoporosis, or other major health concerns

Client Responsibility

 I take full responsibility for my breathwork experience and acknowledge that I will consult my healthcare provider regarding participation, especially if I am pregnant, using psychiatric medication, or managing a medical condition.

Medical and Mental Health Disclaimer

All practices offered—breathwork, somatic movement, energy healing, EMDR/bilateral stimulation, and sound therapy—are complementary modalities. They do not replace licensed medical, psychiatric, or psychological care. If I am under the care of a doctor or therapist, I have communicated my participation in these sessions to them as needed.

 

Results and Commitment

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Results vary and depend on the participant’s level of commitment and willingness to engage. I understand that these services are holistic in nature and their effectiveness is not guaranteed. I am responsible for my personal progress and well-being.

Signature

By signing this waiver, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined above. I recognize that Alexandra Burkowsky is an unlicensed Nurse Practitioner, and the services provided do not replace the care or guidance of a licensed physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other healthcare provider.

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