Informed Consent Agreement

Yuan Gong® is a form of Qigong and is a subsystem of Ren Xue® that recognizes the root causes of symptoms or disease. It is a comprehensive system, which cultivates life as a whole, addressing the imbalances or blockages of Qi that contribute to illness and problems in life.

Yuan Gong is a method that uses the mind, breath, and body to effect continuous positive changes to Qi (energy) leading to the improvement of health and elevation of the consciousness.

The goal of Yuan Gong practice is to create within your body and mind an optimum environment for healing to take place and to maximize your body's ability to heal itself and uplift the whole of life.

Yuan Ming® is a healing modality that looks at how our consciousness (Yi) impacts our energy/health/life force (Qi). It includes techniques that take a holistic approach to understand the root causes of symptoms or disease. These techniques work to cultivate life as a whole by understanding each person's path towards optimal health as unique.

Yuan Ming techniques are intended to educate and assist you in restoring balance and harmony and to empower you to take charge of your own health and life. The healing effectiveness is based on you as a healing recipient and the practitioner forming a partnership/professional relationship based on trust, mutual respect, understanding, and growth.

Please read the following carefully. Completion of the registration form and participation in Stephanie’s classes, events, and sessions confirm understanding and acceptance of this Informed Consent Agreement.

I am aware that Yuan Gong, Ren Xue, and Yuan Ming Medicine are considered alternative modalities for health and wellbeing and are not licensed by the province of British Columbia. It is my own choice and decision to learn, practice, and participate in Yuan Gong, Ren Xue, and Yuan Ming Medicine. I understand that Yuan Gong, Ren Xue, and Yuan Ming Medicine are not substitutes for medical attention, examination, diagnosis, or treatment.

Stephanie Ross, the facilitator, is a certified Yuan Gong, Ren Xue, and Yuan Ming Medicine teacher trained under the Yuan Tze Centre. She is not a licensed physician. She provides classes, workshops, events (including online), and one on one support designed to assist clients in maintaining physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.

I understand it is my responsibility to ensure the safety and comfort of my body. If I am experiencing an acute physical condition or a condition which may limit my ability to participate in certain movements or practices, I understand it is my responsibility to seek medical advice before beginning movement and meditation practices.

If I am experiencing concern or discomfort while participating in physical or meditative practices, I understand it is my responsibility to first ensure my own safety, stop the practice if necessary, then seek appropriate medical advice before continuing with these practice(s).

I assume all responsibility for any risk or injury I may sustain as a result of my participation.

I understand this class will provide opportunities to examine topics which may bring up past

experiences and/or uncomfortable sensations. The facilitator does not provide clinical counselling nor medical advice. Neither the facilitator nor the class contents are intended to replace professional therapeutic support or medical advice.

To my best knowledge, I have no medical or psychological condition that would prevent me from taking part in Yuan Gong and Yuan Ming sessions. I am aware that Yuan Ming techniques are safe, effective, and efficient ways to benefit health but also have limitations.

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of the Informed Consent Agreement. I indemnify and release Stephanie Ross and all people and organizations operating on her behalf, from all liability for personal damages or injury to myself.

If the client is a minor, the parent/guardian of the client hereby consents to this Agreement.

If you have questions about the Informed Consent Agreement please contact us at: stephanie@stephanierossauthor.com