NUTRITIONAL THERAPY
The fundamental goal of The Nourished Gut is to encourage people to become knowledgeable about—and responsible for —their own health, particularly when it pertains to autoimmune disease. As an NTP, Sarah Wojtas of The Nourished Gut helps individuals reach their optimal level of overall health by supporting and bringing balance to the five foundations outlined by the Nutritional Therapy Association listed below. All five are built upon a single, solid base: a properly prepared, nutrient-dense diet.
- Digestion
- Blood sugar balance
- Fatty acids
- Mineral balance
- Hydration
By supporting each of these foundations and helping clients adopt a more nutrient-dense diet, the body’s chemistry can be brought back into natural balance, setting the stage for optimal autoimmune wellness. Nutritional Therapy is not designed, however, to treat any specific disease or medical condition. Sarah Wojtas, NTP is trained to evaluate nutritional needs, make recommendations of dietary change, nutritional supplementation, and life style modification. Sarah Wojtas, NTP is not trained to provide medical diagnoses or prescriptions. No comment or recommendation should be construed as a medical diagnosis or prescription.
Every human being is unique on a biochemical level, therefore The Nourished Gut cannot guarantee any specific result from our programs. If you suffer from a medical condition, you need to consult with an appropriate healthcare provider. Seeking care from The Nourished Gut is not a substitute for your family physician or other appropriate healthcare provider. Sarah Wojtas, NTP is not trained nor licensed to diagnose or treat pathological conditions, illnesses, injuries, or diseases
or prescribe medications.
COMMUNICATION
If you are under the care of another healthcare provider, it is important that you contact your other healthcare providers and alert them to your use of nutritional supplements. Nutritional Therapy may be a beneficial adjunct to more traditional care, and it may also alter your need for medication, so it is important you always keep your physician informed of changes in your nutritional program.
If you are using medications of any kind, you are required to alert The Nourished Gut to such use, as well as to discuss any potential interactions between medications and nutritional products with your pharmacist. If you have any physical or emotional reaction to Nutritional Therapy, discontinue their use immediately, and contact The Nourished Gut to ascertain if the reaction is adverse or an indication of the natural course of the body’s adjustment to the therapy.
Every client is a biochemical individual, and it is not possible to determine in advance how your body will react to the nutrients or supplements you need. It is sometimes necessary to adjust your program as we proceed until your body can begin to properly accept targeted nutrients geared to correct imbalances or deficiencies. It is your responsibility to do your part by:
- Following guidelines provided by The Nourished Gut
- Avoiding harmful foods, substances, and behaviors.
- Prioritizing sleep, rest, and relaxation.
- Staying in contact with The Nourished
- Gut so we can stay abreast of your progress
If your other healthcare providers have any questions regarding Nutritional Therapy, they are free to contact The Nourished Gut by phone (603)-508-1091 or email (sarah@nourishedgut.org). It is in fact preferred that your healthcare providers stay in contact with The Nourished Gut to provide you with the best possible care.
LICENSURE
NTPs are not licensed or certified by any state. The Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc.® provides a certificate of completion to students who have successfully met all course requirements, including a written and practical exam.
CLIENT PRIVACY POLICY
During the course of Nutritional Therapy, The Nourished Gut will ask that you provide relevant personal details and information relating to your background, health, lifestyle, etc. (hereafter referred to as “Information”), including but not limited to:
- Your full name, physical address, email address, phone number, date of birth, etc.
- Your health history, including injuries, surgeries, prescriptions, etc.
- This Information will be gathered from you via in-person interviews, questionnaires, evaluations, intake documents, phone,
email, mail, video conferences, etc., and used to: - Help assess your nutritional needs.
- Make recommendations for dietary changes and nutritional supplements to support your specific nutritional
needs and goals.
To ensure the maximum benefit of Nutritional Therapy, it is important that your Information is accurate and up to date. If you notice any changes to your health, begin taking new prescriptions, etc., please notify The Nourished Gut as soon as possible. It is also your right as a client to access, update, or delete your records at any time. To do so, simply notify The Nourished Gut in writing. The Nourished Gut will retain your Information for the length of time you are a client, after which they will take reasonable steps to dispose of your Information in a secure fashion.
Though NTPs are not HIPAA regulated entities, the Nourished Gut is committed to protecting client privacy. The Nourished Gut upholds the privacy best practices and the policies laid out in the U.S. Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information. The Nourished Gut will take all reasonable steps to protect your Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure by using strong passwords, up-to-date software on all devices, and locking file cabinets for physical documents. However, even the best security practices cannot guarantee that all stored data will
be completely free from third-party interception or corruption.
In accordance with Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, your consent is required for The Nourished Gut to collect, use, and disclose your personal Information. By signing below, you acknowledge consent for The Nourished Gut to collect your Information.
