Complementary and Alternative Health Care

Client Bill of Rights

a) Business Information:

Name: C. Devin Hastings

Address: 13911 Ridgedale Drive, Suite 406A - Minnetonka, MN. 55305

Phone: 612-730-2789

Email:

b) Practitioner Information:

Devin Hastings is the owner of MindBody Hypnosis and president of the Minnesota Institute of Advanced Communication Skills, a state licensed school that certifies people in advanced persuasion fields including hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

In addition to havingover 27 years of experience helping people to change their lives,Devin has authored over 30 audio/video self-help products and the following 4 books:

-“21st Century Medicine: Clinical Evidence for the Healing Power of the Mind”

-“Control Your Diabetes With Hypnosis”

-“Anxiety, OCD and Hypnosis: New Answers for Those Who Suffer In Silence”

-“Become A Certified Diabetes Motivational CoachTM —A Training Manual.”

As well as being aBoard Certified Hypnotist, Devin has also received several prestigious awards granted by the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)including the Ormond McGill Award and the NGH Hypnosis Research Award for his groundbreaking work in successful applications of hypnosis for diabetes.

Devin’s custom created, award winning seminars and workshops have been presented around the United States as well as overseas.Organizations such as the AARP, AT&T, the Better Business Bureau, Florida Law Enforcement Agencies, The NGH, and The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy have enjoyed and benefited from Devin's seminars and workshops.

More information about your coach, Devin Hastings:

2003 Awarded Fellow of The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.

2003 recipient of the Ormond McGill Chair award. This award signifies tremendous respect by other esteemed members of the National Guild of Hypnotists. The NGH is the world’s largest hypnosis organization.

2001 recipient of the prestigious Hypnosis Research Award. This award was given in recognition of Devin’s pioneering work in the successful applications of hypnosis to diabetes.

Hospital Certified Hypnotherapist. Certification granted by one of America’s top 100 hospitals, Winchester Hospital, Winchester, Massachusetts.

Registered and Certified Master Practitioner & Instructor of Neuro-linguistic Programming with the National Federation of Neuro-linguistic Programmers.

Featured presenter on the proven applications of hypnosis at the National Guild of Hypnotists convention. This is the world’s largest and most comprehensive hypnosis convention.

Certified Instructor of Hypnotherapy by the Hypnosis Research & Training Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota founded by Dr. Kevin Hogan.

Registered and Certified Advanced Hypnotist and Hypnosis Instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists.

Registered and Certified Fitness Instructor with the Fitness Institute International of Boca Raton, Florida. Devin has combined his Instructor training with his training as a licensed massage therapist and his extensive knowledge of vitamin supplement therapy to help clients dramatically improve their health.

Author of the professional educational video series NLP & Hypnosis, Volumes I & II.

Author of the popular training seminar, Emergency Hypnosis: How To Successfully P.A.N.I.C. TM In Any Emergency Situation.

Author of the advanced NLP-Hypnosis training video, Past Lives and Safe Places: A Journey To Forbidden Lands.

Author of the unique and groundbreaking training video, The 10 Steps to Controlling Diabetes.

Author of a first-of-its kind training program, New Answers for Diabetes: Become A Certified Diabetes Motivational Coach. This is a very intense and comprehensive two-day seminar which trains therapists on the advanced applications of hypnosis, NLP, Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and their applications to help diabetics very effectively manage their diabetes. In some cases, Devin’s coaching methods have helped clients to significantly reduce their medications. (With their doctor’s approval).

Author of 10 Success Secrets To Permanent Weight Loss. This is an informative and fun to watch video seminar demonstrating little known marketing techniques as well as advanced methods for helping clients to permanently lose weight.

Author of The Information Kit for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. This is an audio program guiding other therapists on the applications of NLP and hypnosis to helping those suffering from OCD.

Author of Impotence: The Hidden Pain. This program is designed to teach therapists a caring and highly effective approach to a very difficult issue.

Author of several excellent marketing audio programs helping other therapists to effectively and inexpensively market themselves while helping others.

Co-author with Dr. Kevin Hogan of the textbook The Hypnotherapy Handbook.

As a Type II diabetic, Devin has used his skills and experience to pioneer new techniques of management for diabetes. His unique approach was published in DiabetesInterview, a leading diabetes journal. Devin has been featured on WESH TV Channel 2 News Orlando and Host of 'The Hypnosis Hotline' on 740 WINZ AM News radio.

 Devin’s most recent radio show was the popular self-help program “Create Changes” on AM 950 Minnesota.

“My professional background includes work with clients who have succeeded in overcoming situations ranging from nail biting to bulemia. I love what I do. My goal is to facilitate a persons discovery of their healing inner resources. As far as I am concerned, a therapist is a teacher and a guide. I teach people about their mind as it relates to the hypnotherapeutic context. Then, I guide them to that area of their mind where they can engage in very powerful, positive self-persuasion.” --C. Devin Hastings

c) Disclaimer required by the state of Minnesota:

“THE STATE OF MINNESOTA HAS NOT ADOPTED ANY EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING STANDARDS FOR UNLICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS.

THIS STATEMENT OF CREDENTIALS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.

Under Minnesota law, an unlicensed complementary and alternative health care practitioner may not provide a medical diagnosis or recommend discontinuance of medically prescribed treatments. If a client desires a diagnosis from a licensed physician, chiropractor, or acupuncture practitioner, or services from a physician, chiropractor, nurse, osteopath, physical therapist, dietitian, nutritionist, acupuncture practitioner, athletic trainer, or any other type of health care provider, the client may seek such services at any time."

d) The client has a right to file a complaint with practitioner’s supervisor, if any. To file a complaint, please contact C. Devin Hastings, by phone or mail. Contact information is contained in part one. Your concerns will be immediately responded to.

Additionally, if the Client has a complaint or concern about the care or services they have received, the Client may also contact the Office of Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice located in the Minnesota Department of Health, PO BOX 64882, St. Paul, MN, 55164-0882. Telephone: 651.201.3728. Fax: 651.201.3839. Website:

and e-mail:

e) The client also has a right to file a complaint with the practitioner’s certifying body. For example, C. Devin Hastings is certified with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH).

NGH contact information is: Office Phone: (603)429-9438 / Fax (603)424-8066.

Or you can write to them at: National Guild of Hypnotists, P.O. Box 308,

Merrimack, NH 03054-0308

f) Session Length, Insurance Information, Fees and Payment Information:

--Our standard sessions average 90 minutes to 2 hours. The only exceptions are ‘maintenance’ sessions. These sessions are approximately 45 minutes to one hour in length. As we bill in standard session increments, one standard session equals two maintenance sessions. These brief sessions typically, though not always, consist of a short discussion (15-25 minutes) followed by a 20-30 minute hypnosis treatment. These sessions serve as a very effective and economical way for clients to sustain their positive gains made during therapy. Maintenance sessions also helps clients to create other positive changes in their lives.

Payment Information:

--We accept Cash, Checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express

--We do not accept insurance

--Fees are payable in advance

--Receipts of service can be provided so that the client can apply for ‘Flex-Pay’ or Health Savings Account reimbursements

Session Fees:

1 session----$225 (Includes custom recorded session* – Free but normally costs $100)

4 sessions---$650 ($100 savings plus 1 or 2 custom recorded sessions* and 1 free, pre-recorded $30 hypnosis CD of your choice)

6 sessions---$950 ($200 savings plus 2 or 3 custom recorded sessions* and 2 free, pre-recorded $30 hypnosis CDs of your choice)

*Custom recorded sessions take approximately 30-45 minutes to edit and burn to disc. This time will be deducted from session time. What many clients do is they stay in trance while I process their recording so they can take it with them.

g) The client has a right to reasonable notice of changes in services or charges. As such, a 30 day notice shall be given if there is an increase in fees or change in session length.

h) Following is a brief summary, in plain language, of the theoretical approach used by the practitioner in providing services to clients:Hypnosis and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) are tools used to help a person discover within themselves the resources necessary to accomplish their goals. Also, these tools are used to help a client to overcome limiting beliefs and create helpful beliefs in relation to their stated objective(s).

In many cases, just overcoming a negative belief can greatly facilitate a client’s desired change.

The aforementioned coaching methodologies can help a person to powerfully and influentially communicate with themselves in an empowering manner producing results that create a better life. Please note that hypnosis alone can have a significant, positive impact on a person and their behavior if they desire to change and agree to engage in the change process.

i) The client has a right to complete and current information concerning the practitioner's assessment and recommended service that is to be provided, including the expected duration of the service to be provided.

j) The client has a right to and may expect, courteous treatment and to be free from verbal, physical, or sexual abuse by the practitioner.

k) Client records and transactions with the practitioner are confidential, unless release of these records is authorized in writing by the client, or otherwise provided by law.

l) The client has a right to be allowed access to records and written information from records in accordance with sections 144.291 to 144.298

m) The client has a right to other services of this nature. It is recommended that she/he look in the yellow pages and/or use the internet to find other qualified practitioners.

n) The client has a right to choose freely among available practitioners and to change practitioners after services have begun, within the limits of health insurance, medical assistance, or other health programs.

o) The client has a right to coordinated transfer when there will be a change in the provider of services.

p) The client has a right to refuse services or treatment, unless otherwise provided by law.

q) The client has a right to (a) assert client rights without retaliation. Please note: This section (q) does not apply to an unlicensed complementary and alternative health care practitioner who is employed by or is a volunteer in a hospital or hospice who provides services to a client in a hospital or under an appropriate hospice plan of care. Patients receiving complementary and alternative health care services in an inpatient hospital or under an appropriate hospice plan of care shall have and be made aware of the right to file a complaint with the hospital or hospice provider through which the practitioner is employed or registered as a volunteer.

Acknowledgment by client.

Prior to the provision of any service, a complementary and alternative health care client must sign a written statement attesting that the client has received the complementary and alternative health care client bill of rights.

Signature form is below.

Acknowledgement By Client

I, (Print Name)

hereby swear and affirm that I have read and understand the Complementary and Alternative Health Care Client Bill of Rights as presented by Devin Hastings.

Date:

Sign Name:

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