Client Bill of Rights Copyright © 2003, National Guild of Hypnotists 

Contact Information: My name is Cristina Ruscica. I can be contacted by telephone at 519-902-1244.

Education and Training: I was trained in hypnotism at The London Hypnotherapy Center. I am a Certified  Member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and I do annual continuing education to maintain my training at a high level. The National Guild of Hypnotists is the oldest and largest hypnotism organization in the world and its certification is the most widely recognized credential for the professional practice of the hypnotic arts. My highest degree is in B.A. (Gen.)(Psychology) from the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.  
 

Notice: AS THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO HAS NOT ADOPTED EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING  STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICE OF HYPNOTISM, THIS STATEMENT OF CREDENTIALS IS  FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  Hypnotism is a self-regulating profession and its practitioners are not licensed by provincial or federal governments. I am not a physician nor a licensed  health care provider and may not provide a medical diagnosis nor recommend discontinuance of medically prescribed treatments. If a client desires a diagnosis or any other type of treatment from a different practitioner, the client may seek such services at any time. In the event my services are terminated by a client, the client has a right to coordinate transfer of services to another practitioner.  A  client has a right to refuse hypnotism services at any time. A client has a right to be free of physical, verbal or sexual abuse. A client has a right to know the expected duration of sessions, and may assert any right  without retaliation.  

Redress: I am a certified member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, and practice in accordance with its Code  of Ethics and Standards. If you have a complaint about my services or behavior that I cannot resolve for you  personally, you may contact the National Guild of Hypnotists at P.O. Box 308, Merrimack, NH 03054-0308,  (603) Copyright © 2005-2021 The National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ethics, Standards and Terminology, Page 8 of 17 429-9438, to seek redress. Every member of the National Guild of Hypnotists  provides this information to every client to insure ethical practice.  
 

Confidentiality: I will not release any information to anyone without a written authorization from you, except as provided for by law. You have a right to be allowed access to my written record about you.  

Insurance: I suggest you think of my services as something that you will pay for personally. That will both  protect your privacy and help you value the work you are doing more. In general, insurance companies do not  like to cover hypnotic services, and I caution you not to expect them to do so.