Terms & Conditions
1. Scope of Services
These Terms & Conditions apply to all services provided by Olive Evans / Olea Yoga LLC ("Facilitator"), including but not limited to:
Depth Hypnosis
Applied Shamanic Counseling
Integrated Energy Medicine
Spiritual Counseling
Hypnotherapy (suggestion hypnosis, altered-state journeys, regression)
Somatic therapy and embodiment practices
Yoga and movement practices
Group programs, workshops, and retreats (in-person and online)
Educational content via email, video, social media, or other platforms
2. Nature of Services
The Facilitator is trained and certified in Depth Hypnosis, Applied Shamanic Counseling, Integrated Energy Medicine, Spiritual Counseling, hypnotherapy, yoga, and somatic and embodiment practices. These services are self-regulated and are not licensed medical, mental health, or legal professions.
The Facilitator is not a licensed physician, psychotherapist, psychiatrist, or attorney.
No diagnosis, medical treatment, legal advice, or prescription will be provided.
Services are intended for personal insight, growth, and spiritual support, and are not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, or legal care.
By participating, you acknowledge the scope and limitations of these services and agree to seek other professional support as needed.
3. Confidentiality
All information shared in private sessions is confidential, except when disclosure is required by law (e.g., risk of harm, abuse, court order).
Some private sessions may be audio recorded for training, supervision, or personal review. These recordings are kept strictly confidential, will not be shared publicly, and will be deleted once their purpose is fulfilled.
The Facilitator may occasionally reference generalized, anonymized themes or insights that emerge across her work for educational or teaching purposes; however, no identifying details, personal narratives, or client-specific imagery will be shared publicly without the client's explicit consent.
4. Risks & Limitations
Participation in hypnosis, somatic work, movement, or other services may elicit emotional or physical responses. You affirm you are able to engage in this work, accept responsibility for your well-being, and release the Facilitator from liability for any distress.
For physical practices (yoga, movement, breathwork), you accept inherent risks including injury or death and confirm you are physically able to participate.
No Guaranteed Outcomes. Every client's experience is unique, and results vary. The Facilitator makes no guarantee of any specific outcome, insight, or result from any session, program, or event.
5. Depth Hypnosis — Additional Terms
Hypnotherapy is a self-regulated, not state-licensed, profession. The Facilitator is a certified healing arts practitioner and Certified Hypnotist, trained through the Depth Hypnosis Training Program of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream. The Facilitator meets the standards set forth by the Association of Depth Hypnosis Practitioners and the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, and practices according to their Code of Ethics and Standards. The Facilitator does not provide medical diagnosis and is not a licensed physician or medical practitioner. Hypnotherapy services are offered as a high-quality alternative for people seeking to overcome many of the challenges of life.
Research has found that memories uncovered during hypnosis or other induced altered states may not be accurate or even factual. Memory is a constructive and reconstructive process. What is remembered about an event is shaped by what was observed, by conditions during attempts to remember, and by events occurring between observation and remembering. Memories can be altered, deleted, or created during and after the time of encoding, during storage, and during attempts at retrieval.
Therefore, if memories surface during the course of hypnotherapy that may be considered grounds for future litigation, you may lose your legal right to use this information in a court of law, as it may not be admissible. If such memories begin to surface during a session, the session will be discussed so that you may decide whether or not to proceed further, based on your understanding and careful consideration of this information.
Depth Hypnosis can bring up strong emotions. By participating, you affirm that you feel stable enough to handle those emotions. The Facilitator is not liable for any pain or emotional distress that may arise in the course of this work, and you agree to seek medical or psychiatric support as the need arises.
6. Applied Shamanic Practice — Additional Terms
Applied Shamanic Counseling (also referred to as Applied Shamanic Practice) is a self-regulated spiritual counseling and healing practice, not a state-licensed profession. The Facilitator has trained through the Foundation of the Sacred Stream's Applied Shamanism Training Program and holds a Certificate in Applied Shamanic Practice through the Circle of Shamanic Practitioners. The Facilitator practices according to the ethical and professional standards of both organizations, including their certificate guidelines and Codes of Ethics.
Applied Shamanic Practice does not include medical diagnosis or treatment. It offers spiritual counseling and healing as an alternative or complement to — not a replacement for — licensed medical, psychiatric, or psychological care.
Some shamanic processes involve lying down and closing your eyes. If this is uncomfortable for you, or you would prefer to have someone present during your session for any reason, you are welcome to invite a companion. That person will not participate in the session but may witness and hold space for your experience.
Some shamanic processes involve singing, drumming, other sound, and the burning of healing herbs. If you have any sensitivity to sound or smell, you agree to inform the Facilitator in advance.
People experience shamanic work differently, and it can at times bring up strong emotions. By participating, you affirm that you feel stable enough to engage with this work and to handle emotions that may arise. If you would like to process your experience afterward, you may schedule a follow-up session to discuss it. The Facilitator is not liable for any pain or emotional distress that may arise in the course of this work, and you agree to seek medical or psychiatric support as the need arises.
7. Release of Liability & Indemnification
By engaging with any services, events, or content offered by Olive Evans / Olea Yoga LLC, you:
Release, hold harmless, and indemnify the Facilitator, her owners, partners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from all claims or liabilities — whether in person or online — including those due to negligence (active or passive).
Agree this release is binding on your heirs, executors, and legal representatives.
8. Media Release
Private 1:1 sessions may be recorded for training, supervision, or personal review purposes only. These recordings are kept strictly confidential, will not be shared publicly, and will be deleted once training requirements are fulfilled.
Group programs, workshops, or retreats may occasionally be photographed or recorded. By participating in these group settings, you consent to the use of such images or recordings for educational or promotional purposes.
9. Payment & Cancellation Policy
Private Sessions: 48-hour notice is required to cancel or reschedule without charge. Cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows will incur the full session fee. Sessions are non-refundable. The Facilitator may, at her sole discretion, offer a refund, credit, or complimentary session in individual circumstances; doing so does not waive or change this policy for any future session.
A Season (13-Week Program): Payment in full is due at booking. All sales are final.
Group Classes, Workshops & Events: All sales are final. No refunds or credits are issued.
General: Payment is due at booking unless otherwise arranged in writing.
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, USA. Any disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts of Atlanta, Georgia. If any provision is deemed invalid, the remainder remains in effect.
11. Acknowledgment of Understanding
By participating in any session, program, class, or event with Olive Evans / Olea Yoga LLC, or by engaging with related online content, you confirm that you:
Have read and understood these Terms & Conditions.
Understand the nature, scope, and limitations of the services offered.
Acknowledge this is a legally binding release of liability.
Accept and agree to these terms in full.