Informed Consent & Disclosure
For Clients Residing Outside of California.
1. Legal Status and Scope of Services
Dr. Priscila Brannigan is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) who completed a four-year accredited medical program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.She is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in the State of California.
For all other U.S. states, Dr. Brannigan is not a licensed medical or healthcare provider and therefore cannot legally diagnose, prescribe, or treat medical conditions. Services offered to clients outside California are limited to health education, lifestyle guidance, nutritional support, and general wellness consulting.
These services are for educational and informational purposes ONLY and are not intended to substitute for individualized medical advice or care from a licensed physician or other qualified healthcare professional.
2. Not Primary Care or Emergency Services
Dr. Brannigan is not a primary care physician (PCP) and does not provide urgent or emergency care.
All clients are strongly encouraged to maintain an ongoing relationship with a licensed primary care provider in their state for physical exams, prescriptions, routine screenings, and emergencies.
If you are a cancer patient or under specialist care, you must maintain an active relationship with your oncologist or specialist for adjunctive or conventional medical management.
3. Collaborative and Complementary Nature of Care
VitalForce services are complementary, meaning they are designed to support and enhance conventional medical care not replace it.
You are encouraged to inform your other healthcare providers about any wellness or naturopathic services received through VitalForce, especially if you are taking prescription medications, supplements, or undergoing procedures.
4. No Guarantees of Outcomes
No expressed or implied guarantee is made regarding the success or outcome of any recommendations or wellness plans provided.
Responses to natural therapies vary based on the individual. The goal of care is to support the body’s inherent healing processes, improve general health, and promote optimal function and prevention—not to diagnose, cure, or treat specific diseases.
5. Risks and Safety
Potential risks of nutritional and wellness support may include, but are not limited to:
Allergic or adverse reactions to foods, supplements, or dietary changes.
Temporary worsening (“healing reactions”) of existing symptoms as the body adjusts to new habits.
Possible interactions between dietary supplements and prescription medications.
Dr. Brannigan does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe.
Any recommendations are for general educational and nutritional purposes only as part of a health-advisory relationship.
You agree to inform Dr. Brannigan immediately if you experience any adverse reaction or new symptoms — ideally within 48 hours of starting any new nutritional supplement or dietary adjustment.
6. Potential Benefits
Potential benefits of naturopathic and lifestyle-based care may include improved energy, sleep, digestion, stress resilience, hormonal balance, pain reduction, and enhanced overall wellness.
7. Client Responsibility
You understand it is your responsibility to:
Provide full and accurate health information.
Follow Dr. Brannigan’s recommendations only as educational wellness suggestions, not medical prescriptions.
Continue regular care with your licensed physician.
Seek immediate medical attention in case of any emergency or serious symptoms.
8. Communication and Confidentiality
All communications with Dr. Brannigan are conducted via HIPAA-compliant platforms when possible.
No personal health information will be shared without your consent, except as required by law (e.g., risk of harm to self or others, court order, or mandated reporting).
You understand that teleconsultations conducted across state lines are for wellness education only and not a formal doctor–patient relationship under state medical law.
9. Acknowledgment
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Informed Consent & Disclosure, that you are located outside the state of California, and that you agree to participate in wellness-based, educational consultations only.
You understand that Dr. Priscila Brannigan NMD is NOT acting as a licensed medical provider in your state, that no diagnosis or medical treatment will be provided, and that you retain full responsibility for seeking licensed medical care as needed.