Some important information about attending a Practitioner and Friends gathering with Genevra at the Alchemies Studio

Genevra Jolie is a fully insured and certified practitioner and teacher of the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, fully endorsed by Crystal Tones®. Group gatherings take place in the Alchemies Studio, East Sussex, with Genevra for an agreed period that is decided before the session. During the workshop, we will be seated on chairs for the duration. Our conversation may open and close with the sounds of the bowls if it supports us during our time together.

Refusal of access

You are not permitted to attend the Alchemies Studio under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs and will be asked to leave if so. If you are taking prescribed medication, please ensure this is outlined in the form. You must arrive 5 minutes before the group begins to ensure we can begin on time. If you arrive after the group has started, we cannot allow you entry.

Minimum Numbers for Group

The minimum number of group participants is 4 (including the facilitator) If there are cancellations up to 24 hours before the group where the number of attendees drops below the minimum number. We will cancel the monthly group. Attendees will be offered their place in the next available group or a discount of £35 off a one-to-one mentoring session or healing session with Genevra.

Group Confidentiality

Members will honour the anonymity of people in the group to maintain confidence while still being able to share. Understanding that when talking about the group to others, you leave all the identifying material about the other member out of the conversation and just say what got activated for you as a group member. Your reaction is yours to share, and the origin of it, the details of it, are kept confidential.

Data Protection
We understand your privacy is important and offer our clients a confidential service. Without your written consent, we won't share your details or information about your treatment with any outside agency, family members or others. However, there are certain situations where we may breach confidentiality if you declare that you are at risk of harming yourself or others or if a child is at risk.

Your data will be stored securely for seven years. You can take a look at our privacy policy here.

Minors (under the age of 18)

The Friends and Practitioner Gatherings are not open to children under the age of 18.

As there may be bowls played during the workshop, you need to be fully aware of the Precautions and Contraindications for receiving the sound of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls:

Pregnancy

It is believed that there are many positive and beneficial effects to be gained from sound and vibration on the growing foetus. Hearing the crystal singing bowls is always very gentle around the pregnant mother for the healthy and positive effect of both mother and baby. However, sessions where the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls are played, are not advised when less than 12 weeks pregnant.

Epilepsy

According to the Epilepsy Action support services, there is a rare form of epilepsy where music or sound (bells, music, humming, buzzing, animals, car horns, etc.) can trigger an epileptic seizure. The sound is unique to the person who is usually aware of their triggers. This is linked to those people with brain lesions which are usually detected early in life, and most clients will be fully aware of their condition and triggers and would more than likely avoid this type of treatment. Therefore, neither healing sessions with Genevra nor receiving the sounds of the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls sound are suitable for people with epilepsy.

Brain Injury

In the case of recovery from brain injury, it is not advised to have sound vibration as a therapeutic intervention.

Mental Health

Mental illness can range from anxiety, depression and mood disorders (that have a severe and tangible effect on your emotions and motivation) to psychotic disorders like schizophrenia (that affect your perceptions or senses with delusions or hallucinations). Living with any of these can be debilitating. We rely on our minds, feelings, and perceptions to get through the day. When any of those fail, it can make life difficult. Neither Healing sessions nor receiving the sounds of the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls are suitable for people with severe or clinical mental health conditions.

Implants or plates in the body (metal plates, pins, ball joints in particular)

An implant is a synthetic medical device manufactured to replace, support, or enhance a biological structure. The surface of implants in contact with the body might be made of a biomedical material such as titanium, silicone, or apatite. In some cases, implants contain electronics, e.g. artificial pacemakers and cochlear implants. The vibrations we experience when an Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls is being played may cause discomfort through the pulse of the sound transferring into the metal place or implant and even move or disrupt its function. It is best to make an informed decision and seek advice from your GP if you are concerned.

Refunds and Rescheduling

Should you have a temperature or feel unwell in any way before the session or in the session, please let me know immediately, and we will reschedule for another time.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your booking within 24 hours of booking or up to 2 days before the session, we will refund you in full. Sometimes, things outside our control can happen unexpectedly, and we may be needed somewhere else urgently. Wherever we can, if we can fill your place, we will offer to reschedule. 

Preparing for arrival:

Comfort, warmth and refreshments will be provided during the workshop. You will be asked to remove your shoes when you come in, so bring socks if you wish.

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