Disclaimer & Scope of Practice

1. Scope and Nature of Services
I provide services rooted in a spiritual and coaching framework, including somatic support, trauma‑informed spiritual guidance, nervous system education, and integration coaching. These services are intended to support personal healing, trauma healing & recovery, spiritual awakening, and complex life transitions through body‑based practices, yoga principles, and intuitive modalities.

2. Non-Licensed Status
I am not a licensed mental health counselor, psychotherapist, or medical provider. I do not diagnose, treat, or offer therapy for mental health conditions. My services are not intended to replace clinical care or medical treatment.

3. Washington State Exemptions: Religious and Coaching Frameworks
My services are lawfully delivered under exemptions recognized in Washington State law:

• Religious/Spiritual Framework: I am an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church. Under RCW 18.19.040(4), individuals providing counseling “under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization” are exempt from counselor licensure requirements. My spiritual guidance services fall within this exemption, as they are explicitly framed as religious/spiritual in nature and not as psychotherapy or clinical treatment.

• Coaching Framework:Washington law allows individuals to provide coaching services without counselor licensure when these services are based on non-clinical guidance. This is recognized in RCW 18.19.040(8). My coaching work is explicitly non-clinical, educational, and supportive in nature, and falls within these exemptions.

Accordingly, my spiritual and coaching offerings are non-clinical, not regulated as psychotherapy or medical treatment, and legally permitted under Washington State’s statutory exemptions.

4. Medical Assistant Role

*As of 9/1, I am no longer affiliated with Wellness for Life.
In my capacity as a Certified Medical Assistant‑Phlebotomist and Registered Medical Assistant in Washington State, solely at Wellness for Life, I performed duties strictly within my licensed scope. Such duties include taking vital signs, maintaining patient safety, and documenting care—always under the supervision of a licensed medical provider. I also held dual roles with separate and distinct pay structures. When acting in my clinical capacity, I did not provide somatic healing, spiritual guidance, or coaching. These services, where offered, are outside of my clinical role and are not part of my work as a licensed medical assistant.

All ketamine sessions were prescribed and overseen by a licensed medical provider. I never administered ketamine, made clinical decisions, or prescribed medical care.

5. Separation of Roles

• Clinical Role: Medical‑assistant tasks were performed under medical supervision at Wellness for Life.

• Coaching/Healing Role:Separate, spiritual and coaching-based services provided under Washington State’s exemptions for religious/spiritual counseling coaching services.

There is a clear and legal boundary between these two roles, maintained at all times.

*As of 9/1, I am no longer affiliated with Wellness for Life.

6. Client Work
When offering services independently (including clients within the U.S. and internationally), I operate under a spiritual and coaching framework governed by Washington State’s exemption for peer counseling. I operate under spiritual and coaching frameworks legally recognized as exemptions under RCW 18.19.040 and RCW 18.420. These private offerings focus on somatic education, spiritual exploration, nervous system support, and energy work, and explicitly do not substitute for licensed mental health or medical treatment.

This work reflects a spiritual and somatic coaching process, offered under the framework of personal growth, self-inquiry, and embodied awareness. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment, nor as a substitute for professional healthcare or counseling. My clients remains the sovereign authority of their healing journey, and all practices suggested are invitations to explore what resonates within their own wisdom.

6a. Disclosure on the Use of the Term Somatic

For purposes of this website, blog, and all related materials, the term somatic is used in a general and descriptive sense to refer to practices of body awareness, embodiment, and self-inquiry.

The use of the term somatic herein does not refer to psychotherapy, counseling, or any licensed mental health treatment. I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, or medical provider. Nothing on this website, nor any services, content, or offerings described, should be construed as the practice of psychotherapy, counseling, psychology, psychiatry, or medicine.

All references to somatic healing or somatic practices are intended to describe spiritual, energetic, and self-healing approaches to personal awareness and growth. These practices are complementary in nature and are not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or care by a licensed healthcare professional.

If you are experiencing trauma, significant psychological distress, or symptoms of a mental health condition, you are strongly advised to seek services from a licensed mental health or medical professional.

By engaging with this site or its related offerings, you acknowledge that you understand and agree that somatic as used here is descriptive of non-clinical, self-healing practices, and does not constitute therapy, counseling, or medical care.

This work reflects a spiritual and somatic coaching process, offered under the framework of personal growth, self-inquiry, and embodied awareness. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment, nor as a substitute for professional healthcare or counseling. My clients remains the sovereign authority of their healing journey, and all practices suggested are invitations to explore what resonates within their own wisdom.

6b. Legal Disclaimer Regarding Use of the Term “Somatic Therapy”

Any reference on this website to the term “somatic therapy” shall be understood exclusively as a description of the ministerial and spiritual counseling services I provide in my capacity as an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church (ordination effective July 2024). Such references do not, and are not intended to, denote the rendering of psychotherapy, psychology, counseling, or any service requiring licensure under Washington State law.

Pursuant to RCW 18.19.040(1) and other applicable provisions, services offered are strictly ministerial in nature and are protected under the rights afforded to clergy. They are not to be construed as medical, psychological, or clinical treatment, nor as a substitute for care provided by licensed professionals. Individuals requiring licensed therapeutic or medical services are encouraged to seek appropriate care from a qualified provider.

6c. Clergy Exemption Notice

Pursuant to RCW 18.19.040(1), I am exempt from counselor licensing requirements in the State of Washington. I am an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church (ordination effective July 2024), and all counseling or guidance I provide is offered solely as part of my ministerial and spiritual duties. These services are not psychological, medical, or licensed counseling services and should not be construed as such. Individuals seeking diagnosis, treatment, or clinical care should consult with a licensed mental health or medical professional.

7. Good-Faith Disclosure
I affirm in good faith that this disclosure accurately reflects the scope and limitations of my role in both spiritual/coaching services and my medical assistant capacity. I do not claim to provide licensed psychotherapy, psychiatry, or medical care. Clients are encouraged to retain relationships with qualified medical and mental health professionals, and I will refer to such providers when appropriate.

8. Official and Up-To-Date Information
This website is the source for accurate, current information regarding my scope of practice, credentials, and professional services. I am not responsible for content on external websites, third‑party platforms, or social media accounts, including those managed by affiliated clinics or colleagues. Any misrepresentations or omissions on those sites do not reflect my standards.

9. Emergency and Clinical Support
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or require clinical support, please consult a licensed therapist or medical provider. I am willing to collaborate with your existing care team as part of a holistic and integrative care approach.

10. Legal Notice and Corrections
This document has been made available and is accurate as of September 7, 2025, and was prepared in good faith. For corrections, clarifications, or further information, please submit inquiries in writing to nicoleanzaldua365@gmail.com