Questions to Ask Your Practitioner — Pre-Visit Checklist

Use this checklist before your first visit with a holistic health practitioner. You have the right to ask these questions—and you deserve clear answers.

About Their Qualifications

What credentials do you hold, and from which organizations?

How long have you been practicing?

What specific training do you have in [your area of concern]?

Are your credentials current? Can I verify them independently?

Do you participate in continuing education? How many hours per year?

About Their Practice

What is your scope of practice? What do you treat, and what falls outside your expertise?

How do you work with conventional medical providers?

Will you communicate with my doctor if needed?

Do you carry professional liability insurance?

About Your Care

What does a typical session look like?

How many sessions do you typically recommend?

What outcomes can I reasonably expect?

How will we measure progress?

What happens if I'm not seeing results?

About Ethics & Boundaries

Do you follow a code of ethics? Can I see it?

What is your confidentiality policy?

How do I file a concern if I'm unsatisfied?

Do you have a cancellation policy? What are your fees?

About Their Approach

What modalities do you use?

Are there any risks or side effects I should know about?

Will you provide informed consent documentation?

How do you handle emergency situations?

Before your first visit, verify your practitioner's credentials to ensure they meet professional standards.

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Content authored by ICONIC Board — Standards & Credentialing Division