Social Media Policy
Effective October 11, 2023.
Due to the importance of your confidentiality and the importance of minimizing dual relationships, B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT) does not accept friends or contact requests from current or former patients on any on personal accounts, social networking site (Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram etc.). B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT) believes that adding clients as friends or contacts on these sites can compromise your confidentiality and your respective privacy. It may also blur the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship.
Although, there will be social media sites for the company on a professional level, or if you see B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT) on blogs, on review sites such as Linkedin, Yelp, Instagram etc., and you post private information or information related to your own treatment or current issues, you are making a choice of the ramifications it may cause by having others see your private information and making public. If you are a current or former patient visiting the site, please remember that your comments or likes may jeopardize your confidentiality. Please be mindful before commenting or reviewing. If you visit B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT) professional’s account, you are not required to follow the page, but if you decide to, know that B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT) will not follow back.
It is important to note that social media platforms are just like any other platforms, they are vulnerable to getting hacked and obtaining your personal information. So, by leaving any content on the sites, you are accepting and acknowledging that you understand the consequences. This also includes if you send a direct/private message through the account to B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT). This also means that there is no patient-therapist relationship that is formed by merely just posting thought-provoking messages or images on social media, or even by acknowledging or replying back on comments or messages. B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT) does not have an obligation to provide advice to non-patients who contact the site looking for specific advice.
B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT) posts or any information that is posted on social media are not a replacement for therapy and are not intended to be psychological advice, and does not substitute diagnosis, treatment and assessments. The information contained on B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT) posts are general information for educational purposes only. B.A.R.E. Holistic & Wellness Therapy, Inc. (Jannie J. Martinez, LMFT) will not be able to answer questions regarding your specific situation.
Although there might be information posted on social media platforms regarding health, medical, and/or nutrition, it does not replace your medical physician, medical professionals advice or consultations, Registered Dietitian’s professionals advice, diagnosis, assessment or treatments. Please consult your physician, Registered Dietitian, and/or mental health provider regarding advice or support for your health and well-being.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected] or call (562) 661-7455, or fill out a contact form.
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