Integrative Nursing For Mind And Body Wellness

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Privacy Policy for Butternut Therapeutic Nursing Services

Updated

(2025-11-23)

At Butternut Therapeutic Nursing Services, your privacy, dignity, and confidentiality are of the utmost importance. We are committed to protecting your personal and health information in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including the Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act (PHIPAA) of New Brunswick and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We collect only the information necessary to provide high-quality, individualized health and wellness care. This may include your name, contact information, health history, symptoms, and any relevant personal information you choose to share during consultations, assessments, or through our website contact forms.

2. Use of Information

Your personal and health information is used solely for purposes directly related to your care and treatment, such as assessment, planning, follow-up, and coordination with other health professionals (with your consent). It may also be used for administrative purposes such as appointment scheduling, billing, or quality improvement.

3. Consent

We will obtain your informed consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal health information, except where required or permitted by law. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal and professional obligations.

4. Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely in encrypted and password-protected systems. Physical records, if any, are kept in locked storage accessible only to authorized personnel.

Professional Scope and Licensing Notice

Butternut Therapeutic Nursing Services provides counselling and health coaching within the professional scope of registered nursing, as regulated by the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB).

Our counselling and coaching services are grounded in nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and holistic approaches that support mental, emotional, and physical wellness. These services are distinct from those offered by Licensed Counselling Therapists (LCTs), who are regulated separately under the Licensed Counselling
Therapy Act (Bill 64) by the College of Licensed Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (CCTNB).

We do not use, nor imply use of, the protected titles “Licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT)”, “Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT)”, or any equivalent designations. When appropriate, clients may be referred to or co-managed with an LCT, psychologist, or psychiatrist to best meet your individual needs.

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Land Acknowledgement & Inclusion Statements

“We (I) respectfully acknowledge that New Brunswick is situated on the unceded and unsurrendered territories of the Wolastoqey, Mi’gmaw, and Peskotomuhkati peoples. We seek to repair and rebuild meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples and honour these lands which hold the hopes of future generations.”

Butternut Therapeutic Nursing Services is committed to inclusivity, equity, and respect. We provide a caring, empathetic, safe place for all. As noted in our fee structure, we are committed to providing equal access to our clients by offering sliding scale fees and pro bono hours. To be considered for these reduced rates, please contact us by phone or email. (image: Psychology Today, 2025)