Terms & Conditions

Ruha Rising

Effective Date: February 8, 2026

Welcome to Ruha Rising. By accessing this website, scheduling services, or participating in sessions, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.

Scope of Services

Ruha Rising provides trauma-conscious somatic services, including movement-based sessions, embodied practices, consulting, workshops, and education.

These services are:

Educational, experiential, and supportive in nature
Focused on nervous system regulation, embodiment, and resilience
Not psychotherapy, mental health treatment, medical care, or crisis services
Participation is voluntary and client-directed at all times.

Not Therapy / Not Medical Care

Ruha Rising services:

Do not diagnose, treat, or cure mental health or medical conditions
Do not replace psychotherapy, psychiatric care, or medical treatment
Do not establish a therapist-client or doctor-patient relationship

While Tracy Anderson holds a background as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), services offered through Ruha Rising are provided outside of clinical therapy practice and are not billed as therapy.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Client Responsibility & Consent

By participating in Ruha Rising services, you acknowledge that:

You are responsible for your own physical, emotional, and mental well-being
You may stop or modify participation at any time
You are encouraged to work within your own limits and boundaries
You understand this work may involve body awareness, movement, and emotional sensations

You agree to communicate any relevant health concerns or limitations before participation.

Services for Minors

Services for children or teens require:

Informed consent from a parent or legal guardian
Guardian understanding that services are non-clinical and non-therapeutic

Scheduling, Payments & Cancellations

Scheduling

Sessions are scheduled in advance through approved scheduling platforms.

Payments

Payment is required as outlined prior to or at the time of service
Packages and payment plans must be completed according to agreed terms

Cancellations

24-hour notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling
Late cancellations or no-shows may be charged the full session fee unless otherwise agreed

No Guarantees

Ruha Rising does not guarantee specific outcomes or results. Each person’s experience with somatic work is unique, and results depend on many individual factors.

Confidentiality

Personal information shared during sessions is treated with care and respect.

However:

This work is not governed by HIPAA
Confidentiality may be limited if required by law (e.g., risk of harm to self or others)

For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website and within Ruha Rising services — including written materials, exercises, and session structures — is the intellectual property of Ruha Rising.

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without written permission.

International Clients

Ruha Rising welcomes international and expatriate clients. By participating, you acknowledge that:

Services are governed by the laws of the United States, specifically the State of Ohio
You are responsible for understanding local laws and regulations applicable to you

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Ruha Rising and its representatives are not liable for injuries, losses, or damages arising from participation
You agree to release and hold harmless Ruha Rising from claims related to voluntary participation

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, United States.

Changes to These Terms

Ruha Rising may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Ruha Rising
Email: info@ruharising.com
Website: https://www.ruharising.com