Disclaimer and Booking Policy

Bookings with Arras Healing can be made online via the website, by email, or by social media. Bookings for private coaching such as breathwork and Somatic Inquiry should be paid for in advance of the session. Bookings for groups and events can be paid for in advance online to secure your place, or on the day if it has been confirmed there are enough spaces available. Cash, card and PayPal are all accepted. If you need an invoice or a receipt, please let me know.  

For bookings with Arras Healing, there is a strict no refund policy to preserve the integrity of the business and to reduce no-shows. Please ensure you are ready to engage in private coaching, breathwork, or join a group/event before making a booking. In the event of sudden illness or sickness, bookings can be transferred to another date and time. By booking with Arras Healing you agree to these terms and conditions and you understand that all fees are non-refundable.

There is a 48-hour cancellation policy in place. In the event of sudden illness/sickness, this is flexible and your booking can be transferred to another date and time. To cancel or reschedule your booking, please send an email to Candy. Arras Healing will endeavour to find another time with you if at all possible in the same week, but note that these can be rare at short notice. Thank you for your understanding.

By booking a service or event with Arras Healing, you consent to your information being shared and stored securely to enable services to be provided to you. The full Data Protection and Privacy Policy is on my website, along with my Operating Policy.

Confidentiality is of paramount importance within sessions unless there are safeguarding risks (issues of harm or potential harm to yourself or others). Notes are sometimes recorded as an aide memoire. These will be kept safely and securely in line with UK Data Protection Act 2018 (which replaced GDPR 2018). Any personal data collected is also stored in line with current regulations. If working online e.g. Zoom, please make sure you are in a private room where you won't be disturbed by people or pets or children. 

By booking a service or event with Arras Healing, and or participating in events or services offered by Candice Dowson T/A Arras Healing, you understand that any physical or therapeutic activity (including but not limited to Breathwork, Rebirth Breathwork, Somatic Inquiry, other types of breathwork, movement, somatic exercises) contain risks and you agree not to hold Candice Dowson trading as Arras Healing liable for any injury, accidental or otherwise. By making a booking or participating in any service, you understand that Candice Dowson trading as Arras Healing is not a medical professional and is not qualified to give medical / clinical advice and that all therapies, support and coaching provided by Arras Healing does not replace or substitute medical advice and that you as the Client will continue to seek medical advice from an appropriately-qualified clinician / physician whenever you need it throughout your time working with Arras Healing. By making a booking or participating in any service with Arras Healing, you certify that you are 1) not suffering from any physical or mental injury which has not been disclosed; and 2) there is no reason why a medical doctor would recommend that you do not participate in breathwork, coaching or somatic sessions.

You will have been provided with a copy of the Breathwork and Somatic Contra-Indications prior to your session or these have been discussed with you – if this has not happened, please let your facilitator or coach know.

Contraindications for breathwork continue to undergo rigorous discussion in the breathwork and bodywork fields. New studies and research are emerging all of the time, and it is acknowledged at the time of writing that contraindications for breathwork remain hotly contested.  

Nevertheless, Arras Healing works with the following contraindications in mind for all breathwork and somatic therapies, and these will be reviewed with you to ensure safe and comfortable practice at all times: there are several contra-indications to Breathwork, meaning you should not practise it without first seeking the advice of your healthcare provider or your GP: Pregnancy; Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) or heart conditions including angina, previous heart attack, pacemaker or stroke; Hernias; Epilepsy; Schizophrenia or experience of recent psychosis; Eye conditions such as glaucoma or detached retina; High or low blood pressure, which is not currently controlled by medications; Broken bones, ribs or current injuries to the spine, abdomen; Aneurysm in the brain or abdomen; Uncontrolled thyroid conditions; Diabetes; Asthma or severe allergies (for asthma – please have your inhaler to hand).