Welcome to Vera Essenza. This website is a blog offering writing and reflection on the journey back to your true sense of self. By using this website or reading its content, you agree to the following terms.
1. About This Website & Related Services
Vera Essenza (veraessenza.com) is a blog only. It does not offer, sell or deliver holistic services.
Holistic services provided by Lavinia Messina, including distant Reiki sessions (both 1:1 and group), are offered exclusively through Inherent, her somatic wellness practice based in Cork, Ireland. Any booking, payment or engagement with these services takes place through Inherent and is governed by Inherent's own Terms & Conditions, not by these Terms of Use.
For information about Inherent and its services, and to read its Terms & Conditions, please visit inherentholistic.com.
2. Nature of the Content
The content published on Vera Essenza, including blog articles, books and mind-body resources, is for educational, informational and reflective purposes only.
Not Medical or Clinical Advice: Lavinia Messina is a holistic practitioner, not a licensed medical doctor, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or psychotherapist.
No Substitute for Therapy: The content on this website is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, mental health treatment or clinical counselling. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here.
3. Philosophy of Complementary Care
Vera Essenza reflects a holistic, psychosomatic understanding of well-being, recognising that physical symptoms often reflect deeper emotional, relational or lifestyle imbalances. However, it strictly adheres to a model of complementary care.
No Disregard for Medical Therapy: Nothing on this website recommends, advises or condones the avoidance, delay or disregard of conventional medical treatments, prescribed medications or physician-led therapies.
The Physical Plane: You acknowledge that once an imbalance has physically manifested as a medical condition, it requires appropriate intervention by qualified medical professionals.
Integrative Cooperation: The perspectives and resources shared here are intended to sit alongside conventional medicine, never to replace it. You remain fully responsible for maintaining your primary medical care.
4. Personal Responsibility
Reconnecting with your body and inner voice, particularly after a history of domination, control or disconnection, is a deeply personal process that moves at its own pace.
Assumption of Risk: If you choose to explore any practices or exercises described on this website, you assume full responsibility for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being. Any action you take is at your own risk.
Emotional Release and Self-Regulation: Gentle mind-body practices can sometimes bring up unexpected emotions or somatic shifts. You are responsible for monitoring your own limits. If you begin to feel overwhelmed, please pause and seek support from a licensed clinical professional.
No Guarantees: Healing does not follow a linear path, and no specific psychological, physical or spiritual outcomes are promised or guaranteed.
Waiver of Claims: You waive any claim against Vera Essenza and Lavinia Messina for emotional distress arising from your personal exploration of the content on this website.
5. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
Distant Reiki sessions are open to clients worldwide and are held live via Google Meet. Inherent operates from the Republic of Ireland.
By booking a session, wherever you are located, you agree that these Terms & Conditions, and any dispute, claim or legal matter arising from them or from any session, shall be governed exclusively by the laws of Ireland and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.
7. Recommended Resources & Crisis Support
If you are in a state of crisis, please reach out to professional emergency services. Vera Essenza is not a crisis intervention service.
International (IASP): Find a Crisis Centre
Befrienders Worldwide: Visit Befrienders
United Kingdom: Call 111 (NHS) or 116 123 (Samaritans)
Republic of Ireland: Call 112 / 999 or 116 123 (Samaritans)
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