Disclaimer

Effective Date: November 10, 2025

NO MEDICAL ADVICE

The information and services provided by MD Healthstyle Coaching and Dr. Sonali Hemachandra through this website, email communications, phone consultations, video calls, and all other coaching interactions are for educational and coaching purposes only and are NOT intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

While Dr. Sonali Hemachandra is a board-certified physician specializing in obesity medicine, the coaching services offered through MD Healthstyle Coaching are NON-MEDICAL lifestyle and behavioral coaching services. When providing coaching services, Dr. Hemachandra is acting in the capacity of a health coach, NOT as your treating physician.

NO DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

No doctor-patient relationship is created through the coaching services offered by MD Healthstyle Coaching. The coaching relationship is separate and distinct from any medical treatment relationship you may have with your own healthcare providers.

By engaging with MD Healthstyle Coaching services, you acknowledge and agree that:

You are NOT receiving medical care, diagnosis, or treatment
Dr. Hemachandra is NOT acting as your personal physician in the coaching context
MD Healthstyle Coaching does NOT prescribe medications or medical treatments
MD Healthstyle Coaching does NOT diagnose medical conditions

CONSULT YOUR OWN HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

You should always consult with your own physician or qualified healthcare provider before:

Starting any weight loss program
Beginning any new diet or exercise regimen
Making changes to your current medications or medical treatment
Making any decisions that could affect your health

If you have or suspect you may have a medical problem, eating disorder, or any health condition, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of information or coaching provided by MD Healthstyle Coaching.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS VARY

Client testimonials, case studies, and examples of results shared on this website, in marketing materials, or during coaching sessions represent individual experiences and outcomes. Results are not guaranteed and will vary based on individual factors including but not limited to:

Your unique physical and medical condition
Your commitment to implementing recommendations
Your lifestyle, stress levels, and life circumstances
Biological and genetic factors
Compliance with your own healthcare provider's recommendations

You should not expect to achieve the same or similar results as those shared in testimonials or examples.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By participating in MD Healthstyle Coaching services, you acknowledge and accept that:

Physical Activity Risks

Physical activity and exercise involve inherent risks of injury
You assume all risks associated with following any movement or exercise recommendations
You should obtain clearance from your personal physician before beginning any exercise program
You will immediately stop any activity and consult your physician if you experience pain, dizziness, or discomfort

Nutritional Guidance Risks

Nutrition recommendations are educational and coaching-based, not medical nutrition therapy
You are responsible for ensuring any dietary changes are appropriate for your medical conditions
You should discuss all dietary changes with your personal physician and/or registered dietitian
Individual nutritional needs vary, and what works for one person may not be appropriate for another

General Coaching Risks

Coaching may bring up emotional or psychological issues
You are responsible for your own decisions and actions
You should seek appropriate professional help (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist) if you experience emotional distress

NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

MD Healthstyle Coaching makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties regarding:

The amount of weight you will lose
How quickly you will achieve results
Whether you will maintain any weight loss
Any specific health outcomes or improvements

Weight loss and health improvement depend on many factors, many of which are outside the control of MD Healthstyle Coaching.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS ACKNOWLEDGED

Dr. Sonali Hemachandra is a board-certified physician in obesity medicine and has completed advanced training in health coaching through the Life Coach School. These credentials provide a foundation of medical and coaching knowledge. However, in the coaching context, Dr. Hemachandra is providing coaching services, not practicing medicine. The coaching services do not constitute medical practice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical care.

INFORMATION ACCURACY

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, MD Healthstyle Coaching makes no warranties or representations about:

The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of information provided
The suitability of information or recommendations for your individual circumstances
The results you may achieve from following coaching recommendations

Medical and nutritional science is constantly evolving. Information that is current today may be updated or revised based on new research or understanding.

THIRD-PARTY RESOURCES

This website and coaching services may reference or link to third-party resources, websites, products, or services. MD Healthstyle Coaching does not endorse and is not responsible for:

The content, accuracy, or reliability of third-party information
Products or services offered by third parties
Any outcomes resulting from use of third-party resources

Your use of any third-party resources is at your own risk.

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not use MD Healthstyle Coaching services, email, or contact forms for emergency situations.

If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, contact:

911 for immediate emergency assistance
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MD Healthstyle Coaching, Dr. Sonali Hemachandra, and Sonali Coaching LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

Your use of or inability to use coaching services
Any information, recommendations, or advice provided through coaching
Your reliance on information provided through this website or coaching services
Any outcomes or results (or lack thereof) from participating in coaching services
Any injuries, health problems, or other damages resulting from following coaching recommendations

You agree that your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with MD Healthstyle Coaching services is to discontinue use of the services.

GOVERNING LAW

This Disclaimer is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

CHANGES TO THIS DISCLAIMER

MD Healthstyle Coaching reserves the right to modify this Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of MD Healthstyle Coaching services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Disclaimer.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using this website and engaging with MD Healthstyle Coaching services, you acknowledge that:

You have read and understood this Disclaimer
You agree to be bound by the terms of this Disclaimer
You understand the distinction between coaching services and medical services
You accept full responsibility for your health decisions and outcomes
You will consult with your own healthcare providers regarding your medical care

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact:

MD Healthstyle Coaching
Dr. Sonali Hemachandra
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 248-266-5536
Address: PO Box 7183, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

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