Clients participating in coaching services with The First Deep Breath agree to the terms outlined in the coaching agreement below:

This Coaching Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between:

Coach: Alexandra Vaughan, operating as The First Deep Breath and Client: ____________________

By signing below, Client agrees to the following terms:

1. Nature of Services

The First Deep Breath provides nervous system–focused health coaching. Services include education, guidance, and support related to:

• Nervous system regulation
• Stress and anxiety pattern awareness
• Habit development
• Sleep optimization
• General nutrition and lifestyle guidance for educational purposes only

This program is coaching only. It is not therapy, medical treatment, mental health care, diagnosis, or medical nutrition therapy.

Coach does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or psychological condition.

Client understands that coaching is not a substitute for medical or mental health care and agrees to consult with a licensed provider for medical concerns.

2. Program Structure

The program is 12 weeks in duration and includes:

• 8 total 1:1 coaching sessions conducted virtually via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom).
– 4 weekly sessions
– 4 biweekly sessions
• Sessions are approximately 60 minutes.
• Sessions may be recorded for internal documentation and note-taking purposes only. Recordings will not be distributed or shared publicly. By signing this Agreement, Client consents to sessions being recorded for internal documentation purposes.
• Email support is available on weekdays only, with up to 48-hour response time. Email support is not intended for crisis or emergency situations. Client agrees to seek appropriate emergency or medical support when needed.

3. Scheduling & Rescheduling

Client may reschedule a session with at least 24 hours’ notice. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be forfeited. Unused sessions expire at the end of the 12-week program unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4. Investment & Payment

The founding member investment is $1,200.

Payment options:

• Pay in full: $1,200 prior to program start
OR
• Two payments of $600

• First payment due within 48 hours of signing to secure Client’s spot.

• Second payment due no later than 24 hours prior to the program start date.

Client’s spot in the program is secured only upon receipt of the first payment.

All payments must be completed in full before the first session. If full payment is not received 24 hours prior to the program start date, the start date will be postponed until payment is complete.

All payments are non-refundable.

5. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time with written notice. If Client chooses to terminate, no refunds will be issued for unused sessions. If Coach terminates the Agreement, unused sessions may be refunded at Coach’s discretion.

6. Client Responsibility

Coach makes no guarantees regarding specific outcomes or results. Progress depends on Client’s participation, effort, and consistency.

Client accepts full responsibility for their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

7. Confidentiality 

All personal information shared during coaching sessions or submitted through coaching forms, including health history information, will be kept confidential unless disclosure is required by law.

8. Health Information

Client agrees to complete the required Health History Form prior to the first session. The form must be submitted at least 48 hours before the scheduled first session.

Coaching sessions cannot begin until required intake information has been received.

9. Assumption of Risk

Client understands that lifestyle and habit changes may involve discomfort and accepts responsibility for participation in coaching services.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

11. Agreement

By signing below, Client acknowledges understanding and agreement to the terms above.

Client Name: _________________________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ________________________________

Coach Name: _________________________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ________________________________