Constitutional Rights
& Legal Foundation
Constitutional Rights & Legal Foundation
GEHA operates under the First Amendment rights of the U.S. Constitution, providing Ecclesiastical exemption for holistic practitioners. As a religious 501(c)(3) organization, GEHA enables practitioners and clients to follow their chosen religious practice of natural wellness care.
Core Practice
Requirements
LifeCare Agreement
Before any services can begin, all clients must become GEHA non-credentialed “Members” at no cost through signing the Lifecare Agreement, which is conveniently located on your Holistic Health Link directory profile.
Annual Report
This report requires practitioners to outline their activities, demonstrate adherence to their legal scope of practice, and maintain alignment with GEHA’s mission of promoting health and wellness under its Ecclesiastical licensing framework.
Insurance Needs
Professional liability insurance is mandatory for all GEHA practitioners, with specific requirements to list GEHA as additional insured. Practitioners must submit proof of insurance within 30 days of initial payment.
Code of Operations
Code of Operations
Touch Therapy
Guidelines
- Permitted
- Scriptural touch therapies
- Natural touch therapies
- Allowed
- Prayer
- Laying on of hands
- Anointing with oil
- Not Permitted
- State-licensed modalities
- Massage, chiropractic, acupuncture
Prohibited Activities
- Medical diagnoses or treatments
- Using terms: “treat,” “diagnose,” “cure,” “prescribe,” or “prevent”
- Claiming to be a “Physician”
- Offering disease-specific treatments
- Describing services as “Primary Care”
- Mechanical devices or unnatural substances
- State-licensed massage or bodywork
Permitted
Services
- Biblical and religious wellness activities
- Prayer and laying on of hands
- Natural source remedies
- Dietary and lifestyle protocols
- Wellness education
- Holistic consultations
Compliance & Support
Special Considerations
Special Considerations
State-Licensed Practitioners
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Must not amalgamate services
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No integration of medical treatments with GEHA protocols
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Must comply with state-specific regulations
Privacy & Records
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HIPAA compliance is not required
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Client records remain private, secure, and confidential
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All records remain GEHA property