Privacy Policy

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Wellness Alaska is the website and online brand of Integrative Wellness, a licensed mental health practice providing telepsychiatry and psychiatric services to residents of Alaska.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and protected health information (PHI) in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including HIPAA.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form

  • Request an appointment

  • Complete intake paperwork

  • Communicate with us by phone, email, patient portal, or SMS

Information collected may include your name, phone number, email address, and health-related information necessary to provide care.

How We Use Information

Information is used solely to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Coordinate appointments

  • Provide psychiatric and mental health services

  • Manage billing and administrative functions

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information for marketing purposes.

SMS Communications

If you provide your mobile number and consent to receive text messages, you may receive SMS communications related to:

  • Appointment reminders

  • Scheduling updates

  • Care coordination

  • Billing notifications

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For full details, please review our SMS Terms of Service at:

https://www.wellnessalaska.com/sms-terms

HIPAA and Data Security

Telepsychiatry services are delivered through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms. Access to protected health information is limited to authorized healthcare professionals and staff involved in your care.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal and health information.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers to support operations, including electronic health record systems, scheduling systems, telehealth platforms, and secure communication services. These vendors are required to maintain appropriate safeguards for protected health information.

Your Rights

Patients have rights regarding access to and control of their protected health information under applicable law. For questions regarding privacy practices, billing, or patient rights, please contact Integrative Wellness directly.