NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Last Updated: October 10th, 2025
Energize Chiropractic and Wellness (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This policy explains how we may use and disclose your information, and what rights you have regarding your health records.
1. Your Health Information Rights
You have the right to:
Access and obtain a copy of your health records.
Request corrections if you believe your information is incomplete or inaccurate.
Request restrictions on how we use or share your information.
Receive confidential communications in a preferred manner (such as mail or phone).
Receive an accounting of disclosures (a list of when your information has been shared).
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details below.
2. How We Use and Disclose Health Information
We may use or share your PHI for the following purposes:
a. Treatment
To provide, coordinate, or manage your chiropractic care and related services. For example, we may share information with other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment.
b. Payment
To bill and collect payment from you, your insurance company, or other responsible parties.
c. Healthcare Operations
To improve our services, maintain quality assurance, and train staff.
d. When Required by Law
We may disclose PHI when required to do so by federal, state, or local laws.
e. With Your Authorization
Any other use or disclosure not listed here will only occur with your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.
3. Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
Notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
Follow the terms of this HIPAA Privacy Policy.
Provide you with a copy of this notice upon request.
We will not use or share your information for marketing or fundraising without your written consent.
4. Electronic Communications
If you choose to communicate with us via email, online forms, or text, please be aware that these methods may not always be fully secure. We take reasonable steps to protect all electronic communications but cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Complaints and Concerns
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
Energize Chiropractic and Wellness Privacy Officer (see below), or
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
6. Contact Information
Privacy Officer
Energize Chiropractic and Wellness
13325 100th Avenue NE, Suite D
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 814-9644
7. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or revise this HIPAA Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will take effect on the date they are posted on our website.
