HEALTH, WELLNESS & EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER

Effective Date: August 11, 2026

The information, programs, consultations, coaching, educational materials, laboratory discussions, and other services provided by Lean-Life Functional Medicine LLC (“LLFM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are intended to support education, wellness, nutrition, lifestyle awareness, and informed decision-making.

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using our website or participating in LLFM services.

  1. EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS PURPOSE

Lean-Life Functional Medicine LLC provides virtual wellness education, coaching, nutrition and lifestyle education, laboratory education, and related wellness services.

Our goal is to help individuals better understand factors that may influence their overall wellness and to provide education regarding areas such as:

• Nutrition and food choices;
• Vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements;
• Lifestyle habits;
• Physical activity;
• Sleep;
• Stress management;
• Environmental exposures;
• Laboratory information;
• Metabolic wellness; and
• Other health and wellness topics.

Information provided by LLFM is intended to help clients become better informed and more actively involved in decisions concerning their wellness.

  1. NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL CARE

LLFM's website, virtual wellness programs, consultations, coaching, educational materials, webinars, videos, emails, and other communications are not intended to replace individualized medical care from a physician or other appropriately licensed healthcare professional.

LLFM's online wellness and educational services are not intended to provide emergency medical care or to serve as a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescription medication management.

You should maintain an appropriate relationship with your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals for medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription medications, and other healthcare needs.

  1. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Dr. Timothy Hotz, D.C., is a member of Lean-Life Functional Medicine LLC and holds professional credentials as a Doctor of Chiropractic.

References to Dr. Hotz's education, experience, professional background, or credentials are provided so that clients and website visitors may understand his background and qualifications.

His professional credentials do not mean that every interaction, educational program, consultation, website communication, or service offered by Lean-Life Functional Medicine LLC constitutes chiropractic care or another form of licensed healthcare treatment.

Unless expressly established through a separate written agreement for professional healthcare services, participation in LLFM's virtual educational or wellness programs does not establish a physician-patient or chiropractic patient relationship.

  1. NO DIAGNOSIS OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE WELLNESS PROGRAM

LLFM's virtual educational and wellness programs are not intended to diagnose diseases or medical conditions.

LLFM does not prescribe prescription medications through these wellness programs and does not direct clients to discontinue or alter medications prescribed by their licensed healthcare professionals.

Do not stop, reduce, increase, or otherwise alter a prescription medication solely because of information received through LLFM.

Questions regarding prescription medications should be discussed with the prescribing healthcare professional or another appropriately licensed provider.

  1. LABORATORY TESTING AND LABORATORY EDUCATION

Certain LLFM programs may involve laboratory testing performed by independent laboratories, blood-draw facilities, specimen-collection facilities, or other third-party providers.

LLFM does not represent that it performs laboratory analysis or blood-draw services when those services are performed by independent third parties.

LLFM may receive and discuss laboratory findings with clients as part of its educational and wellness services.

These discussions may help clients understand laboratory information and consider nutrition, lifestyle, supplementation, environmental, or other wellness-related factors.

Educational discussion of laboratory findings through an LLFM wellness program is not intended to replace medical interpretation, diagnosis, or treatment from an appropriately licensed healthcare professional when such care is required.

  1. NUTRITION AND DIETARY INFORMATION

LLFM may provide information regarding nutrition, foods, eating patterns, food-related laboratory findings, and other dietary considerations.

Nutrition needs vary considerably among individuals.

Information provided by LLFM should therefore be considered in light of your individual circumstances, including known allergies, medical conditions, medications, pregnancy, dietary restrictions, and recommendations from your healthcare professionals.

  1. VITAMINS, MINERALS, AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

LLFM may provide educational information concerning vitamins, minerals, herbs, nutritional supplements, and other wellness products.

Nutritional supplements may cause side effects, allergic reactions, or interactions with prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, other supplements, or medical conditions.

Not every supplement is appropriate for every person.

If you take prescription medications, have a diagnosed medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, anticipate surgery, or have concerns regarding a supplement, you should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes.

  1. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS VARY

Health and wellness outcomes are highly individual.

LLFM does not guarantee that participation in a consultation, program, coaching service, laboratory assessment, nutritional strategy, supplement plan, or lifestyle program will produce any particular result.

Individual outcomes may be influenced by numerous factors, including:

• Age;
• Health history;
• Genetics;
• Current medical conditions;
• Medications;
• Nutrition;
• Lifestyle;
• Environment;
• Participation and consistency;
• Laboratory findings; and
• Other circumstances outside LLFM's control.

No specific outcome should be assumed or guaranteed.

  1. TESTIMONIALS AND CLIENT EXPERIENCES

Testimonials, case examples, success stories, interviews, or descriptions of client experiences appearing on our website, advertisements, presentations, webinars, social media, or educational materials describe individual experiences.

They are not guarantees or promises that another person will achieve the same or similar results.

Results vary from person to person.

  1. INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH CONDITIONS

LLFM may publish or discuss educational information concerning blood sugar, metabolic health, weight, fatigue, inflammation, digestive health, environmental exposures, nutritional status, and other health-related subjects.

Discussion of a disease, symptom, laboratory marker, or health condition for educational purposes does not mean that LLFM is diagnosing or treating that condition through its virtual wellness program.

Educational content should not be used to self-diagnose a serious medical condition or delay appropriate medical evaluation.

  1. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY

You are responsible for decisions you make concerning your health and wellness.

Participation in LLFM services does not remove your responsibility to seek appropriate medical care, provide accurate information to your healthcare professionals, follow emergency instructions, or make informed decisions regarding your health.

You should inform appropriate healthcare professionals about significant dietary changes, supplements, laboratory findings, or other wellness strategies when relevant to your medical care.

  1. EMERGENCIES AND URGENT MEDICAL CONCERNS

Lean-Life Functional Medicine LLC does not provide emergency medical services through its website, coaching programs, email, text messaging, or virtual wellness consultations.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency medical care.

Do not use LLFM email, text messaging, website forms, or appointment scheduling systems for an emergency.

  1. THIRD-PARTY LABORATORIES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES

LLFM may use, discuss, recommend, or provide access to services or products supplied by independent third parties, including laboratories, specimen-collection facilities, nutritional supplement companies, technology providers, or other vendors.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, these parties operate independently from LLFM.

LLFM cannot guarantee the availability, performance, accuracy, manufacturing, shipping, technology, or other operations of independent third-party providers.

  1. WEBSITE AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

LLFM makes reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate educational information.

However, health, nutrition, laboratory science, wellness research, technology, products, and professional guidance may change over time.

LLFM does not warrant that every piece of website or educational content will always be complete, current, error-free, or appropriate for every individual.

  1. NO GUARANTEED REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF MEDICATION

Some individuals participating in wellness programs may hope to improve health markers or discuss medication changes with their physicians.

LLFM does not guarantee that participation in its programs will allow a client to reduce, discontinue, or avoid prescription medication.

Any decision regarding prescription medication should be made with the appropriately licensed healthcare professional responsible for the client's medical care.

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS DISCLAIMER

By using the LLFM website or voluntarily participating in LLFM educational or wellness services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this disclaimer.

You understand that LLFM's educational and wellness services have limitations and that appropriate medical care should be obtained when needed.

  1. CONTACT US

Questions regarding this disclaimer may be directed to:

Lean-Life Functional Medicine LLC
30 N. Gould Street
Suite R
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.leanlifefunctionalmedicine.com

Last Updated: August 11, 2026