Your Health Information, Your Rights
At Nurtura Chiropractic, we understand that your health information is deeply personal. This notice explains how your medical information may be used and shared, and how you can access and control that information.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your records
You may request to see or receive a copy of your health records and other medical information we maintain about you. - Request corrections
If you believe your information is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to update it. - Request confidential communications
You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (for example, only by phone or email). - Limit what we share
You may request restrictions on how we use or disclose your information. While we may not always be able to honor every request, we will carefully consider each one. - Choose someone to act for you
If you have given someone medical power of attorney or legal authority, they may exercise your rights on your behalf. - Get a list of disclosures
You can request a record of certain disclosures we’ve made of your health information.R - Receive a copy of this notice
You may request a paper or electronic copy of this notice at any time. - File a complaint
If you feel your rights have been violated, you may contact us directly or file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Your Choices
You have choices in how we use and share your information in certain situations. For example:
- Sharing information with family, friends, or caregivers involved in your care
- Sending appointment reminders or wellness updates
- Including your information in communications related to your care
You may tell us your preferences, and we will respect your wishes whenever possible.
How We Use and Share Your Information
- For your care
We use your information to provide treatment, coordinate care, and communicate with other healthcare providers involved in your care.For our operations - For our operations
We may use your information to manage our practice, improve services, and ensure quality care.For billing and payment - For billing and payment
We use your information to bill for services and communicate with insurance providers, when applicable.
We typically use or share your health information in the following ways:
Other Uses and Disclosures
We may also use or share your information:
- When required by law
- For public health and safety purposes
- To comply with regulatory or licensing requirements
- For health oversight activities
- In response to legal proceedings, when appropriate
We will never use or share your information for marketing purposes or sell your information without your explicit written authorization.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI)
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise your information
- Follow the practices described in this Notice
Changes to This Notice
We may update this Notice from time to time. Any changes will apply to all information we maintain and will be made available on our website and in our office.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Notice or your privacy rights, we’re here to help:
Nurtura Chiropractic
Email: nurturachiropractic@gmail.com
Phone: (623) 887-8745
Address: 7825 E Gelding Dr Suite 104, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Filing a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Office for Civil Rights
Website: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
Last Updated: May 1, 2026
