Terms & Conditions

Section 1: I, The Facilitator

Rev. Ryan Edmonds - Registered Wellness Counsellor & Holistic Healing Practitioner

(ASCHP, WC23/1638 | BA Psych, UJ | ISHTA YT, YTF | KYYT, IKYTA | Registered Minister, SAPC)

What is a Traditional Healer?

A Traditional Healer is a person who receives a spiritual calling to help and serve others, using spiritual tools such a divination (readings), cleansing, rituals, ceremonies and practical advice. Our gifts do not come from us - they come from Spirit (God). We rely on the guidance of our Spirit Guides to assist our clients to find the root of the problem, and begin the healing from there. Although trained by various mentors and teachers in my life, I (Ryan) rely heavily on what guidance comes through in a session to help that client with their particular situation.

Scope of practice

The Traditional Healer is bound to a specific scope of practice which is comprehensive but excludes psychotherapy, social work, medical health work and occupational therapy.

The generic scope of a spiritual guidance practice is that of wellness which includes, but is not limited to, providing support and spiritual guidance in interpersonal social relationships, spiritual growth, marital relationships, parental relationships, health related issues such as stress management, lifestyle management in prevention of chronic diseases, victim empowerment, domestic violence, trauma debriefing, household planning, HIV/AIDS, counselling, workplace adaptation, risk taking, study methods, management of anxiety and depression, substance abuse, support of vulnerable people, meeting cultural issues and diversity in the workplace, improvement of employment prospects, support to people with disabilities, mental preparation for retirement, and any other general problem that people encounter in day to day living. Our tools are SPIRITUAL and not medical or psychological!

Traditional Healers work on primary health care level, and are as such obliged to terminate healing sessions and refer clients to a professional (doctor, psychologist, social worker or psychiatrist) where their services, with reference to possible pathology or dysfunction, falls outside the scope of their practice.

I Rev. Ryan Edmonds (Registered Minister, and Wellness Counsellor, ASCHP NQF* REGISTRATION NUMBER: 895, MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION NO: WC23/1638) am acknowledging the above roles, responsibilities and scope of practice, and agree to offering the best service I can within my ability.  I cannot legally diagnose, prescribe or treat.  

The use of non-medical, alternative, complimentary, natural, nutritional or spiritually-based healing techniques cannot replace or substitute the services of licensed professionals.

Where necessary I will refer my client to a licensed medical / clinical professional, as their wellbeing is always of the utmost importance. 

Section 2: I, The Client, by booking these sessions, agree to the following Terms & Conditions:

Accountability

I (the Client) agree that, in order for these sessions to have a positive impact on my life, I am accountable to my process. This includes doing the recommended / prescribed self-reflection exercises, homework, meditations, etc, and doing my best to apply the tools taught to me during my sessions. I take personal accountability for my life, my choices and actions. I agree to the understanding that Spiritual Guidance, Holistic/Traditional Healing, is in no way a substitute for medical/legal/psychological advice. 

I know that I am accountable to regularly consult a physician in all matters pertaining to physical/mental health, particularly concerning any symptoms that may require urgent diagnosis, or medical/psychological attention.

If I, the Client, have been medically diagnosed with any relevant medical / mental health disorders, I am encouraged to first gain the approval of my medical / mental health professional before beginning sessions with Rev. Ryan Edmonds (which may act as a form on complimentary support, and is in NO WAY a substitute for medical/psychologic intervention by a qualified professional).

Cancellation Policy

I (the Client) agree to honour my appointments. If I need to cancel or re-schedule an appointment, I am away that this must please be done with a minimum of 24 hours notice.

Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged at 50% of the full session fee, with 50% balance being refunded, or used as credit for a later appointment. Missed/no-show appointments will be charged as having been attended, with 0% refund or credit!

Pricing for 2026

Prices vary depending upon the service requested. Please contract me directly for pricing: ryan@afrishanti.com. 

Please note that rates work on a sliding scale dependant upon country of permanent residence. Local rates only apply to permanent residents of South Africa. International rates apply to clients who permanently reside/earn outside of SA - regardless of if the session is online or in-person.

Payment Policies (as of 1/1/2026)

I agree that payments are to be done via EFT BEFORE the session (digital payments only). My session is ONLY CONFIRMED ONCE PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE.

• Paypal (and other international banking) payments will be charged an additional 10%

• If a session is cancelled by the Counsellor, that session shall be re-scheduled, and credited to the Client at no extra charge.

Appointments

Sessions should start and end promptly as per the selected booking times. Sessions cannot start early or finish late.

Follow-Ups

I understand that healing and positive change can take time. I agree that I need to commit to a journey if I am to see positive results. After a reading it is up to me as to how I wish to pace any follow-up sessions, and can opt in for: regular counselling, healing sessions, cleansing ceremonies, and other helpful tools. These will be priced differently to the initial consultation.

I can change my appointment structure at any time by communicating to the Counsellor.

POPI Act

I hereby give AFRISHANTI WELLNESS (and its Director, Ryan Edmonds) consent to process my personal information, in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, for all purposes related to the carrying out of this mandate. I will be added to the monthly Afrishanti Wellness Newsletter, and may at any time opt out by clicking "Unsubscribe" at the bottom of the mail. 

Conclusion of Sessions

I understand that there may be a time when I may feel that I have reached a conclusion of my time with my Spiritual Healer.  This is natural.  Each client’s journey is unique.  

Some clients only need 1-3 sessions, others may sign up for regular coaching and counselling once a month for many years as a way to stay aligned to personal goals, and accountable to their journey, or to help deal with the challenges of life when they present.  

Whenever I (as the Client) feel that I have received all I needed from our sessions together, I am encouraged to communicate clearly to my Counsellor.  I may then choose to decide if I want to terminate sessions completely, re-structure (continuing with ongoing work with longer gaps between appointments), or decide to keep my Counsellor “on call” should the need ever arise.  All approaches are respected.