Scope of Practice Statement Worksheet
Define who you are as a practitioner, what you offer, and where your lines are drawn. This document becomes the foundation for your website, intake forms, elevator pitch, and referral conversations.
“If I’m going to be a professional I should professionalize myself.”
Your Credential(s) & Training
Establish credibility right out of the gate. Use your exact credential title — not an invented one, not a “sounds more impressive” version.
Services You Provide
Be concrete and specific. “I help people feel better” is not a service description. What do you actually do with a client?
Populations You Serve
Who are your ideal clients? Even if your niche is still forming, write what you know now. You’ll sharpen this over time.
Methods & Approaches
This is what makes your practice yours — not just another credential holder. What’s your philosophy?
What You Do NOT Do
Boundaries are professional, not defensive. Stating them clearly makes you more credible, not less.
As a non-licensed practitioner, avoid using these verbs in any client-facing materials: diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, de-prescribe, heal, manage, mitigate. Use instead: recommend, suggest, support, guide.
Your Referral Commitment
This signals that you know your lane and you’re a team player. Nobody refers to a practitioner they can’t explain.
Disclaimers & Disclosures
This isn’t optional. Your disclaimer protects you legally and sets clear expectations.
Your Complete SOP Statement
Combine all seven sections into a flowing, cohesive statement. Aim for 150–200 words. Write it as paragraphs, not a bulleted list.
Read it aloud. If any sentence sounds like it belongs in a legal textbook, rewrite it the way you’d actually say it across the table from a client. Professional doesn’t mean stiff.
Final Quality Checklist
I am a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), certified through the Nutritional Therapy Association. I specialize in supporting adults who experience chronic digestive discomfort, including bloating, irregular bowel habits, food sensitivities, and related concerns. My services include personalized nutrition assessments, customized whole-food wellness plans, targeted supplement recommendations, guided elimination protocols, and ongoing nutrition education and coaching.
I use a bio-individual, food-first approach grounded in the foundations of nutritional therapy — focusing on digestion, blood sugar regulation, fatty acid balance, mineral balance, and hydration. I work primarily with adults ages 25–60 in one-on-one and small-group settings, both in person and virtually.
I do not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, provide medical nutrition therapy, or treat diseases. I am not a licensed dietitian or medical professional. When a client’s needs fall outside my scope — including suspected eating disorders, mental health concerns, or symptoms requiring medical evaluation — I refer to trusted professionals in my network, including gastroenterologists, licensed therapists, and registered dietitians.
My services are educational in nature and are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I encourage all clients to maintain a relationship with their primary care physician and to consult their healthcare team regarding any medical concerns.
I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (IIN), trained through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I work with busy professional women ages 30–50 who feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition information and want a clear, sustainable approach to eating well without dieting or restriction.
My services include one-on-one nutrition and lifestyle coaching, personalized meal planning guidance, pantry and kitchen audits, stress management strategies, and support with building consistent health habits that fit real life. I draw from integrative nutrition principles, behavior change science, and a whole-person approach that considers career demands, family responsibilities, and personal wellbeing as interconnected factors.
I do not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any medical condition. I do not provide clinical nutrition therapy, interpret lab results, or manage eating disorders. I am not a licensed dietitian, therapist, or medical provider. When clients present needs beyond my scope — including disordered eating patterns, clinical depression or anxiety, or medical symptoms requiring professional evaluation — I refer to licensed professionals in my referral network.
All services are educational and supportive in nature. They do not replace medical care. I recommend that all clients work with a qualified healthcare provider for any medical concerns or conditions.
I am a Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN) through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP), with additional training in functional nutrition and clinical herbalism. I specialize in working with adults navigating complex health challenges — including autoimmune support, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, and metabolic concerns — through a root-cause, systems-based nutritional approach.
My services include comprehensive nutritional assessments, individualized therapeutic nutrition protocols, targeted supplementation plans, guided food-as-medicine strategies, and ongoing client education and accountability. I use a functional nutrition framework, evaluating the whole person — digestion, detoxification, immune function, hormone balance, and nutrient status — to create personalized recommendations. I serve clients both locally and as distance clients.
I do not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe pharmaceutical medications, order labs independently (unless permitted by state law), or provide medical nutrition therapy as defined by Medicare/Medicaid guidelines. I do not treat eating disorders independently or manage acute medical conditions. I maintain an active referral network that includes functional medicine physicians, endocrinologists, licensed mental health professionals, and registered dietitians, and I refer proactively when a client’s needs exceed my scope.
My services are educational and do not constitute medical advice or treatment. Clients are encouraged to work collaboratively with their healthcare providers, and I welcome communication with a client’s medical team when appropriate consent is given.