Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 31, 2026

 

Welcome to DrLeaKelley.com, the official website of Dr. Lea Kelley, DC, LAc, and The Dragon and Phoenix Healer (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of this website.

 

1. Informational Purposes Only

The content provided on this website, including articles, blog posts, educational materials, videos, graphics, images, downloadable resources, testimonials, and other content, is provided solely for general educational and informational purposes.

Nothing on this website constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or healthcare services.

Information published on this website should never be used as a substitute for an in-person evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. Individual health concerns vary, and treatment recommendations must be based on your specific medical history and examination.

Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decision.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical care because of something you have read on this website.

 

2. No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Viewing this website, reading its content, subscribing to newsletters, downloading materials, sending emails, completing contact forms, or communicating with our office through this website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

A professional healthcare relationship is established only after:

  • You schedule an appointment;

  • You complete all required patient intake documentation;

  • You are personally evaluated by Dr. Lea Kelley; and

  • Dr. Lea Kelley agrees to provide care.

Until that time, no healthcare provider-patient relationship exists.

 

3. Medical Emergency Notice

This website is not monitored for urgent medical concerns.

Do not use this website, email, or our contact forms for medical emergencies or urgent healthcare needs.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency:

  • Call 911 immediately; or

  • Go to the nearest emergency department.

Messages submitted through this website may not be reviewed immediately.

 

4. Scope of Healthcare Services

Healthcare services described on this website are offered in accordance with applicable California laws governing licensed healthcare professionals.

Information regarding acupuncture, chiropractic care, functional medicine, cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling, wellness services, nutritional recommendations, laboratory testing, and other services is intended to educate visitors about services available at our practice.

Results vary from person to person. No guarantees are made regarding individual outcomes.

Testimonials describe individual experiences and should not be interpreted as guarantees of future results.

 

5. User Responsibilities

When using this website, you agree that you will not:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation;

  • Submit false or misleading information;

  • Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code;

  • Attempt unauthorized access to any portion of this website;

  • Use the website to transmit spam or unsolicited advertising;

  • Post defamatory, abusive, threatening, obscene, or unlawful material;

  • Misrepresent your identity;

  • Submit false medical claims or misinformation.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.

 

6. Contact Form Terms

Our website contact forms are intended only for general inquiries and appointment requests.

By submitting a contact form, you agree to the following:

No Emergency Use

Do not use this form for:

  • Medical emergencies

  • Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms

  • Acute pain requiring immediate attention

  • Time-sensitive appointment cancellations

If you require immediate medical care, call 911 or seek emergency medical services.

Limit Sensitive Information

Our website contact forms are not intended to function as secure medical portals.

Please provide only basic contact information and a general description of your inquiry (for example, “Interested in acupuncture for back pain” or “Would like to schedule an appointment”).

Please do not submit detailed medical histories, diagnoses, laboratory results, insurance information, Social Security numbers, financial account information, or other highly sensitive personal information through website contact forms.

Consent to Communication

By voluntarily providing your telephone number or email address, you authorize our office to contact you regarding your inquiry, scheduling, responding to your inquiry and scheduling appointments, and related communications.

Submitting a form does not create a provider-patient relationship and does not guarantee an appointment.

All official medical history forms and patient intake documentation are completed directly through our office prior to treatment.

 

7. Privacy and HIPAA

We value your privacy.

Our collection, use, and protection of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.

Although our practice complies with applicable federal and California privacy laws governing each patient records, simply visiting this website or submitting a website inquiry does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship or automatically make communications through this website subject to HIPAA protections.

 

8. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website uses essential cookies required for website functionality, security, and performance. With your consent, we also use analytical technologies, including Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics, to better understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.

These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, approximate geographic location, pages visited, referral source, session duration, and interactions with our website. This information is used in an aggregated manner for website analytics and performance improvements. We do not use cookies or analytics technologies to store Protected Health Information (PHI) or to identify individual visitors for medical purposes.

For additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or, where available, our website’s cookie consent banner.

 

 

9. Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites for educational purposes or additional resources.

We do not own or control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, security, or accuracy.

Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.

 

10. No Healthcare Portal

This website is an independent informational and educational platform designed to provide information about our practice and services.

It does not connect to, integrate with, or provide access to any patient healthcare portal.

This website does not provide:

  • Secure patient messaging

  • Online medical record access

  • Online appointment scheduling

  • Online prescription management

  • Online payment processing

  • Patient portal services

 

11. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all website content—including text, graphics, photographs, logos, page design, educational materials, blog content, and other original materials—is the property of Dr. Lea Kelley and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, or republished without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

 

12. No Guarantees

Healthcare outcomes vary among individuals.

While we strive to provide accurate and current educational information, we make no warranties regarding:

  • Completeness

  • Accuracy

  • Reliability

  • Timeliness

  • Suitability

  • Availability

Information may change without notice.

 

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr. Lea Kelley, The Dragon and Phoenix Healer, and affiliated staff shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

  • Use of this website;

  • Reliance on website content;

  • Technical interruptions;

  • Website errors;

  • Third-party websites;

  • Unauthorized access to website data.

Your use of this website is at your own risk.

 

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. Lea Kelley, The Dragon and Phoenix Healer, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your misuse of this website or violation of these Terms.

 

15. California Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate state or federal courts located within California.

 

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use periodically without prior notice.

The revised version will become effective upon posting to this website.

Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

 

Contact Information

Dr. Lea Kelley, DC, LAc
The Dragon and Phoenix Healer
3215 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Phone: (310) 545-6528

Website: https://www.DrLeaKelley.com

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact our office during normal business hours.