Last updated: April 2026 · Humble, TX
Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Our Information. Your Rights. Our Responsibilities.
This notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can access your information. Please review it carefully.
Your Rights
This notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can access your information. Please review it carefully.
You have the following rights regarding your health information:
Access Your Records
You can request a copy of your medical records in electronic or paper format.
We typically provide this within 30 days. A reasonable fee may apply.
Request Corrections
You may request corrections to your medical record if you believe information is incorrect or incomplete.
Request Confidential Communication
You may request that we contact you in a specific way or at a specific location.
We will honor all reasonable requests.
Request Restrictions
You may ask us not to use or share certain information for treatment, payment, or operations.
We are not required to agree, but we will consider your request.
If you pay for services out-of-pocket in full, you may request that we not share that information with your health insurer.
Request an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of disclosures of your health information for up to six years prior.
One report per year is provided at no cost.
Obtain a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper or electronic copy at any time.
Choose Someone to Act for You
If you have a medical power of attorney or legal guardian, that individual may act on your behalf.
File a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint:
Luminous Health & Wellness
hello@luminoushealthwellness.com
(832) 391-5300
Or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights:
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
1-877-696-6775
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
If you have a medical power of attorney or legal guardian, that individual may act on your behalf.
Your Choices
You have control over how we share your information in certain situations.
You may choose whether we share information with:
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Family members or individuals involved in your care
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Disaster relief organizations
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If you are unable to make decisions, we may share information if it is in your best interest.
We will never share your information for:
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Marketing purposes without written authorization
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Sale of your information
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Most psychotherapy notes
How We Use and Share Your Information
We use your health information in the following ways:
Treatment
We use and share your information to provide, coordinate, and manage your care.
Healthcare Operations
We use your information to run our practice, improve care, and manage operations.
Payment
Although we operate as a direct pay practice, we may use or disclose information if needed for billing-related documentation or patient reimbursement purposes.
Laboratory and Pharmacy Services
We may share your information with laboratories (such as LabCorp) and pharmacies to facilitate your care.
Electronic Medical Records and Patient Portal
Your information is stored in our electronic medical record system and accessible through a secure patient portal.
Use of Artificial Intelligence for Documentation
We may use HIPAA-compliant artificial intelligence tools to assist with clinical documentation during visits.
These tools are used to improve accuracy and efficiency while maintaining strict privacy and security standards.
You may request not to have AI-assisted documentation used during your visit.
Other Uses and Disclosures
We may share your information when required or permitted by law, including:
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Public health and safety reporting
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Preventing serious threats to health or safety
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Reporting abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
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Health oversight activities
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Legal proceedings or court orders
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Law enforcement requests
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Workers’ compensation claims
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Research (when permitted by law)
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information
Notify you in the event of a data breach
Follow the terms of this notice
Provide you with a copy of this notice
We will not use or share your information outside of what is described here without your written permission.
You may revoke permission at any time in writing.
Changes to This Notice
We may update this Notice at any time.
The updated version will be available on our website and in our office.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms:
Luminous Health & Wellness
13531 Will Clayton Pkwy, Ste 700
Humble, TX 77346
Email: hi@luminoushealthwellness.com
Phone: (832) 391-5300