Last Updated November 1, 2025

Nature of Services

The Next Mile Clinic, LLC (The Next Mile) provides mental performance consulting and coaching to individuals, teams, and organizations. These services are designed to help clients optimize mindset, focus, motivation, and resilience in professional, academic, and athletic settings.

The Next Mile does not provide psychotherapy, counseling, or mental health treatment. Although Bridget Montgomery is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the State of Illinois, she provides services solely in a coaching and consulting capacity through The Next Mile. No therapist–client or counselor–client relationship is established through participation in any program, session, or communication with The Next Mile.

If you are seeking therapy or mental health treatment, please contact a qualified mental health professional in your state or call 988 for immediate mental health support.

No Medical or Psychological Advice

Information shared through The Next Mile’s website, social media accounts, emails, workshops, or materials is for educational and performance-enhancement purposes only. It should not be interpreted as medical, psychological, or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always consult with your physician, therapist, or other qualified provider regarding questions about your physical or mental health.

Coaching vs. Therapy

To make this distinction clear:

       Coaching & Consulting

• Focuses on performance, mindset, and achieving specific goals

• Oriented toward present and future

• Clients are considered high functioning individuals looking to improve performance

• No medical record is created
  
  Therapy & Counseling

• Focuses on mental health symptoms and emotional healing

• Often explores the past and underlying causes

• Clients may be experiencing clinically significant distress or disorders

• Protected health information is created and regulated under HIPAA

Engaging with The Next Mile signifies understanding and agreement that services are coaching, not therapy.

Privacy & Confidentiality

The Next Mile respects your privacy and treats all communications with care. However, because coaching is not health care, The Next Mile is not a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996, as amended, and your information is not protected under HIPAA privacy laws.

Please refer to The Next Mile’s Privacy Policy.

Limitation of Liability

By using this website, social media channels, or receiving services provided by The Next Mile, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Voluntary Participation

You understand and agree that participation in any service, session, or program offered by The Next Mile is voluntary. You are solely responsible for your choices, actions, and results before, during, and after your participation.

No Guarantee of Results

Mental performance coaching involves effort, practice, and personal responsibility. While many clients experience positive results, The Next Mile makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties—express or implied—about the accuracy, applicability, or results of any information, techniques, or coaching strategies shared. Outcomes vary by individual and depend on many personal factors beyond the control of The Next Mile.

Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge that coaching and consulting may involve discussions of performance, mindset, and personal or professional goals that can bring about emotional responses or discomfort. You assume full responsibility for your own well-being and agree to seek medical, psychological, or other professional support if needed.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Next Mile, its owner (Bridget Montgomery), agents, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or relating to your use of the website, social media content, communications, or participation in services—whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise—even if The Next Mile has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Release of Claims

You hereby fully and forever release, discharge, and hold harmless The Next Mile, Bridget Montgomery, and their agents, representatives, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind—known or unknown—arising out of or relating to your use of this website, participation in coaching or consulting services, or reliance on any related information or materials.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Next Mile and Bridget Montgomery from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your actions, use of the website, or participation in coaching services.

Acknowledgement

By engaging with The Next Mile in any capacity, you confirm that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to this Limitation of Liability and Release, and that you understand it limits certain legal rights.

Social Media Policy

The Next Mile Clinic’s social media content is for education, information, and community engagement only.

• Following, liking, or commenting on a post does not establish a professional relationship.

• Direct messages on social media are not confidential and should not be used for private or emergency matters.

• Comments that include personal information, sensitive details, or inappropriate content may be deleted.

If you need private communication about coaching services, please contact The Next Mile directly through the website or by email.

Intellectual Property

All materials on The Next Mile’s website and social channels—including text, graphics, videos, and other content—are the property of The Next Mile unless otherwise stated. They may not be reproduced, copied, or distributed without prior written permission.

External Links

Links to external websites or resources are provided for convenience and educational purposes. The Next Mile does not endorse or assume responsibility for content on third-party websites.

Updates

These terms of use, disclaimers, and release may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page with a revised 'Last Updated' date.