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Kreider Wellness, LLC
Consuelo Kreider, PhD, OTR/L
Frequently Asked Questions
Energy Healing Modalities offer a holistic approach that balances and restores the body's natural energies to enhance vitality, mental clarity, and overall well-being. Energy therapies do not specifically treat medical, health, or mental conditions. Rather, this approach works by tapping into the body's innate intelligence for healing. By optimizing balance and flow within the body’s electromagnetic and subtle energy systems, overall health and resilience are naturally enhanced.
The human body consists of subtle energy fields, including the biofield, meridians, and chakras, which influence physical and emotional well-being. Gentle techniques are used to clear blockages, restore flow, and harmonize these energy systems, the body’s self-healing processes are naturally activated.
Energy Therapies operate on principles similar to acupressure and mindfulness-based therapy, engaging the body's natural energy systems regardless of belief. Some individuals experience immediate changes, while others notice benefits over time, such as reduced stress, improved clarity, and enhanced emotional balance.
Sensitivity to energy varies from person to person, and experiencing noticeable sensations is not required for Energy Medicine to be effective. Some individuals may feel warmth, tingling, or shifts in energy flow during a session, while others may not perceive any immediate physical sensations. Regardless of what is consciously felt, the body's energy systems are still being engaged, balanced, and supported in their natural healing processes.
Over time, many individuals develop a greater awareness of their energy balance and flow, which enhances the ability to self-regulate and maintain optimal energetic well-being.
Increased attunement to the body's subtle energy systems can support deeper relaxation, resilience, and overall vitality, making it easier to sustain energetic balance in daily life.
No. Energy Therapies are not a substitute for medical, psychological, or occupational therapy treatment. It is a complementary approach designed to support overall well-being and resilience. Clients are encouraged to continue any necessary medical and psychological care while integrating this holistic, supportive practice.
A unique integrative approach blends energy medicine strategies with evidence-based therapeutic techniques commonly used in occupational therapy. This combination provides a comprehensive, whole-person approach that supports both physical function and energetic balance for optimal well-being.
Depending on individual needs, sessions may include:
Craniosacral Techniques – Gentle, hands-on methods to release tension in the craniosacral system, promoting deep relaxation and nervous system regulation.
Biofield and Hands-On Techniques – A combination of light touch and off-the-body energy work to facilitate release, balance, and energy flow within the body's energy systems.
Mind-Body Integration – Breathwork, guided visualization, and somatic awareness techniques to support relaxation, self-regulation, and emotional resilience.
This integrative approach is grounded in both scientific principles and holistic healing, offering personalized support for enhanced function, clarity, and overall well-being.
The impact of Energy Medicine techniques varies from person to person. Some individuals notice immediate changes, such as a sense of deep relaxation, reduced stress, or improved mental clarity, while others experience subtle shifts that become more apparent over time. Many experience continued positive shifts in their energies for up to 24 to 48-hours after session completion.
Even if no immediate physical sensations are perceived, the body's energy systems are still being engaged, balanced, and supported in their natural healing processes.
Signs that Energy Medicine is having an effect may include:
✔ Increased sense of calm and emotional balance
✔ Enhanced mental clarity, focus, and decision-making
✔ Reduction in physical discomfort, tension, or stress-related symptoms
✔ Greater ease in managing daily activities and personal challenges
✔ Improved sleep quality and energy levels
✔ Heightened awareness of personal energy flow and balance
For many, the ability to recognize and maintain optimal energy balance strengthens with continued sessions. Over time, individuals often develop a deeper awareness of their energetic state, making it easier to notice when balance has been disrupted and apply self-care techniques to restore well-being.
Sessions incorporating energy medicine techniques are tailored to individual needs and may involve a combination of techniques to promote overall well-being.
For in-person sessions, clients remain fully clothed while techniques are applied in standing, seated, or lying-down positions. A combination of light touch, hands-off techniques within the biofield, and craniosacral methods may be used to facilitate energy flow, release tension, and restore balance. These techniques are paired with coaching in self-applying techniques.
For virtual sessions, clients receive personalized coaching on self-application of energy techniques typically used during in-person sessions. Distance energy techniques are also incorporated to support balance, relaxation, and energetic flow in conjunction with guided breathwork, visualization, and intention-based energy alignment.
Through these interactive approaches, clients develop greater self-awareness and the ability to maintain their own energetic well-being between sessions.
Some individuals may experience sensations such as warmth, tingling, deep relaxation, or emotional release, while others may not immediately perceive changes. Regardless of physical sensations, the body’s self-healing mechanisms are activated, supporting greater resilience, clarity, and overall well-being beyond the session.
The number of sessions required depends on individual goals, needs, and responses to treatment. Some individuals experience noticeable benefits in just one or two sessions, most experience meaningful change after about four sessions, while others choose to extend the number of sessions to tackle challenging issues and/or for continued support, deep integration, and long-term well-being.
Services offered are not billed through health insurance, even though occupational therapy is a covered healthcare service under most insurance policies. The integrative approach provided combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with energy medicine practices, which are not recognized as reimbursable treatments by insurance providers.
Energy techniques focus on eliminating energetic blocks, balancing, and restoring the body’s natural energy systems to support overall well-being. These methods are considered complementary and holistic rather than medical treatments and are therefore not covered by health insurance.
All services are provided on a private-pay basis, allowing for a fully individualized and comprehensive approach without the limitations imposed by insurance coverage. Clients are encouraged to explore whether health savings accounts (HSAs) or flexible spending accounts (FSAs) may be used to cover services, depending on their provider’s policies.
Soft, comfortable, loose-fitting or athletic clothing is recommended. Several Energy Medicine techniques involve touching the feet, so socked feet are also recommended.
Certain fabrics and jewelry interfere with the bio-energetic techniques. Watches and most jewelry are removed for the duration of the session. Clothing made of wool, silk, denim, and leather inhibit the energy manipulations of the session, therefore leather belts are also removed.
Individuals remain fully clothed throughout the session, and treatments take place in standing, seated, or lying-down positions, depending on the techniques used.