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Wellness By Shari Practice Info Form

Greetings from Shari Sternberger!

I’m a holistic energy practitioner & my mission is to help support you on your health & wellness journey. I have an extensive “tool basket” filled with complementary ways to support you on your way, whether for you, someone you love, or an animal in your family. I’m happy to offer services either in-person at my home-based healing center, or online via Doxy.me, a secure telemedicine platform.

My Tool Basket includes Healing Touch, Aromatherapy, Color Puncture, Acupressure, Sound Therapy, Crystal Healing, Mayan Light Language, and Flower Essences.

Training:

  • Aromatherapy - Clinical Aromatherapist by the Institute of Spiritual Healing & Aromatherapy 2014

  • Crystal Healing - Hibiscus Moon Academy Certified

  • Color Puncture - Certified 2009 from the Mandel Institute in Germany

  • Healing Touch:

    • People - Certified 2004, Healing Touch Programs by Janet Megan

    • Animals - Certified 2006, Healing Touch for Animals by Carol Komitor

  • Integrated Energy Therapy - Completed Level 1

  • Mayan Light Language Practitioner

  • Sound Therapy by Acutonics Practitioner

  • Flower Essences - Have studied with David Dalton & Sabina Petti of Pacific Essences

  • Usui Reiki Master, 2001

  • BS in Food & Nutrition, Winthrop College, Rock Hill, SC, 1975

Important Disclaimer:

I am not a licensed medical doctor or veterinarian. I do not diagnosed, prescribe medications, perform surgery, or “cure” any diseases known to western medicine.

My work focuses on the subtle energy field within your body. I align your energetic body so that your energy field is vibrating at the optimum frequency for you and/or your pet. The sessions that I offer an adjunct to your or your animal’s traditional/holistic approaches to healthcare & wellness.

Practitioner’s Responsibilities:

Confidentiality: Everything that is discussed or happens during your session is kept confidential, except where required by law. Written consent is required for me to share information with designated individuals.

Information regarding sessions: During your session, my responsibility to you, the client, will be to keep you informed of the sessions provided and possible effects to be aware of from any energetic technique used during the session.

Accommodations (pre-COVID): This office sees both people & animals for energy sessions. If you are sensitive or allergic to animals, remote sessions can be done. The office was designed to be ADA-friendly — wheelchairs can easily access this office, as well as aging dogs can enter without concern of steps.

Fees/Insurance/Offsite Visits:

  • Sessions range from $150 to $200. Payment will be done through our preferred payment systems.

  • At this time, the State of Maryland does not accept my services as an option for Health Spending Accounts or for traditional insurance reimbursement.

  • COVID Guidance — We will follow all suggested CDC protocols at the current time of your visit.

  • Office Hours/Cancellations:

  • Hours are by appointment, typically Sunday — Thursday. Please call or email for an appointment. Emergency sessions may be available, depending on my schedule. Sessions outside of regular office hours are billed at a different rate than standard office visits.

  • Please be on time for your appointment. Being late disrupts the session time allotted for your session.

  • Cancellation is expected 48 hours in advance. If you cancel within less than 48 hours of your scheduled appointment, payment will be required. First time fee is $50.00, thereafter full appointment fee will be required.

Office Protocol (Pre-COVID):

  • I am a sole practitioner and current do not have office assistants.

  • Parking — Parking is available in front of the office. If you need to park near the house, please do not park in front of the garage.

  • Children — Well-behaved children are welcomed in the waiting area.

  • For those bringing animals, the following is required:

    • Dog/Cat — Proof of Rabies vaccination is required before the pet will be seen. For other animals, please advise accordingly as to what health measure(s) are needed.

    • If your animal has an illness that would be contagious to any other animal, then the appointment must be a distance session, for the safety of the animals I care for in my home.

    • All animals are to be on a leash or in a carrier when entering and leaving the office, for their safety and the safety of others.

    • Animals that don’t get along well with others need to be kept in owner’s car until the appointment. During hot weather, appropriate care must be taken to ensure the pet is safe.

    • Dog elimination - please do not allow your dog to “eliminate” in the areas that are planted gardens. Please ask where it is okay to let your pet “potty”. Cleanup is important too, so please remember to do so. If a bag is needed, I have them in the office.

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