Sheila Fay has retired and is keeping this website for friends and former patients to know where she is in the world and follow her adventures. More to come.
“In this world you’ve a soul for a compass
And a heart for a pair of wings.
There’s a star on the far horizon,
Rising bright in an azure sky.
For the rest of the time that you’re given,
Why walk when you can fly?”
– Mary Chapin Carpenter
[I] am at a totally different place than I was before I met you so the evolution and unfolding continues;) it’s weird for me to think of where I was four years ago. I was very uncomfortable physically and emotionally. Not knowing where to turn. You have played a big role in my unfolding and your commitment to your own healing is inspirational. -Stephanie T.
A month before trying to conceive, I made an appointment with Sheila for a “check up” on my body and more specifically my cycle. From day one, Sheila’s warmth, kindness and knowledge made me feel comfortable to share personal information and confident that she would support me and my body along the way. Sheila’s gentle touch using Arvigo massage therapy, and eventually adding in acupuncture, made all the difference. After 5 months of trying to conceive, my husband and I got the wish we were praying for—a positive pregnancy test! We are extremely grateful for Sheila’s expertise, guidance and good energy. She has made a great impact on our lives and we couldn’t be more thankful!
Tufts University Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging recently issued a study that suggest that our gut microbiota (the normal bacterial cells throughout our body, especially in our gut) plays a role in muscle mass and function. The study compared bacteria from gut microbiomes of older adults, comparing those of high physical function to those … Continue reading Your gut may be your strength
This is a wonderful interview with Rosita Arvigo, founder of Arvigo Abdominal Therapy, and Donna Zubrod, a senior teacher, on the value of abdominal work in helping women with fertility — and more importantly, with regular menstrual care. Listen and enjoy. http://fertilityfriday.com/dr-rosita-arvigo/
Recently I received an email from Chris Kresser, a functional medicine practitioner I follow. He described some of the reasons why sleeping in a dark room is so important. I know the value of sleep for myself and have experienced the problems that can arise if a room isn’t dark enough, so I’m including his … Continue reading The importance of sleeping in a dark room
There exist no miraculous methods in the world, only plain ones, and the perfection of the plain is miraculous. Fei Boxiong, 186311 The ordinary is the extraordinary. Wang Xiang-Zhai (Qigong master), 1885 – 1963 (in Cohen, K. 2000. The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing. Ballantine Books Inc.) Most … Continue reading Live Well Live Long