Life History:

 

   Spero has enjoyed a long and diverse work life. After graduating from St. Paul’s School,in Concord, NH,  and the University of Vermont in 1977, he plunged headlong into the world of Tibetan Buddhism, studying and practicing with the famed Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, at his Vermont center, Karme Choling. Spero is a certified Meditation Instructor. 

    Until 1984, he learned and practiced the craft of fine woodworking, studying with the esteemed English furniture maker, David Powell.

     In 1984, he returned to his hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont and undertook the extensive, painstaking 20 year long, restoration of his family’s historic Art Deco / Greek Revival property, the Latchis Hotel and Latchis Theatre. During that time, he learned gourmet cooking and beer brewing in his restaurant, the Latchis Grille/Windham Brewery.

       In 2009 Spero and his partner Robin Jameson moved to India and stayed for nine years. During that time they developed a model 2 acre permaculture site/no till organic  farm. Relying heavily on the teachings of Dr. Elaine Ingham (www.soilfoodweb.com/drInghams_cv.html) they produced a rich bounty of delicious food following the practices of natural agriculture. Over a short period of time, Spero constructed a green house, animal barn, irrigation system & AACT (Actively Aerated Compost Tea) machine, and a rocket mass heater, all from locally available parts and tools.

  Robin and Spero also undertook an ambitious community health project to stop the burning of plastic trash in their village. 

   To read all about their life and work in India go to   http://shrifreeclinic.com

   In November of 2018  Robin and Spero moved to Portland Maine where they continue to practice Buddhism, ride bicycles,  and embrace they principles of sustainable living.

   In  2022 Spero became certified as a Soil Health Consultant associated with Dr. Elaine Ingham's Soil Food Web School.

 

Homeopathic Bio:

 

   Spero has been practicing homeopathy for over 20 years. In the early 1990’s, Spero became interested in homeopathic medicine and began an informal, personal study of the subject. In 1996, he began serious study, with Julian Jonas L.Ac., in Brattleboro. He tutored under Julian for five years, while completing a distance learning degree program with Misha Norland and the School of Homeopathy in Gloucestershire, UK. His further studies included time with Massimo Mangialavori.  

     Over the years he has continued to study with some of the world’s great homeopathic teachers. From 2001 – 2009, he traveled each year to India in order to learn the Sensation method directly from Drs. Rajan Sankaran and Jayesh Shah. Since 2010, in association with Dr. Farokh Master, Spero has focused mainly upon furthering his skills in classical homeopathy. Throughout his career Spero has taught and lectured at homeopathic schools in North America, Japan and India.

     In 2009, he decided to move to India to pursue further homeopathic training and development. In 2010, he and his partner Robin Jameson opened Shantideva Homeopathic Research Initiative  in Bir, Himachal Pradesh. Since then, SHRI Free Clinic has served over 8,000 Indian residents and Tibetan refugees.  http://shrifreeclinic.com 

    Spero’s homeopathic practice embraces the old master’s work, as well as the insights and techniques learned from 18 years of Sensation Method practice.