Holistic Practitioner & Spa Owner Sheila L. Hall: Local Entrepreneur offers ‘Unique Scripts’ for Menopause

Medical Technologist and Holistic Practitioner Sheila L. Hall reflected on growing up as a nature-loving child and utilizing her brother to “test” out her interest in flowers.

   “It’s so funny, because ever since I was little, I always liked nature type of things,” said Hall, noting she enjoyed studying botany in school. “I never really was the kid who had a whole bunch of friends. I was picking flowers. My brother used to always tell my mom that I was trying to kill him because I was playing doctor and trying to make him eat flowers.”

   Today, Hall is an entrepreneur, specializing in a variety of therapies, including Functional Herbal, Nutritional, and Massage. She is the owner of Unique Scripts Wellness Spa located at 11100 Liberty Road, Suite H, in Randallstown. The spa is well-known for its Apothecary and Juice Bar, specifically its Sea Moss Lemonades, which Hall said became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic due to their nutritional benefits.

   “Unique Scripts Wellness Spa offers a VIP Lounge and an herbal shop,” said Hall. “We offer messages, reflexology, infrared sauna, body contouring and other services. I also do lymphatic massage, vibrational therapy, and red light therapy for cancer survivors.”

   Hall’s claim to fame has also been around her work on menopause. According to the Mayo Clinic, the largest not-for-profit medical group practice in the world, menopause is when periods stop for good. The Mayo Clinic notes that menopause is a normal part of aging, but for some women, it can bring hot flashes, night sweats, joint and muscle discomfort or other symptoms.

   “I always had painful menstrual cycles,” said Hall. “When my menstrual cycle shut off and never came back, all of my hormones flat-lined to the point where I immediately went through severe depression, anxiety and suicidal tendencies. I had all of it and didn’t know what was going on. I shut everybody out. It was just like I stayed in a corner for months. But my mother dragged me out of the house and I got myself together. I started doing Yoga and other things, which helped turn my life around.”

   She added, “When I discovered Functional Medicine, it made me wonder why I didn’t know these menopausal symptoms were going to happen to me. And then I found out all I had to do was take a blood test to find out my hormones were irregular and I could have avoided so many things. It made me study Functional Medicine and how to get to the root cause of things. I help women with menopausal symptoms by getting to the root cause of what’s causing those symptoms.”

   Hall is also the creator of Not-N-Vagus™ Herbal Bitters and Mocktails. Designed with a unique blend of functional medicine, herbal wisdom and spa-inspired rituals, Hall said her product empowers women to navigate stress, digestion, and menopause with ease—all while adding a playful Vegas-inspired twist. Hall said a personal medical emergency after dining out led to the creation of the product.

   “The concept behind Not in Vagus focuses on the vagus nerve and its role in communication between the brain and body,” said Hall. “The name Not in Vegus reflects the idea that issues with the vagus nerve do not stay isolated.”

    The Mayo Clinic describes the vagus nerve as the main nerve of the system that controls digestion, heart rate and other vital functions. 

   “The old saying is, ‘What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’ but with the vagus nerve being a communicator, that’s not the case,” said Hall. “You can find out a lot about root causes by traveling the vagus nerve path.”

   Hall is a native of Baltimore, graduating from Morgan State University, where she earned a B.S. in Medical Technology and a M.S. in Healthcare Administration. She is the Director of Health and Wellness for the Paul Anthony Foundation, a non-profit organization formed to help reach cancer survivors and participates in various community outreach events to promote health and fitness. She is the author of the book “Spiritual Healing Using Natural Health,” which draws on natural practices to promote physical and spiritual health.

   “My goal is to help people with imbalances and pain through personalized treatment plans,” said Hall.” My approach to wellness is focusing on natural remedies and avoiding pills whenever possible.”

   For more information about Hall, Unique Scripts Wellness Spa, or her book, visit www.sheilalhall.com.