The Well: School of Body Literacy

The Well: School of Body Literacy We offer workshops, consultations, classes and a teacher training program in Women's Sexual Health and the Fertility Awareness Method. Simply said, FAM works.

We promote Body Literacy and Health Sovereignty by offering sexual/hormonal health curriculum and consultations based on practical yet powerful self-care and connection skills within a functional medicine model of care. Grace of the Moon provides Fertility Awareness and Holistic Hormonal Health Education to empower relationships and sexuality; giving women true reproductive freedom. Fertility Awar

eness is the education of being in a woman's body. It is a magnificent tool for loving and respecting our fertile, dynamic selves; a blueprint for following and riding the fertile waves we experience throughout our reproductive years. FAM is a curriculum that informs women what hormones are activating the various parts of their cycles and the benefits, challenges, signs and signals these hormones offer us. The Fertility Awareness Method proposes a charting practice that will guide a woman in a self-empowered practice that can be utilized for natural birth control, conscious conception and hormonal/fertility healing and optimization. FAM is NOT the rhythm method, but a highly evolved and researched form of family planning that is the birthrite of every woman, yet sorely missing from our educational system. FAM has been found to be as effective as the birth control pill when used correctly. I am incredibly honored to share this valuable wisdom in the world. It has been an immense gift to me and for this I give thanks. I work with women looking for natural, hormone free birth control, women trying to conceive, women with fertility challenges and hormonal imbalances and women doing in-home inseminations. I also believe FAM to be a basic health education tool and feel that every young woman should receive this information when coming into womanhood. About Sarah: Sarah Bly is a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator (FAE), a holistic hormonal health educator and a Midwife. She has taught the Fertility Awareness Method as well as sacred sexuality classes to many women (and men) over the last decade and has practiced the FAM herself for 20 years. She feels it is time to break down the myths surrounding this element of women's wisdom, which is an extremely effective and empowering practice. Sarah is also a mother, a dancer, a nature lover and a beekeeper.

Join this amazing two part CEU series on Biomarkers with Dr. Bonnie Nedrow! Part 1 of this masterclass will be on Sept 2...
08/10/2026

Join this amazing two part CEU series on Biomarkers with Dr. Bonnie Nedrow! Part 1 of this masterclass will be on Sept 21 going through the biomarker basics. Part 2 will be October 19th, going beyond the basics. Sign up through the link below!

From Dr. Bonnie for Part 1:
'Biomarkers are measurable indicators of health and disease that guide treatment and predict clinical outcomes. They include blood pressure, pulse, height and weight, as well as lab tests like a CBC or a comprehensive metabolic panel.

When a woman’s hormones are out of balance, her symptoms give us clues as to how to help her bring her system back to a state of health. Listening to her story, a pattern or patterns emerge. Adding objective data rules out potential root causes and can open considerations for factors not yet considered. After treating for an interval, repeating biomarkers helps assess efficacy and guide changes to the plan.

Your client may have seen a provider who ordered blood work and reported that her values were normal. This is because our medical system is calibrated for illness, not for optimal wellness. In this course, Dr. Nedrow will provide optimal ranges for standard labs with the understanding that values outside this range are early indicators for nutritional deficiencies and system overload that can contribute to dis-ease..

In the class, we will cover the 3 most commonly ordered blood panels:

- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Lipid panel
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

These 3 common tests have over 30 individual markers that either individually or when clustered in patterns can indicate an imbalance.

Why start with basic biomarkers instead of ordering a hormone panel or looking at hormone patterns over the course of a cycle? A woman’s reproductive health is built on her general health and vitality. When her system is out of balance, her hormones are often the first thing to go awry. Supporting her basic health first will often be enough on its own and if not, will be the foundation of your therapeutic approach to restore hormonal balance.'

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.drbonnienedrow.com/biomarkers-masterclass-part-one

A little reminder as we head into the final days 🌿Applications for The Well’s 2027 certification programs are due July 3...
07/29/2026

A little reminder as we head into the final days 🌿

Applications for The Well’s 2027 certification programs are due July 31st.

If you’ve been considering the program, now is a good time to look through the information, ask any final questions, and get your application in.

The Well offers two certification pathways for those who want to deepen their work in fertility awareness, body literacy, and sexual and reproductive health education, or begin a new path in the field.

We’re looking forward to meeting the next group of students and seeing where this work takes them.

✨ Applications are due July 31st
Learn more and apply through the links below:

Teacher Training Program:
https://thewellschoolofbodyliteracy.com/teacher-training-program

Advanced Practitioner Program:
https://thewellschoolofbodyliteracy.com/advanced-practitioner-training

Application Link:
https://thewellschoolofbodyliteracy.com/application

Applications for The Well's 2027 certification programs close July 31.If you've been thinking about applying, this is yo...
07/29/2026

Applications for The Well's 2027 certification programs close July 31.

If you've been thinking about applying, this is your reminder to take the next step. Whether you're a healthcare practitioner, educator, birthworker, or someone looking for a meaningful career change, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close July 31
Two certification tracks available
Apply through the link here:
https://thewellschoolofbodyliteracy.com/certification-programs

We can't wait to meet the next cohort!

"Modern fertility has given us extraordinary insight into how conception unfolds within the body. We understand hormones...
07/09/2026

"Modern fertility has given us extraordinary insight into how conception unfolds within the body. We understand hormones, ovulation, egg quality, s***m quality, genetics, and reproductive medicine more deeply than ever before. But what if conception is also asking us deeper questions about reality itself? What is consciousness? What is incarnation? What does it truly mean to prepare not only the body, but the mind, nervous system, relationships, and soul to consciously welcome new life? And perhaps most importantly... Who are we becoming as we prepare to become parents?

The Consciousness of Conception is an invitation to widen the lens. Rather than replacing science, this workshop expands the conversation, exploring conception as one of humanity's most profound thresholds where biology, psychology, embodiment, spirituality, and conscious stewardship beautifully meet.

Whether you are longing to conceive, already a parent, or professionally supporting individuals and couples on their fertility journey, this experience offers a fresh perspective on what it means to consciously prepare for new life." - Emma Moon

We invite all to join Emma Moon McNichol's upcoming CEU, The Consciousness of Conception. See link below for more details!

https://emma-moon.com/consciousness-of-conception

Meet our lovely Sarah Bly!Sarah is the founder of The Well School of Body Literacy, an educator, mentor, former homebirt...
06/19/2026

Meet our lovely Sarah Bly!

Sarah is the founder of The Well School of Body Literacy, an educator, mentor, former homebirth midwife, and the heart behind this work.

For over 20 years, she has taught cycle charting and reproductive health education with a focus on helping people truly understand what their bodies are communicating, not just follow rules or methods. Her work blends science, lived experience, and a deep trust in the body’s natural rhythms. Many students come to her work through curiosity and stay because of how grounded, clear, and relational the learning experience feels.

Outside of teaching and mentoring students, Sarah spends time on the land she stewards in Southern Oregon and continues to gather community through retreats, trainings, and shared learning spaces.

We’re grateful for the steadiness, care, and clarity she brings to this work, and for the many ways her teaching continues to ripple outward. 🙏

If you've been feeling called toward deeper work in body literacy, fertility awareness, and reproductive health educatio...
06/16/2026

If you've been feeling called toward deeper work in body literacy, fertility awareness, and reproductive health education, this may be the year to explore it.

Applications are now open for The Well's 2027 certification programs. Whether you're already supporting clients as a birthworker, healthcare practitioner, coach, educator, or are considering a new direction altogether, our programs are designed to help you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to bring this work into your community.

We're also excited to share that the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals (AFAP) is once again offering a scholarship opportunity for students enrolled in accredited training programs. One applicant will receive $2,000 toward their educational costs, with applications open through August 15th.

If you're curious but not sure which pathway is right for you, we invite you to join one of our upcoming Q&A sessions. It's a chance to meet the team, learn about the different certification pathways, and ask questions about the journey ahead.

We would love to connect with you.

Learn more through the link below:

https://thewellschoolofbodyliteracy.com/certification-programs

As application season begins, we thought we'd share a few words from those who have walked this path before. Choosing a ...
06/12/2026

As application season begins, we thought we'd share a few words from those who have walked this path before. Choosing a training program is a big decision, and while we can talk about curriculum, mentorship, and course structure, we believe the experiences of past students often speak for themselves.

Each of these reflections comes from a graduate who completed one of The Well's certification programs and went on to bring body literacy, fertility awareness, and reproductive health education into their own communities. If you've been curious about the Teacher Training Program or Advanced Practitioner Program, we hope these perspectives offer a glimpse into what the journey can look like.

Applications for our 2027 programs are now open. Visit the link below to learn more and join an upcoming Q&A session.

https://thewellschoolofbodyliteracy.com/certification-programs

06/11/2026

One of the unique pedagogical features of The Well's training program, is integrating the expertise and character of each student into the curriculum, giving opportunities for students to present and practice teaching during the course of the program. We enjoy highlighting where students accel and giving them a chance to inspire the rest of the cohort with their skills.
Here is an example of a past student of The Well who transformed her lecture on STIs by utilizing her immense talent for theatre. Please check out her full video at the link below and watch our page for more illuminating educational opportunities coming soon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbH5V6VpeI0

Have you noticed that health care these days can seem rushed, impersonal and lacking the nuance needed to initiate a tru...
06/05/2026

Have you noticed that health care these days can seem rushed, impersonal and lacking the nuance needed to initiate a true change of direction? Do you wish you had the knowledge to interpret cycle charts as a screening tool for pathology, as a worthwhile indicator of fertility and a clue into the imbalances of the menstrual cycle?

Fertility Awareness and Sexual/Reproductive Education is a unique field that highlights the importance of patient education and understands that informed patients achieve better results and are more satisfied with care. The Advanced Practitioner Program at The Well gives healthcare practitioners an expertise to bring back to their practice. (Note: The 2 year Teacher Training Program is better for those not already in a clinical practice).

As a FAE and R/SHE, you will graduate with the tools you'll need to understand, teach, and support clients holistically through complex hormonal imbalances and common endocrine pathology. You will be proficient at teaching the Cycle Mapping method of cycle charting and interpreting those charts for use as a highly effective contraceptive method or to guide a family through conception.

Attend our Q&A to learn more about the certification programs offered at The Well.

https://thewellschoolofbodyliteracy.com/advanced-practitioner-training

June 15 PST
July 2 PST

We are excited to bring the community together! Following the fantastic FAE conference in Columbia last year, sponsored ...
05/26/2026

We are excited to bring the community together! Following the fantastic FAE conference in Columbia last year, sponsored by Justisse College, we are inspired to continue with another chance to come together in person! The four day conference for FAE and FAE allies will be followed by a three day Well alumni reunion. The event will be held in a beautiful ranch setting in Southern Oregon USA. Please stay tuned and Save the Date (month)!

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