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Sheilagh Creasy, widely regarded as one of the foremost classical homeopaths of her generation, peacefully passed away on April 5th, 2019 at her home in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England. Her private funeral took place on April 29th.
She is survived by her two daughters, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, and will be sorely missed by many in the homeopathic world and her grateful patients. Sheilagh’s interest in homeopathy was kindled at an early age by her grandmothers on both sides of the family and confirmed when her baby daughter was saved by an Indian homeopath when severely ill.
Sheilagh was born in India and educated in Darjeeling and Eastbourne, England. She married her husband Ted in Calcutta in 1943 whilst he was serving in the Forces and they stood by each other throughout their eventful lives. During WWII Sheilagh was employed by British Indian Military Intelligence, specialising in cipher work, decoding emotionally challenging information during the Burma Campaign, where Ted was on active duty. After the war the family transferred to Shanghai where Sheilagh embarked on her homeopathic studies in earnest. In 1948, political circumstances forced the family to flee Shanghai for England. Everything had to be left behind, including Sheilagh’s prized grandmother’s homeopathic library and her copious early notes – a sadness that remained with Sheilagh throughout her life.
In 1950 Ted was transferred to a new post in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Sheilagh formed a group of like-minded homeopaths and engaged keenly in homeopathic studies, later guided by Noel Puddephatt.
Sheilagh was a polymath with a wide and deep range of interests in philosophy, comparative religions, spiritual texts and physical universe, as well as a life-long love of art - an interest she continued to pursue later in life. She gained a BAFA (Hons) from Johannesburg University and exhibited art works widely in various galleries.
After her husband’s retirement, they settled in the Cape for nine years where Sheilagh treated patients, gaining invaluable experience in varying and unusual pathologies, before returning to England permanently in 1986.
Sheilagh’s overriding passion and life’s work was the study and application of classical homeopathy. She studied in depth the works of Samuel Hahnemann and the old Masters of homeopathic philosophy and practice, whose teachings she adhered to throughout her life. She was a highly esteemed practitioner who helped countless patients in their quest for health and well-being.
Sheilagh, a stalwart of classical homeopathy, adhered unwaveringly to the principles set out by the old Masters and their application in practice even when faced with critique from influential colleagues and controversy in the homeopathic community. She did not stand for any dilution or variation of the classical principles and steadfastly refuted teachings that strayed from the classical path.
Sheilagh became a world renowned, and much in demand lecturer, holding seminars in many countries: Austria, Belgium Finland, Germany and USA. She held various teaching posts and was involved in curriculum planning and homeopathic education in the USA and UK, latterly at the University of Westminster, Integrated Health; Homeopathy BSc (Hons) course. She served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Homeopaths from 1986 to 1990.
For over 25 years Sheilagh held regular postgraduate workshops in Classical Homeopathy attended by dedicated homeopaths, who followed her teaching and guidance. Her last workshop was held at her home as recently as June 2018. Her teaching, vast knowledge and experience have provided a solid foundation for many homeopaths in practice today.
Sheilagh published various articles and books including ‘The Integrity of Homoeopathy’, ‘An Explanatory to the Lectures of Homoeopathic Philosophy by J.T. Kent through the Understanding of Swedenborg’ and ‘Notes on Nosodes–Tuberculinum and Bacillinum’.
Sheilagh’s impact on students of homeopathy, colleagues and her patients over more than 60 years is reflected in the hundreds of messages received from those whose lives she had deeply touched and often transformed. Her integrity, compassion, energy and generosity of spirit were and continue to be, an inspiration to many. Her life was devoted to giving a large part of herself to others. She left behind the legacy of a wise elder and beacon of classical homeopathy. May her light shine on.
Written by Angelika Metzger, RSHom
Sheilagh Creasy was a Society Board Director from 1986-1990
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Sheilagh Creasy, widely regarded as one of the foremost classical homeopaths of her generation, peacefully passed away on April 5th, 2019 at her home in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England. Her private funeral took place on April 29th.
She is survived by her two daughters, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, and will be sorely missed by many in the homeopathic world and her grateful patients. Sheilagh’s interest in homeopathy was kindled at an early age by her grandmothers on both sides of the family and confirmed when her baby daughter was saved by an Indian homeopath when severely ill.
Sheilagh was born in India and educated in Darjeeling and Eastbourne, England. She married her husband Ted in Calcutta in 1943 whilst he was serving in the Forces and they stood by each other throughout their eventful lives. During WWII Sheilagh was employed by British Indian Military Intelligence, specialising in cipher work, decoding emotionally challenging information during the Burma Campaign, where Ted was on active duty. After the war the family transferred to Shanghai where Sheilagh embarked on her homeopathic studies in earnest. In 1948, political circumstances forced the family to flee Shanghai for England. Everything had to be left behind, including Sheilagh’s prized grandmother’s homeopathic library and her copious early notes – a sadness that remained with Sheilagh throughout her life.
In 1950 Ted was transferred to a new post in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Sheilagh formed a group of like-minded homeopaths and engaged keenly in homeopathic studies, later guided by Noel Puddephatt.
Sheilagh was a polymath with a wide and deep range of interests in philosophy, comparative religions, spiritual texts and physical universe, as well as a life-long love of art – an interest she continued to pursue later in life. She gained a BAFA (Hons) from Johannesburg University and exhibited art works widely in various galleries.
After her husband’s retirement, they settled in the Cape for nine years where Sheilagh treated patients, gaining invaluable experience in varying and unusual pathologies, before returning to England permanently in 1986.
Sheilagh’s overriding passion and life’s work was the study and application of classical homeopathy. She studied in depth the works of Samuel Hahnemann and the old Masters of homeopathic philosophy and practice, whose teachings she adhered to throughout her life. She was a highly esteemed practitioner who helped countless patients in their quest for health and well-being.
Sheilagh, a stalwart of classical homeopathy, adhered unwaveringly to the principles set out by the old Masters and their application in practice even when faced with critique from influential colleagues and controversy in the homeopathic community. She did not stand for any dilution or variation of the classical principles and steadfastly refuted teachings that strayed from the classical path.
Sheilagh became a world renowned, and much in demand lecturer, holding seminars in many countries: Austria, Belgium Finland, Germany and USA. She held various teaching posts and was involved in curriculum planning and homeopathic education in the USA and UK, latterly at the University of Westminster, Integrated Health; Homeopathy BSc (Hons) course. She served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Homeopaths from 1986 to 1990.
For over 25 years Sheilagh held regular postgraduate workshops in Classical Homeopathy attended by dedicated homeopaths, who followed her teaching and guidance. Her last workshop was held at her home as recently as June 2018. Her teaching, vast knowledge and experience have provided a solid foundation for many homeopaths in practice today.
Sheilagh published various articles and books including ‘The Integrity of Homoeopathy’, ‘An Explanatory to the Lectures of Homoeopathic Philosophy by J.T. Kent through the Understanding of Swedenborg’ and ‘Notes on Nosodes–Tuberculinum and Bacillinum’.
Sheilagh’s impact on students of homeopathy, colleagues and her patients over more than 60 years is reflected in the hundreds of messages received from those whose lives she had deeply touched and often transformed. Her integrity, compassion, energy and generosity of spirit were and continue to be, an inspiration to many. Her life was devoted to giving a large part of herself to others. She left behind the legacy of a wise elder and beacon of classical homeopathy. May her light shine on.
Written by Angelika Metzger, RSHom
Sheilagh Creasy was a Society Board Director from 1986-1990