Barefoot Living Arts Mind Body Healthcare in Fairfield, CT

About

At Barefoot Living Arts, our intention is to create a space of deep safety, presence, and resonance — a place where you are invited to reconnect with your inner knowing.

We believe that healing and transformation arise not from fixing what is broken, but from listening to the wisdom already within you. When the body, mind, and spirit are met with unconditional acceptance, the natural impulse toward wholeness begins to unfold.

Our practitioners are here not as authorities, but as guides and companions — offering their knowledge, skill, and insight to support your journey inward. Each step is yours to take, and we honor the unique rhythm, meaning, and timing of your path.

This is a community where exploration is welcome, complexity is embraced, and your unfolding is trusted.

THE FOUNDER

MARK J. ROMANO, ND

Dr. Mark J. Romano
Naturopathic Physician • Certified Sheng Zhen Meditation Teacher

Dr. Mark Romano is a licensed naturopathic doctor who blends the science of Western medicine with the wisdom of Eastern healing. With a background in human kinesiology, acupuncture, and mind-body medicine, he helps individuals reconnect with their inner rhythms through a deeply intuitive and integrative approach.

Drawing on tools like biotherapeutic drainage, holistic bodywork, and Sheng Zhen Qigong, Dr. Romano supports people navigating chronic illness, fatigue, anxiety, and disconnection—guiding them toward clarity, coherence, and self-trust.

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Marika Baxter, MSPT
Holistic Physical Therapist • Fully Certified Realization Process Teacher

Marika Baxter is a licensed physical therapist who bridges science and spirit in her approach to healing. Drawing on over two decades of experience, she integrates holistic physical therapy, advanced manual techniques, somatic healing, embodied meditation, restorative movement, and aromatherapy.

Marika helps clients move beyond pain and tension toward greater freedom, balance, and vitality in body and being. Whether addressing injury and chronic pain or exploring how life experiences shape their physical being, she invites each person into deeper embodiment and self-awareness.

With roots in the world of professional dance—including years spent working with the New York City Ballet, the School of American Ballet, and BalletMet—Marika brings both precision and artistry to her work. She continues to support dancers and movers of all kinds in healing and returning to movement with joy.

Learn more about Marika at mb1wellness.com