Francesca travels regularly
to China for advance study with her master;
she is honored as the only female of non-Asian
descent to be an initiated inner disciple of
the renowned Mao Shan Daoist Monastery, where
the famous herbalist, Sun Si Miao practiced.
In teaching, she blends her innate ability and
training with the wisdom of her mentors to enhance
her students’ diagnostic skills.
Francesca lectures internationally, emphasizing
the importance of standing meditation, self-reflection
and attention to subtle detail to cultivate
enhanced qi flow and awareness. Her students,
by fourth semester, will stand in meditation
for one hour as part of the final. With her
rich fusion of style she brings energy and enthusiasm
to her classes.
