It all began in a small village in the French Alps
In the countryside, near the beautiful Lake du Bourget, was my refuge where I grew up amidst the wonders of nature, and the gifts of plants.
Inspired by the healing power of flowers I decided to pursue a career in spa and esthetic therapies. I graduated from the Annecy Professional Esthetic School in France. Since then, I have spent my entire professional career of 25+ years in the spa industry.
MEET YOUR ESTHETICIAN
Hi! I'm Françoise.
My passion is to make my clients feel good about themselves, their beauty and their unique awesome being.
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Beyond my career...
I am a dedicated vegetarian surrounded by carnivores.
I moved to the US right before age 21 to find out that I was not allowed to drink my favorite sweet wine! Oh well.
My secret guilty pleasure is swimming “au naturel” in mountain lakes.
I have been practicing yoga for the past 25 years.
Although California is my forever home, I have taken year-long sabbaticals to explore other countries and cultures like Hawaii, India, Ireland, and Nepal.
Where I can be found when not at work
Hiking in the mountains, forest-bathing, swimming in some body of water.
In a yoga class.
In the kitchen cooking healthy food and baking not-so-healthy sweets.
On the couch reading.
MY OTHER PASSION
Horses, they stole my heart as a young child and never let go of it. I love kissing their velvet noses and watching them run free. I whisper in animals' hearts and I know they understand kindness and unconditional love.
What I Learned Along the Way
Although I don’t practice massage therapy anymore, I received extensive training in acupressure, reiki, and watsu (massage in water).
For 10 years I was a Bikram yoga instructor (hot yoga) which became too hot for me at one point in my life.
For years I taught horseback riding for children with special needs, one of the most rewarding experiences in my life.