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.
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.
