Faculty

• Sep 2022 - Present

Faculty for Somatic Experiencing trainings

Faculty Track Candidate

• Apr 2021 - Present

Currently fulfilling requirements (mentoring and co-teaching Somatic Experiencing trainings with full faculty) for the Faculty Track for Somatic Experiencing International.

Basics Workshops Provider

• Nov 2015 - Present

One of two approved providers in the Midwest of Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing introductory workshops.

Integrative Psychotherapist and Yoga Instructor

• Aug 2016 - Present

Individual and group psychotherapy as well as workshops and yoga & meditation classes focused on an integrative and holistic model of mental health. As a therapist utilizing mindfulness, yoga, Somatic Experiencing, DBT, Reiki, and a number of other mind/body approaches, Francine works with trauma survivors as well as those dealing with severe anxiety and depression. She also provides training for yoga instructors and other mental health practitioners on incorporating somatic awareness and trauma-sensitivity. As an affiliated therapist with the Chicago BodyMind Wellness Studio, Francine is also actively involved with bringing together a community of like-minded body-oriented practitioners for the purposes of networking, training and support.

Instructor/Workshop Facilitator

• Feb 2005 - Present

Yoga Instructor. Teach gentle yoga and Level I/II Yoga Instructor. Teach gentle yoga and Level I/II

Co-Owner

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

CBW Studio is a community of body-oriented psychotherapists dedicated to working with trauma survivors. CBW Studio is a community of body-oriented psychotherapists dedicated to working with trauma survivors.

Body-Centered Psychotherapist

• Sep 2011 - Aug 2016

Psychotherapist supporting clients working through depression, anxiety and the effects of trauma using tools and techniques from yoga, a body-centered psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation. Psychotherapist supporting clients working through depression, anxiety and the effects of trauma using tools and techniques from yoga, a body-centered psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.

Yoga Instructor

• Feb 2007 - Jan 2014

Group and private yoga instruction and workshops. Group and private yoga instruction and workshops.

BodyMind Therapist & Yoga Instructor

• Jan 2005 - Sep 2011

BodyMind Therapy is a comprehensive system that mindfully addresses anxiety, stress and the lingering effects of challenging life events from multiple angles. The system is flexible, based on the needs and interests of the client. BodyMind Therapy develops mindful awareness of the body and balancing of the nervous system through body-centered therapy. Strength and flexibility in body and mind are developed through the timeless teachings and practice of yoga. Energetic alignment is achieved through Reconnective Healing.

Violence Prevention Advocate

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

Designing and running violence prevention workshops in middle schools. Designing and running violence prevention workshops in middle schools.

Co-Founder

• Jul 2004 - Dec 2005

Datawarehouse Manager

• Sep 2000 - Dec 2005

Managed SAP Business Warehouse (BW) datawarehouse and staff of 2.

Business Warehouse Team Lead

• Apr 1999 - Aug 2000

Team lead for Business Warehouse as part of enterprise-wide SAP implementation. Ported proprietary datawarehouse to BW.

Datawarehouse Analyst

• 1997 - 1999

Collaborated in the design, implementation and maintenance of proprietary datawarehouse. Collaborated in the design, implementation and maintenance of proprietary datawarehouse.

Intern

• 1991 - 1991