Francesca Canzano-Franklin
FOUNDER & CEO
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Global Wellness Day Ambassador HK
Spa Consultancy, Formulator, Author, Herbalist (in training)
Creator of the Multi-Award Winning: The Eastern Facelift
London l Portofino | Cape Town l Hong Kong
Born and raised on the Ligurian Riviera in Italy and a proud mom of two, Francesca is the Founder of the wellness brands Philosophia Botanica and Shen Mantra, and Co-Founder of the Spa consultancy brand The Spa Duchesses. She divides her time between Asia and Europe to facilitate Masterclasses, wellness retreats and TCM rooted workshops.
A Chinese medicine practitioner and a keen Yogi, she first became interested in healthy living and eastern methodologies 25 years ago while living in South East Asia. Seeing how the majority of the world used more traditional methods such as herbs, acupuncture, bodywork and eastern practices to heal the mind and body was an eye opener to her.
As the Founder of Philosophia Botanica, Francesca Canzano-Franklin is deeply committed to advancing sustainability and regenerative wellness in every aspect of her work and brand. With 25 years of experience as a wellness professional, Spa Consultant, and Chinese medicine practitioner, she integrates eco-conscious practices and environmental responsibility into all her offerings.
Francesca founded Philosophia Botanica in Cape Town in 2013. Immersed in the indigenous flora, the enchanting beauty of African plants, and the mesmerizing Atlantic Ocean, she developed a profound connection to nature. Combined with her passion for eastern traditional techniques and Chinese medicine, Francesca sought to create a truly distinctive offering in the holistic space. Fast-forward to today, and Philosophia Botanica is thrilled to share that we are launching in Italy, celebrating Francesca's Ligurian roots and the stunning beauty of Portofino and the Macchia Mediterranea.
A strong advocate for women’s wellness, she facilitates workshops and wellness retreats to empower women through nature-based approaches rooted in Chinese medicine. Highly sought after for exclusive wellness masterclasses, she has earned an esteemed reputation working with top hotels, spas, and destination resorts. Francesca's mission is to inspire positive change by championing regenerative wellness solutions that nurture both people and the planet, creating a legacy of well-being and sustainability for future generations.
Francesca is the mastermind behind the PRO Gua Sha Facial Course and the award-winning Spa Ritual Eastern Facelift. Through her Shen Mantra training program, which spans U.K. and South Africa, she has educated over two thousand therapists in eastern wellness techniques. Her expertise in facial mapping and gua sha has significantly influenced the beauty and spa industry.
''As a wellness professional, I am aware that there are plenty of yoga retreats, luxury spas and
high quality beauty and wellness brands, but no one brand that combines the best of these worlds
in a complete holistic approach rooted in wellness, self-care and botanical treasures - from seed
to skin products, to self-care Masterclasses, to adaptogenic inside-out beauty tonics, to unique
Spa rituals, to wellness retreats.''
She takes a holistic view of well-being, healing and life and believes that one cannot be separated from the other. A daily Yoga practice, meditation, exercise and a healthy diet help me to centre, focus and connect to the moment.
Her book, 'The Face Mapping Art Of You'© will launch in 2025.
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