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Philosophia Botanica International Team

 

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FRANCESCA CANZANO-FRANKLIN
 
BRAND OWNER & M.D.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture  
Spa Consultancy, Wellness, Yoga

Francesca@philosophia-botanica.com
London l Cape Town l Roma | UAE

Francesca, Owner of Philosophia Botanica Skincare and Founder of Shen Mantra Training has 20+ years experience in the Training & Treatment Development area within the Spa & Wellness Industry, having worked for and with a wide variety of Spas, including Five Star Spas, Resort Spas & Day Spas, in the U.K., Asia and Africa. 

 

Based between the UAE, London and Cape Town, Francesca and her Team are available for Spa Training development, bespoke treatments and consultancy. READ MORE

 

 

 

 

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KERRY SMITH

 

Philosophia Botanica Trainer

International Facialist,

Holistic Therapist, Wellness,

Beauty Expert

Cape Town, South Africa

 

 

 

 

Kerry is a Skin and Holistic Therapist, Yoga Teacher, and lover of all thing’s health and wellness.
Offering a holistic approach to wellness, Kerry believes in the healing power of touch and, the importance of taking time for yourself, time to breath, time to move your body, and time to be in nature. Kerry has a long-standing love and interest in natural skincare and combining a variety of
treatment modalities, yoga and breath-work to create treatments that are tailored to the individual’s body, mind and soul requirements. READ MORE

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ACHARA CHAVANAKUNAKORN

 

Bsc. Herbalist

Eastern Medicine & Wellness Expert

Trainer

 

London, U.K.

 

 

 

 

Achara  is a Herbalist and a specialised eastern therapies practitioner with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

 

She believes that the human body has the ability to self heal if we let that process occur and support the body with natural methods.  Modern lifestyles have a big impact on our health especially stress, these can be managed with the right treatments, exercise, lifestyle and diet.

  

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SARA BICIC

 

Philosophia Botanica Trainer

Ambassador

Facialist & Holistic Therapist

 

Slovenia

 

 

 

 

Sara has over a decade experience in therapeutic , lymphatic drainage and sports massage. She specialises in face Gua Sha and sculpting facial lift.


A pedagogist with a masters degree in adult education studies, "Andragogy Sciences," decided to change her life and profession by dedicating herself to the well-being of the body and mind. 
The desire to take care of herself, according to Sara, comes from within. 
 

                        ANGELICA JOHNSON

                 Philosophia Botanica  Trainer

                             Ambassador

                             London, U.K.

  

Angelica is a skilled bodywork practitioner and trainer with a strong background in sports and eastern therapies. Her style is a blend of therapeutic touch, relaxing bodywork and a unique blend of both Eastern and Western modalities.

In addition to assisting Francesca in London, she also runs a busy private practice.  

 

 

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MARIA LUCIA CIMMARUSTI

 

Philosophia Botanica Trainer & Ambassador

International Facialist

Holistic Beauty

 

Viterbo, Italia

 

 

 

 

Maria Lucia is a qualified beauty therapist with a holistic background. Having a set of skills in oriental therapies such as traditional facial Gua Sha, Sculpting lifting, Ayurvedic massage, Ayurvedic facials,  Facial reflexology, as well as energetics techniques such as Reiki, EFT, Emotional Balance, Chakra Balance, and so on. She offers a tailored treatment because she believes that beauty is wellness that shines through.
She uses this set of techniques on herself, combined to a daily yoga and meditation practice, being a strong believer in self-care. This approach allows her to work with great balance and joy, elements brought to the practice.

KAREN PILLAY
 
Philosophia Botanica  Senior Trainer
Beauty Expert
Spa Owner
 
Durban, South Africa 


** Currently On Maternity Leave **

Karen  is an internationally qualified beauty therapist, who believes that outer and inner beauty need to work in harmony to bring a person true happiness. In her quest to offer clients a plethora of treatments that will ultimately offer a complete holistic approach to well-being, she has studied many forms of aesthetic treatments. Karen has worked upon ships for 3 years building a strong reputation for herself within the Steiner fleet. 

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NIKA SHEININA

 

Philosophia Botanica Trainer

Brand Ambassador

Facialist,  Aesthetician, Aromatherapist.

Owner of Nika Studio

Lyon, France

 

 

 

 

A double degree in skin therapy - dermato-esthetician from the Belorussian Medical University, as well as from the French school of Aesthetics in Lyon. Nika has a totally  natural and holistic approach to skincare and how she treats the skin. She is passionate about Eastern therapies such as Gua Sha, Kobido, and T.C.M. philosophy. She has developed her own self-care face massage protocol and teaches a variety 

 

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KATIA SABATO

 

Creative Director,

Beauty Editor, Ambassador

The Spa Duchess's Co-Founder

Roma, Italy

 

 

 

 

Beauty Editor freelance, Beauty Contributor,
Spa writer, Digital Content Manager, Social Media Expert.

Cura dei testi per brand e linee cosmetiche, storytelling per newsletters, redazione di contenuti editoriali.

Co-founder del progetto 'The Spa Duchesses' che promuove il primo protocollo professionale in Italia di 'Facial Gua Sha & Facelift Ritual' firmato Philosophia Botanica riservato alle Spa. 

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