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Francesca Canzano-Franklin

                  BRAND OWNER & M.D.


       Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture  
               Spa Consultancy, Wellness, Yoga

 

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Francesca 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 Hong Kong and Europe, Francesca and her Team are available for Spa Training development, bespoke treatments and consultancy.  READ MORE

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Karen Pillay-Chetty

                   PHILOSOPHIA BOTANICA 

                CO-DIRECTOR SOUTH AFRICA

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             Spa Professional, Beauty Expert

                                             

                              SOUTH AFRICA                                                                                   

With over twenty years of experience, this spa professional and business owner is recognized for a distinctive approach that integrates extensive training in both Western and Eastern modalities, as well as advanced aesthetic techniques. Driven by a genuine passion for the industry,  strong business acumen, adaptability, she has established herself as a leader in the field. She takes pride in educating therapists, mentoring, coaching, consulting, and collaborating closely with other industry professionals.

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          PHILOSOPHIA BOTANICA SENIOR TRAINER

                           

                       Bsc. Medical Herbalist

          Eastern Medicine & Wellness Expert

 Senior Trainer, Spa Consultancy, Holistic Therapies

 

                               LONDON, UK

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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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Achara Chavanakunakorn

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Sara Bicic

     Philosophia Botanica Trainer + Ambassador

                   Facialist & Holistic Therapist

                         Studio Owner, Professor

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                           SLOVENIA | ITALY

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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. 

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Sara has over a decade experience in therapeutic treatments and sports therapies. She specialises in sculpting facial techniques, gua sha and deeper tissue manipulation.

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Dorina Szucs

         Philosophia Botanica Trainer + Ambassador

                 Facialist, Holistic Practitioner, Yogi

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                            LONDON, UK

Dorina is a mindful Spa trainer with a strong passion for eastern therapies, as well as a holistic practitioner and a keen yogi.

 

She offers bespoke treatments while also while addressing individual lifestyle, emotional and hormonal well-being.

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Angelica Johnson

              Philosophia Botanica Ambassador

                      Trainer, Holistic Practitioner

                               Health & Fitness

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                                 LONDON, U.K.

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Angelica is a skilled bodywork practitioner, fitness and holistic therapies 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.

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Currently based at the Westin Hotel.

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Katia Sabato

                              BEAUTY EDITOR

Creative Director, Marketing & Communication

               Philosophia Botanica Ambassador

                     The Spa Duchess's Co-Founder

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                                     ROMA

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.

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Co-founder del progetto 'The Spa Duchesses' che promuove wellness luxury nel mondo Spa.

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