
About Me
Hi — I’m Franchesca, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
I’m a trauma-informed somatic coach, yoga teacher, and nervous system educator. My work weaves together the wisdom of somatic practices, nervous system healing, and trauma-informed yoga to help people reconnect with themselves, move through emotional wounds, and feel more at home in their own skin.
My path into this work wasn’t linear or planned — it was personal.
For much of my life, I struggled beneath the surface. On the outside, things looked good: I had a beautiful family, a home, you name it. But internally, I felt constantly on edge, disconnected, and like I was living in pieces. I was a chronic people-pleaser, afraid to set boundaries, terrified of disappointing others, and often abandoning myself in the process.
I spent years trying to fix this disconnection with mindset shifts and self-help books, convinced that if I just thought the right thoughts, I could change. But what no one told me — what I later learned through deep, somatic work — is that we can’t think our way out of a body that doesn’t feel safe.
It wasn’t until I began exploring trauma-informed yoga, somatic healing, and nervous system work that things started to shift. Not overnight. Not in one workshop or with one book. But gradually, through consistent, embodied practices that helped me build safety in my body and reconnect with the parts of myself I’d long buried.
And that’s what I now offer to others.
My Approach
My work is rooted in the understanding that healing isn’t a destination — it’s a relationship. A relationship with yourself, your body, your emotions, and the protective patterns that were once necessary for survival.
I combine trauma-informed yoga, somatic coaching, mindfulness, and nervous system education to support people who feel disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of self-abandonment.
Together, we create a space for you to slow down, listen to your body, and begin to unravel the patterns and stories that have shaped how you move through the world. My approach isn’t about “fixing” you — because you were never broken. It’s about supporting you in returning to yourself, reconnecting with your body’s wisdom, and cultivating the kind of emotional safety that allows you to live in alignment with who you truly are.
Professional Training
I’m committed to continued study and practice in this field, with over a decade of personal and professional experience in mind-body healing. Some of my credentials include:
Trauma-Informed Coaching Certification – Live Your Purpose, led by Mastin Kipp
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga Certificate – with Dr. Arielle Schwartz & Dr. Stephen Porges
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate – with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, Nkem Ndefo & Dr. Scott Lyons
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Mentorship Program – with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, Nkem Ndefo & Dr. Scott Lyons
Mind-Body Coaching Certification – with Dr. Scott Lyons, Kai Cheng Thom & Dr. Rae Johnson
E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher & Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
Over 700 hours of additional training in areas including somatic experiencing principles, nervous system education, yin & restorative yoga, chair yoga, chakra work, anatomy, and more
10+ years of teaching, facilitation, and client work
Beyond my formal training, my most valuable education has come through my own healing journey and the countless people I’ve had the honor of supporting.
If You’re Here…
If you’ve found your way to this space, chances are you’re longing for something too.
A deeper connection with yourself. The ability to set boundaries without guilt. A life where you feel safe being fully, unapologetically you.
You might be navigating the exhaustion of carrying unspoken emotional weight.
You might feel like you’ve tried everything and still can’t quite feel like yourself.
I see you. I’ve been there. And it’s possible to come home to yourself — one breath, one movement, one moment at a time.
When you’re ready, I’d be honored to support you.
“Working with Franchesca is such a gift! I have felt so secure and comfortable with Franchesca from the beginning of our work together, which is such an important thing for me. It allowed me to be able to open up so easily. Franchesca held space for me so I could dive deep into my shadows, the parts of me that have a negative influence on my life. I was able to gain so much clarity from our calls, and I always felt inspired to take action to change my situation. I have seen myself transform in a beautiful way. Many parts of my life have improved. It is crazy how powerful it is to have someone else hold a safe space for your self discovery. Thank you so much Franchesca for everything, you are a wonderful coach!”
— Emilie

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