Welcome
I’m glad you’re here.
If you are wanting to reconnect more deeply with yourself, heal old patterns, and grow into more joy, ease, vitality and creativity, it is my great pleasure to offer support and tools, to heal and open these doors.
My special focus is helping people heal from the effects of inherited complex trauma, the present day patterns or responses that helped us in the past but now get in our way.
There are many ways to create inner shifts, but working together in a safe space with an ally is foundational. We are not meant to do this work alone
If you’re desiring self-connection that positively infuses all areas of life in beautiful ways, lets work together.
My work is collaborative, integrative, and centered on the whole person.
I’m certified in the Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM) approach to healing complex trauma. I also have many years of working with amazing clients in several modalities using neuro-somatic and integrative therapies, including Integrative Hypnotherapy, Memory Reconsolidation, and Polarity and Cranial Sacral therapies. These modalities offer beautiful ways to experience deep safety in the body, in the energy system and in the heart, and allow innate healing intelligences to unfold naturally.
Curious? Reach out -
I offer a free 20 min Zoom consult
More About
Integrative hypnotherapy invites a deeply calmed, open state of being, from which we can neurobiologically experience and re-wire new better feelings and responses to old habits. We are working directly with the brain’s neuroplacisity, where we start to pave new neural networks of change. A wonderful effective process to loosen the grip of feelings and habits which seem to “have us”.
Polarity and Cranial Sacral therapies are hands on somatic practices offering a different way for your whole being — including your soul — to experience profound, held, safety and expansion. A fully experienced state that opens pathways for transformative change. Innate subtle and biological intelligences spark, life force energy awakens.
As with all therapies, these approaches are cumulative, and while much can shift in a short time, sometimes seeds need time to sprout, buds need time to unfurl. I encourage 3 or 4 sessions in the first 4-6 weeks to get a feel.
Sessions are over Zoom.
Some in-person sessions can be held in NYC roughly in the Union Square area.
More Than One Thing
With recent breakthroughs in the fields of neuroscience and the study of complex trauma, we now know that by itself, talking isn’t healing. Even knowing - by itself -doesn’t heal. We may know, but we still feel the wounds. It’s not that these things don’t matter, it’s that they are part of the picture.
Having a non-judgemental person and place to explore what you are experiencing, at your pace, and what you are wanting for yourself, is another layer.
In sessions we explore not only where you are feeling stuck, but what you are wanting for your Self, and where growth is already occurring.
Cumulatively, with awareness, care and support, change naturally unfolds from within. Things get better
Clients Write:
"I have worked with many different kinds of therapists over the years. Frances’ unique work over the last 7 years has had a huge impact on my healing and helping me to become the kind of person I want to be. Her intelligence, sensitivity, kindness, humor, and skill make each session a wonderful and powerful experience of healing and personal growth. With Frances's support, I have unlocked major patterns where I felt stuck from the past and moved forward on a path of greater integration and wholeness. She has helped me through physical pain, heartache, triumphs and challenges, helping to navigate life changes in such a skillful and supportive way—I can’t recommend her highly enough.
— B.R.
"I have loved working with Frances for the past two years. I feel, always, truly seen, understood, and supported. She is a very talented practitioner, deeply grounded in healing systems. I would highly recommend her to anyone."
— BB
"Frances embodies a radiant warmth that instantly puts me at ease. She is thoughtful, intuitive, and attentive. Our session together put me into a state of deep therapeutic relaxation. I didn't want it to end. She's magic."
—EC
"After the session I felt centered, balanced, and whole. The little pains in my neck, feet, and body were gone. I felt awake and had more energy. When I did go to sleep, I slept deeply and well."
— KH
Explore, Learn
Polarity
If you’re interested in learning a trauma informed approach to this unique form of energy medicine, I offer private tutorials or small group classes. I am on the faculty at the Polarity Therapy Institute, San Francisco and our work together can count towards your certification requirements.
Yoga
Yoga Together! Get strong and limber in body and mind, and have fun! Classes are alignment and breath focused. Offered one-to-one or in a class format live on zoom. Yoga is another practice yielding synergistic whole-being benefits. Wherever you are, in life or experience, Yoga can adapt to you. RYT since 2009.
Policies
Free Consultation
I offer a free 20-minute consultation via Zoom or phone to get a feel for working together
I’m always happy to suggest other resources or referrals that may be helpful
Location and Duration
Virtual sessions are 60 minutes, over Zoom.
On a limited basis, I can offer in person sessions in New York City
In person sessions are 60-75 minutes
Fee
$150 per Zoom session, $175 in person
I have some sliding-scale openings for those experiencing financial hardship.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if cost is a concern.
Payment
Payment due prior to appointment.
Venmo or Zelle for Zoom sessions.
I do not take insurance.
Cancellations
At least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.
Full session fee due after that
Everyone
All are welcome at this practice. I am committed to creating a safe, respectful, and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and for people of every ethnicity, race, and cultural background. I strive to honor each person’s identity, experiences, and values without judgment, and provide culturally aware, trauma-informed care that supports dignity and well-being.
Education
More than twenty years in the fields of integrative health,
extensive training in traditions that support healing and growth through the body, mind, and spirit.
NARM Professional Certification
Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM) Institute (for Complex Trauma)
Professional training and certification in the Neuro Affective Relational Model
Addressing and healing from developmental and attachment trauma.
Ongoing education
Integrative Hypnotherapy/Neural RePatterning / Structural Change
Integrative hypnosis for therapeutic change work - Melissa Tiers
EFT tapping - David Barbee
Integrative Energy Medicine, Natural Healing for Body & Mind
Polarity Therapy Practitioner/Educator
2,000 hour training in the Polarity system of integrative Energy Medicine,
Trauma-Informed Care, Body-Mind Integration (Board Certified Polarity Practitioner level, with additional post-graduate studies).
Awarded Polarity Therapy Professional (PTP) Credential from the International Polarity Education Alliance.
Polarity Therapy Institute SF, Brian Jansen, Soma-Psyche Institute NYC, Ellen Kruger.
Training components:
Therapeutic presence and listening
Trauma-Informed Care and Nervous System Regulation
Therapeutic Touch and Subtle Energy Dynamics
Natural Healing Techniques through touch, movement, diet and verbal communication
Structural Balancing, Body Alignment, and Pain Management
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Polarity Therapy Educator
Faculty member at the Polarity Therapy Institute
Energy Medicine
Therapeutic Touch
Trauma Recovery & Communication Skills
Ayurvedic principles & Holistic Nutrition
Breathwork, Energy Exercise & Yoga.
Yoga & Holistic Health
• Registered Yoga Teacher — Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, RYT Yoga Works ‘09
Ayurvedic Nutrition, certified; Dr Naina Marballi
Somatic Energy Healing; Reiki, Nana Delaplanque.
Reflexology and Chakra Balancing, Ellen Kreuger
Structural Anatomy
University
UC Berkeley Bachelor of Arts
Contemporary Dance, Authentic Movement, Choreography