In the nineties, Francie developed expertise in clinical fitness management as manager of the Nutrition department at a local gym. The program integrated healthy diet principles, appropriate supplementation, exercise planning and ongoing fitness assessments to assure consistent fat loss over the 6-12 week time frame of the program.
Recently, she served as a volunteer on the Springfield 4-J school districts Wellness Policy Committee. This group of health professionals, educators and administrators, and community members developed the policy which is now the basis for combating obesity in Lane County's children.
Francie's Bachelor of Science degree in Gerontology and Master of Science degree in Health Education were both earned from the University of Oregon.
Francie upholds an integrative and scientifically supported system of achieving optimal health. She believes that proper diet and lifestyle choices form the foundation and that it is essential to address such underlying factors as stress management, Stage 1 and Stage 2 liver detoxification, and hormone assessment. She sees a direct association between hormone imbalances and a wide variety of illnesses including P.M.S./Menopause, cardiovascular, circulatory, inflammation, blood-sugar, auto-immune conditions, cancer and a broad spectrum of mood disorders. She has demonstrated ability to help normalize general health, immune function and metabolism through safe, natural and effective therapies