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Driven by her fascination for the human healing system and the realization that no single modality suffices in optimizing health, Florence has been learning and sharing ever since she earned her\u00a0Master\u2019s in Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy<\/strong>. Florence is grateful to be able to pursue her studies in neuroscience, Yoga, Ayurveda and cutting-edge massage modalities from some of the world\u2019s best teachers.<\/p>\n

After the finish line of her first Ironman, Florence discovered the benefits of Sports Massage. She became a student at the\u00a0American Institute of Sports Massage Therapy<\/strong>\u00a0with Dr Hungerford in California. After her graduation in 2000, she started working with the\u00a0triathletes on Team USAT\u00a0<\/strong>and supported them for three Olympiads.\u00a0 Some of her continuing education intensives include neuromuscular massage, ART, Rolfing, joint mobilization and orthopedic massage\u2026 For more details on Florence\u2019s massage education, click here\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

In the 1990s, Florence started practicing and learning different styles of Hatha Yoga (Ashtanga, Viniyoga, Iyengar, Yin Yoga\u2026). She started using breathing techniques and postures in her own daily routine, and incorporatedthem to her Physio sessions. She became a\u00a0Certified Yoga Teacher (1000-hour Synergy Yoga)<\/strong>\u00a0in 2006. After an intensive with\u00a0BKS Iyengar<\/strong>, she started learning Iyengar Yoga with Dr Cole, and became and Iyengar Teacher in 2009. She has been a\u00a0Yoga Alliance Continuing Education provider (YACEP<\/strong>) since 2016. In addition, Florence has been furthering her knowledge of neurosciences (for instance with psychologist Bo Forbes), and has become a mindfulness facilitator.\u00a0 For more details on Florence\u2019s yoga education, click here\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

In 2008, Florence met\u00a0Dr. Shresta<\/strong>\u00a0at an intensive training on Yoga and Ayurveda. Inspired by the kindness and wisdom of the Nepalese \u201cMother of Ayurveda\u201d, Florence studied to become an\u00a0Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor<\/strong>\u00a0in 2010 and wasblessed to learn from\u00a0Dr. Lad<\/strong>. In 2019, she volunteered at Dr. Shresta\u2019s clinic in Bhaktapur, Nepal. During that stay, she learned the art and science of\u00a0Tibetan bowls<\/strong>\u00a0with Grand Master Shree, and started incorporating their healing benefits to her meditation and relaxation sessions. For more details of Florence\u2019s Ayurvedic education, click here\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Florence has been translating and facilitating Mindful meditation and Mindful movement webinars for humanitarian workers and contractors of the various agencies of the United Nations since 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

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