Francine is originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil and is a second generation acupuncturist. Her father, also an acupuncturist, and mother, a healthcare professional, have shared over a decade of medical experience with her. She earned her BS in Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. 

 

As a McNair’s Scholar, she also practiced under the mentorship of renowned experts in the field of Motor Control, Marjorie Woollacott PhD and Sandy Saavedra PT, PhD where she was able to publish her groundbreaking research on human development control through pioneering neurological assessment techniques.

Francine is an Acupuncturist and Herbalist licensed by the State of Colorado and board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She completed her Doctorate Degree at Pacific College of Health and Science, where she studied with some of the country’s leading professors and practitioners. She has more than 8 years of experience in acupuncture and herbology, practical clinical experience and adjunct therapies including Tui Na massage, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, electric stimulation and auriculotherapy. Francine combines Traditional Eastern healing methods with a deep understanding of Western medicine, as well as the powerful influences of our daily environment on health to create a personalized treatment plan for her patients.