ABOUT ME
Background
It was growing up in Pennsylvania that brought out my love of writing and being in nature. When other eight year old girls wanted baby dolls and other toys for Christmas, I asked for a typewriter. With my little blue portable typewriter is hand, I was able to take wild adventures without leaving my home.
When I couldn't take the cold and the dreary days of winter, I packed up my family and moved to sunny Florida. Here in Florida I studied to become a Holistic Practitioner. In 1997, I became a Reiki Master and opened the Reiki Healing Ministry. When I began teaching a variety of classes which included Aromatherapy and Herbology, I opened the Reiki Center of Venice. Through my Center I have taught more than 70 different courses, certifications and workshops ranging from exercise classes to alternative therapies and energy work.
Through my exercises courses, I attempt to incorporate my knowledge of physical science with that of the mind and spirit offering students a proper balance through breathwork and stretching techniques. This creates a harmony between the body, the mind, and the spirit.
"I believe that our first course of action against imbalances happening in our lives is through prevention. If we can learn techniques and methods to offset such things as skeletal misalignment, overuse injuries, and muscular tension, then we can almost prevent the major upsets from occurring in our lives. With proper diet, exercise and balance in our lives, we should be able to enjoy a long and healthy lifestyle."
"In closing...exercise should be fun. If it isn't fun, then you won't do it. Find that one thing that brings joy into your life, whether it is gardening, walking, swimming, dancing...and then do it!"
Education
In the world of fitness and exercise, I have earned the following certifications:
A.F.A.A. for Personal Training
E.S.A. for Personal Training
E.S.A. for Bench Stepping
S.A.F.E. for AerobicTraining
A.E.A. for WaterTraining
Tai Chi for Arthritis
I have also had 180 hours of professional instruction in Tae Kwon Do along with teaching a variety of aerobic classes for more than 20 years.
Along with hands on experience in teaching physical and spiritual concepts in the fitness industry, I have designed many programs to fit the needs of specific groups of people. These groups include those confined to wheelchairs, seniors in assisted living facilities, children, and those with physical and mental limitations.
Currently I am an author, freelance writer and photographer. I own and operate the Reiki Center of Venice.
Through www.UniversalClass.com, I offer nine interactive courses such as Qigong, Creating the Business of your Dreams, Ascension Reiki I and II, Hand Therapy for Computer Users, DoIn, Makko Ho, and Take a Deep Breath.
In the world of alternative therapies, I have completed the two year course of Naturopathy Medicine through the Herbal Healer Academy and have taught such classes as Herbology, Aromatherapy, Bach Flower, and Reiki.
I currently hold more than 40 Master Certifications in Reiki including; Usui Reiki Master, Komyo Reiki Master, Karuna Reiki Master, Tera Mai Reiki Master, Tibetan Reiki Master, Kundalini Reiki Master, Ascension Reiki Master and more. I also hold more than 60 Certifications in Energy Work. For more information on these courses that I offer, please visit my website at:
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www.ReikiSystems.com
In the academic world, I have received my Associates Degree in Business Administration and Certificate in Business Management. With my husband, Larry, we own a successful concrete manufacturing business in Venice, Florida, called White Cement Specialties. For more information on the company, please visit www.WhiteCementSpecialties.com.
I am a continuing education provider for:
NCBTMB
"Francine Milford is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved provider."
and BOC (formerly NATABOC)-National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.
Board Certifications
Francine Milford is nationally recognized and board certified by:
AADP (American Association of Drugless Practitioners),
ANCB (American Naturopathic Certification Board)
ANMA (American Naturopathic Medical Association)
certified by ANCB as a Certified Traditional Naturopath (CTN)
