Annette's background in Integrative Medicine and Holistic Health Practices mirror the Ethics and Principles of Permaculture - Care of People, Care of the Earth, Care for Our Future. She is interested in Sustainable Living Practices and Technology and thus, working together to leave the Planet better than we found it.
Professional Bio:
Annette Franks, M.Ed., LPC, HHA is a Holistic Health Advisor from the Institute of Holistic Health Careers and is a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board. She has over 30 years counseling experience working with individuals, couples and families. Annette has a Private Consulting and Counseling Practice in Columbus, Ohio. She conducts Empowerment Seminars and Counselor and Corporate Training Programs throughout the United States and Canada. She has an extensive background in the fields of Psychology, Energy Medicine, Holistic Health Care Modalities and Addiction.

Annette currently leads week long Life Enrichment Retreats open to the public focused on "Balancing Body, Mind & Spirit" at Pura Vida Spa in Costa Rica. The Life Enrichment Retreats focus on Integrative Holistic Mind-Body Health Practices and utilize Annette's Extensive Background in the Fields of Psychology, Energy Medicine and Integrative Mind-Body Health Practices including evidence-based Medical Qigong and Tai Chi Practices. Annette is a Certified Qigong and Tai Chi Teacher from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC).

She is Certified as an Integral Energetics Practitioner from the IIQTC in Santa Barbara, California and recently studied extensively in China with Dr. Roger Jahnke, OMD (author of "The Healer Within" and "The Healing Promise of Qi") and Master Zhou Jin Bo courses on WuDang Hun Yuan Qigong and 18 Form Taiji.
For more information on Annette, to view the Life Enrichment Retreat Video and Daily Retreat Schedule or to download her FREE Health and Wellness Materials on Life Balance and Health, Self Empowerment, Creating Healthy Relationships and more Integrative Mind-Body Health topics, visit her website at www.AnnetteFranks.com.