Leslie J. Franks

Leslie J. Franks, LMT, began practicing Asian bodywork in 1990. She met Jeffrey Yuen and became inspired by his teaching in 1995. She practices bodywork and essential oil and dietary therapy at an acupuncture clinic in Connecticut, where she is also the herbal pharmacist. She comes from a lineage of rockhounds beginning with her great-grandfather. Her interest in using stones for healing purposes was sparked many years ago. Leslie is a long-time practitioner of various martial arts and qigong practices, presently practicing and teaching the Chen family style of taiji under the direct guidance of Master Wang Haijun, 12th generation Chen taiji. She is certified as a bodyworker with the AOBTA and the NCBTMB.