Spa Training Consultancy

Healing with Ancient & Contemporary Therapies

Shen - The Spirit Of Fire

Shen is the seed mantra ''I am'' - The initiatory spark of human self-awareness

Francesca Canzano, Founder of Shen Mantra, has over a decade experience in the Training & Treatment Development area within the Spa & Wellness Industry, having worked for and with a wide variety of Spas, including Five Star Spas, Resort Spas & Day Spas, in the UK and Thailand

Viang Ping Spa, Thailand
Sanctuary Spa Group, UK
Six Senses Spa, South East Asia
Spa Mantra, Thailand

Francesca brings together authentic ancient healing traditions with contemporary therapies to nurture your Being in every way, providing holistic and rejuvenating Spa treatments to heal and restore, guided by the fundamental pillars in Traditional Chinese & Thai Medicine.

We offers Bespoke training in a diverse range of holistic therapies, therapeutic body treatments, restorative massages & nurturing body treatments.  

Some of our Holistic & Therapeutic Spa Signature Treatments include:

Thai Herbal Compress Body & Face Signature ~ Amma Fusion ~ Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques with Guasha, Cupping, Dry Needling, ~ Thai Detoxing Abdominal Treatments ~ Tok Sen Body Signature ~ Traditional Asian Foot Massage ~ Thai Yoga Massage ~ Herbal Compress Therapy ~ 5 Element Aromatherapy ~ 5 Element Body mapping ~ Meridian Line & pressure Points techniques ~ Deep Tissue techniques ~ Lymphatic Drainage ~ Hot & Cold Stone Therapy ~ Lava Shells ~  ....

Combine Traditional Chinese Medicine with Your Spa Treatment

The focus is to support Jing (life force), Qi (vital energy) and Shen (mind & spirit) through Signature Treatments to promote rest, relaxation and well-being. Wu Xing (five elements), Yin & Yang (female/male) and Jing Luo (Meridian System) is also incorporated.

For example, each of the five elements has distinct associations which should be in balance:

Metal – Affects the lungs, large intestine, skin and hair, the nose and sense of smell. Related to sadness and grief. Associated with the colour white, night time, autumn, dryness and pungent flavours.

Wood - Affects the liver, gall bladder, eyes, tendons and ligaments and sense of vision. Related to anger and depression. Associated with the colour green, morning time, spring, wind and sour flavours.

Water – Affects the kidneys, bladder, bones, hair on the head, the ears and sense of hearing. Related to fear and fright. Associated with the colour black, the afternoon, winter, cold conditions and salty flavours.

Fire - Affects the heart, small intestine, tongue, blood vessels and speech. Related to joy, over-excitement and mood swings. Associated with the colour red, mid-day, summer, heat and bitter flavours.

Earth – Affects the spleen, stomach and muscles, the mouth and lips and sense of taste. Related to worrying and thinking too much. Associated with the colour yellow, morning time, late summer, damp and sweet flavours.

Currently based in Cape Town, South Africa, Francesca is available from mid September for Spa Training development, be-spoke treatments and consultancy.

Francesca.Canzano@shenmantra.com