Hello, I’m Franca

I am a self-taught explorer of human connection, movement, and healing, as well as a professional artist with over 25 years of experience in photography, painting, design, and visual storytelling. My journey through resilience and self-discovery led me to create Thera-Pictures, a unique method shaped by the transformative power of art and movement in my personal development.

I have been profoundly influenced by the work of Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine, Eckhart Tolle, Louise Hay, Joe Dispenza, Gabor Maté, and other important contemporary scientist and thinkers whose research and insights into trauma, neuroscience, and self-awareness have deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection. However, my approach is not based on formal certification, but rather on how I have integrated these teachings into my own practice of self-expression, embodiment, and presence.

For me, Contact Improvisation and Somatic Practices have been fundamental tools to create a deeper connection with my body, mind, and soul—allowing me to align my Self more authentically and exist with greater confidence and assertiveness. My fascination with Neuroscience, Psychology, Trauma Work, Grief Work, Quantum Physics, and other disciplines fuels my belief that self-knowledge and self-management are the keys to transformation.

I believe that knowing oneself deeply—without sugarcoating any aspect—is the foundation for true self-acceptance. When we embrace who we truly are, we can connect with others from a place of honesty, allowing us to navigate differences, foster meaningful relationships, and uphold our self-respect.

Thera-Pictures is my way of sharing this journey, offering a space where you can explore, rewire, and rediscover your most authentic self. Let’s create something powerful together.