a brief history...
In over a decade, Francine Figueroa has worked as a Psychotherapist specilizing in treatment of Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia and Disordered Eating Patterns.
She has held many roles including Administrative Director, Coach, Curriculum Builder/Creator, Community Advocate, Healer, trained in use of evidence based practices, ancestral practices and plant medicine practices, from outpatient to intensive/partial hospitalization to residential and inpatient care. Francine has created curriculum, participated in research to updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manuals, facilitated and curated community and integrative team seminars and webinars and has helped to widen the lens for progressive treatment interventions, legislation, right relationship practicing and support for the underserved, marginalized, oppressed and overlooked communities. Having seen many curves on various recovery paths, Francine is steadfast alongside and in partnership with her clients, co-creating recovery plans and relationships that are long lasting and strong.
Her passion for music, dance and song and has been longstanding since childhood. She has collaborated in dance and choreography within the Avant Garde circle and within various modern dance communities. She participates in dancing, drumming and singing where ever she resides and believes in the power of positivity ignited in these and other artistic practices. In addition, Francine has been learning more about her ancestors of the Taino peoples of Puerto Rico, West Africa and Tupi and Macro-Je peoples of Sao Paulo, Brazil and incorporates native dance and song to the curriculum.
At bode lu, she is supported in bringing together an integrative team, steeped in Eastern, Western, Indigenous and Ancestral practices. Creating a broad alternative approach to outpatient treatment of Eating Disorders, building whole body soul mind spirit recovery, discovery, connection and reconnection.
services
reconnecting with our bodies finding our light
bode lu offers Group 'Community Circle' Sessions, Individual 'Luz' Sessions, 'Family Bonding' Sessions, Couples 'The Lovers Dance' Sessions and Grief Processing 'Dancing with the Dead' Sessions.
[all sessions may be in accompany with Psychedelic Assisted Therapy for prep and/or integration provided by Certified PAT Practioners]
our Individual Sessions also named 'Luz' sessions, are designed in collaboration with you and your guide to support your goals. they are informed through an intro session which will allow for assessment of all areas of one's life and an opportunity to begin the healing relationship. the sessions are dynamic in nature and will continue to incorporate contemplative and holistic methods to healing on your path of recovery from an Eating Disorder, Disordered Eating Patterns, Body Dysmorphia, Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Womb Healing, Soul Healing, Addiction, Life/End of Life/ Family/Career Transitions and more.
bode lu's - 'Family Bonding' Sessions are to support the strengthening of ties within the family. based on your needs, we help grow communication, process grief, bring peace, joy and support within the family system tailoring a holistic approach highlighting movement and song.
bode lu's - Couples 'Lovers Dance' Sessions - bring healing through recreating and strengthening trust through a three prong method of creative movement, song and processing. as a unit, we design and plan our sessions to best support and answer the current conflicts and or barriers to progress, intimacy and rebonding.
bode lu's - 'Group Community Circle' sessions are small circles allowing for time and space, designed by topic and rotate within a 6-8 week calendar time frame. in these circles we establish agreement and set goals supportive of everyones joy, health, healing and magical experiences!
bode lu's - Grief processing 'Dancing with the Dead' sessions are delicate, wild and joyful deep grief sessions. curated in partnership for your individual grief process. ancient Butoh Dance style may be used if desired.
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upcoming group * rebuilding relationship to body
on the recovery path it can be so difficult trusting again, particularly trusting one's body. the relationship has changed and needs support challenging negative self talk, identifying 'thought traps' and obstaining from compulsive and disaligned movement. in this group, we identify these and other barriers, process what 'once was', also known as 'the grief', learn and practice interventions inclusive of somatic, narrative with body neutrality and body positivity focus/cognitive, spiritual and meditative practices to support rebuilding relationship to body. this will be an 8 week circle/group with options to extend.
we are currently in the sign up phase with intention to begin early October 2025 for both inperson and virtual settings.
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upcoming group * grieving the loss
recovering from an eating disorder can feel insurmountable, yet there is joy and light on the other side. we know this from experience. don't give up! often as a 'stepdown' plan to outpatient care from intensive outpatient care, or continuing and even beginning treatment with outpatient providers, is for the recovering person to create and adhere to a new meal plan, alter their exercise regimen, address career challenges, identify new hobbies, rebuild ties within friendships and family, create new relationships, schedule outpatient appointments etc.. what is often less likely and or shortlived is the grief process. not only can a person lose themselves to an eating disorder, but may also be grieving for the 'lost self'. in addition, there is a loss of the the eating disorder lending to it's own grief. having space to process this grief is vital in recovery. the group will be a 12 week series with ongoing holistic curriculum to support various and multiple phases and expressions of grief.
we are currently in the sign up phase with intention to begin late September 2025. this will be an online virtual group.
