CURRICULUM VITAE
M. Francesca Gentille
San Francisco Bay Area
415-990-5754
[email protected]
www.FrancescaGentille.com
Overview of Qualifications
Nationally recognized relationship coach, communications coach, certified clinical sexologist, & sex counselor, AASECT West Coast Section Leader, 2008 AASECT Conference Exhibit Chair with a Private Practice specializing in sexuality, relationship, and emotional healing in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, nationally and internationally. Kink Aware Professional.
Professional Qualifications
Over 17 years of experience as a relationship, sexuality, health education, cross cultural spirituality, compassionate communication and life counselor for normative and alternative love relationship styles. This has included successful assisting of individuals, and couples.
Presenting problems have included such things as pre-orgasmic conditions in women, erectile difficulties, painful intercourse, orgasm dysfunction, sexual desire discrepancy in couple, emotional disconnects, communication challenges, childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual trauma.
She conducts workshops and trainings on couples’ communication, relationship enhancement techniques, flirting and dating techniques for singles, and the use of cross cultural sacred sexuality to support intimacy & healing.
She has taught & presented extensively at public forums around the world such as:
A sampling of the workshop titles she has presented over the past 17 years:
Training
25 years training and expertise in Communication (NVC, Landmark, Cultural Diversity), Psychology, Addiction Recovery, Depression Recovery, Cross Cultural Shamanism, Expressive Art Therapy. Eight years training and experience in Health Education, Human Sexuality. Four years training and expertise in Anti-Aging.
8 years training and experience in Health Education with Kaiser Permanente, Human Sexuality through Marquette University, Loving More Conferences, Alternative Love Styles Research, and The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. 4 years training and expertise in Anti-Aging through the Anti-Aging Medicine Conferences and with her mentor Lori Grace Star.
Human Sexuality & BDSM
Coaching Certificate
Psychology
Myers-Briggs
Cross Cultural Spirituality
Non-Violent Communication, North America
Landmark Education, San Francisco, CA
Bay Area Association of Psychological Type, Palo Alto, CA
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA
Society of Public Health Educators, Oakland, CA
Cecilia and Leonard Doke, Los Angeles, CA
Personal training in Tantra & Sacred Sexuality:
Attended Anti-Aging Medicine Conference, 2003, 2005
Certified Self-Defense Trainer, "FAST Defense" 2006
Employment History
Instructor (2018-present)
The International Institute for Clinical Sexology, Miami, FL
Instructor for Non-Monogamous Lifestyles. Instructor for the Kink Conscious Education Certification Program.
Instructor (2017-present)
Sexology University & Sex Coach U, Los Angeles, CA
Instructor for Ancient & Modern Sexual Healing.
Director (2014-present)
The Somatic Integrative Healing Institute, Richmond, CA
Co-Director of intensive trainings for professionals on somatic healing and recovery from trauma (emotional, physical, sexual, and/or spiritual trauma).
Including:
Director (1994-present)
The Integrative Arts Institute, Richmond, CA
Founded successful workshops and support groups bringing together people of varied races, ages, religions and sexual preferences to address common issues of empowerment and creative expression.
Highlights of accomplishments and functions:
Patient Publications Coordinator (1989-1997)
Kaiser Permanente, Regional Health Education, Oakland, CA
Consultant to health education subject area specialists on literacy, pamphlet development, and integration into internal publication systems and dissemination of print materials to staff and members.
Responsible for the coordination, dissemination, cost effectiveness and quality of the internal publication system (CORE) which purchases and produces health education handouts for over 2 million members.
Highlights of accomplishments and functions at Kaiser Permanente:
Education
Naropa University, Oakland CA
Master’s program in Spirituality and Culture (1997-1998)
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Post Graduate Study in Communications and Theatre (1982 - 1984)
Master’s program in the College of Speech, emphasis in Broadcast Communications and Theatre (1982-1984)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (1981)
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Post-Graduate study in Oral Interpretation and Radio/TV/Film (1980-1981)
Loyola University of Chicago: Rome Center, Rome, Italy
Psychology and History (1977-1978)
Sherman Oaks Experimental College, Los Angeles, CA
Post graduate training in Theatre & Expressive Arts (1979-1980)
Professional Memberships
She serves on the board for The Sunrise Center and The Church of All Worlds.
Awards & Honors
Publications
Award-winning co-author/editor of "The Marriage of Sex & Spirit"
Contributing expert to "Rites of Pleasure"
Contributing expert to "The Idiot's Guide to Tantric Sex"
Media Appearances
Host of the #1 weekly radio show "Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra." 2006 to 2009
Host of "Take 2: Movie Reviews" weekly syndicated television show 1983-1985
View from the Bay (Channel 7)
Channel KRON 4 San Francisco Saturday morning show
Print Interviews
Oakland Tribune
International Herald Tribune
Marin Independent Journal
Connect Magazine
Salon.com
POV Men's Magazine
Podcast Interviews
Chip August "Sex, Love & Intimacy"
Alisa Kriteman " Just for Women"
Karen Tate -" Divine Feminine Radio"
Maryanne Camarato " The Maryanne Camarato Show"
Veronica Monet “Sex Without Shame”
Playboy Radio
Carla Tara "Tantra Today "
Caryn Colgan
Presentations
Interests
Field research into various alternative lifestyles for 25 years, in sacred sexuality and Tantra for 15 years, cross culturally spirituality and shamanism for 30 years, initiated as a shaman in 4 traditions.
San Francisco Bay Area
415-990-5754
[email protected]
www.FrancescaGentille.com
Overview of Qualifications
Nationally recognized relationship coach, communications coach, certified clinical sexologist, & sex counselor, AASECT West Coast Section Leader, 2008 AASECT Conference Exhibit Chair with a Private Practice specializing in sexuality, relationship, and emotional healing in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, nationally and internationally. Kink Aware Professional.
Professional Qualifications
Over 17 years of experience as a relationship, sexuality, health education, cross cultural spirituality, compassionate communication and life counselor for normative and alternative love relationship styles. This has included successful assisting of individuals, and couples.
Presenting problems have included such things as pre-orgasmic conditions in women, erectile difficulties, painful intercourse, orgasm dysfunction, sexual desire discrepancy in couple, emotional disconnects, communication challenges, childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual trauma.
She conducts workshops and trainings on couples’ communication, relationship enhancement techniques, flirting and dating techniques for singles, and the use of cross cultural sacred sexuality to support intimacy & healing.
She has taught & presented extensively at public forums around the world such as:
- The International Institute of Clinical Sexology, Miami, FL 2018 - Present
- Sexology University, Los Angeles, CA 2017 - Present
- The Somatic Sensual Healing Institute, Richmond, CA 2014 - Present
- The Integrative Arts Institute, Richmond, CA 2000 - Present
- San Francisco Bay Area Flirting Convention, 2008 - Present
- Good Vibrations, Berkeley & San Francisco, CA, 1998- Present
- The Center for Sex & Culture, San Francisco, CA, 2008 - Present
- Celebrations of Love Institute, Corte Madera, CA, 1998 - Present
- AASECT Conference, Puerto Rico 2016
- Tierra De Luna, Jardin Botanico, Puerto Rico, 2016
- Marisel Herbal Bath & Body Shop, Puerto Rico, 2016
- Serena Anderlini Events, Puerto Rico, 2016
- AASECT Conference, Minneapolis, MN 2015
- La Tenda Rosa, Firenze, IT 2015
- WhyNot Center, St. Julians Bay, Malta 2015
- Healing Yoga Center, Valetta, Malta 2015
- Gameragna Stella, Savona, IT 2012
- Il Se' Displine Olistich, Alessandria, IT 2012
- London Alternative Market, London, UK, 2012
- Spreag Ceardlann, Dublin, Ireland June 2012
- Sexy Spirits, New York, NY, 2011
- Polyamory Collective, New York, NY 2011
- The Lotus Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 2009
- Oceans of Feminine Mysteries, St. Augustine, FL, 2009
- The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Monterey, CA 2009
- AASECT Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 2009
- The Nevada Center for Cultural & Martial Arts, Fernley, NV, 2002-2008
- One Taste Urban Retreat Center, San Francisco, CA, 2006-2008
- AASECT Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2008
- ISTA, Sedona, Arizona 2008
- University of California Berkeley, "Clinical Uses of Tantra & Sacred Sexuality after Abuse," October 2008
- AASECT Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2008
- The Effulgent Woman, Asheville, NC, 2007
- The Learning Annex, San Francisco, CA, 2002-2006
- New Living Expo, San Francisco, CA, 2006
- Hale Akua Shrangrila Retreat Center, Maui, HI, 2005
- New College, San Francisco, CA, 2004
- Loving More Conference East, 2003
- Loving More Conferences West Coast , 2000-2003,
- Passion Flower, Oakland, CA, 1999
- Passion Flower, Oakland, CA, 1999
- Montclair Women's Center, Oakland, CA, 1997
- Unitarian Universalist Church, Berkeley, CA, 1997
- Presidio Chapel, for the United Religions Initiative, San Francisco, 1998
A sampling of the workshop titles she has presented over the past 17 years:
- Somatic Integrative Healing Intensive
- The Use of Tantra in Recovery from Abuse
- The Potential for Psycho Social Healing Dynamics in BDSM
- Conscious Polyamory (Polyamory 101)
- Conscious Relating
- Creating & Nurturing Emotional Safety in Alternative Relationships
- Sacred Sexuality – Viva La Romantica: Life, Love, & Intimacy
- Passionate Monogamy
- Tantric Flirting & Dating
- Flirting Italian Style
- Gender, Body Image, & Sexuality for Women
- Becoming the Lover They Never Forget
- Revitalizing Sensuality for New Mothers
- Women of Power; Boundaries & Self-Defense Training
- Tantra and Sacred Sexuality in the Clinical Setting (co-presented with Stephen Braveman)
- Sexual Healing, Shamanism, and Shadow
- Sacred Intimate Dance for Men & Women
- Shamanic Healing Touch
- Shamanic Intimacy Coaching & Bodywork
- Tantra 101
- Cross-Cultural Sacred Sexuality and the Use of Ritual
- Role Play for Lovers
Training
25 years training and expertise in Communication (NVC, Landmark, Cultural Diversity), Psychology, Addiction Recovery, Depression Recovery, Cross Cultural Shamanism, Expressive Art Therapy. Eight years training and experience in Health Education, Human Sexuality. Four years training and expertise in Anti-Aging.
8 years training and experience in Health Education with Kaiser Permanente, Human Sexuality through Marquette University, Loving More Conferences, Alternative Love Styles Research, and The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. 4 years training and expertise in Anti-Aging through the Anti-Aging Medicine Conferences and with her mentor Lori Grace Star.
Human Sexuality & BDSM
- BDSM Curriculum Vitae
- Various workshops on BDSM through Good Vibrations, San Francisco, Eros Conferences, Dark Odyssey Conferences, Loving More Conferences, Society of Janus 2008 - Present
- Clinical Sexologist Certification, Institute for Mind Body Therapy, Philadelphia, PA 2016
- American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists Training - 2006 - Present
- The Center for Sex & Culture, San Francisco, CA 2010 - 2016
- Sex Coaching with Patti Britton, San Francisco, CA 2010
- Mentorship in Sexology & Sex Counseling with Stephen L Braveman, Monterey, CA 2008 - 2010
- Healing Sex, Somatic Recovery with Staci Haines 2008
- Sexological Body Work Training: Body Electric Training; Celebrating the Body Erotic, Dancing with Fire Within Five-Day Intensive, Oakland, CA, Guerneville, CA, 2003
- Mentorship in Tantra and Sexual Healing with Lori Grace, Tiburon, CA 2000 - Present
- Gender, Sexuality, Development, Death & Dying, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 1975 - 1980
Coaching Certificate
- CAC~Certified Accredited Counselor, Western Association of Accredited Counselors and Coaches, San Francisco, CA 2006
Psychology
- The Mysterium (Jungian Psychotherapy) with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes Colorado Springs, CO 2013
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 1980
- Literature in the Therapeutic Setting, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 1982
- Psychology in Italian Culture, Loyola University Rome Center, 1978 - 1979
- Bachelor of Arts, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 1980
Myers-Briggs
- Bay Area Professional Training Association, San Francisco, CA
Cross Cultural Spirituality
- Catholic Spiritual Studies, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 1975 - 1981
- The Cross Cultural Theology of Prayer in Practice, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 1980
- Torah Study Group, The American Jewish University, Los Angeles, 1981
- Initiated Shaman, Native European Shamanism, San Francisco, CA 1987
- Initiated Daughter of Yemaya, Umbanda, San Francisco, CA 1988
- Ordained Minister Universal Life Church, 1989
- Spirituality & Culture, Naropa, University, Oakland, CA 1997 - 1998
- Initiate of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Geyserville, CA 2000
- Initiate of the Temple of Ishtar, Piedmont, CA 2001
- Ordained Minister The Church of All Worlds, Cotati, CA 2012
- Red Tent Facilitator, Our Red Tent, Emeryville, CA 2016
Non-Violent Communication, North America
- International Intensive Training Institute, Maui, HI (11/06, 10 days)
- Growing More Loving with Compassionate Communication, Corte Madera, CA (2002 - 2006)
- Empowering Effective Communication, Fernley, NV (2003 - 2006)
- Bay NVC, San Francisco, CA (2003-Present)
Landmark Education, San Francisco, CA
- Introduction Leaders Program 2018
- Self Expression Leadership Program 2016
- Team Management Leadership Program 2000
- Communication: Power and Performance 1998
- Communication: Access to Power 1998
- Introduction to the Forum Leadership Program 1997
- Curriculum for Living: The Advanced Course 1996
- Curriculum for Living: The Forum 1996
Bay Area Association of Psychological Type, Palo Alto, CA
- Cross-Cultural Utilization of Psychological Type (6/98))
- Introductory Workshop on Psychological Type Testing (4/98)
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA
- Cultural Diversity Training (1996)
- Behavioral Change Theory
- Health Education and Disseminating health information, including sexuality, for culturally diverse, Developed and Presented training, created standards
Society of Public Health Educators, Oakland, CA
- Workshop on Behavior Change Theory (1995)
Cecilia and Leonard Doke, Los Angeles, CA
- Training in Teaching Patients with Low Literacy (1994)
Personal training in Tantra & Sacred Sexuality:
- Deborah Anapol, Eros Conference, 1998
- Lori Grace Star, "Sexual Energetics", "Tantra, Healing & Sacred Sexuality," " Erotic Aging" 1998-Present
- Carla Tara "Inner Tantra"
- Robert Fry " The Heart & Breath of Tantra"
- Marilyn King "King, Queen, Warrior, Amazon"
- True Fellows, " Beginning Tantra"
- Lisa Schrader, "Awakening Shakti"
- The Body Electric School, "Celebrating the Body Erotic," "Dancing The Fire Within 5 day Intensive" 1999, 2000
Attended Anti-Aging Medicine Conference, 2003, 2005
Certified Self-Defense Trainer, "FAST Defense" 2006
Employment History
Instructor (2018-present)
The International Institute for Clinical Sexology, Miami, FL
Instructor for Non-Monogamous Lifestyles. Instructor for the Kink Conscious Education Certification Program.
Instructor (2017-present)
Sexology University & Sex Coach U, Los Angeles, CA
Instructor for Ancient & Modern Sexual Healing.
Director (2014-present)
The Somatic Integrative Healing Institute, Richmond, CA
Co-Director of intensive trainings for professionals on somatic healing and recovery from trauma (emotional, physical, sexual, and/or spiritual trauma).
Including:
- The Somatic Integrative Healing of Men
- The Somatic Integrative Healing of Women
- The Shamanic Therapeutic Kink Intensive
- Sensual Healing Magic for Couples
Director (1994-present)
The Integrative Arts Institute, Richmond, CA
Founded successful workshops and support groups bringing together people of varied races, ages, religions and sexual preferences to address common issues of empowerment and creative expression.
Highlights of accomplishments and functions:
- Presented nationally at conferences on spirituality, communication, sexual wellness and movement.
- Designed, developed and promoted ongoing workshop series on:
- Empowered Living for Women
- Empowered Relationships for Women
- Body Image, Sexuality and Self Esteem for Women
- Relationship and Communication Building for Men and Women
- Presented at the Interfaith Chapel in the Presidio on Native European Shamanism.
- Developed and presented a series of multicultural workshops on Sacred Spirituality, Music and Movement of Africa, India and the Middle East.
Patient Publications Coordinator (1989-1997)
Kaiser Permanente, Regional Health Education, Oakland, CA
Consultant to health education subject area specialists on literacy, pamphlet development, and integration into internal publication systems and dissemination of print materials to staff and members.
Responsible for the coordination, dissemination, cost effectiveness and quality of the internal publication system (CORE) which purchases and produces health education handouts for over 2 million members.
Highlights of accomplishments and functions at Kaiser Permanente:
- As coordinator of the CORE Publication System, developed the system into a collection of health education handouts that saved the Northern California Region of Kaiser Permanente $14 million in 1996.
- Creator and manager of a bi-annual group order of patient handouts in English, Spanish and Chinese. This system saved the region over $100,000 per year.
- Created collaborative relationships and cross cultural publication projects with Asian Health Services, La Clinica de la Raza, San Francisco General Hospital, and Group Health of Puget Sound.
- Implemented and maintained extensive statistical database concerning utilization of over 200 separate items from multiple departments in 30 facilities.
- Developed collaborative multi-disciplinary and interdepartmental partnerships to provide training materials and present workshops on:
- Creating Culturally-appropriate Health Information Materials
- Creating Readable Health Information Materials
- Committee Service:
- Chaired the Regionwide Health Education Publications Team
- Co-chaired the Cross Cultural Publication Task Force
- Member of the National CORE Publications Committee
- Chaired CORE Publications subcommittees on goals, accomplishments, evaluation, and on-line materials
Education
Naropa University, Oakland CA
Master’s program in Spirituality and Culture (1997-1998)
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Post Graduate Study in Communications and Theatre (1982 - 1984)
Master’s program in the College of Speech, emphasis in Broadcast Communications and Theatre (1982-1984)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (1981)
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Post-Graduate study in Oral Interpretation and Radio/TV/Film (1980-1981)
Loyola University of Chicago: Rome Center, Rome, Italy
Psychology and History (1977-1978)
Sherman Oaks Experimental College, Los Angeles, CA
Post graduate training in Theatre & Expressive Arts (1979-1980)
Professional Memberships
She serves on the board for The Sunrise Center and The Church of All Worlds.
- Boar Member The Church of All Worlds, Cotati, CA 2012 - present
- Board Member, The Sunrise Center, Corte Madera, CA 1998 - present
- Board Member, The Nevada Center for Cultural & Martial Arts, 2002 - 2008
- American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) 2005 to present, Section Leader 2008 - 2012
- Bay Area Association of Psychological Type
- United Religions Initiative
- Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE)
- Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology)
Awards & Honors
- Kaiser Permanente Service Improvement Awards:
- EZ Flyer System (1995)
- Summer/Winter Group Order of Recommended Non-stock Publications (1994)
- Marquette University Graduate College of Speech Scholarship (1982-1984)
- Northwestern University Graduate Study in Oral Interpretation Scholarship (1981)
Publications
Award-winning co-author/editor of "The Marriage of Sex & Spirit"
Contributing expert to "Rites of Pleasure"
Contributing expert to "The Idiot's Guide to Tantric Sex"
Media Appearances
Host of the #1 weekly radio show "Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra." 2006 to 2009
Host of "Take 2: Movie Reviews" weekly syndicated television show 1983-1985
View from the Bay (Channel 7)
Channel KRON 4 San Francisco Saturday morning show
Print Interviews
Oakland Tribune
International Herald Tribune
Marin Independent Journal
Connect Magazine
Salon.com
POV Men's Magazine
Podcast Interviews
Chip August "Sex, Love & Intimacy"
Alisa Kriteman " Just for Women"
Karen Tate -" Divine Feminine Radio"
Maryanne Camarato " The Maryanne Camarato Show"
Veronica Monet “Sex Without Shame”
Playboy Radio
Carla Tara "Tantra Today "
Caryn Colgan
Presentations
- Sex Support Outside the Box for Sex Clients of Sex Workers: Ethical, Inclusive, & Affirming Treatment Models, AASECT Conference, Puerto Rico, 2016
- The Sex Worker Next Door: Creating Ally Relationships with a Marginalized Community, AASECT Conference, Minneapolis, MN 2015
- Keynote speaker at Singles Conventions in Northern CA
- Tantra and Sacred Sexuality in the Clinical Setting (co-presented with Stephen Braveman), AASECT Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2007
Interests
Field research into various alternative lifestyles for 25 years, in sacred sexuality and Tantra for 15 years, cross culturally spirituality and shamanism for 30 years, initiated as a shaman in 4 traditions.