Soft natural light inside The Way Apothecary meditation space in Woodside, California

A space for reflection, meaning and awareness.

Sometimes what we need most is space to slow down, talk things through, and listen more deeply to ourselves. Holistic Guidance offers a thoughtful space to explore what feels meaningful, what may be shifting, and what is asking for attention.

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What It Is

Holistic Guidance is a conversation-centered approach that brings mind, body, and spirit into the process of reflection. Through thoughtful inquiry and deeper listening, sessions can help you recognize patterns, explore questions of meaning and direction, and strengthen your connection with your own inner knowing

Who It’s For

For those who want to explore their lives with greater depth and intention. You may be moving through a transition, questioning what comes next, feeling called toward change, or simply wanting a deeper relationship with yourself, your inner life, and what feels meaningful to you.

Francoise Decatrel Walking Near Private Meditation Studio in Woodside, CA.

What to Expect

Sessions are primarily conversational and may include reflective inquiry, somatic awareness, meditation, aromatherapy, journaling, nature-based practices, or simple personal rituals when appropriate. Each session concludes with a practice, reflection, or point of focus to continue working with between sessions.

How It Differs From Therapy or Coaching

Holistic Guidance is non-clinical and is not intended to diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Rather than focusing primarily on goals, accountability, or problem-solving, sessions create space for reflection, deeper self-understanding, and exploration of what feels meaningful or is asking to be understood through a mind, body, and spirit perspective.

Francoise Decatrel at Home in Woodside CA

A Whole-Person Approach

Françoise brings together more than a decade of study and practice in aromatherapy, meditation, subtle energy work, herbal wisdom, somatic awareness, and earth-based practices. Her approach is integrative and responsive, drawing from different areas of her background according to the individual and what emerges in the session.

Next Steps

Holistic Guidance sessions are 60 minutes and available both in person at The Way Apothecary in Woodside and virtually.

$275 per session

Sessions may be booked on an as-needed basis, whether you are seeking support around a particular question, transition, or period of reflection.

Begin with a complimentary consultation to explore whether Holistic Guidance feels like the right fit.

Begin with a complimentary consultation to talk about what you are looking for and whether Holistic Guidance feels like the right fit.

Schedule a Complimentary Phone or Video Call