My name is Joanne Franchina, and I'm the founder of Inner Compass.  I help people to live fulfilling lives by applying their inner wisdom in everyday situations.  I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are discovering the joys of a holistic approach to life through mind, body, and spirit. 

I received my undergraduate degrees in English and Political Science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  I have extensive professional experience as a writer (technical and marketing communications), training course developer, business analyst, and quality assurance manager. 

In fact, it was the stresses associated with juggling motherhood and a successful professional career that first brought me to learn meditation and life coaching skills in 1996.  My extraordinary experiences with meditation and the power of intention led me to further study of metaphysical and spiritual subjects, that ultimately resulted in a career change of a higher order.

I am a member of the International Coach Federation.  I am also a certified clairvoyant medium and ordained minister with Fellowships of the Spirit in Lily Dale, New York.    

As you might expect from my background, I have become quite skilled at finding balance between the practical and the inspirational, the logical and the intuitive, the material and the spiritual.  I have a unique, intuitive approach to life coaching and spiritual counseling that is highly effective.  I am also passionate about teaching; I love to share with others the concepts and practices that I have successfully applied in my own life, and in sessions with clients.

I am blessed to have a supportive family and loved ones who help me to appreciate life.  I enjoy walks in nature, music, and creative projects.  I also enjoy getting to know people, so I hope you will contact me and tell me about you!