Melinda Franceschini Adjunct Faculty, Mindfulness Studies mfrance2@lesley.edu Bio Melinda Franceschini, PhD, DVM, holds instructor certifications in a number of styles of qigong, including Dragon and Tiger qigong. She holds a diplomate in Asian Body Works Therapy and a certification from the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her PhD is in biology, with a focus on stress physiology, environmental endocrinology, and wildlife health.