Meet the Clinician Behind Florencio Praxis
ABOUT FLORENCIO PRAXIS
Florencio Praxis was founded by Francis Florencio to help organisations and mental health professionals build confident clinicians, stronger teams, and safer services through practical education, supervision, and workforce development.
With more than 14 years of experience across forensic mental health, community services, aged care leadership, and nurse education, Francis brings real-world clinical insight to every partnership.
Driven by a simple belief: when clinicians grow, communities benefit.
WHY FLORENCIO PRAXIS EXISTS
Clinicians enter this profession with heart. A genuine desire to deliver their best for the people they care for. Yet the realities of modern practice are complex. Organisational pressures, resource constraints, and the demands of frontline work can erode confidence and capability over time.
Florencio Praxis exists because clinicians deserve support that is practical, grounded, and shaped by real experience. When clinicians have leaders who walk alongside them, they develop the resilience, agility, and capability needed to thrive in an ever‑changing mental health landscape.
There is no single solution to the complexities of mental health practice. But investing in clinicians and frontline leaders through targeted learning, reflective supervision, and experience‑driven guidance builds teams who can navigate uncertainty, make safe decisions, and deliver exceptional care.
Florencio Praxis is committed to helping individuals and organisations grow capability through practical learning, meaningful supervision, and partnerships anchored in experience, purpose, and people.
QUALIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Nursing, Registered Nurse (NZ)
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences Mental Health & Addiction Nursing
Master of Health Sciences
Published Research
MY PHILOSOPHY
People before processes.
Strong clinical systems begin with supported, confident professionals.
Learning should be practical.
Education should give people skills they can apply immediately—not simply information to remember.
Every organisation is different.
That's why every programme is designed around your team's needs rather than delivered from a standard template.
Experience that makes a difference.
EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE
With more than 14 years of experience in mental health, Francis combines frontline clinical experience, leadership, and education to help organisations build confident clinicians, stronger teams, and better outcomes for the people they support.
Supporting mental health professionals and organisations across New Zealand through practical leadership, education, and workforce development.
14+ Years in Mental Health
Current Service Manager leading multidisciplinary mental health teams, with previous leadership experience across community and aged care services.
Leadership Experience
Former AUT Nurse Educator and CPI® Global Professional Instructor, helping mental health professionals build practical skills they can apply with confidence in everyday clinical practice.
Clinical Education
Experience across forensic, community, and aged care mental health, with workforce education delivered throughout New Zealand and Australia.
Specialist Experience
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Whether you're looking for workforce development, clinical supervision, or tailored education, we'd love to learn about your goals.