Growing up in Colorado and attending an Outward Bound high school Valerie was influenced by nature and adventure at an early age. Later in college she studied acting at DePaul's theatre conservatory in Chicago which exposed her to rigorous physical, vocal and emotional training. While there she began an apprenticeship with the movement faculty that would later lead to a position as a professor and the founding of holistic healing center, innergy and later Deeper into Yoga. After 8 years of teaching Valerie is best known for her in-depth work with therapeutic applications of yoga ranging from chronic pain, post-op and integrative exercise to clients dealing with MS, Cancer and Autoimmune disorders. Valerie is also a certified personal trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
"My aim is to inspire you to create your life as a work of art. We will start by cultivating a deep sense of physical and mental wellness. On top of that foundation we will add as much fun, ease, and joy as we can. Your workouts should be about finding more space and joy in your body so that you leave our sessions feeling able to fully express yourself and contribute your gifts to the world."
Favorite activities outside the gym
Hiking, training to do big climbs, making and eating great food, learning to garden, working on our house, exploring Seattle, writing plays, seeing theatre and art
Favorite thing about living in Washington?
My husband and I just moved here and I love how smart and active Seattle people are.
One place you'd like to visit and why?
Japan- I'm so intrigued by the culture the art and the food
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Are you kidding me? I would die without variety.
A woman that you would consider a hero?
Ani DiFranco for telling it like she sees it. "I do it for the joy it brings, cause I'm a joyful girl. 'Cause the world owes us nothing, we owe each other the world." -Ani