Valerie's background includes six years of instructing yoga with people over the age of 40 with health concerns and students over the age of 60, up to the age of 79. She is certified with YogaFit in Level 1, Level 2 and Senior Yoga. Her love of the Mind/Body connection has been a part of her life for over 18 years. Most of her work experience and college degrees have had a focus on the connection between our bodies and our minds. This has lead to a career in Wellness, Health and Prevention.
She has an M.S. Ed with counseling as her major and all other courses inhealth education. Currently, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, she teaches Stress managment classes for those going through the Cardiac Rehab program.