Hi and welcome! I’m Valerie.
Here’s what you should know about me…
I want to live in a world where women love themselves well, enjoy their bodies, feel healthy, confident, and strong, and embrace all that is possible for their lives.
I want you to feel comfortable in your skin.
I want you to enjoy your body and treat it with kindness.
I want you to love yourself well, and embrace all that’s possible for your life.
And ultimately, one day, I want you to look into your bathroom mirror and say, “Lookin’ good, cutie” or “Hi, beautiful” or “Damn, you’re so strong and powerful” and actually mean it.
I want all of those things for you, and for every woman… and that’s why I do the work that I do.
Back in 2010, I started Her Holistic Health, a lifestyle and wellness coaching practice. Since opening my practice, I’ve witnessed women go from stressed, exhausted, depleted, sedentary, full of cruel, self-critical thoughts—and shift into a completely new way of life. A life filled with more movement, more energy, more confidence, new habits, new passions and curiosities, even new friendships and relationships.
I love witnessing this kind of transformation, and it’s the same journey that I’ve been on, myself. I know from personal experience that it’s never too soon—or too late—to start taking better care of yourself, start treating yourself with kindness, and start loving yourself. For real.
My credentials
Masters Degree in Integrative Health Studies from the California Institute for Integral Studies.
Certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition®.
Trained at the Interchange Counseling Institute.
Lead coach at the Courageous Living Coach Certification program.
Hundreds and hundreds of hours working 1-on-1 with clients, leading workshops and giving talks, writing, researching, and delving deeply into women’s health, wellness, and empowerment topics.
A few other things
I’m a big believer in the power of simple habits and simple questions, like, “Am I actually hungry right now?” and “What would feel energizing right now?” When I take a moment to ask, my body always has a clear answer.
I love catching myself in the midst of a negative thought (like “I could absolutely never do that”) and then asking myself, “But is that really true? What if I could?”
I worked as a pole dance instructor, which is a fact that surprises most people! It was a beautiful way to reconnect with my body, my femininity, and sensuality, and help women feel like total goddesses—often, for the first time in their entire lives.
Photo by In Her Image Photography
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What People Are Saying
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My wish for you is that you get back all of the encouragement, intelligence, gentleness and joy that you impart to others. You are an excellent coach and I’m grateful that were born and that you are here helping others…helping me.
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— Carol D.
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My time with Valerie was priceless. What really impressed me is the way she got to know me and tailored our sessions to my needs and preferences. It was very evident that she took a lot of time outside of our sessions to find “goodies” for me to enjoy. Everything had a personal touch, from the yummy healthy recipes to the sweet care package I received. It was her encouragement that allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and begin to live a healthier lifestyle. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Valerie!!!
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— Lindsey B.
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I would like to sincerely thank you the time that we did get to spend together through these sessions. You have cracked me open Valerie. In a way that I never knew was possible. There are no words of gratitude can express how grateful I am for that. I am so lucky to have met you on the Oregon coast. So incredibly lucky.
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— Jennifer B.
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I admire you more all the time. You are so clear with your truths, so full of love and pure kindness. You are amazing clear through.
— Marilyn B.
When you consider yourself valuable you will take care of yourself in all ways that are necessary.
~M. Scott Peck
Chat with me
Now that you’ve got the low-down on who I am, please feel to simply reach out for the support that you know that you need and absolutely deserve.