Valerie has just recently moved from the East Coast where she was the Assistant Lead Instructor at Montvale, Wyckoff and Paramus Park. She now resides in the Seattle area and is excited to continue working for Club Pilates near her new home. She completed her Master Training Certification with Club Pilates and is also a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. She has combined her love of movement and practice in mental health alongside her Pilates teachings. Valerie began her Pilates journey in college and fell in love. She joined Club Pilates as a member as soon as one opened up in her area, and has never looked back. She completed her comprehensive training with Club Pilates in 2018, and has received further certifications in TRX, Barre Above and ActivMotion Bar. She values the whole body integration of Pilates into day to day life and can't imagine a better way than to share this with those who want to be instructors! On a personal note, since her husband flies for a living, Valerie loves to travel. She enjoys hiking, dancing, trying new cuisines and spending time with family. She also speaks Spanish and Greek fluently!