Valerie's interest in holistic healing and eastern philosophy began at an early age. Massage as a tool for health was introduced to her as a young athlete and weekly massage became a welcomed routine once she graduated college and entered the workforce. She found that a massage every other week helped her to manage the physical stress of sitting at her desk. She also began to realize that massage made her happy. She felt more relaxed and clear headed for several days after a massage session.

A two month sabbatical in Thailand reinvigorated her spirit and exposed her to the Thai culture which utilizes massage as medicine. In the years since, Valerie has taken over 1,000 hours of massage and acupressure therapy courses, and she has spent eight years teaching others Shiatsu, Traditional Thai Massage, Acupressure, and Hot Stone Therapy. 

Valerie has been practicing massage and acupressure therapy in the Bay Area for the past 15 years. She continues to be inspired by massage and its ability to facilitate healing!