Welcome to Breaking Through Wellness

I've empowered hundreds to feel, perform & be their best with 20+ years' education & experience!

Named #1 Certified Health Education Specialist in the U.S. This is a masters degree level certification that helps me design evidence-based solutions, applying best practices to address root causes of health, fitness & athletic performance problems.

Named a Top 10 Performance Coach in 2021 by Disrupt Magazine.

The credentials I blend to empower you with time-saving expert insights:

• Masters in Health, B.A. in Exercise Science & PreMed Biology, AAS in Massotherapy.  
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer & Exercise is Medicine Level II 
• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Licensed Massage Therapist
• Certified Myoskeletal Alignment Therapist
• Precision Neuromuscular Therapist
• Numerous internships in Nutrition, Dietetics & Health Program Design
• I have worked in Physical Therapy clinics, hospital systems & collaborated with Chiropractors, Concierge MDs & Functional Medicine Physicians.
• I have designed wellness interventions & health technology for companies, communities, fire departments, health insurance plans & school systems.
• I currently sit on a Leadership Board for UMass School of Health Sciences.
• I currently coach youth Cross Country & Track.
• I was selected by Meta as a small business leader.

I'm a published researcher with the U.S. Army Public Health Center, studying how to solve root cause of health, fitness & resiliency problems of the U.S. military forces & their families!  Additionally, I empowered senior military leaders to take targeted actions to improve the health of their troops.

I'm a best-selling self-help & stress management author of The Art of Breaking Through: Five Simple Steps to Take on Any Challenge & Tackle Self-Doubt (available on Amazon).

Some of the pros I've helped optimize health, mind & body performance: Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, Detriot Lions, The Radio City Rockettes, Weezer, etc.

Contact me using the form on this website or book a free call here to review your goals!

Yes, clients have the ability to text me as needed. And, if you're really stuck, a quick call is more efficient than a million texts :)

I believe those that I coach deserve the attention to detail & comprehensive support I wish I would have had when working to improve my health, fitness & performance. When you're stuck, you're stuck. Therefore, I provide multiple ways my active clients can reach out to me for quick answers & on-the-fly support. Sometimes that ability to reach out for a quick answer is just what's needed to change the game.

Book a free consult to see if I'm the right coach for you here. You'll quickly realize how this is a one-of-a-kind of coaching experience!

Short answer: Yes, I do coach current pro athletes.  With my skillset, I also coach their wives to optimal health, fitness & mind-body resilience, too!

Long answer: Sometimes we have to make hard decisions & leave behind things that we love. It's at such challenging times I believe our values have the ability to shine through.

Rather than spending my time traveling full-time with pro athletes & NFL teams, these days I dedicate my non-Breaking Through Wellness hours to coaching my son's running teams & holding down the fort while my active duty Army husband finishes out his time in service.

If you're a pro athlete, please specify on the contact form on this website or email me at [email protected] 

I have a blog, Team Valentine Project, where you can view videos & articles sharing simple science-based tips, tricks & tools. You'll find information on running, exercise, nutrition, healthy lifestyle, mindset & my personal journey reversing my "chronic" diseases.

You can purchase my best-selling book, The Art of Breaking Through, on Amazon here. It's likely the shortest, yet most powerful, self-help book you've ever read!

Additionally, opting into my newsletter (using the form above this FAQ section) is a great way to stay up-to-date with my speaking engagements, free events & tips to feel, perform & be your best!

All of my client systems are based in simplicity.  Here are my current policies:

• Payment Policy: Payment is due prior to your first session. 
• Cancellation Policy: If you have to cancel, I must be notified at least 12 hours prior to your scheduled session or the session is forfeited without refund.
• Late Policy: Out of respect for other clients, if you arrive late your session will end at your originally scheduled time.
• Client Cap Policy: I'm currently accepting new clients, but spots are limited due to the level of support I provide. Don't wait to book a free consult! Contact me using the form on this webpage or email [email protected]