Welcome to Breaking Through Wellness

I've empowered thousands of individuals 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 certification that helps me design evidence-based approaches to address the 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.  
• American College of Sports Medicine credentials: Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer & Exercise is Medicine Level 2
• 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.

Don't wait! Contact me using the form on this website or email [email protected] today!

Yes, clients have the ability to text 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 & support I wish I would've had when working to improve my health, fitness & performance. I offer many ways clients, both new & former, can reach out to me. Imagine getting the answers you need, when you need them. It can & will expedite your success! 

Please contact me for a free 30-minute consult to review your goals. You'll quickly realize how this is a one-of-a-kind of coaching experience!

Yes.  Most recently, I have 1:1 health, fitness & performance coached men looking to increase endurance, recover faster, prevent injury, strengthen mindset resilience & improve eating habits to support Ironman triathlons, military deployments, marathon running & improving overall health & fitness.

My 20 years' experience include:

• 5+ years massaging, coaching & supporting male athletes (NFL, MLB, college football)
• health & fitness coaching male Physicians & corporate leaders
• advising senior military leaders on targeted initiatives to improve the health, fitness & mind-body resilience of their troops
• developing wellness programs & fitness testing for fire & police departments
• working with a variety of males in Physical Therapy, fitness centers & doctors' offices
• providing injury prevention, mindset & nutrition coaching for elite youth male athletes

Please contact me to see if I'm currently accepting clients outside of Badass Breakthrough Academy. If you're serious about feeling or performing your best, I'm happy to be your go-to expert to guide the way!

Short answer: Yes, sometimes I coach current NFL athletes.  However, with my background, 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] 

The best way is via the "contact me" button on this website. Fill out the quick form with your questions & receive a free call to see if we're a good fit to work together.

I have a blog, Team Valentine Project, where you'll find videos & articles on running, exercise, nutrition, healthy living, mindset & my 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!

Finally, opting into my newsletter (using the form above this FAQ section) is a great way to stay up-to-date with my public speaking, free company events & latest tips to feel 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: Due to the high level of support I provide, I do limit the number of individuals I am focused on supporting at one time. Contact me using the form on this webpage or email [email protected]. I offer a free consult to see if we're a good fit to work together.