Welcome to Breaking Through Wellness

My 20+ years experience includes:

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 root cause of health, fitness & athletic performance problems.

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

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 & their families!  I helped apply this research to guide senior military leaders to take targeted actions to improve the mental & physical health, sleep, fitness & nutrition of their troops.

I currently co-lead a Women Leaders in Science initiative at the University of Massachusetts, alongside incredible women leaders & researchers throughout the U.S.!

I currently co-head coach boys cross country & co-ed track.

Best-selling 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.

My other credentials & degrees that empower you with time-saving insights:

• Masters in Health, B.A. in Exercise Science & PreMed Biology, AAS in Massotherapy.  
• American College of Sports Medicine certifications: Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer & Exercise is Medicine Level 2 (for exceptional science-based exercise & running program design specific to your health & energy concerns)
• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (advanced sports-specific strength training & corrective exercise plans)
• Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Licensed Massage Therapist
• Certified Myoskeletal Alignment Therapist
• Precision Neuromuscular Therapist
• Sacroiliac Joint Specialist (a root cause of many active women's injuries!)
• Numerous internships in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing & Health Program Design
• I've worked in Physical Therapy clinics, hospitals & collaborated with Chiropractors, concierge MDs & Functional Medicine Physicians.
• I've designed wellness interventions & health technology for companies, communities, fire departments, health insurance plans & school systems.
• Named by Meta a 2022 Small Business Hometown Hero

We really can address ALL of you, from your health concerns to your running, mind & body performance :) Get your questions answered today by booking a free consult here.

Welcome to flexible, customized & comprehensive coaching! 

Working with me includes:

• detailed review of your health & fitness history, what you're currently doing to achieve your goals, where you're feeling stuck, identification of potential root causes, etc.
• 30 or 60-minute virtual or in-person sessions with ability to cover many areas of your health, energy, mindset, movement, massage, nutrition, etc. in a single session.
• customized plans, cheat sheets &/or videos, so all you have to do after each session is take action! 
• support via email or text anytime you need it
• private online support community (Badass Breakthrough Academy only)
• Q&As & educational workshops (usually Badass Breakthrough Academy only)

I offer single sessions & Badass Breakthrough Academy. Due to the comprehensive resources & support included in this 4-month program, it is $349/month or 1 easy payment of $1397. Most find this to be incredibly affordable compared to endless supplements, siloed medical care, non-specific exercise & nutrition programming & frequent PT.

I aim to keep my services as affordable as possible, so I can serve fellow military spouses, police officer wives, school teachers & social workers, as well as executive leaders & former Olympians :) I've had to spend WAY too much on specialized care throughout my journey, so it's my goal that others have access to accessible expert support when they need it!

Because personal motivation & goals vary, it's best to book a complementary call here to review where you're starting from, where you want to be & results you can expect. You can also contact me using the buttons on this website. I look forward to meeting you!

Yes, clients have the ability to text as needed.

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 will expedite your success! 

The best way to learn more is to contact me for a free consult to get your questions answered. You'll quickly realize this is a one-of-a-kind coaching experience!

Short Answer: No. Long Answer: There is a huge trend right now with coaches requiring expensive 3rd party lab testing to inform nutrition & fitness plans.

With my American College of Sports Medicine Exercise is Medicine credential, I'm qualified to collaborate with your medical providers. I do many times review labs you've had done to offer a second opinion or to identify trends in your health. Breaking Through Wellness partners with medical professionals who can provide additional insights when it is outside my scope of practice.

Other times, I may offer suggestions on lab work that you can ask your provider to do, but believe you should go with an affordable & sustainable solution of using the tools covered by your insurance. 

Finally, should you learn of tests that exist to investigate root cause of your concerns via our coaching sessions (and your provider is unable or unwilling to do them) I do partner with a Functional Medicine provider for at home labs. While available, lab work is not always needed & rather simple lifestyle, training & nutrition habits can be made to address root cause of your symptoms. That is often the most efficient path to results, affordability & sustainable success.

Learn more by booking a free consult to discuss your specific goals today!

All of my client systems are based in simplicity & flexibility. Current policies are:

• Payment Policy: Payment is due prior to your first session. 
• Cancellation Policy: If you have to cancel, I must be notified at least 24 hours prior to your session or it 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. 
• Nutrition Review Policy: If you'd like a review of your nutrition, a 2 to 3 day food log must be sent to me at least 48 hours in advance so I have appropriate time to review prior to your coaching session. This will allow me to consider best-fit & up-to-date strategies to support your goals.

Absolutely!  I empower men to improve health & fitness, recover faster, prevent injury, strengthen mindset resilience & improve nutrition. Recent clients were looking to support goals such as Ironman triathlons, military deployments, marathons & breaking through health obstacles like G.I. concerns, precancer & pandemic work-life burnout.

My 20 years experience includes:

• working on NFL sports med teams + personal massage therapist & health coach to various pro athletes, rockstars
• 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 in Physical Therapy, fitness centers & doctors' offices
• providing injury prevention, mindset & nutrition coaching for elite youth male athletes
• co-head coach boys cross country & track 

Please contact me to review a best-fit option to work together. If you're serious about feeling or performing your best, count me in!

Just hit the "Contact Me" button on this website with your questions.

I have a blog, Team Valentine Project, where you'll find links to past press + educational 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!

Here's a recent podcast I did about Sustainable Fitness, Fat Loss, Running & Female Physiology at Any Age.

Finally, opting into my newsletter (using the form above this FAQ section) is a great way to stay up-to-date with my speaking, live workshops & latest tips to feel your best!

Short answer: Yes, I occasionally work with current pro athletes, their wives & former pros who want to ditch feeling stuck in their health, fitness & mind-body performance.

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]