Testimonials

I had problems with organization and creating boundaries. I was fearful and I had buried my desires and hopes. Valerie is a gifted coach. She is compassionate and patient. She allows her students to open up and speak from the heart and all the while she gently keeps you focused on the your goals and desires. I learned to create boundaries for myself, and unearthed desires that had been dormant in my life and healed past hurts. Now I am on the other side of my desires and I feel lighter with greater focus.
- T.W., Senior Personnel Analyst

I took Valerie’s workshop in November 2017 at Trans Lounge and I immediately felt something magical about her class. She made me feel comfortable to explore and express myself. Prior to coming to the workshop I’ve had some struggle with my body image and knew that having top surgery would help me but I thought it was financially impossible. So when Valerie asked in class what do we wish to happen in our lives, it took me a moment. But when I said it loud “Top surgery” I felt free and finished the class with a sense of accomplishment. Then a few weeks later, the miracle took place. I found out Cedars Sinai has just started a new program for transgender surgeries and my health insurance would cover for top surgery. When I researched in October this information was not available so I was really surprised. All the insurance paperwork went smoothly and I was able to have top surgery in March 2018. What I thought would be impossible became POSSIBLE in such a short period of time. I definitely believe Valerie’s dance workshop helped me break my limited thinking. Because of it I became open to receive all the resources necessary for my healing. I am so grateful, thank you Valerie!!!
- N, TransLounge Danceshop Participant

Valerie is someone who lives her life and her craft with passion, and who knows from experience what will inspire, empower and transform your life - from the inside-OUT. I received more insight, focus and clarity in a few hours than what has taken me months, sometimes years to learn on my own. I highly recommend this workshop for those who are truly ready to change the course of their lives!
- Clare aka L.Ariel, Artist
http://www.larielmusic.com.

Erin Stegeman Marrero is an Actress, Writer, Director, Producer and Creator of "Once Upon a Anonymous" and "Once Upon A Time: The Rock Opera"

It has been about two weeks and I am still feeling the benefits of Valerie's Feel Good Kick Ass DanceShop! The playful creativity that was accessed through a nurturing environment within a community of other like minded women truly had me flying high- not to mention breaking a sweat! The DanceShop got me out of my head and into my body where I went from theory into a greater knowing encoded in the cells of my body. I am so happy I went and look forward to attending again! I highly recommend at least trying it out once- your inner child will thank you for it.
- Sharon Pierre-Louis, Actress/Opera Singer/American Sign Language Interpreter

After attending Valerie’s workshop, I felt inspired, motivated, and couldn’t shake the smile off my face. Valerie was engaging, passionate, and refreshingly real . . . finally, someone who understands where I’m coming from and really gets it! I felt like a light bulb was turned on in my head, it was exactly what I needed. She really changed my way of thinking. Instead of the dreaded one-size-fits-all approach, she acknowledged us all as individuals and provided different avenues and options, encouraging us all to find what really works for our own lives. She was so friendly and approachable, and really knows how to move! Her dance instruction was easy to follow and incredibly fun; the entire room was smiling ear to ear. Valerie's workshop is truly for everyone – it will change your life!
- Rachel W., Project Specialist, Los Angeles

Valerie’s presentation helped me pinpoint some of the reasons my exercise attempts have been unsuccessful. She really made me think about my excuses and more importantly my goals. The ideas she shared about ”Mindset to Minshift” helped to spark a change in the way I defined exercise which will eventually help me eliminate my excuses.
- Lyneisha B., Los Angeles

When I signed up...I expected to sit and listen to the usual guidance to walk when possible, opt for the stairs and watch what you eat. Instead, I found myself up on my feet, laughing and engaging in an easy to follow and FUN dance routine ….along with several of my work colleagues, no less! Valerie gave a wonderful presentation. She was entertaining, informative and gave us a great variety of suggestions for ways exercise could become part of a fun lifestyle. By the end, all of us were grooving away, enjoying ourselves while working up a sweat.
- Dava C., Attorney, Los Angeles

It was SO FUN! No surprise you are an amazing, enlightening, motivating, fun instructor and made it such a fun and comfortable place to dance!
- Birka, Salsa Hip Hop Workshop student

Valerie's coaching helped me get out of my own way, by getting out of my head, back in my body and taking massive action.
- Shelene Atanacio, Actress, Author, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur

I came to Valerie after hitting a rough patch in my life. I was overwhelmed, and realized I needed help to change my perspective, and get some mental & emotional tools that would help me going forward. Within the first week of getting coached by Valerie, I had already felt an immense lightening of my mental strain. With her support, I learned to give my Fears a voice- not too loud a voice that it would determine my actions, but voice enough to acknowledge that it is in the room… Valerie supported me in going deep with myself…and challenged me to discover the voice within me that I want to share and my partner wants to hear..is BEGGING to hear. With her coaching, I was able to touch a deeper spot within my relationship as well. I can't say enough about Feel Good Kick Ass. If you're in need of coaching, look no further.
- Derek Opperman |www.lifeuphealthcoaching.com