As an athlete, coach, and business owner, Val has devoted the bulk of her career to both creating and embracing an all-encompassing wellness approach. She has sought out the highest levels of accreditations, including a Master’s Degree from NYU, a certificate in Lifestyle Medicine from Harvard Medical School, and a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Her 20 years of experience as both a successful business owner in the nightlife industry and as a competitive athlete and coach have led her to her current position as owner and founder of The Studio MTL. 

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She has created an inclusive space that emulates her belief in holistic wellness and is designed to facilitate embracing a balance of consistent training, recovery practices, and nutrition. Her PUMP training method, which combines individualized cardio, resistance work, and mat pilates, has led her to work with countless athletes, high performance individuals, companies, and coaches. 

 

Her position as both an industry leader and business owner has led her to become a partner at Spa Bota Bota, a 40,000 square-foot facility located in the heart of Montreal’s Old Port. Bota Bota offers a curated Nordic spa experience rooted in an urban setting.  In addition to this, she has also secured a role as a recurring Health & Wellness contributor for ELLE Canada and ELLE Québec, two iconic staples in the Canadian media industry.