Valerie trained as a teacher at Goldsmiths College, London University 1976-79 attaining a Bachelor of Education  degree (B.Ed). She then worked as a junior school teacher at Felsted school in Essex for five years.

In 1995 Valerie completed the National Federation of Spiritual Healers (NFSH) training. She qualified in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage (ITEC) followed by Aromatherapy (ITEC) in 1997.

Val’s Shiatsu training was at the East Anglian School of Shiatsu (Dip.EASS) with Neil Gulliver 1997-2003.
2004  she studied Barefoot Shiatsu with Maria Serrano and Bach Flower Remedy Practitioner Training with Tessa Jordan.
2005-6 Post Graduate Shiatsu College Certificate with Clifford Andrews.

Valerie has been a voluntary worker in Aromatherapy for cancer patients at Ipswich Hospital.

Valerie has been featured in newspaper articles such as the EADT available here: front page / back page.

Thought Field Therapy Training (TFT)

TFT Algorithm Training with Charles Stone 2008

TFT Diagnostic Training with Dr Roger Callahan 2008

TFT Advanced Training (completed Callahan Techniques Ltd. Approved Optimal Health Course) with Dr Colin Barron 2009

Valerie is a member of the NHS Directory of Complementary and Alternative Practitioners. www.nhsdirectory.org