Education & Credentials
Valerie is a Certified Classical Homeopath and Circadian Biology Practitioner specializing in women’s wellness, with a special interest in fertility, preconception and postpartum restoration.
Credentials:
Certified Classical Homeopathic Practitioner: Valerie was trained and certified by Master Classical Homeopath, Heathar Shepard, in an intensive mentorship program, obtaining certification in August 2026. She is continuing to take courses in homeopathy to deepen her understanding of this time-honored system of medicine. These include short courses through the RMDY Academy of Homeopathy, as well as with other practicing Homeopaths.
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC), trained through the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA), a program aligned with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), and approved by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
Certified in Applied Quantum Biology (IAQB Certified) through the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology. Valerie is currently pursuing Board Certification in Applied Quantum Biology through the American Naturopathic Medical Board.
Certified in Applied Circadian & Quantum Health by Circadian Health Educator and Clinician, Carrie Bennett.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, with a concentration in Culture and Media, from the University of South Florida.
Biography
Valerie lives on a small homestead in coastal Maine with her family, where she homeschools her two children. She approaches wellness in a hands-on, practical way that is deeply connected to nature.
Before settling into life on her homestead, Valerie gained immersive experiences through travel and learning. She WWOOFed on organic farms throughout France, learning about biodynamic wine making, organic agriculture, beekeeping, and propolis-infused skincare formulation. She also served as a lead field trip guide at Sweetwater Organic Farm in Tampa, Florida, teaching school-aged children about organic farming and sustainable living.
Valerie regularly hosts wellness workshops in her local community, helping participants restore natural rhythms and support digestion, energy, hormones, and overall vitality. She has also been involved in her local co-op for nearly a decade, contributing through classes, newsletter support, and community wellness workshops. She also makes her own line of handmade holistic wellness products: Wild Hope Botanicals. Learn more here.
Valerie is an avid reader and enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, saunas, spending time outside with her children and long walks in nature.

