On September 17, 2011, Valerie competed in the 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation’s Eastern Canada Championships in the 60kg, 20-24 year old category. This was Valerie’s first powerlifting meet and she did exceptionally well! She won in her age/weight category, while also breaking the current 100% Raw World Records in all three lifts, in the overall total amount lifted, as well as in the deadlift-only. Read more »

Feminine Physique By Valerie is proud to announce that Valerie has successfully completed the High Intensity Trainer certification course through the Sports Performance And Resistance Training Association (S.P.A.R.T.A.). S.P.A.R.T.A. is a certification organization that teaches the classic high intensity training principles, as developed by Arthur Jones. To view Valerie`s practical demonstration, please watch the featured video on the home page of this website!  (*Note: the Featured Video has changed. To view the practical demonstration video, please go to http://youtu.be/Qcib_TD_L_A). For more information, please visit www.spartatraining.com.

It is important to set realistic goals for one’s training to keep you motivated and moving towards a definite target. Valerie set goals in late September of 2010 that were motivated by her wish to become one of the strongest natural female lifters in Canada at her age and weight class.  One of these goals was to deadlift 250lbs on a straight bar. Valerie’s starting point in September was a 210lb deadlift on a trap bar. In 8 months, she started using a straight bar and added 40lbs to her lift!! Check out the video in the Featured Video section (**note: the Featured Video has been changed, so please visit the STG Strength and Power YouTube channel at http://youtu.be/77gZuef5nm8 to view this video).

Valerie has now set her next goal of reaching a 300lb deadlift!

Valerie’s interest in training and proper nutrition began several years ago. Valerie began strength training at STG Strength and Power and she quickly surpassed all of the goals she originally set for herself. She felt challenged to learn more and after reading the works of Arthur Jones, Dr. Ellington Darden and Randy Roach, to name a few, she obtained a High Intensity Trainer certification through the Sports Performance And Resistance Training Association (S.P.A.R.T.A.). With her interest and first-hand experience with the amazing impacts of proper diet, Valerie established and is the current Chapter Leader for the Weston A. Price Foundation^® Brantford/Brant County Chapter. She also obtained certification as a Nutritional and Wellness Coach with Liberation Wellness.

Valerie’s passion for training and nutrition is what she strives to share with each of her clients to enable and empower them to improve their own lives!

Feminine Physique by Valerie offers one-on-one personal training, with programs that take into account a client’s individual goals, needs and abilities/limitations. Valerie’s methods focus of the quality of exercises, instead of on quantity, in order to maximize results for her clients.  Valerie helps her clients understand why what they are doing will be productive towards attaining their goals, whether it be weight loss, toning, improving overall health, muscle growth, joint strengthening, flexibility, etc.

Feminine Physique by Valerie offers nutritional coaching for each of its clients. This service is also available separately from personal training. Valerie is a certified Nutritional and Wellness Coach through Liberation Wellness. She is also a Chapter Leader for the Brantford/Brant County Weston A. Price Foundation^® (WAPF™). Both of these organizations are dedicated to educating individuals and families about proper nutrition for optimal human health. The foundation of this is eating whole, unprocessed and unadulterated food. Myths and misinformation about nutrition are explained and discussed with clients so that they can make the most informed decisions for their health.

Feminine Physique by Valerie operates in STG Strength and Power in St. George, ON. STG Strength and Power boasts full circuits of the most effective training equipment: MEDX and Nautilus machines. STG Strength and Power is the premiere personal training facility in Brant County.