EXOS Fitness Specialist and NYU Master Graduate, Val has devoted the bulk of her career to both creating and embracing an all-encompassing wellness approach. Her 20 years of combined experience as a successful business owner in the nightlife industry and as a competitive athlete and coach have led her to her current position as owner of The Studio MTL in Westmount, a wellness space located in Montreal, QC.

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. She has obtained the highest possible training accreditations and has had the opportunity to work with countless athletes, high performance individuals, companies, and coaches. Her PUMP training method, which combines individualized cardio, resistance work, and mat pilates, has become renowned and has attracted clients that include celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Coeur de Pirate.

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.