From constant intestinal pain to full-body freedom

Nathalie, 60s – IBS Pain

“I was living with constant intestinal pain despite major diet changes and medications like Percocet - nothing worked.
My gastroenterologist said everything looked fine, but I knew something deeper was going on.
A friend suggested my pain might be connected to past trauma and stress, and that’s when I found Rise Above Pain.

This program was a total game-changer. It gave me tools like breathwork, emotional processing, and a new understanding of how the body keeps score.

Today, I’ve taken back control over my pain and my life. Valerie’s program saved me. It’s worth every penny.”

From surviving to thriving at 70+

Donna, 70s – Chronic Back Pain, Sciatica & Fibromyalgia

“I spent years chasing pills, doctors, and quick fixes, feeling broken, angry, and desperate for someone to save me.
When I joined Rise Above Pain, I realized healing wasn’t about the body alone, it was about rewiring my brain, beliefs, and nervous system.

Valerie’s coaching helped me go from surviving to thriving.
Now, I wake up excited for life. I’m no longer waiting to be fixed… I’ve become the one who heals myself.
You’ll walk away from this program with more than you can imagine.”

From weekly migraines to total self-awareness 

Helen, 18 – Chronic Migraines (Elite Athlete)

“I had 1–3 migraines a week since age 10, and they ruled my life.
Since working with Valerie, the frequency has dropped dramatically, and I’ve learned to self-soothe and understand the emotional triggers behind my pain.

What used to feel unmanageable now feels like something I can control.

Beyond reducing the pain, I’ve become more self-aware, grounded, and genuinely happier. This program changed my life.”

From fear to strength and confidence

Ainsley – Chronic Shoulder Pain

“For over a decade, I lived with chronic shoulder pain that no treatment could fix.
I had no idea how much fear, stress, and emotion were feeding the pain cycle.

Through Rise Above Pain, I didn’t just find relief, I reclaimed control over my body, my workouts, and my confidence.
I’ve started strength training again, which I never thought I’d be able to do.

This work brought me more than pain relief. It reshaped how I live.”

From surgery-bound to pain-free and powerful

Tim, 60s – Construction Worker & Martial Art Athlete – Back Pain & IBS

“After a lifetime of pushing through pain, I hit a wall. With a lumbar spondylosis diagnosis and possibly surgery on the table, I felt hopeless.
Valerie introduced me to the idea that my pain was rooted in a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight.

With her coaching, I released years of emotional stress, changed my belief system, and the pain began to fade.
I started training again, avoided surgery, and even got my neurosurgeon’s full support of this approach.
This work gave me my life back.”

From debilitating knee pain to a total mindset shift

Michael, 70s – Avid Pickleball Athlete

“I worked with Valerie to address knee pain, but what I walked away with was a complete life shift.
I learned how the mind and body are deeply connected.

By working at the root cause, I didn’t just eliminate pain, I transformed my mindset.
Now I treat pain as a short-term message, not a sentence. I feel better every day, and this program has impacted every part of my life.”