Valerie Charlemagne-Mattheus
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

My Certifications

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer

It's no secret - fitness training has been proven to prevent disease, strengthen your health and improve your confidence and outlook on life. As a certified fitness trainer, I'm deeply trained in everything from muscle mechanics to flexibility and cardiovascular dynamics. So if you want to live a stronger and more confident life, I've got the training and the expertise to help you every step of the way.

ISSA Specialist in Group Fitness

Participating in a group fitness class offers a great, and often more affordable alternative to working one-on-one with a personal trainer. However, flawed program design, poor planning, and a lack of safe exercise progressions and regressions can sometimes lead to suboptimal results, and even injury to those who participate in group fitness classes. As a certified specialist in this area, I can plan, implement, and lead group fitness classes to help you achieve optimal results in a fun and safe environment.

Certified Yoga and SUP Yoga Instructor

The science of Yoga is so much more than just exercising... To increase life awareness and support overall well-being I continuously study and explore methods, teachings and practices -  based on the 8 limbs  of yoga my sessions combine strength, flexibility and life awareness training. Holding international certifications in Iyengar Yoga and SUP Yoga I create unique yoga experiences suitable for each level.

ISSA Elite Trainer

The ISSA Elite Trainer credential is awarded to accomplished ISSA Certified Trainers who have proven their competence in personal training and developed expertise in two additional areas of specialization. With scientific backing and practical application in the areas clients need help with the most, this credential proves that extensive education equals results.

ISSA Certified Elite Trainer

The 8 limbs of yoga

The 8 limbs of yoga by Indian sage Patanjali:

1. Social behavior (Yamas)

2. Inner discipline (Niyamas)

3. Physical postures (Asanas)

4. Breath control (Pranayama)

5. Discipline of the senses (Pratyahara)

6. Concentration & Focus (Dharana)

7. Meditation (Dhyana)

8. Self-Realization (Samadhi)

200 hours Yoga Teacher

200 hours certified yoga teacher