The Essentials
Name: Valerie Heckel
Nickname: Val
DOB: January 25th, West Point New York- to 2 army parents
Raised mostly in Northern Virginia
Education:
BFA in Dance Performance with a Musical Theater Minor from University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
I moved to LA to pursue being a dancer and actor in the entertainment industry.
Valerie's Pilates Love Story:
I was formally introduced to Pilates by Juliet Kaska at JK Zen Fitness, where I also studied to become a certified teacher. I fell in love with the principles of Pilates and the Zen family at JK Zen. Pilates has been a whole body and mind positive outlet in my life. Pilates has transformed my life and I would love to help bring a positive Pilates experience to everyone!
Valerie’s Favorite Pilates Sequence:
It would have to be the Long Stretch Series. It has and will always be a series that pushes and challenges the my body’s limits.
Valerie's Trouble Spot:
Hip strength is something I have been working on strengthening and stretching. That IT Band!
Favorite Part of Teaching Pilates:
Helping each person become a stronger person inside and out. I love working in the class setting but especially in privates to help zone in and make those leaps and bounds for my clients!
You can take Valerie’s $15 Community classes Monday at 8am!
You can also book a private or duet with her: 7 Days a week! Check in with the front desk to see if you can book one of Val's New Teacher Rate; $55 private sessions (well they last!)
Feel free to introduce yourself! She can’t wait to get to know everyone ☺
Checkout our past Teacher Features: Ava Comissiong, Alexandra (Alex) Gordon,
Chris Ann Reuter , Laura Konz, Juliet Kaska, Monica Schuller, Sara Lindsey, Renee Engmyr, Anne Nebenzahl, Eeda Charbonneau & Janet Raykin