Hi! I’m Val.
I can’t wait to help you create your dream life.
I was born & raised in Raleigh, North Carolina & live there with my husband Zack & rescue dog Ryder. We are outdoorsy & spend as much time as possible as a trio enjoying walks, hikes, traveling, & playtime.
Until my senior year of college, I was blindly living a life of people-pleasing (& now consider myself in people pleasing recovery – a work in progress!). I took being a perfectionist as a compliment, something to strive for, & lived my life according to what I thought would make others happy. Come to find, satisfying what others want isn’t the secret to a rich and grounded life – it has to start with yourself, & I’d completely lost that inner connection.
Through the journey of becoming a certified coach & navigating physical & mental health challenges & a severe Eating Disorder, I found my voice, myself, & so many joys in life I had been missing out on during those transformative years. I discovered what it feels like to live by what your heart wants & stop listening to the voices of doubt in your head. I created the life, & lifestyle, that best suits me and is sustainable – free from following rules, perfectionistic standards, or societal norms. I carved a path to take the power back over my life & my health, & am passionate about helping you do the same!
Background & Qualifications
- International Coach Federation (ICF) Certified Authentic Life & Leadership Coach (CALC), Raleigh Coaching Academy, 2018
- National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) Health Coach Certification, ACE (American Council on Exercise), 2024
- Adult Mindset & Behavior Change Coach, Roundabout Fitness, LLC, 2025-Present
- Mental Health Coach for Kids, Teens, & Young Adults, Bend Health, 2025-Present
- BS in Business Administration – HR, North Carolina State University, Poole College of Management, 2014
- NC State Poole College of Management volunteer: support mock interviews and career preparation for students, 2020-2024
- Volunteer student mentor with MESA, a STEM- and diversity-based college and career prep program, 2023
- Cisco employee group WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) volunteer mentor coach, Cisco, 2021
I’ve spent years studying wellbeing — reading the research, listening to experts, working with Registered Dietitians & Therapists on my own journey, & becoming certified as a both a Life Coach & Health Coach. I’ve created a balanced, compassionate, evidence-based approach to mental & physical health that is sustainable for my body, mind, & souI & free from rules, shame, & restrictions. It’s an approach rooted in clarity, sustainability, & self-trust — & I’m here to help you build that for yourself.
With over a decade in the corporate HR world, nearly a decade of personal development work through my own nutrition, psychotherapy, & mindset coaching, & six years of supporting clients just like you, I’ve seen firsthand how life can change when you feel grounded, confident, & aligned with who you really are. Guiding people through that transformation has become my passion, & I’d be honored to support you on that journey.
Valerie Marston Clarity Coaching 