Understanding how your brain works gives you the tools to shift out of stress and into states that feel so much better. Being in the experience of appreciation, gratitude and excitement for your life has much to do with utilizing the Reticular Activating System and creating filters in your neurology that tell you how to see your life.

Dr. Val shares here journey and insights on health issues, reversing aging, getting your sexy back and most importantly understanding some key things about health information.

Here is Dr. Val's amazing background:

Dr Valerie Helena Franc ND is a dynamic and inspirational naturopathic doctor, teacher, and world traveler. She combines her passion for holistic health and wellness with over twenty-four years of clinical experience. After completing her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph, Dr. Val went on to study at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. During this time, she earned her certification in naturopathic medical education and taught courses in naturopathic nutrition and sports nutrition at the college. Upon graduating in 2000, she was awarded the Leo-Boucher award for excellence in clinical nutrition. Dr. Val furthered her complementary skill set by pursuing certification in hypnosis through the National Guild of Hypnotists, becoming a certified yoga instructor, and through additional training in acupuncture and Traditional Asian Medicine at Zhejiang Hospital in Hangzhou China. She also meets the current standard of practice for prescribing.

Currently, Dr. Val maintains a family practice in Toronto and is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). Firmly committed to communicating naturopathic principles and philosophies, she has taught at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. In addition, she has also co-hosted the Create Your Holistic Lifestyle radio show and supported Vanuatu’s Women’s Beach Volleyball team on their Pro Tour through Italy and then as they won the bronze medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The relationship between mother and child is primal, and children are particularly in tune with and attached to their mother's emotions, their patterns and behaviors - even as young as babies. Women who act in a caregiving role also impact children in their development, and the Mother Wound also includes generational wounding of patriarchal societies. Understanding that and with love for the women that raised us we can heal these wounds.