About Us

Valerie Senter-Williams, NCPT

Valerie Senter-Williams, NCPT, has a BBA in marketing from TCU. She has over 37 years’ experience in the fitness field, having owned her own fitness business for over 20 years and her own Pilates studio for the last 16 years located in Gulf Breeze, FL. She has attended and completed required hours with Polestar Education, Powerhouse Pilates, and PhysicalMind Institute. Val is also a level 1 and 2 Franklin Method Certified Instructor and is currently working on Level 3. Pilates by Val Studio is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA).

Additional Training and Certifications for Pilates

Certifications with Spiral Spine
Scoliosis Intensive with Erin Myers
Madeline Black Method Immersive Training, Level 1
Spinal Asymmetry and Scoliosis Essentials with Dr. Suzanne Martin
Franklin Method Workshops
Happy Feet
Pelvic Fascia and Pelvic Power
Healthy Discs
Flexible Rib Cage
Posture Class
Healthy Hips
Pain-Free Sacroiliac
Relaxed Shoulders and Neck
Healthy Knees
Liberated Spine
Happy Face

James Williams, NCPT

James Williams, NCPT, is a graduate of the U.S. Army Physical Fitness School as a Master Fitness Trainer and is certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise. Jim has been practicing Pilates for over 15 years and has finished his comprehensive programs with Powerhouse Pilates, PhysicalMind Pilates

Institute, and the Pilates by Val Instructor Academy (PBVIA). He graduated from the Special Forces qualification course in 1983 and is proud to wear the Green Beret.

Additional Training and Certifications for Pilates

Certification with Spiral Spine
Spinal Asymmetry and Scoliosis Essentials with Dr. Suzanne Martin