Valerie Dukes is an owner and NASM-certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Group Fitness Instructor at Body Elite, with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a Level 3 YogaFit–trained yoga instructor and holds a black belt in International Tae Kwon Do, registered with the World Black Belt Federation.

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Valerie’s background spans sport karate tournaments, amateur kickboxing, 5Ks, obstacle course races, and NPC Figure competitions. Her fitness journey began with Tae Kwon Do at age 19, where she discovered strength training and its power to build confidence, athleticism, and resilience — a passion she now shares with her clients every day.

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Valerie believes in meeting people where they are and providing individualized, results-driven training, not a one-size-fits-all approach. She finds her greatest reward in helping clients grow stronger, move better, and gain confidence — both in and out of the gym.

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Outside of Body Elite, Valerie enjoys Machida Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, hiking, ballroom dancing, reading, and podcasts. Her greatest joy is her children, Tristan and Eden, who inspire her daily.

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Whether you’re new to fitness or looking to elevate your training, Valerie would love to help you discover what moves you.
Train smart. Train Elite.