Valerie Bachinsky is a Registered Nurse with a Master’s degree in Nursing and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, specializing in a proactive approach to managing osteoarthritis (OA). Diagnosed with OA in her twenties, Valerie turned her personal challenges into a professional quest to understand and mitigate the impacts of this condition.
Her expertise is rooted in firsthand experience and supported by scientific knowledge, focusing on lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep prioritization to slow OA’s progression. Valerie’s journey includes overcoming significant health hurdles and implementing transformative self-care practices that significantly improved her OA symptoms.
Now, Valerie is dedicated to empowering others with OA, sharing effective strategies and offering support to improve their quality of life. Her personal journey through injury and recovery provides her with unique insights into the physical and emotional dimensions of living with OA. Valerie’s mission is to guide individuals through their own journeys, helping them reclaim their activities and passions just as she did.