The mission of Joyfull Living, LLC is to provide heart-centered life enrichment services for individuals and groups wanting to create positive change and increase joy in their lives and their communities. Joyfull Living, LLC offers retreats, keynote presentations, transformational coaching and creative wellness workshops highlighting the benefits of incorporating nature, art, music, and local food into daily life.
Valerie Joy Hein Hamstra is passionate about living a happy, healthy life while encouraging others to do the same. With a decade of experience as a nursing assistant, plus certification as a wilderness first responder and yoga teacher, she is excited and honored to share her knowledge with others.
Highlights
2023 -2025 Center for Aging Research & Education - Advisory Committee Member
2022 Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter - Care & Support Volunteer of the Year
2022 Wilderness Medical Associates - Wilderness First Responder Certification (WFR)
2021 Kula Collective - Transformational Coaching Certification
2019 - 2023 Community Educator, Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter
2018 Perennial Yoga Wisdom School - 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification
2014 University of Wisconsin Continuing Education - Mental Health & the Older Adult Certification
2013 Madison College - Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
2007 University of Wisconsin - Platteville, BS Communication Technologies - Imaging Media