About me
Unlocking Your Body’s Wisdom:
A Revolutionary Path to Self-Discovery
Hi, I’m Valentino, a certified practitioner of the Grinberg Method and a believer in the revolutionary act of honoring the body’s signals.
We live in a world that encourages us to tune out our bodily sensations, to prioritize productivity and intellect over our natural instincts and emotions.
But here’s the thing: the body is wise, and I’m here to support you reconnect with it, uncover your true needs, and live in alignment with the person you were always meant to be (your True-Self).
Moving from Limitation
to Liberation
My Story: From Disconnection to Wholeness
Like many of my clients, I once found myself trapped in a life that looked fine on the outside but felt empty inside.
With a Master’s in Industrial Design, I spent a decade in corporate environments. Sure, I had security—but something was missing. I was merely going through the motions, following social expectations while feeling emotionally numb and disconnected from myself.
This disconnection from my body wasn’t just a mental or emotional issue—it manifested physically. I started feeling increasingly stressed and dissatisfied, eventually descending into depression.I realized that in my attempt to keep emotions under control, I had numbed myself, blocking my natural ability to feel and express emotions. I wasn’t honoring my inner need for fulfillment, and it left me feeling lost.
Like any hero’s journey, the struggle became the catalyst for transformation. Psychotherapy taught me that healing doesn’t come from suppressing pain but from embracing it. I learned that body awareness was the key to uncovering my emotions, guiding me away from the overthinking and rigid mind and into a more embodied and authentic version of myself.
My own healing journey led me to discover the Grinberg Method—an approach that blends body awareness, conscious breathing, and experiential learning to create profound personal transformation. I had the honor to study with the founders of this methodology: Avi Grinberg and Ruth Elkana, becoming a certified practitioner after the 3 years educational program.
Now, I guide individuals through the same disconnection I once faced, supporting them to learn to trust their body’s guidance.
My Mission: Breaking Free from Society’s Conditioning
My mission is clear: to guide people back to the body.
We are constantly told to live from the mind, to intellectualize our experiences, and to ignore what we feel in favor of what we think we should be doing. I firmly believe that self-discovery is a rebellious act, a way of breaking free from societal conditioning that tells us to conform, suppress, and fit into a mold that doesn’t align with our true selves.
We experience and shape the world through the body, and only by honoring our sensations can we live authentically.
I envision a world where people recognize and fulfill their true needs, where pain and discomfort aren’t numbed but embraced as guides to self-growth.
Who I work with: Courageous Individuals Ready for Change
Growth is demanding. I won’t sugarcoat it.
I love working with people ready for a challenge—curious about their potential and tired of the patterns keeping them stuck. If chronic physical or emotional conditions persist, or if you feel disconnected from your true desires, we’re likely a good match.
I work with people who understand that healing is not a passive process. You don’t just lie there while someone else “fixes” you.
Healing, as I see it, is an active, participatory journey. You’ll need courage because this process involves confronting some difficult truths and getting comfortable with discomfort.
If you’re willing to go there, I’ll be with you every step of the way—sometimes with tough love, always with compassion and humor. There’s no hierarchy here; we’re equals. I’m no guru with all the answers, but I do know this: your body already knows what you need and my job is to teach you how to listen.
Qualifications and Credentials
Training and Expertise
A decade in corporate design taught me problem-solving. The Grinberg Method taught me to live it.
Qualifications:
- 3-Year certified Grinberg Method Education (1,200+ hours). Alcalá de la Jovada, Spain, 2022 – Grinberg Method
- Advanced Trainings: Trauma recovery (65 hours), Air, Water & Fire Elements — working with mental, emotional, and action-oriented processes through the body (200 hours). Alcalá de la Jovada, Spain – Grinberg Method
- Ana Thai Course: Anatomy of Thai Massage (45 hours). Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2024 – Sunshine Massage School
- Ginastica Natural: Embody the Movement (25 hours). Bordeaux, France, 2018 – Alvaro Romano, Ginastica Natural Founder
- Mindfulness Basic Course: Foundational skills for present-moment awareness (30 hours). Milano, Italy, 2015 – AIM Associazione Italiana per la Mindfulness
- Grappling Coach FIGMMMA (30 Hours), Milano, Italy, 2016 – Associazione PAMMACHIA
A bit more About Me: Outside of my Studio
When I’m not guiding people through their personal revolutions, you’ll probably find me dancing led by the gut-shaking bass of a sound system, cooking (I’m Italian, after all), or taking care of houseplant cuttings that have somehow found their way into my apartment.
I also practice and teach Submission Grappling and Ginastica Natural, where I always bring in elements of body awareness to teach my students to better tune in their own physicality.
I love the vibrations my throat generates when I sing Mongolian Kargyraa, and last but not least—flying stunt kites is my personal rebellion against gravity.
Ready to Join Me?
If you’re ready to stop running from the body and start listening to its wisdom, I’d love to be your guide.
Together, we’ll dive deep into what’s holding you back and, more importantly, how you can free yourself to live a more vibrant, fulfilling life.
Let’s start by listening: trust in the guidance of your body—because if you read until here, it is already telling you what you need.