"I have had the pleasure of hearing Val Gokenbach speak at Robert Wood Johnson Nurse Executive seminars. She is authentic, very inspiring and has a unique way of engaging the audience. Love her enthusiasm!!"

Mary T. McFadden
Regional Director, Patient Care Services
Kaiser Permanente


"Engaging, energetic and full of life! Val can lead a group and leave them smiling! She is professional and vibrant and adds such zest to her presentations."

Kathleen Wall
Executive Director
Capital Kids/Augusta Boys and Girls Club for Teens


"A legend in the fitness field, Val is a highly trained health professional with the combined expertise of an advanced practice RN and personal trainer. Her wonderful book and presentations sum up her many years of experience in motivating people from the very sick to those who simply need a little coaching. She can help you "tap" into countless ways to energize yourself so you'll feel better, look younger and achieve your optimal rhythms. She's got me tapping again!"

Meg Jordan, PhD, RN
Editor American Fitness Magazine
Host, Global Health Media


"I have heard Val Speak numerous times on subjects ranging from leadership and management to emotional intelligence, shared governance and patient satisfactions. Her presentations are always persuasive, well structured, logical and easy to follow. She is knowledgeable, engages the audience, applies theories in practice and supports her presentations with references and research. She is dynamic and a very good teacher."

Carole La Fleur RN MSN
Administrative Director
Beaumont Hospitals


"When I was in school to become a certified physical fitness instructor, I was fortunate to be placed in the hands of Master Teacher, Trainer Val Gokenbach. Her many presentations during the extended program were of the most valuable source of information. She shared with us her medical background and deep understanding of the body, anatomy and movement along with dance mixed in with her very impressive human psychology and communication skills. It was everything I needed to prepare myself for a successful career in the tough Los Angeles market. Thank you Val!!!"

Seth Hampton
Dancer, Award winning performer


"Val has the ability to engage the audience in a way that they are not expecting. For example, at a recent leadership conference, she led a wellness exercise group of over 200 participants to exercise. Val's enthusiasm and obvious ability to lead such challenging groups was evident to the level that everyone was really engaged and actually had fun."

Ann Cashion PhD. RN FANN
Dean, University of Memphis Nursing School


"Dr. Val Gokenbach has a wonderful approach with any audience. She not only interactively engages the participant; she has an uncanny ability to motivate others to think more creatively that they ever thought possible."

Jerry Mansfield
Administrator, Nursing Quality and Translational Research
Ohio State University Hospital


"Val Gokenbach's gift in speaking to large groups is truly unique. She is able to connect with the audience, open them up and engage them with humor yet stay professional and on track. She is just the sort of presenter one looks for when planning an important session."

Jody Chrastek, MSN, RN, CHPN
Pain and Palliative Care Director
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota


"Val is a very articulate and engaging speaker. Her knowledge and passion in the work she does is very evident when she speaks. I really enjoy hearing what she has to say."

Joyce Batcheller, RN, MSN, CNAA
Senior Vice President?Network Chief Nursing Officer


"Val Gokenbach has been a most welcome speaker for our organization at several events. Our audiences find that Val is a dynamic presenter who looks for ways to involve and motivate her audience. She consistently gets participants moving and interacts with them on a personal level."

"While Val most often addresses our group on fitness and wellness topics, she has also presented incredible motivational talks as well. She is comfortable with a variety of groups and mediums. She is a dynamic speaker and leader in our fields. She also has the ability to make any topic an enjoyable experience."

Maryl Balgenorth
Executive Director/ Caring and Sharing, Rose Cancer Institute

"I has been my pleasure and privilege to have been able to work with Val Gokenbach. Val was the Omron Healthcare resident spokeswoman considered by millions of QVC viewers as their personal TV medical advisor. She has great on-air presence as well as an affinity for exciting, high quality and believable product presentations. As such, she also possesses a successful sales track record. I highly recommend her for any speaking engagements and look forward to working with her in the future on new projects."

Tim Hulslander
Managing Director
BV Medical