Marie Valdez, is the founder of Ardour Wellness Center, she is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Public Speaker and Writer. She is an Honor's graduate of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, the first Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy. Marie's 14 years of working with those in the criminal justice system and their families has fortified her practice. As a private practitioner, she works with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Smoking Cession, Relationship Enhancement, Self Defeating Behaviors, and Goal Attainment. Marie offers a highly personalized approach by combining various healing modalities in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. She also teaches several workshops which include, Stress Management, Weight Control, B.E.M.E a Woman's Workshop and a Vision Workshop. As a mother, professional, and committed community leader, she brings compassion and understanding along with the knowledge that every individual is unique. As she works with each individual, she assists them to build on their strengths to attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.