Hi. I'm Val

I survived a saddle pulmonary embolism.

Emergency care saved my life. But during recovery, I was left with incomplete answers to the questions that mattered most for reducing my risk of future clots and protecting long-term health.

Science tells us that factors like obesity and physical inactivity are associated with higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), areas I had struggled with for much of my adult life and that were not meaningfully addressed in my initial hematology follow-up.

That gap in the conversation, and the lack of a clear plan to address modifiable risks, likely contributed to a second pulmonary embolism and became the spark for Speaking of Blood Clots.

Speaking of Blood Clots helps women survivors build their care team, ask informed questions, and confidently engage in the lifestyle conversation with their providers, with honesty, flexibility, and forward momentum. Read my full story →