Valerie Courville

Licensed Acupuncturist & Massage Therapist

Valerie Courville is an acupuncturist and massage therapist, licensed by the Board of Medicine. She has advanced training in Japanese styles of gentle acupuncture, as well as several massage specialties.

Valerie has over 25 years of clinical experience and is highly regarded in her field. She has been a clinical instructor at The New England School of Acupuncture, and has practiced in Watertown, Waltham, Newton, and Gloucester Massachusetts.

Professional Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed in Acupuncture by the Board of Medicine

  • Licensed Massage Therapist, Massachusetts

  • NCCA certified

education background

  • BFA Tufts University/Museum School

  • Graduate of The Swedish Institute of Medical Massage Therapy (NYC)

  • Masters in Acupuncture, New England School of Acupuncture

  • Advanced Studies in Toyo Hari Acupuncture

  • Permaculture Design graduate

Professional Experience & Training

  • Certified Infant Massage Instructor

  • Herbal apprenticeship program with Wendy Snow, Lee NH

  • Advanced herbal training at Boston school of Herbal studies

  • RYT 200 Anahata Integrated Yoga teacher training

  • Orthopedic massage training

  • Thai Massage Training, Lotus Palm

Some of Val's passions

Permaculture Gardening to grow food, flowers, and plants to make medicines.  

Learning more about native plants and wild foraging.

Hiking dogs by the ocean and wooded trails.

Meeting new people and supporting local community. 

Seamus, an Irish Wolfhound
Seamus, an Irish Wolfhound
Sharkie, a village dog rescue from Mexico
Sharkie, a village dog rescue from Mexico
Val's permaculture garden
Val's permaculture garden

Covid Information

Valerie is experienced in working with those recovering their full energy and wellness after Covid, and those dealing with symptoms of Long Covid.  Both of her offices employ very specific Covid safety protocols.