CPR Val in Downtown Austin

Hi I'm Val!

A born-and-raised Texas girl with a real passion for teaching CPR! My mission is to empower my students with CPR & First Aid skills so that they have the confidence and courage to use those skills.

CPR Val in Downtown Austin

My Biography

I have been teaching CPR for over 18 years and it is the LAST thing I thought I would be doing! I have taken countless CPR classes from the time I was a Lifeguard in College till the time I started working at a hospital. Yet I never truly felt confident in my CPR skills. After I was “drafted” to become a CPR instructor -while working at a hospital, I had a realization (a light bulb moment while teaching) that CPR is NOT complicated and can be so much fun to learn! I have been known to play music, jump up and down, and sing in class, helping my students to engage and enjoy learning life-saving skills!

Essentially, I became the CPR Instructor that I always needed and wanted. After my son was born, I quit my hospital job to live the dream and teach CPR as much as possible! I aim to make a substantial dent in this community and certify as many lifesavers as I possibly can!

I have a very special place in my heart for healthcare providers, because that’s where it all started for me. Years later, I believe that my biggest impact is with the layperson, such as a parent, grandparent, personal trainer or girl/boy scout because after my class, they realize that they truly have the power to be a lifesaver!

cpr instruction demonstration

Fun Facts About Me

  • I have an awesome hubby who is a fitness professional and podcaster.
  • I have an adventurous 10 year-old boy that brightens up my whole world
  • Take me outside…. where I can enjoy the trees and ATX trails.
  • I love going to restaurants and eating queso, guac, chips and salsa. Give me Tex Mex food!
  • You might find me in my happy place, roller skating at the roller rink!
  • I love green smoothies. Juiceland is my FAVORITE smoothie spot.
  • Rock and Country music…. all day long!
  • All we need is love…and coffee…lots of COFFEE!

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KVUE Daybreak

Special thanks to Valerie Bryan CPR Training for coming into our KVUE studios this week to teach us how to save a life! #DaybreakATX