Mónica Casanova

ERYT, CAS, CD, PKT

AyurHatha + Prenatal Yoga Teacher, Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioner, Postpartum AyurDoula, Panchakarma Technician

I am a caring and passionate practitioner dedicated to helping my clients move through various physical, emotional & spiritual ailments in the most efficient and transformative way possible.

All treatments are specifically tailored to each client's needs to ensure they receive the approach that works best for them.

Time and time again, I have seen the incredible healing power of the Ayurvedic approach, and feel it truly encompasses the key to activating the Healer that resides within.

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Who am I…

Servant of Shakti | Hija De La Tierra

My name is Mónica Casanova and before all else, I am human. I am a 2nd generation Puerto Rican, Cuban & Panamanian-American. I come from a long line of bad-ass humans who defied all odds and succeeded in all they set out to do despite being marginalized members of society. I proudly carry my Casanova name as the Grand-Daughter of Cuban MLB Player, Paulino Casanova.

As a child of divorce, I was raised between Chicago & Puerto Rico, and I am so grateful for my upbringing. This hybrid of urban & rural environments has molded me into the woman I am today and greatly influences my desire to be of service to humanity.

As for so many, 2020 catapulted me into the deepest healing journey since the point in my life where I found Ayurveda. I felt my path calling on me to connect further with my roots and this lead to me relocating back home to Puerto Rico, where I currently reside and practice. It is my hope to support the healing of this land.

I offer Virtual Ayurvedic Care + Programs and in-person Ayurvedic Treatments in Vieques & San Juan, PR, and seasonally in Chicago, IL

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My Education & Training

Ayuskama Institute | Rishikesh, India

2015
Ayurvedic Therapies Consultant and 200hr YTT
Hamsa Ayurveda | Chicago, IL

2017 - 2021
Panchakarma Apprentice & Lead Therapist under the guidance of Ayurvedic Practitioner Monica Yearwood
California College of Ayurveda | Nevada City, CA

2016 - 2020
Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Panchakarma Bodywork & Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist
Womben Wellness Institue | Limon, Costa Rica

2019
85hr Wise Womban Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training under the guidance of Usha Anandi
Kerala Ayurveda Academy | Milpitas, CA

2019
Panchakarma Specialist Program under the guidance of, Vaidya Sheena Sooraj & Alka Mulakaluri
Kerala Ayurveda Academy | San Jose, CA

2020
First NAMA approved PK Program under the guidance of Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath
Laura Leva Massage School | San Juan, Puerto Rico

2022
Level 1 & 2 Thai Massage Training