Monica Rivera

Medicinal herbalist
Monica is a dedicated herbalist, certified yoga teacher (RYT-200), and Level 3 Reiki practitioner. She completed a decade-long apprenticeship under the guidance of Suki Roth and a year-long intensive at the Chapel Hill School of Ayurveda. Drawing on her knowledge of anatomy and physiology, ancient Ayurvedic principles, and Western energetics, Monica skillfully brings the body, mind, and spirit into balance.
Throughout her practice, she has witnessed the transformative effects of herbs in healing a variety of conditions, including injuries, allergies, stress, sleep disturbances, chronic inflammation, grief, PTSD, reproductive health, prenatal and postpartum care, digestive issues, and recovery from illnesses such as COVID-19. With a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Monica spent twelve years teaching reproductive health and anatomy at Duke University and the University of North Carolina.
Though she completed her yoga teacher training in 2021, her journey with yoga began at the age of two when her Takuma (paternal grandmother) taught her Surya Namaskar. Monica has immersed herself in yoga literature and has explored various styles as an adult. Additionally, she earned her Reiki certifications in the Usui lineage from 2006 to 2012 and is currently pursuing her Reiki Master Teacher training.