Collaborative Team

Monica Dohnert

Certified Coach, Mindfulness Teacher

I am originally from Venezuela and my story has been one of passion, discovery, deepening, softening, opening up to fear and overcoming setbacks, sharp twists and turns and ultimately, coming back to myself, to my heart. Today, I believe, that when we love and accept ourselves fully, we become more free, we gain courage to be who we are and fulfill our highest purpose. More…

Very early on in my life I was blessed to be guided into a path of exploration of the spirit/mind/body relationship as a way to heal myself from childhood trauma. It changed the way I experienced life, myself, and relationships forever. I became passionate about deepening this path and helping others heal as well.

Even though I became a Systems Engineer with a master’s degree in communications and international relations, I always kept on learning and developing myself in different alternative and complementary healing fields and made them a core piece of my work. I certified myself as a coach and for 10 years, wove coaching, meditation and movement into community and political organization programs in Venezuela.

In 2006, I came to the United States and, like many immigrants, felt the loss of my job, family, and country. It was a moment of significant personal crisis that led me to deepen even more my spiritual practice. I also saw it as an opportunity to explore other healing therapies such as Reiki, Bach Flower Therapy, Ayurvedic nutrition and Western Herbalism.

In 2021, after nearly six years of practice, I became Certified by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield as a mindfulness and meditation teacher. I now integrate the practice of mindfulness, meditation, breath, and movement as a way to enable personal and collective transformation. I teach in person and online classes to different groups in both Spanish and English. My latest adventure has brought me to pursue studies in sound healing.

I currently reside in Lexington, MA with my husband and three kids.

Carolyn Gillespie

NP, E-RYT

Carolyn’s commitment to holistic healing started in 1995 when, as a labor and delivery nurse, she discovered the power of yoga and breath working for expectant mothers. More…

Carolyn has been teaching yoga since 2004 when she was Yoga Alliance trained in Ashtanga yoga. She has also studied pre/postnatal yoga, restorative/yin yoga and Reiki. Her style has evolved over the years to a slow flow, mindful practice that aims to bring relaxation and ease to daily life.

Alexandra Manrique

Mindfulness + Meditation Instructor

Alexandra facilitates transformational trainings that bring lasting change to individuals and corporations. She works with Mindfulness and Positive Psychology practices to help clients understand, pursue, and attain change. Alexandra has conducted trainings, retreats, talks, and workshops since 2014. More…

Her mission is to empower people to care about their mental health by implementing mindfulness and personal growth practices.