Meet the Siddha Healings Team
Monica Roman
Founder & Holistic Therapist
Meet Monica, a seasoned Holistic Therapist with over fifteen years of experience in both holistic and traditional therapy. She holds a degree in Kinesiology and Elementary Education from the University of Utah and has delved into the realm of holistic medicine and therapy practices.
With four incredible children - two daughters and two sons - Monica's journey as an educator has been diverse. From teaching kindergarten for a decade to being a University Professor for twelve years and guiding high school students at a treatment center for teenage girls, she has left an indelible mark on young minds. Not to mention her 23 years of teaching group fitness, which is a testament to her commitment to promoting overall well-being.
Monica's therapy philosophy is both profound and playful. She challenges the idea that emotions are superpowers, advocating for vulnerability as a pathway to authentic connections with others and nature. Her belief in the power of facing stored emotions head-on is the driving force behind her healing approach - healing ourselves first is the key to unlocking true transformation.
In the picturesque landscapes of Mindo, Ecuador, Monica founded Siddha Healings - a sanctuary of wellness and personal growth.
Monica's vision for Siddha Healings stems from her understanding that humans require an environment deeply connected to nature to experience genuine healing and self-discovery. Nestled in the serene Andes Mountains, this healing space provides the perfect setting for individuals to reconnect with their bodies and intuition, fostering a life enriched with abundance, connection, and clarity.
Monica teaches all the core modules in the training program. She also teaches all the fitness classes when students are not available to teach.
Mashol Rosero
EMBODYMENT and DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Meet Mashol. Our amazing dance instructor and embodyment instructor.
I started my professional career in movement and dance 20 years ago in Ecuador. I´ve been nourished by various styles of dance, sports and body practices. On the path of Contemporary Dance, I focus on floor work, improvisation, contact and the occupation of non conventional spaces. I've worked and collaborated with numerous artists from various fields and disciplines for their personal creations in Ecuador and internationally.
I completed a master's degree in Dance at the Paris 8 University, a diploma in improvisation dance at the University of Lille, the Exploration and Movement Laboratory (LEM) at the Jacques Lecoq International Theater School in Paris-France and I studied Scenic Design with the Regional Scenic Design Training of Chile.
Certified practitioner at Somasouce®️ (Melissa Michaels /Colorado-USA), I am currently in training on the Ilan Lev Method.
I have had the opportunity to share my work, both artistic and pedagogical, in America, Europe and Asia. I have taught dance at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito; I was a teacher of the Dance Major at the University of the Arts (2019-2022) promoting pedagogy from a somatic approach; and from 2022 until August 2024, I was a professor of the Performing Arts Degree at the University of Cuenca. I continue teaching in the academic and public education system, nowadays in the Dance Major in the Universidad Central del Ecuador.
Mashol teaches all embodyment dance classes.
Bernarda Bolanos
Touch Therapist
Meet Bernarda. Our amazing touch therapist instructor.
Bernarda is a highly experienced body therapist with over 25 years of dedicated practice in holistic healing. Her work is rooted in a deep respect for ancestral wisdom and the innate intelligence of the body.
She specializes in Ancestral Tolteca Massage, an ancient technique passed down through generations, designed to restore energetic balance and reconnect the individual with their physical and spiritual essence. As a certified Craniosacral Therapist, Bernarda uses gentle, hands-on methods to support the nervous system, relieve tension, and encourage the body’s natural healing processes.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Bernarda is also a Doula and Childbirth Educator, offering compassionate, informed support to women and families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her approach combines traditional knowledge with modern techniques, creating a safe and empowering space for mothers and babies.
With a grounded presence and decades of experience, Bernarda is deeply committed to guiding others through processes of healing, transformation, and connection to self.
Bernarda teaches our trauma release with touch therapy workshops.
Pablo Laboratorio
Music Instrument Creator
Meet Pablo. Our music instrument instructor.
Pablo is a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a deep connection to hands-on practices and creative exploration. Through his project Taller Laboratorio, he creates learning spaces where ceramics, drawing, sculpture, and other artistic expressions come together in a process of experimentation and discovery.
Based in Quito, Ecuador, Pablo offers workshops such as the Laboratorio de Torno (Wheel Throwing Lab), where participants engage deeply with ceramic techniques—exploring form, texture, and creative process in a collaborative, enriching environment.
His approach blends traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary perspective, encouraging the development of sensitivity, technique, and intuition in each participant. Pablo’s work is rooted in the ongoing search for new ways to inhabit both art and the body, turning artistic practice into a tool for self-awareness and transformation.
Pablo teaches our instrument creation workshops.
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