Hi! I will introduce myself as "Monica Sparking River," the name I received intuitively as I remembered who I am,  a multi-dimensional Medicine Woman, a teacher, healer, coach, with a mission to elevate people beyond pain, trauma and feel AMAZING!

 

For much of my life, I experienced excruciating health challenges along with chronic pain, and finally was diagnosed with PTSD in 2008. All through the struggles, I knew I was being prepared for something. I seemed to pick up other people's health issues and then had to struggle for years to heal myself. Others pointed out that I was a Medicine Woman long before I could accept it. I had to remember, like many others in this great time of change, who I was at a Soul Level and I had to walk through my life path into my 40s and 50s to really blossom, as most seeds take time to mature and bloom.

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Earlier in life, I earned an Honours French Language and Linguistics at McMaster University minoring in Psychology and linguistics. Post-Grad, I earned a Bachelor of Education at University of Toronto and taught French and Special Education most of my career at the Toronto District School Board.  I have done extensive training across many health and wellness modalities with some of the most gifted teachers in Yoga, Pilates, Mantras, Alchemy, Reiki, Sound Healing, Breathwork, Thai Massage, Sacred Medicines and Equine Experiential Learning. The Shamanic Work was not taught to me, it is something I learned that I already knew...I just had to be ready to express this aspect of my soul self. 

 

I have always been clairvoyant, clairaudient and clairsentient.  The first formal  training I attended for Meditation was in 1986, when my Mom dragged my very reluctant and very sick, rebellious self to the Silva Method. It was one of the best gifts I have ever been given and I have developed my skills for almost 40 years. I began to practice yoga in 1995 when my doctor told me to learn to play and to exercise. I have since taken three Yoga teacher certifications and many other in depth certifications. In 2013, life changed abruptly due to a family health crisis and I moved with my two children to a forest oasis in Mulmur, Ontario.

 

Through 2016-2017,  I opened the GAMA Pilates & Yoga Center to teach yoga, pilates, meditation and developmental movement. I have also led Yoga Teacher Trainings and Reiki Certifications. GAMA has been incubating as GAMA Healing Arts Center since 2022, when the studio closed. I continue to offer Sound Healing, Reiki, Breathwork, Thai Massage, and Reiki Certifications, NLP and intuitive medicine services from my home and teach yoga from home and as a substitute at Power Yoga Canada Collingwood.

 

I am also an experienced Birth Doula since 1998, and when asked, I am excited to support Moms and Dads in birthing a baby into the world, with prenatal birth ceremony and doula support during labor. 

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The natural world has fascinated me since I was a child, and the last few years I have spent time making herbal remedies from plants in my garden and have been creating Sacred Cedar Lodge so people can come and reconnect to their True Selves and Mother Earth.

 

It is here I learned the power of  sacred medicines like Kambo and was initiated as a medicine carrier in 2021 with the IASP, the International Association of Sapo Practitioners. 

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I also offer mentorships and Ascension Coaching for those who want to expand their intuitive abilities.

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My commitment is to continue to seek greater understanding and awareness of how to improve the human condition, and to empower people on their path. 

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You have everything you need to heal and be happy within you and I can't wait to support you on YOUR personal journey!

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Blessings for your Greatest Joy!

#livejoyfully 

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*To view my education and certifications, please visit my profile on LinkedIn.

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