Monica Ramunda is a highly experienced mental health professional with over 30 years in the field. For the past 23 years, she has successfully run her private practices, Rocky Mountain Counseling Services and Lighthouse Counseling Services. Monica’s commitment to helping others goes beyond traditional therapy; she is a US-trained Ketamine-Assisted Therapist with Fluency and one of the First Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapists trained in the US through IPI.

Monica's passions lie in transforming lives through the guided use of psychedelics, inspiring women to rediscover passion and happiness in midlife and beyond. A lifelong learner, she draws inspiration from nature, animals, and travel, as well as from Grandma Moses, who began painting at 78 and was later named “Young Woman of the Year” at 88. Monica, who shares the same birthday as Grandma Moses, hopes to follow in her footsteps of lifelong creativity and reinvention.

Monica served as a tour guide in South America, leading guests through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. She guided visits to sacred sites like the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest, Lake Titicaca, and the Sacred Valley, immersing herself in the rich traditions of the indigenous people of Peru. Her deep appreciation for the Quechua culture and native ceremonies now enriches her retreats. Monica blends her passion for travel, appreciation for indigenous traditions, and her therapy expertise to design extraordinary retreats. These transformative experiences encourage self-discovery and personal breakthroughs, enhanced by psychedelic journeys.