My Story
My name is Monica Munson, and I am the heart and soul behind The Healing Haven. My journey into healing didn’t start with a certification—it started with my own struggles, my own pain, and my relentless search for answers.
For most of my life, I carried trauma I didn’t fully understand. I grew up in an abusive household, endured toxic family dynamics, and later found myself in an emotionally, verbally, and spiritually abusive marriage. The weight of my past manifested in deep-seated struggles with my mental health, self-worth, and ability to move forward.
In 2016, I took my first real step toward change when I started working with my first life coach, Corinne C. She was a weight loss coach, but her work went far beyond the physical—she helped me see the power of mindset, habits, and self-compassion. Corinne remains one of my biggest influences to this day. Under her guidance, I spent years working on myself, but something was still missing. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t “fix” what felt broken inside.
Then, in 2018, I discovered Trauma-Informed Life Coaching. I became certified through The Centre for Healing, and for the first time, I truly understood what had been holding me back. Trauma wasn’t just a bad memory—it was stored in my body, shaping my thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways I had never realized. This revelation was the beginning of my deeper healing journey and the foundation of my work today.
Around 2020, I found Root Cause Therapy, a powerful subconscious healing method that goes beyond traditional coaching. I pursued my certification once again through The Centre for Healing, and as I studied and received my own healing sessions, my entire world shifted. For years, I had dismissed and minimized the pain I was experiencing in my marriage, but Root Cause Therapy helped me see the truth: I was living in a cycle of covert emotional, verbal, and spiritual abuse.
During this time, I completed my certification while mentoring under another coach for a year, deepening my expertise in trauma healing. But as my awareness grew, so did the painful realization of the environment I was in. I made the difficult decision to pause my business and focus on my own survival.
In early 2024, I finally broke free and left my abusive marriage. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but also the most liberating. Now that my life has stabilized, I feel my calling stronger than ever—to share my journey, my healing, and my knowledge with others who feel trapped in their own cycles of trauma and pain.
My Education & Experience
Each certification I have earned is more than just a title—it represents a tool that has helped me heal and now allows me to guide others:
Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach – The Centre for Healing
Traditional life coaching focuses on goal-setting and motivation, but when trauma is involved, those methods can fall short. My training in trauma-informed coaching helps me work with clients who feel stuck due to past experiences. I help them understand their triggers, regulate their nervous system, and shift subconscious patterns without bypassing their pain.
Root Cause Therapy Practitioner – The Centre for Healing
Most healing approaches deal with symptoms, but Root Cause Therapy works at the subconscious level to release trauma where it is stored. This method has been life-changing for me and my clients, helping to uncover and heal core wounds that drive anxiety, self-sabotage, and emotional pain. RCT gave me the clarity to see my own trauma and the strength to break free—and now, I use it to help others do the same.
Somatic Healing Techniques – Various Classes
Trauma isn’t just in the mind; it’s stored in the body. Somatic healing allows me to guide clients through body-based practices that help them regulate their nervous system, process stored emotions, and regain a sense of safety within themselves. I personally struggled with the physical symptoms of PTSD—panic attacks, dissociation, chronic stress—and somatic healing was key to my recovery.
Certified Sound Healing Practioner – Soulremember Academy
Sound healing uses sound vibrations from instruments like singing bowls and drums for emotional and physical healing. It helps balance the body's energy and is particularly effective for trauma by releasing stored emotions and tension. Trauma can cause physical symptoms tied to the nervous system, like anxiety and chronic pain. Sound healing promotes relaxation, regulates the nervous system, and creates a safe space for emotional release. The gentle vibrations help clients reconnect with their bodies and process trauma, leading to profound shifts and a reclaimed sense of safety and well-being.
My Philosophy: Healing is a Journey
I don’t believe in quick fixes or surface-level solutions. Healing is a journey—one that requires patience, compassion, and the right tools. That’s why I always encourage therapy alongside the healing methods I offer. I continue my own therapy and healing because I believe in practicing what I teach.
At The Restorative Healing Haven, I combine professional expertise with personal experience to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can reclaim their power. I have walked this path, and I know how hard it is. But I also know that healing is possible.
If you are ready to take the next step, I am here to walk beside you. Your healing starts now.
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