FOUNDER & CEO

Simon is a medical doctor/psychiatrist, research psychologist with PhD in ayahuasca and mental health, and a student of curanderismo. He follows a collaborative approach that combines tradition with science, and is undergoing an apprenticeship under Don Rono.

COO

WaiFung is a clinical psychologist specialising in addiction, neurodevelopment, trauma, and the use of psychedelics in traditional settings, currently training in Shipibo curanderismo. He is also a skilled musician who enjoys honing sound-healing techniques.

SHIPIBO CURANDERO LEAD

Don Rono was raised in a family of curanderos & comes from a long lineage of Shipibo plant doctors. In his practice, his sense of humour & gentle spirit allows those around him to feel comfortable in his presence, creating an optimal environment for healing & connecting.

SOMATIC THERAPY LEAD

After working for many years as a senior clinical psychologist in refugee mental health in Australia, Thailand and the UK, Esme is now a core therapist in some of the biggest psychedelic trials in Australia.

INDIGENOUS ISSUES ADVISOR

Jem is a First Nations Woman with mixed heritage, a psychedelic-holistic practitioner and cultural educator passionately integrating original knowledge into education and wellness spaces. Amongst other projects she has co-founded IPAT (Indigenous Psychedelic Assisted Therapies).

SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR

Jo is a Professor of Psychopharmacology at the University of Manchester, Chair of the Medical Psychedelics Working Group at Drug Science and a campaigner for drug policy reform and developing psychedelic medicines.

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE LEAD

After completing an extended apprenticeship in the Amazon rainforest with curandero Don Enrique Lopez, Yasueri now specializes in spiritual guidance & master plant dieta integration.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE LEAD

Jenni is a medical doctor with a PhD working in integrative medicine combining mind and body. She specialises in psychedelics, breathwork and women’s holistic health.

NUTRITION LEAD

Eriko provides recipes and nutritional advice for our courses. She loves using simple, natural ingredients dishes to create a clean and healthy ceremonial diet influenced by her native Japanese cuisine.

LEGAL ADVISOR

James is a legal and regulatory consultant specialising in helping start ups working in psychedelic health. He is the Founder of Psilonautica and Head of Operations for the charity Drug Science.