About Me
I am a clinical and research psychologist with over a decade of specialization in psychedelic medicine and integrative healthcare.
My expertise spans ibogaine/iboga and 5-MeO-DMT, medical psychology, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted therapies, and spiritual direction.
Current Focus:
HU Azores & HU Institute (coming 2029)
Advisory:
Biotech & Neurotechnology: Alvarius Pharmaceuticals, Kernel, Journey Colab (past)
Clinics & Clinical Research: Brain Health Restoration Clinics, Heading Health, Sunstone Therapies
Treatment & Retreat Centers: Ambio Life Sciences, Beond, The Mission Within, Silo Wellness, Tandava Retreats
Investment & Venture Firms: Global Asset Capital, Lionheart Ventures, UltraNative, Woven Science
Consulting & Advisory: Delphi Circle, GLG
Natural Products & Botanical Sourcing: Ojai Energetics, Terragnosis, Oro (past)
Nonprofits & Foundations: MINDS, VETS (past), Source Research Foundation (past)
Key Past Experience:
- CEO/ Research Director, Crossroads Treatment Center — ibogaine and first 5-MeO-DMT clinic; presented pioneering research.
- MAPS-sponsored Phase 2 MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trials for PTSD.
- Psychedelic retreats worldwide via Psychedelic Journeys with Tricia Eastman.
- Advisor to ibogaine state initiatives in Colorado, Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas.
Education:
PhD and MA in Clinical Psychology (neuropsychology ), Fuller Graduate School of Psychology.
MA in Spiritual Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary.
Advanced neuropsychology training at USC, UCLA, and West LA VA Hospital.
Postdoctoral fellowship in brain aging, West LA VA Hospital.
Research published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.
Influences: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, spiritual psychology, transpersonal psychology, and Bwiti tradition (iboga sacrament). Student in Center for Sacred Studies ordination program.
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