The Psychedelic Academy for Addiction
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Our Mission
To create a place in the world where anyone suffering from addiction is able to heal with nature in a truly holistic way.
The treatment of mental health and addiction has been medicalized and bureaucratized. Humans beings are isolated from nature and put in white walled detoxes and rehabs with 'experts' giving pharmaceutical medications, this is wrong!
By combining a living breathing farm and garden environment where everyone participates AND natural psychedelic substances in the most organic approach - successful clients, our students, will transform their addiction.
The Island Of Magic
Florianopolis, or ‘Floripa’ for short, is known throughout Brazil and worldwide as a premiere vacation destination because of its natural beauty and relaxed island life.

128 acres of pristine jungle overlooking the island's largest freshwater source, the Peri Lagoon, as well as sunrise views of the Atlantic Ocean and beyond.

Surrounded by thousands of acres of protected forest, this sanctuary provides all that is needed to live in pure connection with nature.

Funding Efforts
We are raising investment of $3.5M USD for a 3-phase development of our first garden.
Purchase Land
$850K / $1.8M
Clinic and Farm
$0K / $1.2M
Operations and Space
$0K / $500K

Natural and cultural resources are to be protected and stewarded with integrity.
Reforestation
Management of the native Atlantic Rainforest in collaborative group effort from everyone on site.
Tradition
Indigenous peoples sharing their cultural psychedelic practices.
Lifestyle
Inviting guests to embrace a pre-modern way of being, in connection with the land and digitally absent.
Farming
Greenhouse and outdoor efforts to raise plants for uses edible, medicinal and beauty.
Natural Psychedelics
By growing and sourcing our own medicines, we will teach autonomy to our students on every level.
People
Volunteer opportunities for former students to create the next generation of addiction providers.
Sustainable access to natural food and medicine for a wholesome approach to health.


Media
Developing a premier documentary series to highlight our endeavors and share with the world.
Digital Community
Building a bridge between psychedelics and addiction that is accessible to anyone in the world.
Research
Collaboration with local and national organizations to conduct specialized research into the effectiveness of psychedelics on mental health.
Educate to share practical and spiritual approaches for all to transform their lives.
Programs We Offer
Addiction Detox
Substances & behaviors


Beyond Recovery
Sober and psychedelic-curious


Pharmaceuticals & Mental Health
To heal the mind and brain


Journey into the heart of the Amazon with our award winning documentary to witness our co-founder and lead teacher's story.
Our Team
Staff
Dr. Bruno Rasmussen Chaves
Bruno Ramos Gomes
Zaidy Chacron
Matt Sabatino
Tatiana Aya Tupinambá
Charles D Johnston
Board of Directors
Lauren Brock
Mark Gogolewski
Hans Keeling
Tatiana Aya Tupinambá
Advisors
Mike Townsend
Renato Marcondes Brincas
Linda Honan
Our History

Past Retreat Center Developments

Pumayaku

AVIVA
Join The Movement
Help us solve the addiction problem and preserve sacred plant traditions for future generations. Your contribution directly supports our 3-phase development plan to create a sustainable haven for ethnobotanical preservation, indigenous wisdom, and transformational healing.