Regenerative, Holistic, and educational

The Psychedelic Academy for Addiction

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.

Phase One
128 Acres

Purchase Land

STATUS
In progress

$850K / $1.8M

Phase TWO
10000 sq ft

Clinic and Farm

STATUS
WAITING

$0K / $1.2M

Phase THREE
10000 sq ft

Operations and Space

STATUS
WAITING

$0K / $500K

OUR VALUES: Regenerative

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.

OUR VALUES: Holistic

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.

OUR VALUES: EDUCATIONal

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

Staff
Medical Director

Dr. Bruno Rasmussen Chaves

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Dr. Bruno graduated from the Federal University of Sao Paulo (Unifesp) and has been working in the chemical dependency field for 28 years. He has been working with Ibogaine since 1994 and has treated over 2500 patients in that time. He is the world's foremost expert on Ibogaine treatment. He is a MAPS-trained therapist and was responsible for Latin America's only MDMA-assisted therapy pilot study for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
Staff
Psychologist

Bruno Ramos Gomes

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Bruno has been working with Ibogaine for over 15 years and has supported 1000+ individuals with Ibogaine preparation and integration. He is the leading and most experienced psychologist in the world of Ibogaine.
Staff
Yoga and Ayurveda

Zaidy Chacron

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Zaidy has been studying plant medicine since 2020 and also has completed a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine.
Staff
Ayurvedic Doctor and Integration Specialist

Matt Sabatino

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Born and raised in Florida, Matt became addicted in his 20's to opiates until his life was unrecognizable. He decided to undergoe Ibogaine in 2016 and his life changed. After visiting Mexico to detox, he spent a month with Charles and Tatiana in their aftercare in San Diego. Since that time, he has continued practicing with plant medicine and became an Ayurvedic Doctor. He loves outdoors, is an avid meditator, and a culinary wizard.
Staff
Executive Director

Tatiana Aya Tupinambá

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An indigenous Brazilian woman from the Tupi tribe in the north of the Brazilian Amazon. She was separated from her Indigenous roots violently at 3 years old and was witness to the deep state of suffering that afflicts many girls through poverty and sexual violence. By amazing fortune, Ayahuasca found her in her 20s and lifted her out of her disconnection and trauma. She devoted herself to studying and practicing in the Ashaninka tradition of Peru under the tutelage of Maestro Juan Flores at Mayantuyacu. She also studies with the Yawanawa and Madi Ha of Brazil. She creates beauty wherever she goes and inspires others to do the same by sharing Ayahuasca and her studies of the inner wisdoms. She has served thousands of individuals and has been carrying the plants for 13 years. Her hobbies include gardening, singing, exercise, and spiritual studies.
Staff
Operations

Charles D Johnston

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Born in a rural town in western North Carolina and raised an outsider as a Mormon, he spread his wings and moved to California in his early 20s. This coincided with his discovery of psychedelics and subsequent lifelong passion to evangelize the remarkable potential of these experiences. In 2013, his life was granted a reprieve from the death sentence that is heroin addiction by the psychedelic plant Iboga. He has been involved with some of the most well-known psychedelic centers in the world: Crossroads, ClearSky Ibogaine, Rythmia, and The Mission Within where he was the Executive Director in 2022. He organizes and facilitates experiences for a 1500+ member community of sincere psychedelic students that have sat with himself and Tatiana. He loves to read, write, and produce video art.

Board of Directors

Board
Board Member

Lauren Brock

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Board
Board Member

Mark Gogolewski

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Board
Board Member

Hans Keeling

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Board
Executive Director

Tatiana Aya Tupinambá

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An indigenous Brazilian woman for the Tupi tribe in the north of the Brazilian Amazon. She was separated from her Indigenous roots violently at 3 years old and was witness to the deep state of suffering that afflicts many girls through poverty and sexual violence. By amazing fortune, Ayahuasca found her in her 20s and lifted her out of her disconnection and trauma. She devoted herself to studying and practicing in the Ashaninka tradition of Peru under the tutelage of Maestro Juan Flores at Mayantuyacu. She also studies with the Yawanawa and Madi Ha of Brazil. She creates beauty wherever she goes and inspires others to do the same by sharing Ayahuasca and her studies of the inner wisdoms. She has served thousands of individuals and has been carrying the plants for 13 years. Her hobbies include gardening, singing, exercise, and spiritual studies.

Advisors

Advisor
Business Development

Mike Townsend

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Advisor
Board Member

Renato Marcondes Brincas

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A resident of Florianopolis since a child, he has established himself as one of the prominent legal organizations on the island.
Advisor
Branding and Marketing

Linda Honan

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Our History

1500
people served
across
60
retreats
hosted over
10
years
in
7
countries.

Past Retreat Center Developments

Pumayaku

Non Profit
Pucallpa, Peru
*as featured in our documentary

AVIVA

Sold
Florianopolis, Brazil

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.