Plant Medicine Retreats

Ayahuasca, San Pedro, and Psilocybin Mushrooms

For Individuals, Couples, or Groups

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The recent interest in traditional and indigenous healing approaches has provided a number of promising medical benefits for people suffering from mental health conditions. These treatments are also useful for resolving relational problems and facilitating personal growth. Ayahuasca, one of the most respected and ancient traditional plant medicines for mental health, contains the substances DMT and harmaline. Other sacred psychedelic plant medicines include San Pedro and peyote, which contain mescaline, and psilocybin mushrooms. In South America, there are various traditions that use ayahuasca and other sacred plants to address a wide range of problems. These ailments are usually understood holistically—as physical, mental, and spiritual illnesses simultaneously. These three aspects of life are typically intertwined in these traditional healing processes.

Personal Transformation and Healing

Our plant medicine therapeutic retreats offer a unique opportunity for individuals seeking profound personal transformation and healing. Participants are guided by experienced facilitators who are knowledgeable in both traditional practices and modern therapeutic techniques. The retreats provide a natural and supportive environment where clients can explore deep aspects of their psyche, gain insights into personal challenges, and foster emotional and spiritual growth.

Best Practices

Each retreat is carefully structured to include preparation sessions, the ceremonial use of plant medicines under professional supervision, and integration workshops to help participants process their experiences. We place a strong emphasis on safety, ethics, and respect for the cultural origins of these sacred medicines. Our team collaborates closely with Indigenous healers and medical experts to ensure that practices are conducted responsibly and in accordance with local legal guidelines and best practices.

Complementary Approaches

In addition to therapeutic sessions, our retreats offer holistic activities such as mindfulness activities, meditation, yoga, and nature immersion. These complementary practices enhance the healing potential of the plant medicines and support overall well-being. Whether addressing specific mental health issues, improving relationships, or seeking personal development, our retreats are tailored to meet individual needs.

Beautiful Locations

The Behavioral Wellness Clinic is committed to compassionate and effective care. By partnering with expert medical professionals in South America and Jamaica, we are able to connect our clients to trusted locations for transformative retreats in settings that honor the traditions and cultural heritage of plant medicine healing. We invite you to embark on this journey of self-discovery and healing with us. Contact us for more information.

In the Media

Dr. Monnica Williams, clinical and training director, is a leading voice in the use of entheogenic plant medicines for mental health.

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Now Offering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in Ottawa

The Behavioural Wellness Clinic in Ottawa is pleased to offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy under the care of our expert clinicians. This treatment is not yet covered by provincial health insurance in Ontario, but may be reimbursable by private insurance. Ask us about low cost options as part of a research study for those who qualify.

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is a powerful treatment approach that can have profound positive effects.

After treatment, many clients feel that they no longer need their prescription medicines. While we fully support and celebrate feeling better, it can be dangerous to abruptly discontinue prescribed psychiatric medications. All clients participating in ketamine treatment must agree not to change their medication without first consulting their psychiatrist and informing their BWC treatment team.

See our state-of-the-art facilities for ketamine-assisted therapy and clinical research at the University of Ottawa.