Dr. Steve Rosonke, founder of Rainfall Medicine, is a board-certified emergency and addiction medicine physician with a fellowship in trauma and critical care. With an unblemished safety record, he has treated patients with ketamine since 2001, utilizing his expertise to manage potential complications. Driven by a passion for holistic healing, Dr. Rosonke founded Rainfall Medicine in 2018 to provide effective, personalized treatment for mental illness, trauma, and addiction. He combines ketamine therapy with mind-body medicine, psychology, and spirituality, offering a comprehensive approach to healing. As an advocate for psychedelic therapies, Dr. Rosonke educates other professionals, consults for new practices, and serves on the Oregon Medical Board. He is dedicated to expanding access to innovative treatments and empowering patients on their journey to recovery.

Todd Haspect, is a dedicated mental health professional with 25 years of experience, specializing in trauma, substance use, and mental health challenges. While completing an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, Todd focused on Somatic Experiencing (SI). In 2015, Todd transitioned into a role as a Clinical Educator with Island Health Mental Health and Substance Use services (MHSU). This role focused on facilitating Trauma Informed Practice (TIP), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and shifting Core Addictions Practice (CAP) to Responses to Substance Use. Todd's passion lies in amplifying marginalized voices through cultural humility and trauma-informed care. His personal healing journey with Roots to Thrive, RTT-KAT inspired his return to clinical counselling, where he now leads the Facilitation and Alumni program at Roots to Thrive. Todd's diverse background and unwavering commitment to social justice and healing inform his compassionate and empowering approach to supporting clients on their path to recovery and well-being.

Trina Woods is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with 15 years of experience working with youth, adults, and families. Her roles have included facilitator, community support worker, anti-oppression education coordinator, and counselling therapist. Trina's passion for healing and plant medicine led her to focus on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy during her MSW studies. She is particularly interested in the transformative power of accessing deeper states of awareness and presence. Trina has pursued advanced training in various modalities, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, and Internal Family Systems therapy. Her diverse skillset and commitment to holistic healing allow her to provide effective and compassionate care to her clients, guiding them on their journeys of self-discovery and transformation.

Veronika Gold has been interested in the exploration of consciousness and the healing potential of psychedelics since her teenage years. She has an expertise in the treatment of trauma and as well works with clients on preparation for and integration of psychedelic experiences and personal growth and relationship issues. She is a co-founder of Polaris Insight Center providing Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Supervision, Consultation and training. She was a Sub-Investigator and Therapist on MDMA-Assisted Therapy for the treatment of PTSD, and served as educator, trainer, and supervisor for MAPS. She is also trained as 5-meo-DMT therapist and researcher. Veronika is as well a consultant and facilitator in EMDR and Organic Intelligence, Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Realization Process Teacher, and has level 1 training in Internal Family Systems, Tamura Method, and Hakomi.

Zach Walsh, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC Okanagan). He directs the Therapeutic, Recreational, and Problematic Substance Use (TRPS) Lab, where his research explores cannabis, psychedelics, mental health, and harm reduction. As an expert in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, cannabis and addictions he has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and has presented to diverse professional and public audiences including the Canadian Senate and House of Commons and governments of Costa Rica and Uruguay. Dr. Walsh has been involved in pioneering research on the therapeutic potential of cannabis and psychedelics for mental health conditions, including PTSD, anxiety and addictions. His work informs public policy and clinical best practices, helping contribute to the future of psychedelic medicine. In addition to his research, he plays a key role in training future clinical psychologists. Through his advocacy and scholarship, Zach is pleased to be part of the growing field of psychedelic science and evidence-based approaches to substance use and mental health care.

Dr. Stephanie Michael Stewart, MD is a holistic psychiatrist and psychedelic therapist whose work reconnects people to land, community, and ancestral wisdom as pathways to collective healing. She is an associate professor at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, developing culturally attuned psychedelic curricula for medical students and psychiatry residents at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Dr. Stewart is Co-Chair of Clinical Implementation for UCLA’s Ecological Medicine and Psychedelic Studies Initiative and serves on the Board of Directors for the Chacruna Institute, advocating for social justice in the psychedelic field and beyond. She founded Worldwide Wellness, offering nature-based healing and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, after creating a trauma-informed wellness center for marginalized communities in Los Angeles. Trained at CIIS, MAPS, Spelman College, and Morehouse School of Medicine, she lives between Vancouver, BC and California, believing healing is a reciprocal journey of belonging with self, others, and nature.

Dr. Sandra Dreisbach, PhD, is a leading Ethicist and Psychedelic Ethics specialist. As community leader of EPIC (Ethical Psychedelic International Community), former Ethics Advisor for Nectara, and Ethics Director for World Psychedelics Day, she advances ethical integration, education, and advocacy. An experienced educator, she taught bioethics at UC Santa Cruz for a decade and led the Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society. With a background in the tech industry—including years at Apple—and credentials as a Reiki Master, Sandra brings diverse experience to her work. She hosts The Psychedelic Source podcast, exploring ethics, business, and personal growth in psychedelics Sandra leads ethics-focused practitioner workshops through Synthesis Institute and Flow State Micro, and offers mentorship, peer supervision, and an online ethics self-assessment tool. Her mission: empower facilitators and communities to reduce harm, strengthen integrity, and nurture responsible psychedelic practice worldwide.

Madison Nobbs, RN, is a Vancouver-based Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience across critical care, community health, and diverse patient populations. Specialized in ketamine-assisted therapy since 2017, she is an expert dedicated to training the next wave of practitioners and is a founding member of Noctua Academy. Madison is known for her leadership in policy, advocacy, regulatory frameworks, interdisciplinary models, and operations. She currently practices KAT at Empower Health and other leading clinics in the Lower Mainland. As Executive Director of the Ketamine Assisted Therapy Association (KATA) of Canada, she co-authored the Outpatient Use of Ketamine for Mental Health Conditions Practice Standards Recommendations to support safe access. A strong advocate for societal wellness—especially for nurses—Madison is passionate about helping nurses reconnect with themselves as healers and changemakers. A frequenter of dance, she is currently exploring this from a neuroscience and nervous system perspective and using movement as a tool for joy and healing.

Dr. Rae St. Arnault is a Naturopathic Physician based in Vancouver, BC, and co-founder of Empower Health Clinic, a multidisciplinary clinic that hosted one of Canada’s first legal, interdisciplinary ketamine-assisted therapy training programs. With over two decades of experience, she champions team-based, integrative healthcare that fosters transformation on personal, business, and community levels. Dr. Rae also co-founded the Psychedelic Development Corporation and the Ketamine Assisted Therapy Association of Canada, advocating for policy change and accessibility. An industry expert, she consults on psychedelic protocols, clinic management, ethical governance, and sustainability. Dr. Rae has founded multiple nonprofits, established four businesses in health and wellness, and regularly teaches on transformative healing modalities and integrative healthcare. Her patient care focuses on empowering individuals with tools for self-healing, specializing in hormone therapy, pain management, and addressing addiction and digestive issues through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern techniques.

Sabrina Syne, CA, CPA, RN, BComm is a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with a diverse background in both healthcare and financial management. Sabrina's unique expertise spans the clinical and operational aspects of ketamine-assisted therapy (KAT), making her an invaluable asset in this rapidly evolving field. She gained extensive hands-on experience providing IV ketamine treatments in Alaska, where she developed a deep understanding of the medical, ethical, and logistical considerations involved in KAT. In addition to her clinical work, Sabrina has played a leading role in the successful establishment of three ketamine clinics in Canada. She was instrumental in training staff, overseeing the development of essential policies and procedures, and ensuring that these clinics met the highest standards of regulatory compliance, patient safety, and operational efficiency. Her work in policy development has not only safeguarded patient care but also facilitated smooth operational flows, helping these clinics achieve long-term success. Sabrina’s dual background in healthcare and finance gives her a holistic perspective on facility management. She brings together clinical knowledge and business acumen to create safe, compliant, and patient-centered environments. Her ability to navigate the complexities of controlled substance management, regulatory requirements, insurance considerations, and overall operational strategy positions her as a trusted leader in the KAT field. With her blend of business insight and clinical expertise, Sabrina is dedicated to advancing best practices in KAT facilities, ensuring they thrive both clinically and operationally.

Shannon Dames (maiden Magnus), a mother of two and a third-generation immigrant with mixed ancestry, is a dedicated Health Professional Investigator and Professor of Nursing and Psychedelic-assisted Therapy (PaT). She spearheads the Roots to Thrive program and serves as a clinical lead for psychedelic therapy and addiction medicine clinics on Vancouver Island. Dr. Dames's influence extends to academia, where she played a founding role in establishing Vancouver Island University's (VIU's) PaT Graduate Certificate education program and VIU's Naut sa Mawt Centre for Psychedelic Research. Her contributions to the field are further evidenced by her published works, focusing on nursing practice, resilience development, and the delivery, research, and education of PaT. Dr. Dames's commitment to holistic healing and psychedelic-assisted therapies makes her a respected figure in the field.

Dr. Rick Miners, RPsych, is a highly regarded, bilingual (French) psychologist with 20+ years’ experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children, youth, adults, and families, plus over 15 years working with plant medicines. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology from Concordia University, is licensed in British Columbia, and is a sought-after clinician, speaker, and writer. Dr. Miners has lectured at universities, coached executives, authored chapters, consulted to schools, presented internationally, and served as team lead, clinical supervisor, board member, and formerly as a structural engineer. His training spans Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, mindfulness, CBT, Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies. As Sub-investigator and Research Therapist, he contributed to MAPS’ MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD. Dedicated to meditation and Indigenous healing rites, he integrates spirituality and “two-eyed seeing” (Western science & Indigenous knowledge) to promote balance, harmony, and nature connectedness. His warmth, breadth, and humour create a safe, supportive space for healing.

Kate Browning, RN, is a dedicated educator, psychedelic integralist, and PhD candidate in clinical psychology, bringing over 30 years of diverse healthcare experience to her work. Her background encompasses midwifery, registered nursing, clinical counseling, psychotherapy, and consciousness-based healing modalities. Kate has extensive experience with psychedelic therapy in various settings, including clinical, research, retreat, and ceremonial contexts. She actively consults for ethical psychedelic companies, sharing her expertise and insights. Additionally, Kate serves as a curriculum developer and lecturer in accredited institutions, focusing on psychedelic therapy and research, and remains committed to advancing the field through education and advocacy. 

Keren Mitchell, a dual-qualified Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Clinical Counsellor, brings two decades of experience in mental health, substance use, and harm reduction to her practice. Integrating mainstream psychiatry and psychopharmacology with specialized training in psychedelic and somatic therapies, she supports clients' psychospiritual integration through counselling, medication management, and psychedelic preparation/integration. Keren is a Medical and Psychotherapy MDMA and Psilocybin Associate with TheraPsil, providing legal psychedelic-assisted therapies, and offers Ketamine Assisted Therapy at her private practice, Alchemystic Therapy. Her approach is characterized by innovation, compassion, and a commitment to lifelong learning, empowering clients to access their inner strengths and achieve their unique definitions of recovery. 

Dr. Phil Wolfson is a highly esteemed psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and researcher with over 50 years of experience in mental health. He holds an MD from New York University and licenses in California and Washington, DC. Dr. Wolfson's expertise includes family systems, psychoanalysis, CBT, and forensic psychiatry. A founding member of the Spiritual Emergency Network and Heffter Research Institute, he has led psychedelic research, including the MAPS-sponsored MDMA and Life-Threatening Illness Study. Dr. Wolfson is a prolific author and speaker on psychedelics, spirituality, and progressive politics. He has taught at UCSF and directed a hospital focused on non-pathologizing approaches. He founded Energy Focus, Inc., and holds five herbal medicine patents. A dedicated Vajrayana Buddhist, he integrates spirituality into mental health care, promoting a holistic approach.