8 CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) HOURS
FEBRUARY 1–4, 2027
OPIHIHALE ETHNOBOTANICAL PRESERVE
Big Island, Hawai‘i
$2,850
INCLUDES
Three nights lodging | All meals
Ground transportation to and from Kona Airport
Course materials | Guided ethnobotanical tour
AIMS Institute in collaboration with Opihihale Ethnobotanical Preserve
WHY THIS COURSE?
As interest in psychedelic therapies continues to grow, naturopathic physicians are increasingly asked about their safety, effectiveness, legal status, and appropriate clinical use. This immersive continuing education program provides an evidence-based review of current psychedelic science together with practical harm reduction strategies for clinicians whose patients are considering or using psychedelic medicines.
Presented by the AIMS Institute in collaboration with the Opihihale Ethnobotanical Preserve, participants will combine classroom learning with hands-on botanical education in one of Hawai‘i’s unique rainforest environments.
CURRICULUM – 8 CE HOURS
1. CLINICAL RESEARCH UPDATE (2 HOURS)
Review current evidence involving MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, ibogaine, mescaline, LSD, and emerging therapeutic applications.
2. NEUROBIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY (2 HOURS)
Mechanisms of action, neurochemistry, therapeutic potential, contraindications, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
3. CLINICAL HARM REDUCTION (2 HOURS)
Practical guidance for physicians counseling patients considering psychedelic therapies, including screening, safety assessment, preparation, contraindications, and integration.
4. ETHNOBOTANICAL PRACTICUM (2 HOURS)
Guided field experience through the Opihihale Ethnobotanical Preserve featuring traditional and contemporary medicinal plants including Banisteriopsis caapi, Psychotria viridis, Psilocybe species, Echinopsis pachanoi (San Pedro), Salvia divinorum, and other ethnobotanical specimens.
This course has been approved for 8 credits of Naturopathic Continuing Education through the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
SCHEDULE
SUNDAY • JANUARY 31
Participants travel from Kaua‘i following Hawai‘i Doc Talks.
MONDAY–WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 1–3, 2027
Lectures, discussion, rainforest practicum, lodging, and meals.
THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 4
Morning transportation to Kona International Airport.
Enrollment limited to 10 physicians to encourage discussion and individualized instruction.
FACULTY
LEANNA STANDISH, ND, PhD, FABNO
Co-Director, AIMS Institute
Neuroscientist and naturopathic physician who studies psychedelic natural medicines. World renowned speaker on ayahuasca research, history, neurochemistry and clinical trial design. Previously taught the Bastyr University graduate course in Psychedelic Science, History, and Culture. AIMS Institute has provided ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to patients with chronic disease since 2018.
DONA ELAM, PA
Psychiatric Physician Associate
Experienced psychiatric clinician with 30 years of practice. Provides care at AIMS Institute and has extensive experience in psychedelic preparation, harm reduction, guidance, and integration.
LOCATION
Opihihale Ethnobotanical Preserve
Captain Cook,
Hawai‘i Island
Nestled within an old-growth Hawaiian rainforest, the preserve provides a unique setting for botanical education and experiential learning.
REGISTRATION
$2,850
Includes lodging, meals, airport transportation, course materials, and guided ethnobotanical practicum.
LIMITED TO
10 PARTICIPANTS
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