how it works

AJH provides athletes with a structured, research-backed healing pathway that blends modern neuroscience with legal, pioneering entheogenic therapies — delivered in medically supervised settings by qualified specialists.

This isn’t a single treatment. It’s a full program — from screening and preparation through retreat and clinical trial, to long-term integration and community support.

EXPLORE COURSES

THE ATHLETE JOURNEY

Three Steps to Recovery

Every AJH program follows the same rigorous pathway — designed to maximize safety, clinical outcomes, and lasting recovery.

Preparation

1–3 months before retreat

01

Athletes are screened for suitability and paired with specialist mentors. A full preparation protocol is issued.

Details

  • Medical and psychological pre-screening

  • Contra-indication assessment (e.g. SSRI medication)

  • Dietary guidance and lifestyle preparation

  • Mentoring and expectation setting

  • Only when all criteria are met does the journey proceed

Most programs skip this step entirely. We don't. Getting this right is what makes everything that follows possible.

Retreat or Clinical Trial

5–14 day program

02

Participants join a clinical trial or experience guided ceremonies at a world-class facility where compounds are legal.

Details

  • Regulated, medically supervised settings

  • Full neuroimaging (EEG) and bio-analysis

  • Psilocybin, ibogaine, or ayahuasca protocols

  • Qualified therapists and clinical staff on site

  • Research data collected throughout

This is where the science happens. Every session is medically supervised, documented, and feeds directly into AJH's research.

03

Integration

Up to 12 months post-retreat

Details

  • Specialist psychotherapy (up to 1 year)

  • Tech-enabled peer support community

  • Ongoing psychometric assessment

  • Follow-up neuroimaging at 6 and 12 months

  • Data feeds into AJH’s long-term research

A structured program supports athletes in incorporating the experience into daily life — with ongoing community and data collection.

This is where most programs end. For AJH, it's where the real work begins.

a Holistic Treatment Framework

“Entheogens are only one part of the program. Lasting recovery requires an integrated approach — combining multiple therapeutic modalities applied consistently over time.”

The 8 Elements

Element 1: Entheogens

Legal, supervised psilocybin, ibogaine, or ayahuasca treatment

Element 2: Talking Therapy

Up to 1 year of specialist psychotherapy and counseling

Element 3: Nero-Imaging

EEG monitoring pre, post, and at follow-up intervals

Element 4: Meditation

Mindfulness and contemplative practices for emotional regulation

Element 5: Breathework

Structured breathing protocols to support nervous system recovery

Element 6: Cold / Hot Exposure

Thermal stress therapy for neurological and physical recovery

Element 7: Diet

Nutritional guidance and preparation protocols

Element 8: Exercise

Resistance, cardiovascular, yoga, and movement practices

“We combine the best of modern neuroscience and AI with ancient wisdom traditions to establish scientifically what has been intuitively known through experience.”

Safety First. Always.

  • Full physical and psychological assessment before any program begins

  • SSRI medication and other drug interactions are carefully assessed and managed

  • All treatment takes place in jurisdictions where compounds are legal

  • Qualified physicians, therapists, and clinical staff present throughout

  • Study approved by the University of Lima’s ethics board