Dr. Simon Ruffell, medical doctor (psychiatrist), researcher, and student of Shipibo Shamanism, integrates Western medicine, psychology, and traditional plant healing. As founder of Onaya and Chief Medical Officer of MINDS, he investigates the potential of psychedelics to support mental health, innovation, and personal growth. With a PhD in Amazonian ayahuasca, Simon bridges traditional ayahuasca practices and Western science, collaborating with universities and Indigenous healers to develop integrative approaches to healing, mental well-being, and expanded consciousness.

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