Puerto Rico’s First Psychedelic Summit

Science. Innovation. Healing.

Join global leaders, clinicians, scientists, and innovators shaping the future of mental health through psychedelic-assisted therapies.

📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
📍 Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, San Juan
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM (Networking celebration to follow)
🎟 Only 150 Tickets available

Why This Summit Matters

A New Paradigm for Mental Health in Puerto Rico

Around the world, science-backed psychedelic therapies are transforming how we treat depression, PTSD, addiction, and end-of-life anxiety. Puerto Rico is ready to join this movement.

The Pravan Foundation is bringing together the brightest minds and most experienced practitioners to share research, clinical insights, and policy strategies—while building a roadmap for access on the island.

Who Should Attend

  • Mental health practitioners and Doctors open to learn and curious to explore evidence-based innovations in the psychedelic field.
  • Researchers & academics exploring psychedelic science.
  • Policy makers & legal professionals navigating regulatory change.
  • Entrepreneurs & investors building the future of mental wellness.

Program Schedule

Morning Coffee & Networking ☕ Networking

Exhibition booths and sponsors active.

Welcome Remarks — Dr. Tania Rivera

A New Paradigm for Mental Health in Puerto Rico — The movement begins.

From Prohibition to Policy — Sean T. McAllister, Esq.

The global-to-local legal roadmap for psychedelic reform.

Healing with Ketamine — Dr. Paulina Rullán

Protocols, music, and connection in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Psilocybin Psychotherapy — Dra. Carmen Amezcua

Clinical, cultural, and spiritual dimensions.

Lunch & Networking Break

The Power of MDMA‑Assisted Therapy — Dr. Sara García Velázquez

Ibogaine: Veterans & Addiction — Jonathan Dickinson

Trauma recovery through ibogaine therapy.

From Stigma to Science: Reimagining Mental Health Through Psychedelics — Dr. Leopoldo J. Cabassa

Music Break Break

The Ancestral Legacy — Carlos Barsy

Ancestral psychedelic practices in Puerto Rico and the World.

Reclaiming Death — Christine Pateros & Wilhelmina DeCastro

Ancestral wisdom in end-of-life psychedelic care.

Closing Panel: A Collective Vision for Puerto Rico

Moderator: Dr. Leopoldo J. Cabassa, PhD

Key speakers will gather for a final dialogue and Q&A with the audience to discuss ethics, cultural aspects, clinical research, and what comes next for Puerto Rico’s emerging psychedelic ecosystem.

Cocktails and Summit Celebration Networking

Live DJs and cocktails.

Featured Speakers

  • Dr. Tania Rivera – Co-Founder, Pravan Foundation & Pravan Health Group
    Internal and functional medicine physician and certified Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy facilitator, Dr. Rivera integrates advanced medical care with transformative therapies to promote holistic healing in Puerto Rico.
  • Sean T. McAllister, Esq. – Leading attorney in psychedelic and cannabis law, architect of groundbreaking policy. Co-author of Colorado’s Proposition 122, the Natural Medicine Health Act, often referred to as the Colorado Natural Plant legislation—trusted advisor to clinics, researchers, and religious organizations.
  • Dr. Paulina Rullán – Psychiatry resident pioneering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in Puerto Rico, blending evidence-based protocols with music and connection for transformative outcomes.
  • Dra. Carmen Amezcua – Psychiatrist and author specializing in psilocybin-assisted therapy, integrating clinical rigor with cultural and spiritual perspectives.
  • Jonathan Dickinson – Ibogaine provider, researcher, and Co-Founder and CEO of Ambio Life Sciences, advancing safety, research, and access models for addiction and trauma treatment.
  • Carlos Barsy – Licensed psychologist and transpersonal therapist with 20 years’ experience, integrating hypnosis, guided trance, somatic work, and shamanic practices for deep healing.
  • Christine Pateros – Global spiritual guide and Program Director for PRATI’s End-of-Life Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training, blending ceremony, compassion, and clinical training.
  • Wilhelmina DeCastro – Director at PRATI and expert in end-of-life psychedelic care, trainer, and facilitator dedicated to culturally sensitive, transformative support.
  • Dr. Sara García Velázquez – Medical Doctor and clinical researcher specialized in advancing mental health through psychedelics assisted therapies and clinical trial oversight.
  • Dr. Leopoldo J. Cabassa – Professor and leading researcher on health equity, focused on bridging innovation and access in mental health care for underserved populations.
  • Raúl Reichard, Esq., LL.M. – Legal & Policy Affairs Advisor to the Pravan Foundation, bridging law, policy, and mental health innovation. His work advances psychedelic law, decriminalization, and community healing.

The Experience

  • An intimate event designed for learning and high-level networking with leading experts.
  • Exclusive access to groundbreaking insights, research, and protocols in the psychedelic field.
  • Nurturing food, beverages, and a powerful networking launch.
  • Cultural and ancestral perspectives unique to Puerto Rico.
  • A vibrant after-hours celebration.

Tickets

Tickets are first-come-first-served

Includes full-day access, networking lunch, exhibitor hall, and evening celebration.

All tickets are 100% tax-deductible. This is a non-profit educational event organized by the Pravan Foundation.

  • Early Bird – $199
  • General Admission
    • Tier 1 – $299
    • Tier 2 – $399
    • Tier 3 – $499
    • Tier 4 – $599
  • VIP front row table – $1,000

Seats are limited

Students: If you are a student in the field of mental health and cannot afford the price of a ticket, please contact us and tell us about yourself and your situation so we can evaluate your request for a student-discounted ticket while they last.  

About the Organizer

The Pravan Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming Puerto Rico’s mental health landscape through innovative, science-based, and accessible solutions. Our mission is to expand access to innovative therapies, advance education, and foster community healing.

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