Iboga & Ibogaine: Evidence, Risks, and Real-World Integration

Sunday 23 August, 15:00
A focused 90-minute talk with two experienced practitioners. Understand the clinical realities, safety considerations, and what integration actually requires.

Curious about iboga, but unsure what's true?

Conversations about iboga and ibogaine are polarized. On one side, sensational promises. On the other, clinical descriptions stripped of human context. Between them sits a gap: the honest, evidence-informed middle ground where real decisions get made. This 90-minute talk closes that gap. Dr. Martie brings a decade of fieldwork and PhD-level research on wellbeing in non-ordinary states. Alexa brings 15 years of coaching and integration practice, grounded in lived experience. Together they cover what the evidence actually says, what the medical risks are, and how integration turns insight into lasting change — whether you're exploring for yourself, supporting a loved one, or referring as a clinician.

Your Speakers

Dr. Martie, PhD

Psychologist and treatment provider with a decade of fieldwork at the intersection of psychology, contemplative practice, and altered states of consciousness. Her research focuses on how people make sense of non-ordinary experiences and how care can be offered ethically in complex spaces. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology.

Alexa

Integration specialist with 15 years in coaching, counselling, and mental health support. An AHPCSA-registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor and ICF-accredited coach, she brings lived experience with ibogaine alongside professional training in systemic constellations and African traditional healing. Her work centres on the integration that follows: anchoring insight into real change in your body, relationships, and daily life.

What to Expect

Two Focused Talks: Clinical evidence and safety from Dr. Martie, integration practice from Alexa. A balanced understanding in under an hour.
Live Q&A Session: Bring your questions. Get direct answers from practitioners who work in this space, not from a website.
Connect with Peers: Networking over snacks and refreshments. Meet others navigating the same questions — participants, families, and referring professionals.
Resource Pack & Follow-Up: Take-home materials and an option to join a mailing list for further education, integration resources, and service referrals.

What You'll Take Away

Clarity on Safety

Understand the major medical and psychiatric contraindications. Know what screening should cover and when iboga is not appropriate.

A Map for Integration

Learn what integration actually involves — before, during, and after. Why preparation and follow-through matter more than the experience itself.

Vetted Referral Pathways

For clinicians and loved ones: criteria for assessing suitability, how to support someone through the process, and where to find ethical practitioners.

Trusted Guidance

“Clear, compassionate, and clinically grounded — exactly what I needed.”
— Attendee, family member

“Helped me understand referral criteria and integration needs for my clients.”
— Rehab clinician

The speakers bring combined expertise spanning clinical psychology, transpersonal research, integrative counselling, and traditional healing practices. Credentials include a PhD in Psychology (Canterbury Christ Church), AHPCSA registration as a Specialist Wellness Counsellor, ICF accreditation, and certification in Psychosocial Palliative Care. This is not advocacy. It is grounded, ethical education from practitioners who respect both the potential and the risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend?: Anyone seeking balanced information: curious participants, concerned loved ones, counsellors, clinicians, and rehab professionals exploring referral options.
Does the talk cover medical screening and contraindications?: Yes. Dr. Martie outlines the major medical and psychiatric contraindications, safety considerations, and what responsible screening involves.
Is personal treatment provided at the event?: No. This is an educational session. Individual assessments and treatment planning are available separately through the practitioners.
What if I'm a clinician seeking referral guidance?: The session covers referral criteria, risk assessment essentials, and practical guidance on supporting clients through integration.
Are recordings or materials provided?: All attendees receive a resource pack. Recording availability will be noted at registration.
Is this talk pro- or anti-ibogaine?: Neither. The presentation is evidence-informed and balanced: honest about risks, clear about therapeutic potential, focused on safety, ethics, and integration.

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