ABOUT US
ATMA is a love story, built on a passion and commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
We exist because we believe that the current approaches to mental and emotional struggles are simply not enough.
We believe that psychedelics hold the key to actually resolving the root causes of mental health issues that affect so many. This contrasts with traditional pharmaceutical approaches which only suppress and mask the symptoms.
OUR VISION
A world where each individual is empowered to explore, optimize and heal themselves and their community through evidence-based science and the inner intelligence of psychedelics.
OUR MISSION
To deliver effective and innovative healing and transformative experiences that awaken the inner healer and allow a deeper connection with self and with the world.
OUR TEAM
The ATMA Journey Team is comprised of medical professionals, management staff and advocates who believe that psychedelic and non-traditional medicines have an important role to play in the healing and transformation of humankind.
MEDICAL ADVISORY TEAM
DR. RAVINDER BAINS, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Bains earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology prior to studying medicine at the University of Manitoba, his home province. He completed a psychiatric residency at Dalhousie University where he went on to complete a fellowship in ISTDP ( Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy). Subsequent to graduating in 2006, he has practiced as an inpatient psychiatrist, as well as a psychotherapist. Dr. Bains has gone on to do both inpatient and outpatient work, as well as practice as a psychotherapist. Currently he is also Chief Medical Officer of Wayfound mental health.
Dr. Bains earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology prior to studying medicine at the University of Manitoba, his home province. He completed a psychiatric residency at Dalhousie University where he went on to complete a fellowship in ISTDP ( Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy). Subsequent to graduating in 2006, he has practiced as an inpatient psychiatrist, as well as a psychotherapist. Dr. Bains has gone on to do both inpatient and outpatient work, as well as practice as a psychotherapist. Currently he is also Chief Medical Officer of Wayfound mental health.
Dr. lyle galloway, md
Palliative Care Medical Advisor
Dr. Galloway worked in both rural and urban family medicine for a number of years before specializing in Palliative Medicine in 2001. He is past Medical Director of the Intensive Palliative Care Unit at Foothills Hospital in Calgary and currently leads the Pain/Palliative Service at the cancer centre there. During his 11-year term the medical director of the Intensive Palliative Care Unit in Calgary, his actions and leadership inspired an environment of holistic, compassionate care that always honoured patients' stories. His actions have served as constant reminders that we are not only tasked with looking after patients with end of life medical issues, but that we need to recognize the stories of our patients, and endeavour to contribute to the plot in a meaningful way, however small and humble that contribution may be. Dr. Galloway has completed the Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies and Research from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
Dr. Galloway worked in both rural and urban family medicine for a number of years before specializing in Palliative Medicine in 2001. He is past Medical Director of the Intensive Palliative Care Unit at Foothills Hospital in Calgary and currently leads the Pain/Palliative Service at the cancer centre there. During his 11-year term the medical director of the Intensive Palliative Care Unit in Calgary, his actions and leadership inspired an environment of holistic, compassionate care that always honoured patients' stories. His actions have served as constant reminders that we are not only tasked with looking after patients with end of life medical issues, but that we need to recognize the stories of our patients, and endeavour to contribute to the plot in a meaningful way, however small and humble that contribution may be. Dr. Galloway has completed the Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies and Research from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
JANE COOPER, MA
Transpersonal Psychotherapist
As a Professional Counsellor and Transpersonal Psychotherapist, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator, Jane brings a fresh blend of professional skills to all of her work. Holistic and mindful, her services meet people where they are at with a focused attention on self-awareness in the place where science meets spirituality. She believes in the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness . Jane actively practices creating safe and sacred space for people to to deep work and connect with the truth of who they are.
As a Professional Counsellor and Transpersonal Psychotherapist, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator, Jane brings a fresh blend of professional skills to all of her work. Holistic and mindful, her services meet people where they are at with a focused attention on self-awareness in the place where science meets spirituality. She believes in the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness . Jane actively practices creating safe and sacred space for people to to deep work and connect with the truth of who they are.
BRUCE SANGUIN, BA, M.Div.. RMFT
Psychotherapy/Integration Advisor
Bruce Sanguin has been a Clinical Fellow with the Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapists for 25 years. He currently lives in Victoria, BC where he practices as a psychotherapist. He is the author of seven books, the latest of which, Dismantled: How Love and Psychedelics Broke a Clergyman Apart and Put Him Back Together, describes his own healing journey using psychedelics in the context of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. As well as practicing psychotherapy, Bruce is a keynote speaker at psychedelic conferences, with an active interest in the integration of spirituality and psychology.
Bruce Sanguin has been a Clinical Fellow with the Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapists for 25 years. He currently lives in Victoria, BC where he practices as a psychotherapist. He is the author of seven books, the latest of which, Dismantled: How Love and Psychedelics Broke a Clergyman Apart and Put Him Back Together, describes his own healing journey using psychedelics in the context of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. As well as practicing psychotherapy, Bruce is a keynote speaker at psychedelic conferences, with an active interest in the integration of spirituality and psychology.
MANAGEMENT & ADMIN TEAM
DAVID HARDER
Co-CEO and Co-Founder
David has worked full-time for the past 5 years in researching, advocating and moving the work of non-ordinary state therapy and psychedelic medicine forward in Canada. He co-founded and led Catalyst Presents, a Psychedelic Research Conference, and SYNTAC Institute, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to bringing psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians which was successful in achieving one of Canada’s first modern legal exemptions to undertake psychedelic-assisted work.
With a Master’s degree in religious studies and having been both a college professor and international humanitarian relief worker, David has always dedicated himself to the service of others. He brings a deep experience and reverence for psychedelic medicine and believes that it will play a key role in bringing healing to humanity.
David has worked full-time for the past 5 years in researching, advocating and moving the work of non-ordinary state therapy and psychedelic medicine forward in Canada. He co-founded and led Catalyst Presents, a Psychedelic Research Conference, and SYNTAC Institute, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to bringing psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians which was successful in achieving one of Canada’s first modern legal exemptions to undertake psychedelic-assisted work.
With a Master’s degree in religious studies and having been both a college professor and international humanitarian relief worker, David has always dedicated himself to the service of others. He brings a deep experience and reverence for psychedelic medicine and believes that it will play a key role in bringing healing to humanity.
VU TRAN
Co-CEO and Co-Founder
Vu has over 20 years of experience as a strategic investor and purpose-driven entrepreneur. He has founded, scaled and exited multiple ventures in a variety of markets including real estate, land development, hospitality, entertainment and cannabis. Vu’s deep experience and success in navigating the cannabis industry from it’s early stages helps provide guidance for ATMA in the psychedelic medicine industry. Vu was instrumental in the development of SYNTAC Institute, one of Canada’s leading non-profit organizations in the psychedelic medicine movement. He is deeply involved with and passionate about what psychedelic medicine can bring to Canadians suffering with mental health issues. He is also committed to a full range of modalities and practices that can enhance life, including becoming a certified yoga instructor and relentlessly pursuing growth and development in himself and in others.
Vu has over 20 years of experience as a strategic investor and purpose-driven entrepreneur. He has founded, scaled and exited multiple ventures in a variety of markets including real estate, land development, hospitality, entertainment and cannabis. Vu’s deep experience and success in navigating the cannabis industry from it’s early stages helps provide guidance for ATMA in the psychedelic medicine industry. Vu was instrumental in the development of SYNTAC Institute, one of Canada’s leading non-profit organizations in the psychedelic medicine movement. He is deeply involved with and passionate about what psychedelic medicine can bring to Canadians suffering with mental health issues. He is also committed to a full range of modalities and practices that can enhance life, including becoming a certified yoga instructor and relentlessly pursuing growth and development in himself and in others.
GREG HABSTRITT
President and Co-Founder
Greg is a lifelong entrepreneur who has started, grown, bought and sold more than 18 businesses in a wide range of industries including real estate, event management, media, education and medical services. Greg has had the unique benefit of being involved with many of the world’s most respected leaders and luminaries, hosting events with hundreds of visionaries including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Sir Branson Branson, Dr. Jane Goodall and Dr. Stephen R. Covey. Greg assisted in the development and growth of SYNTAC Institute, and brings his vast event experience to the Catalyst Presents series of industry-leading events. He is passionate about developing and sharing new ways to help others heal, transformation and bring deeper connection into their life. He’s a certified SOMA Breathwork instructor and is a strong advocate and student of psychedelic-assisted therapy and psychedelic medicine.
Greg is a lifelong entrepreneur who has started, grown, bought and sold more than 18 businesses in a wide range of industries including real estate, event management, media, education and medical services. Greg has had the unique benefit of being involved with many of the world’s most respected leaders and luminaries, hosting events with hundreds of visionaries including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Sir Branson Branson, Dr. Jane Goodall and Dr. Stephen R. Covey. Greg assisted in the development and growth of SYNTAC Institute, and brings his vast event experience to the Catalyst Presents series of industry-leading events. He is passionate about developing and sharing new ways to help others heal, transformation and bring deeper connection into their life. He’s a certified SOMA Breathwork instructor and is a strong advocate and student of psychedelic-assisted therapy and psychedelic medicine.
NATALIE HARDER
Program Director
Natalie has a deep passion for creating spaces for people to feel safe and open for personal transformation. Her experiences as an on-air radio personality, years as an on-air television journalist producing and directing a weekly show as well as contributing to a daily live program for a national television station, allowed her to witness literally hundreds of peoples individual stories. In addition to these public roles, she managed multiple television station locations, designed and oversaw studio expansions, managed a program for artists and musicians with an international humanitarian organization, after which she started and ran her own successful company focussed on personal health and wellness for 6 years. She is thrilled to bring her skill set and experience to ATMA as this fits into the very centre of her passion.
Natalie has a deep passion for creating spaces for people to feel safe and open for personal transformation. Her experiences as an on-air radio personality, years as an on-air television journalist producing and directing a weekly show as well as contributing to a daily live program for a national television station, allowed her to witness literally hundreds of peoples individual stories. In addition to these public roles, she managed multiple television station locations, designed and oversaw studio expansions, managed a program for artists and musicians with an international humanitarian organization, after which she started and ran her own successful company focussed on personal health and wellness for 6 years. She is thrilled to bring her skill set and experience to ATMA as this fits into the very centre of her passion.
TABETHA WHITE
Integration Manager
Tabetha White has 20+ years of experience in the personal and professional development industry which has provided her with a real passion for what pre- and post-integration can make possible for people committed to elevating their health and wellbeing. Tabetha has worked closely with hundreds of people to support them in living a fulfilled life and this experience coupled with her personal life circumstances, participating in meditation and yoga retreats, facilitating an ontological approach to performance and leadership training for organizations and the healing ceremonies of sacred plants, provides her with a modern approach to integration. Tabetha currently spends her spare time coaching an online global leadership program with over 500 participants and is passionate about supporting people in elevating their health and wellbeing, seeing integration as an integral part fulfiling on that vision.
Tabetha White has 20+ years of experience in the personal and professional development industry which has provided her with a real passion for what pre- and post-integration can make possible for people committed to elevating their health and wellbeing. Tabetha has worked closely with hundreds of people to support them in living a fulfilled life and this experience coupled with her personal life circumstances, participating in meditation and yoga retreats, facilitating an ontological approach to performance and leadership training for organizations and the healing ceremonies of sacred plants, provides her with a modern approach to integration. Tabetha currently spends her spare time coaching an online global leadership program with over 500 participants and is passionate about supporting people in elevating their health and wellbeing, seeing integration as an integral part fulfiling on that vision.
Great Human Beings Required.
We’re always looking to add compassionate, experienced and committed people to our team! If you’re interested in learning more about the potential of working with ATMA Journey Centers as we change the world, please visit our Contact page and submit a message.
