Pala Medicine

07/22/2025

Inhumane and entirely preventable.

07/22/2025

Vaccination saves lives.

07/17/2025

Love this infographic style — really conveys some big ideas effectively.

07/14/2025

This essay does a good job of showing us the news in the way it matters — to the most vulnerable amongst us. I fear for what is to come for these children and their families. An awful reality is unfolding in front of us in slow motion and no one is exempt. The last paragraph made me tear up. It truly is a moral tragedy and can only be seen clearly in that context. Who are we now? And why is it so difficult to access compassion for those who are suffering the most?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/opinion/america-safety-net.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WU8.S3R3.I7tMGIWan15A&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

07/07/2025

Origin Story of Pala Medicine:

The image of the two hands holding space between them signifying safety; a place of balance and an encircling comfort. The conditions needed for healing.

The word “pala” and its associations with both psych3delic history and ancient yogic mantras just fit perfectly.

In the novel “The Island” by Aldous Huxley - his finally novel before his untimely death in the Hollywood Hills of throat cancer. He named the civilization of a psychedelically oriented peoples Pala, the people Palinese, and beautifully demonstrated (in fictional form of course) what it’s like for the western mind to encounter a truly psych3delic way of life. I connected deeply with the themes of the novel itself, but also with the meta-story — that psych3delics deal with the liminal meaning-making aspect of our psyche, which aligns/ intersects with my own understanding of narratRob Matthewsicine, or narrative medicine.

It was one of a growing stack of books I read in the two year period of stealth mode/ research/ incubation before launching in 2023.

Upon further research we found the “pala mudra” a simple hand gesture in front of the heart that signifies guardianship. This connection really guided the image design by Rob Matthews for our logo and website.

06/15/2025

A throwback from the PS23 Opening Ceremony as we head to Psychedelic Science 2025. A different time but the goal of Net Zero Trauma by 2050 resonates even more intensely as the call of our times.

We are here to learn, to connect and to bring back the latest evidence so we can continue to serve our patients and grow our practice and community.

Feeling gratitude towards our various community healers and therapists who are co-creating this new path for healing and wellbeing, bringing both the art and cutting edge science of healing trauma and mental illness to our patients.

Stay tuned for updates!

Rob & Suraiya

05/24/2025

I love that the VA is all in on integrative medicine!

05/24/2025

A perfect poem to describe a major learning point for practitioners in NOSC (non-ordinary states of consciousness).

Slowing down, saying and doing less. Allowing true presence to appear, moving purposefully and gently.

As I return from a retreat, completing a 9 month training with the Berkelely Psychedelic Facilitation Program, this poem captures perfectly the essence of the practice.

A true honor to have been a part of the third, and likely final, cohort in this form atleast, of their unique brand of pedagogy. Relational healing can only be learned in relationship. Community is the medicine.

We are bringing our trainings, our experiences and most importantly our fellow trainee facilitators and guides in NOSC work to the healing work at Pala Medicine this Summer.

Stay tuned!

My book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524874833/

05/09/2025

Meet

Psychedelic coach
Yoga Teacher
Co-founder

The psychedelic experience maps onto the ancient practices and sacred knowledge of yoga. Through study and practice, we can scaffold our connection to the ineffable, the infinite and to the possible.

Yoga - or union - the joining together, the fulcrum, when intention and action evoke energy.

We are excited by the new finding that proves yoga impacts mitochondrial health. When you can see the results of movements in the body, not just as more muscle mass, but improved function, it gives you a greater appreciation for the forms in classical Indian dance, those shapes and arabesques that hold meaning while also grounding and strengthening on a cellular level. Yoga asanas, breathwork, meditation, mantra, song and devotion are all ways back to connection with our essential being.

Link in bio to book a consultation call to combine yoga and psychedelic healing for pain, mental health and well being.

04/25/2025

When we hear music with our whole body, something shifts. Emotions bloom and quickly wither, we travel through to the other side.

When things get too much. Take a beat.

Listening to music has enormous mental and emotional health benefits.

Enjoy! 🎶

04/19/2025

959 Walnut has come to mean so much to us over the last 2 years! Celebrating Spring and renewal of purpose for healing in community in 2025 with Simi & Rob!

Our grows, our reviews remind us that our to have allowed our clients to feel seen and heard. We love to see the transformation that occurs over a few short weeks!

Over 600 journeys and counting we are now partnering with healers and therapists in the community to expand our menu of options in the coming weeks!

visit us at www.palamedicine.com to explore 💖

04/17/2025

You might have heard of Entheogenic Churches and are curious about what they are, how they work, and why they matter..

Give this next episode a listen as we dive into the potential as well as the nuances of psychedelic medicine churches.

Rev. Pam Conboy is the co-founder of Setas Seminary, a non-denominational religious institution that offers psilocybin experiences. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Conboy integrates psilocybin therapy with holistic wellness practices, creating a space for healing and personal transformation.