I was born in Salvador, Bahia, in Brazil. From an early age, I have been interested in existential questions, psychology, the brain, mental health, spirituality, and the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness. I started learning about meditation, hypnosis, states of trance, and how the conscious and subconscious work.

In my twenties, I moved to Amsterdam, where I studied Psychology and Neurosciences at the Vrije Universiteit, followed by PhD research at the University of Amsterdam/Amsterdam Medical Center, at the department of Psychiatry, where I investigated the structure and function of the brain in people with schizophrenia and psychosis. After completing this work, I started giving more space to spirituality. I realized that science, technology and the current system are still limited in the understanding of mental health and that there is a need for a more inclusive and holistic approach.

For me, it was clear that science, though of paramount importance, is incomplete when based only on materialist perspectives.

In the past ten years, parallel with my work in clinical operations and research, I have gained scientific and personal knowledge of the therapeutic value of psychedelics, including ayahuasca, psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA. I was trained by and worked for the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), where I was responsible for setting up and leading the first clinical trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD in Europe. I have participated and contributed to conferences focused on the latest psychedelic research, as well as participated in trainings led by pioneers in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy such as William (Bill) Richards, Rick Doblin, Roland Griffiths, Michael and Annie Mithoefer.

I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty and mysteries of life. I am inspired by nature, arts, poetry, and the spiritual teachings of Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Rupert Spira and Francis Lucille. In my private practice, I have witnessed the profound benefits of psychedelics as a catalyst for inner healing, and personal and spiritual growth.

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Fabiana was great at establishing trust and a mutually respectful, safe setting. My intentions for the therapeutic journey were realised and I continue to think of it as a life-changing experience.

During my session I gained deep insight into the significance of a traumatic childhood event, and how it shaped my beliefs, relationships, and what I consider now my past.

I am tremendously grateful to have had an opportunity to view the event from the perspective of myself now as an adult, to look at the beliefs that I have held onto strongly during my life (mostly subconsciously) and directly speak to these subconscious beliefs with the assistance of Fabiana and the medicine. With further work and integration, it truly enabled me to change my life by changing limiting beliefs, releasing trauma and gaining a deep understanding of the dynamics of my closest relationships and how to navigate them.

I have formed a stronger connection to my inner self and my body and learned again how to trust and accept myself. Fabiana had a deep understanding of what was happening and the significance of it. She was like a loving inner voice assisting me in accessing my inner wisdom.

I am forever grateful to Fabiana, myself, the therapy, and the loving universe for having had this opportunity for the deepest healing I have probably experienced in one day.

JY, R&D director, Switzerland

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