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Psilocybin Retreats & Psychedelic Concierge
About Us
At RISE Collective, we're much more than a typical psychedelic retreat. Our programs are customized for each individual or group and span 4-8 weeks with virtual preparation, an on-site retreat experience and post-retreat integration. We operate as a collective of therapists and facilitators, this allows us to pair clients with the ideal support team for their needs. We are made up of expert, licensed therapists, legacy practitioners, Indigenous healers and experienced operational staff. We are acutely aware of the immense trust placed in us by our participants, and we hold that trust in the highest regard. Our offerings have been honed over eight years of team operations, deeply rooted in decades of rich, diverse experiences.
Our success is built upon three key pillars that guide our psychedelic therapies and retreats: Preparation before each session; the Experience itself, facilitated in a safe, supportive setting; and thoughtful Integration after each session. Our programs are carefully crafted, recognizing the sensitive nature of our work. We're not only here for those seeking exploration and healing but also for individuals who've had challenging psychedelic experiences and are in need of long-term support for integration.
Our approach places a strong emphasis on harm reduction and risk mitigation, reflecting our unwavering commitment to your mental and spiritual well-being. This strategy safeguards both you, the participant, and our therapists, enabling them to deliver exceptional care while ensuring everyone is at their very best. Our offerings are supported by clinical-quality standard operating procedures that align with the highest caliber of care. Each session takes place in an ideal location with the 5-star hospitality standards at it's core.
With us, you're not engaging with industry newcomers; you're connecting with a team of seasoned professionals. Our core team is at the heart of each retreat, and our structure as a collective allows us the opportunity to bring in the licensed mental health practitioners who will best serve each group and their collective goals. Our licensed healthcare professionals include: psychotherapists, clinical counsellors, registered nurses, psychologists and general practitioners of medicine. We have extensive experience in drug development, research, policy, and reform, combined with decades of practical and theoretical knowledge of psychedelics in recreational, therapeutic, research and clinical settings.
Meet Our Core Team
Our founder
Founder & Retreat Director
Psychedelic Advocacy | Consciousness Exploration | Transformational Healing | Drug Policy Consultant
Irie has spent close to three decades immersed in the world of psychedelics and holistic healing. Growing up in Jamaica, where psilocybin has long been embraced, she developed an early understanding of altered states, inner work, and the power of plant medicine.
Her journey has taken her from grassroots advocacy to corporate boardrooms, shaping drug policy, co-founding psychedelic companies, and working with international governments to expand access to these therapies. She is also the co-inventor of a clinical-stage psilocybin formula, designed to support mental health and treat neuro-inflammation.
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But at her core, Irie is an experience creator and space-holder—someone who creates safety, trust, and deep transformation for those seeking change. At RISE, she blends somatic healing, integration therapy, and personalized care to guide guests through meaningful psychedelic experiences. With her sharp intuition and years of experience, she ensures that each guest’s journey is held with skill, compassion, and care.
Irie believes that psychedelics are tools for self-discovery, but the real work happens in how we integrate them into our lives. Whether she’s leading retreats, working one-on-one, shaping global conversations about psychedelic access, or at home with her children—her mission is the same: to help those around her step into their most authentic, balanced, connected, and powerful selves.
Alex Schenker
Manual Therapy | Breathwork & Mobility | Natural Movement | Psychedelic Facilitation | Martial Arts & Nature Immersion Expert
Alex is a founding member of our collective. For over two decades, Alex has dedicated his life to helping people reconnect with their bodies through movement, breath, and hands-on therapies. He is a Shiatsu and Sotai therapist, a MovNat Natural Movement Master Trainer, and a 5th-degree black belt in classical Japanese martial arts, blending ancient wisdom with modern techniques to help people move, feel, and heal better.
Alex’s approach is deeply holistic—he understands that emotional states and physical tension are intertwined, and his work focuses on releasing subconscious holding patterns that can keep people stuck in discomfort or imbalance. Whether through breathwork, mobility training, or mindful touch, his goal is to help guests feel more balanced in their own bodies.
At RISE, Alex leads movement sessions, guided breathwork, and therapeutic bodywork, helping guests integrate their psychedelic experiences not just in their minds, but in their physical being. His calming presence and fun, insightful conversations are all bolstered by his deep respect for natural movement, somatic healing, and martial arts principles. Making him an invaluable guide for those looking to bridge the gap between inner strength and transformation and embodied change.
Certifications & Specializations:
✔️ Licensed Shiatsu Therapist (LST) & Sotai Diploma Program
✔️ Hyoho Taisha Ryu Kenjutsu Practitioner (Samurai)
✔️ ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide
✔️ Kinseiryuhou Koshiki Kenbiki Basic Practitioner Certification
✔️ Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist (FRCms)
✔️ Taijutsu Shidoshi (Licensed Martial Arts Instructor)
✔️ MovNat Natural Movement Master Trainer & Team Instructor
✔️ Agatsu Club & Mace Instructor Certification
Melissa Kerr
Luxury Hospitality | Deep Tissue & Energy Work | Psychedelic Integration Through Bodywork
Melissa’s approach to healing is as intuitive as it is technical. A Registered Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Instructor, she has spent over 20 years working with professional athletes, performing artists, and high-level professionals, helping them recover, restore, and optimize their well-being.
Her background in luxury hospitality shapes the way she cares for guests—blending deep relaxation with highly personalized treatments. She creates an atmosphere of ease, light-hearted joy and trust, where guests can feel at ease and release stored tension and integrate their experiences through massage, movement, and energy work.
At RISE, Melissa offers therapeutic bodywork, Yoga, Reiki, breath-led movement, and restorative practices to support guests in reconnecting with themselves—both physically and emotionally. Whether it’s through a grounding massage, a gentle stretch session, her laugh that won't quit, or a quiet moment of reflection, she helps guests feel at home.
Certifications & Specializations:
✔️ Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
✔️ Certified Yoga Instructor
✔️ Reiki Master & Energy Healing Practitioner
✔️ Specialist in High-Performance Recovery & Injury Prevention
✔️ Luxury Hospitality & Wellness Experience Design
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Partner With Us: Seamlessly Integrate Your Vision
At RISE, we specialize in creating transformative retreat experiences, and we invite therapists, practitioners, and program leaders to partner with us. Whether you’re looking for a fully supported retreat setting to host your unique program or seeking to join our collective of therapists, we make it seamless.
For partners, let us “hold the house” for you—our team will handle all aspects of the retreat, from accommodations and gourmet meals to logistics and on-site support, allowing you to focus solely on delivering your program. For therapists, we are always expanding our amazing collective and would love to hear from you.
If you share our commitment to exceptional care and transformative growth, we’d love to collaborate and create something extraordinary together.
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