Los Algodones, Mexico · Arizona · Big Island, Hawai'i (Coming Soon)
Pō a Ao
Healing Sanctuary
poh · ah · ow — Hawaiian: from darkness into light
Born from the darkness. Returned to the light.
Medically supervised healing programs in Los Algodones and Arizona — and the definitive knowledge platform for psychedelic medicine, mental health, and healing.
EDUCATION · RESEARCH · HEALING · IBOGAINE · PSILOCYBIN · KETAMINE · MDMA · AYAHUASCA · HAWAIIAN MEDICINE
Education First
The definitive encyclopedia of psychedelic medicine — free, peer-reviewed, and built for physicians, researchers, patients, and families.
The Science is Real
Stanford, Johns Hopkins, NYU, MAPS, and now the US federal government — the evidence base for these medicines is growing rapidly.
Rooted in Tradition
Every healing modality we offer is grounded in thousands of years of indigenous wisdom — Hawaiian, African, Amazonian, and beyond.
Kīlauea, Big Island
Lava meeting the sea — new land born from the deep
The Philosophy
The Journey Through
Darkness to Light
The Kumulipo — the Hawaiian creation chant — describes all life emerging from Pō (sacred darkness) into Ao (the world of light). This is not mythology. It is a precise map of the healing journey.
Every person who seeks healing is already in their Pō — the void of addiction, trauma, or lost meaning. Our mission is to illuminate the path through that darkness and bring them home to Ao.
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Programs Open Today
Los Algodones & Arizona
All programs begin with a free consultation and thorough medical screening. Not every applicant qualifies — we take eligibility seriously to protect your safety.
Los Algodones, Mexico · Available Now
Ibogaine Program
A medically supervised ibogaine program for carefully screened adults seeking intensive support around opioid dependence, compulsive patterns, and major life transition. Ibogaine has been studied for its potential to significantly reduce withdrawal and cravings in some people, but it is not appropriate for everyone and requires thorough medical evaluation.
Learn More & Apply →
Ketamine · MDMA · Psilocybin · Arizona
Guided Support Programs
Trauma-informed support programs designed for eligible guests working through depression, anxiety, trauma, or emotional stuckness. Modalities, duration, and structure depend on medical review, legal availability, and individual appropriateness. Every program begins with a thorough consultation.
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Arizona · With Our Reiki Master
Reiki & Energy Healing
Traditional Hawaiian Reiki woven with the sacred plants — maile, kī, and awa. Offered as a standalone session or integrated into any program as part of your daily healing practice. Available to all guests regardless of other program enrollment.
Learn More & Apply →Arizona · Ceremonial Context
Ayahuasca & Psilocybin
Plant medicine ceremonies facilitated in a ceremonial, culturally grounded context. Eligibility depends on medical and psychiatric screening. Not appropriate for everyone. Available to qualified guests following a full intake consultation.
Learn More & Apply →
Waipio Valley, Big Island
The sacred valley of kings — our future home
Coming Soon · Big Island, Hawai'i
The Pō a Ao Sanctuary
Waipio Valley
Our long-term vision is a full residential healing sanctuary on the Big Island of Hawai'i — rooted in the land, the culture, and the Kumulipo. All four healing modalities will be offered here as Hawaii law permits.
This is not open yet. Join our waitlist to be among the first to know when we open our Waipio Valley sanctuary.
Join the WaitlistSafety & Screening
Not Everyone
Qualifies — and That's By Design
Every guest at Pō a Ao goes through a rigorous intake process before any program is confirmed. We take this seriously because these medicines are powerful — and they are not appropriate for everyone.
If you are not a good candidate, we will tell you honestly — and we will do our best to connect you with resources that are appropriate for your situation.
Begin Free ConsultationInitial Consultation
A free 30-60 minute conversation with our intake team to understand your history, goals, and whether our programs may be appropriate.
Medical Review
Full review of your medical history, current medications, and physical health. Cardiac screening is required for ibogaine candidates.
Psychiatric History Review
Assessment of mental health history, trauma history, and psychological readiness. Some diagnoses are contraindications.
Medication Review
Detailed review of all current medications. Some medications require a supervised taper before participation is possible.
Eligibility Decision
After full review, we make a clear eligibility determination. Some applicants are referred elsewhere based on risk factors or contraindications.
Medical Team
Care You Can
Trust
Every program is staffed by qualified medical professionals. You are never alone in the process — before, during, or after your experience.
Physician Oversight
Medical Director
Board-certified physician oversight for all programs. Responsible for medical eligibility, cardiac screening, medication review, and on-call availability throughout your stay.
Nursing Support
Registered Nurses
24/7 nursing care during all active program days. Vital sign monitoring, medication management, and immediate response capability throughout your experience.
Integration Support
Integration Specialists
Trained integration facilitators available before, during, and after your experience. Integration is where the healing becomes lasting — we take it as seriously as the session itself.
Cultural & Spiritual
Hawaiian Cultural Guide
Our Reiki master and Hawaiian cultural guide brings the wisdom of Lāʻau Lapaʻau and the Kumulipo into every program. The cultural and spiritual dimension of healing is not optional — it is the foundation.
Guest Experiences
Words From
Those Who Have Walked Through
Individual experiences vary. These accounts reflect personal perspectives and are not guarantees of outcomes. All guests completed full medical screening prior to participation.
"I had tried multiple treatment programs over several years. After my ibogaine program at Pō a Ao, something shifted in a way I hadn't experienced before. The cravings became manageable for the first time. I'm still doing the work, but I finally feel like I have a foundation to stand on."
Michael T., 44
Opioid Dependence · Phoenix, AZ
"The guided support session helped me access something in my trauma that years of talk therapy hadn't reached. It wasn't a cure — it was a door opening. The integration work afterward was just as important. I'm grateful for the care and seriousness the team brought to the whole process."
Sarah K., 38
PTSD & Depression · San Diego, CA
"I was skeptical and honestly scared. The medical screening process was thorough — they turned away someone in my group who wasn't a good candidate, which actually gave me more confidence. My experience was profound. I'm still integrating what came up, but I feel more present in my life than I have in years."
James R., 51
Alcohol Dependence · Tucson, AZ
The Knowledge Platform
The Encyclopedia of
Psychedelic Medicine
The most comprehensive free reference on psychedelic medicine, mental health, and healing — written for physicians, researchers, patients, families, veterans, and anyone who needs to understand what these medicines are and what the science actually says.
Free users can access summary content and ask up to 8 questions to our AI research assistant. Pro members get unlimited access to deeper answers, clinical protocols, research summaries, and professional tools.
9+
Medicine Profiles
12+
Conditions Covered
50+
Clinical Studies
Free
8 Questions Included
For Professionals
Built for Clinicians,
Researchers & Healers
The Pō a Ao Knowledge Platform includes a professional tier designed for physicians, therapists, nurses, addiction counselors, and researchers who need clinical-grade reference material.
Substance Monographs
Comprehensive clinical monographs for each medicine — mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, receptor binding profiles, clinical evidence, contraindications, drug interactions, and dosing frameworks used in research settings.
Protocol Frameworks
Reference frameworks for preparation, session support, and integration — drawn from published clinical trial protocols at Johns Hopkins, MAPS, NYU, and Imperial College London. For educational reference only.
Safety References
Contraindication tables, drug interaction matrices, cardiac risk assessment frameworks for ibogaine, and psychiatric screening tools used in clinical research. Designed to support informed clinical decision-making.
April 18, 2026 · White House
The Federal Government
Has Taken Notice
President Trump signed an executive order directing $50 million in federal funding for psychedelic medicine research, establishing a Right to Try pathway for ibogaine, and ordering the VA to collaborate on veteran treatment programs.
This is the most significant federal action on psychedelic medicine in US history. Read the full order and understand what it means for patients, physicians, and the future of mental health treatment.
Read the Full Executive Order$50M
Federal Funding
Right to Try
Ibogaine Pathway
VA
Veteran Programs
2026
Year of Change
The Sacred Land
The Vision of
Pō a Ao
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Waipio Valley, Big Island — the sacred valley of kings
Kīlauea lava meeting the Pacific — the birth of new land
Mauna Kea starfield — the clearest sky on Earth
Rainbow Falls, Hilo — sacred waters of the goddess Hina
Ancient Hawaiian fishpond — Kaloko-Honokōhau
Maile vine — the sacred plant of healing and transition
Kī (ti leaves) — used to cleanse and protect sacred space
Punalu'u black sand beach — where land meets the deep
Jungle waterfall, Big Island — the voice of Pō
Desert dunes at sunset — the sacred silence of the earth
Farm-to-table healing cuisine — nourishment as medicine
A medically supervised healing space
Ocean meditation — integration at the water's edge
Tabernanthe iboga — the root of transformation
The healing ceremony — guided by trained practitioners
Open-air healing pavilion — where Pō meets Ao
Kona coastline at sunset — the passage from Pō to Ao
Waipio Valley aerial — twin waterfalls and black sand
Maile on lava — where the sacred grows from the earth
Lava field, Big Island — the raw power of creation
Sacred Plants of the Healing
Maile · Kī · 'Awa · Iboga
Maile
Sacred vine of healing and transition
Kī (Ti Leaves)
Cleanses and protects sacred space
Iboga Root
Studied for its potential to reduce withdrawal
Sacred Fishpond
Kaloko-Honokōhau — ancestral waters
Two Paths Forward
Ready to Begin?
Choose Your Path.
Whether you are seeking healing for yourself or someone you love, or you are a clinician or researcher looking for the most comprehensive reference available — we are here.
Educational Purposes Only. The content on this website — including all encyclopedia articles, AI-generated responses, and program descriptions — is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Outcomes vary significantly between individuals. Not all modalities are available in all locations. Participation in any program is subject to medical screening and eligibility review, and not all applicants will qualify. Psychedelic medicines carry real risks and are not appropriate for everyone. Always consult a qualified physician before making any medical decisions. Pō a Ao Healing Sanctuary is not responsible for decisions made based on information found on this website.
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