Akasa Journeys was mindfully created to facilitate trauma informed, embodied healing, growth, and consciousness exploration using the directed “rocket fuel” of psychedelic medicines to support the process when appropriate. We create a safe and comfortable, non-judgmental space, in a framework of education and harm reduction, to facilitate the intentions of those who work with us.
Akasa Journeys also occasionally facilitates public events aimed towards experiential, somatic oriented psychedelic integration, education and community connection.
Paul “PJ” Antico
With a focus on developmental, attachment, and ancestral trauma, I support healing through body-centered approaches that foster growth and transformation. I am a Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, trained in Dr. Gabor Maté’s elegant approach that helps us reconnect with ourselves with compassion and care. Additionally, I am an intern practitioner of Rosen Method Bodywork, a powerful yet gentle hands-on somatic modality that helps release deeply held muscular tension, often rooted in emotional experiences. I am also trained in Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Therapy.
I bring sensitivity and the ability to be fully present in a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate and loving way to meet my desire to support others on their individual healing and exploratory journeys.
I am also an active participant in the psychedelic community, attending, as well as producing educational and experiential psychedelic oriented seminars and workshops. I was one of the co-producers of the Psychedelic Science Symposium at UCLA/June 2018, and the former Executive Director of PsychedeLiA Integration, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Los Angeles.
Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner
Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Therapist
Intern Rosen Method Bodywork Practitioner
Joe Tafur’s River Course Completion
Diane Poole Heller’s Attachment Training 1
Medicine Dance Movement Facilitation
Individual and Circle Psychedelic Integration Facilitator
Psychedelic Guide / Facilitator for Individuals since 2018
Polyvagal Theory and IFS friendly
Grace
Grace, co-founder of Akasa Journeys with PJ, has moved on to other adventures and PJ now works with a select few, very qualified women associates, who are trauma informed and experienced in helping others connect to their own traumas and issues to support their healing process. When a male/female team of sitter/guide/facilitators both holding space for your journey is preferred, rest assured you will be in good hands.
PJ and associates are not licensed therapists. They create and hold space, with acceptance and presence, helping others make friends with both the dark and the light parts of themselves, allowing the inner healer of the journeyer to do its work in a safely held relational space. “A heart assured of safety opens instantly” (Time Freke)
Akasa Journeys does not provide or procure any illegal substances. We offer this service to promote healing, safety, education, and harm reduction. (We can, however, direct you on how to obtain on your own, if needed.)
