Our Mission
The Bridge Between Science and Soul
At One Tree Institute, we believe that profound healing should not be a luxury reserved for the few. Our mission is to bring world-class, clinical psychedelic-assisted therapy to the underserved public health population.
When these medicines open a profound window of neuroplasticity, it is the container—the safety, the clinical rigor, and the environment—that dictates the healing. We are not just treating symptoms; we are restoring the human infrastructure of our community by training dedicated guides to offer deep, compassionate presence so that those carrying the heaviest burdens of trauma can finally put them down.
Our Clinical Approach
The Surgical Center for Consciousness
Dr. Tony Rogers
Founder & Medical Director
We view psychedelic-assisted therapy through the lens of rigorous clinical medicine. We do not operate a spa; we operate a Surgical Center for Consciousness. Just as a surgical suite requires sterile environments, precise protocols, and highly trained specialists, navigating the human psyche requires exact clinical boundaries and evidence-based methodologies.
Led by Dr. Tony Rogers—drawing on 20+ years of county medical practice, inspired by the humanistic clinical philosophy championed by Stanford’s Dr. Abraham Verghese, and integrating clinical safety frameworks from PRATI—our protocols are rooted in the highest standards of patient care.
Our Commitment to Safety
Acknowledging the Risks
We fundamentally reject the narrative that psychedelics are a magic panacea. These are powerful, high-leverage medical interventions, and we treat them with the gravity they demand.
We actively integrate the latest safety research into our practice, including pioneering work regarding “extended difficulties” and adverse psychological events. By explicitly acknowledging the risks of these medicines, we are able to engineer superior safety protocols:
- Comprehensive Medical Clearance: Exhaustive psychological and physiological screening.
- Controlled Intervention: Administration in a highly monitored, secure clinical environment.
- Structured Integration: Long-term, community-based follow-up care to ensure clinical breakthroughs are safely stabilized.
The Journey Center
A Sanctuary for Transformation
Healing cannot happen in a sterile vacuum. The Journey Center is designed to be a beautiful, safe, and community-focused sanctuary. From the moment you walk through our doors, you are held in an environment built for safety and warmth—a place where the nervous system can finally rest, and where profound inner journeys are met with grace, medical rigor, and unwavering support.