Become a Certified Psychedelic Practitioner: Elevate Your Practice 
and Transform Lives

Psychodelic Coaching Institute

Become a Certified Psychedelic
Practitioner: Elevate Your
Practice and Transform Lives

Unlock new dimensions in personal growth and healing for your clients. Whether you’re an established coach or transitioning to a purpose-driven career, our Practitioner Certification Program provides the expertise to stand out in the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic integration.
Unlock new dimensions in personal growth and healing for your clients.
Whether you’re an established coach or transitioning to a purpose-driven
career, our Practitioner Certification Program provides the expertise to
stand out in the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic integration.
Start Date: October 30, 2024

Start Date: November 13, 2024

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Start Date: November 13, 2024

5 SPOTS LEFT!

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Skill Level

For coaches and practitioners at all levels

Program Length

10-month comprehensive curriculum

Skill level

Exceptional 
9.1 Net Promoter Score

Practical Experience

50 hours of supervised practicum

Immersive Learning

Week long intensive retreat in Costa Rica included

Skill Level

For coaches and
practitioners at
all levels

Program Length

10-month
comprehensive
curriculum

Program
Rating

Program Rating

Exceptional

9.1 Net Promoter
Score

Practical
Experience

Practical Experience

50 hours of
supervised
practicum

Immersive Learning

Week long intensive
retreat in Costa Rica
included

Ride the Third Wave of Psychedelics

Ride the Third Wave of Psychedelics

The psychedelic revolution is here, and it’s transforming lives every day. As an evolutionary catalyst for personal growth, psychedelics are rapidly gaining cultural acceptance and legal ground. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a paradigm shift in human potential.

At Third Wave and Psychedelic Coaching Institute, we’re at the forefront of this movement. Every month, tens of thousands of people turn to us to learn about the benefits of psychedelics and how to apply them in their lives. The interest is exponential, and the healing potential is profound.

But here’s the challenge: there aren’t enough trained practitioners
to meet this surging demand.

That’s where YOU come in.
The psychedelic revolution is here, and it’s transforming lives
every day. As an evolutionary catalyst for personal growth,
psychedelics are rapidly gaining cultural acceptance and legal
ground. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a paradigm shift in human
potential.


At Third Wave and Psychedelic Coaching Institute, we’re at the
forefront of this movement. Every month, tens of thousands of
people turn to us to learn about the benefits of psychedelics and
how to apply them in their lives. The interest is exponential, and
the healing potential is profound.

But here’s the challenge: there aren’t enough trained
practitioners
to meet this surging demand.


That’s where YOU come in.
By integrating psychedelics into your coaching or wellness practice, you have the opportunity to:
By integrating psychedelics into your coaching or wellness
practice, you have the opportunity to:
Revolutionize your approach to personal transformation
Help clients break through resistance patterns and emotional blockages
Accelerate results and create deeper alignment between mind, body, and spirit
Position yourself at the cutting edge of a booming industry
Be part of a movement that’s changing lives on a global scale
Whether you’re an executive coach looking to expand your toolkit, a wellness practitioner seeking to revitalize your offerings, or a professional transitioning into a more fulfilling career, this is your chance to harness the power of psychedelics and create profound, lasting change for your clients.
Whether you’re an executive coach looking to expand your toolkit, a wellness practitioner seeking to revitalize your offerings, or a professional transitioning into a more fulfilling career, this is your chance to harness the power of psychedelics and create profound, lasting change for your clients.

The psychedelic renaissance is here. Are you ready to ride the wave?

The psychedelic renaissance is here.
Are you ready to ride the wave?

Is This Program
Right for You?

Is This Program Right for You?

This program IS for you if...

You’re an experienced coach seeking to enhance your practice with cutting-edge techniques
You’re an experienced coach seeking to enhance
your practice with cutting-edge techniques
You’re a wellness practitioner looking to revitalize your offerings and attract more clients
You’re a wellness practitioner looking to revitalize
your offerings and attract more clients
You’re a “corporate warrior” transitioning into a more fulfilling coaching career
You’re a “corporate warrior” transitioning into a
more fulfilling coaching career
You feel isolated in your exploration of psychedelics and seek a supportive community
You feel isolated in your exploration of psychedelics
in your practice and seek a supportive community
You’re concerned about maintaining your professional reputation while navigating psychedelic work
You’re concerned about maintaining your professional
reputation while navigating psychedelic work
You’re worried about the financial stability of your practice and want to attract high-value clients
You’re worried about the financial stability of your
practice and want to attract high-value clients
You feel you’ve plateaued in your ability to facilitate deep transformations for your clients
You feel you’ve plateaued in your ability to facilitate
deep transformations for your clients
You’re committed to staying ahead in the rapidly evolving field of coaching and wellness
You’re committed to staying ahead in the rapidly
evolving field of coaching and wellness
You’re seeking to enhance your credentials and command premium pricing for your services
You’re seeking to enhance your credentials and
command premium pricing for your services
You’re eager to jump on the forefront of the psychedelic renaissance and make a significant impact
You’re eager to jump on the forefront of the psychedelic
renaissance and make a significant impact

This program is NOT for you if...

You’re content with the status quo in your coaching or wellness practice
You’re content with the status quo in your
coaching or wellness practice
You’re uncomfortable with the idea of integrating cutting-edge methodologies into your work
You’re uncomfortable with the idea of integrating
cutting-edge methodologies into your work
You’re looking for a quick fix or overnight success in your career
You’re looking for a quick fix or overnight
success in your career
You’re unwilling to invest time and effort in deep personal and professional growth
You’re unwilling to invest time and effort

in deep personal and professional growth
You’re not interested in being at the forefront of a revolutionary movement in personal development
You’re not interested in being at the forefront of
a revolutionary movement in personal development
You’re satisfied with your current client base and income level
You’re satisfied with your current client base and
income level

What Our Graduates
Are Saying

What Our Graduates Are Saying

Go Beyond Another “Online Course” ... and Become a Top 1% Practitioner

Go Beyond Another “Online Course” ...
... and Become a Top 1% Practitioner

After completing this transformational program, you will:

Have clarity on how to integrate psychedelics into your current coaching methods and evolve your practice to catalyze positive change in the world.
Have clarity on how to integrate psychedelics into your current coaching
methods and evolve your practice to catalyze positive change in the world.
Cultivate mastery in psychedelic integration coaching and learn how to apply appropriate medicines and techniques to help your clients achieve lasting results.
Cultivate mastery in psychedelic integration coaching and learn how to apply
appropriate medicines and techniques to help your clients achieve lasting results.
Understand the benefits and risks of different psychedelic medicines, the impact of dosages and timings, and how to best leverage them for your clients’ needs.
Understand the benefits and risks of different psychedelic medicines, the impact
of dosages and timings, and how to best leverage them for your clients’ needs.
Master the 5 Key Elements of a transformative psychedelic experience and develop skills to support clients in a safe, responsible, & effective manner.
Master the 5 Key Elements of a transformative psychedelic experience and develop
skills to support clients in a safe, responsible, & effective manner.
Learn the 5 Pillars of Transformation and how to apply them in a coaching context to support your client with long-term transformation
Learn the 5 Pillars of Transformation and how to apply them in a coaching context
to support your client with long-term transformation
Discover the complex interplay of body, mind, and spirit with psychedelic medicines and learn how to holistically support your clients throughout their psychedelic journey.
Discover the complex interplay of body, mind, and spirit with psychedelic medicines
and learn how to holistically support your clients throughout their psychedelic journey.
Understand the nuances of psychedelic coaching and how to create safe spaces, implement harm reduction, and navigate the evolving legal landscape.
Understand the nuances of psychedelic coaching and how to create safe spaces,
implement harm reduction,
and navigate the evolving legal landscape.
Ground theoretical knowledge, scientific research, and practical insights into the integration process to create sustainable, long-term results for your clients.
Ground theoretical knowledge, scientific research, and practical insights into
the integration process to create sustainable, long-term results for your clients.
Turn theory into practice with access to proven intake practices, assessment tools, and integration techniques.
Turn theory into practice with access to proven intake practices, assessment tools,
and integration techniques.

Program Structure

Every other week, you get a deep dive into a core topic, followed by a Q&A with Paul F. Austin. Informed by Third Wave’s 5-pillar psychedelic coaching framework, you will get comprehensive training on topics ranging from safety and ethics, working with different medicines, and types of psychedelic coaching to outcomes of psychedelic work and how to ground breakthroughs into lasting change.
Over the course of the program, you will get 12 in-depth workshops with our guest experts. Each of our teachers is a leader in their field. Some of the topics we will cover include: high performance coaching methods; using psychedelics for both healing and growth; psychedelics and biohacking; functional medicine and the role of diet and nutrition in achieving personal outcomes; how microdosing can help spur creativity and flow; transforming from the inside out; psychedelics for empathy, communication, and teambuilding; entrepreneurship and psychedelics; complementary practices; holistic health; and more.
During these sessions, you will meet with your pre-assigned pod group and a designated facilitator to help integrate the teaching material through reflection, discussion, and application. Expect to form close relationships with your group. These sessions may include guided group conversations, breathwork, and other facilitated practices to support your growth.
During these sessions, you will meet with your pre-assigned pod group and a designated facilitator to help integrate the teaching material through reflection, discussion, and application. Expect to form close relationships with your group. These sessions may include guided group conversations, breathwork, and other facilitated practices to support your growth.
Explore how to integrate psychedelics with cutting-edge tools such as breathwork, cold therapy, meditation, neurofeedback, and more
The Psychedelic Coaching Institute strives to stay on the cutting edge of psychedelic research and findings. Our ever-evolving integration methods are a culmination of our team’s expertise, data, and personal experiences.

During this program, you will be trained in research-based psychedelic integration methods that we teach to our partners at leading intensives and clinics.
Discover how to design custom protocols with microdosing and macrodosing specific to your clients’ goals.
Discover how to design custom protocols with microdosing and macrodosing specific to your clients’ goals.

Download the Syllabus for Our 10-Month Practitioner Certification Program

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey and become a skilled psychedelic practitioner? Your first step is to learn more about our Practitioner Certification Program. You can download our full syllabus to understand better if this program is the right fit for you.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey and become
a skilled psychedelic practitioner? Your first step is to learn more
about our Practitioner Certification Program. You can download
our full syllabus
to understand better if this program is the right fit
for you.
By downloading an overview of our curriculum, you’re taking the
first step towards becoming a certified psychedelic practitioner.

Join a community of forward-thinking practitioners and be at the
forefront of this rapidly evolving field.

Unlock new dimensions of personal and professional growth with
the Psychedelic Coaching Institute.
By downloading an overview of our curriculum, you’re taking the first step towards becoming a certified psychedelic practitioner. Join a community of forward-thinking practitioners and be at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.

Unlock new dimensions of personal and professional growth with the Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

Immersive Learning in Costa Rica

REUNION

GUANACASTE PROVINCE, COSTA RICA

*Subject to Change

$7,500

INCLUDED WITH CERTIFICATION TUITION*

The purpose of the intensive is direct psychedelic substance experience in the context of connection, including:
The purpose of the intensive is direct psychedelic substance

experience in the context of connection, including:
Personal experience with psilocybin mushrooms (optional)
Daily yoga and meditation
Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony
Hands-on leadership training
Team building
In-person coaching
Fully catered meals
The entire intensive is included in your program tuition. We will also provide an option to upgrade your room accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis.
The entire intensive is included in your program tuition.
We will also provide an option to upgrade your room
accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis.
All you have to do is get yourself there.

ABOUT REUNION

Reunion is a not-for-profit sacred space in Costa Rica to experience the transformational power of Ayahuasca and Psilocybin ceremonies complemented by ancient and modern modalities to bring forth healing and sustained change through learning, self-discovery, and self-acceptance.


Your Practitioner Certification tuition includes accommodation and meals for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Brave Earth (La Fortuna/Arenal), is a community, regenerative farm, and healing arts center based in northern Costa Rica. Here amidst the jungle, thermal pools, and cloud forest, we have the opportunity to dive deeper into our work as psychedelic coaches and facilitators, as we evolve new ways of living, serving, and growing. Your Practitioner Certification tuition includes accommodation and meals for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Reunion is a not-for-profit sacred space in Costa Rica to
experience the transformational power of Ayahuasca and
Psilocybin ceremonies complemented by ancient and modern
modalities to bring forth healing and sustained change through
learning, self-discovery, and self-acceptance.


Your Practitioner Certification tuition includes accommodation
and meals for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

IMPORTANT

Working with psychedelics requires direct knowledge. It is essential that you understand your clients’ experiences in the context of our coaching framework, so the intensive is mandatory.

Reach to our Institute Director, Leanne Kallal at [email protected] if you have a scheduling conflict and cannot attend.
Working with psychedelics requires direct knowledge. It is essential that you understand your clients’ experiences in the context of our coaching framework, so the intensive is mandatory.

Reach to our Institute Director, Leanne Kallal at [email protected] if you have a scheduling conflict and cannot attend.
Working with psychedelics requires direct knowledge. It is
essential that you understand your clients’ experiences in
the context of our coaching framework, so the intensive is
mandatory.

Reach to our Institute Director, Leanne Kallal at
[email protected] if you have a scheduling
conflict and cannot attend.

Meet Your Instructors & Guides

Meet Your Instructors & Guides

Our instructors are all recognized leaders in their respective fields, with extensive experience in high performance coaching. Few of these luminaries offer this high level of training outside their private client work. With their combined training, you receive an unparalleled and comprehensive education.
Our instructors are all recognized leaders in their respective fields, with extensive experience in high performance coaching. Few of these luminaries offer

this high level of training outside their private client work. With their combined training, you receive an unparalleled and comprehensive education.
Paul F. Austin is a pioneer in the psychedelic space, dedicated to bringing psychedelic education to the mainstream.

LEAD TRAINER

Paul F. Austin is a pioneer in the psychedelic space, dedicated to bringing psychedelic education to the mainstream.
As the founder of Third Wave, Paul has spent over a decade at the forefront of the psychedelic renaissance. His journey includes:
As the founder of Third Wave, Paul has spent over a decade at the forefront of the psychedelic
renaissance. His journey includes:
15+ years of personal psychedelic exploration
10+ years of professional experience in psychedelic education and advocacy
Authorship of the acclaimed book “Mastering Microdosing” rated 4.5 stars on Amazon
Founding the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, training the next generation of integration specialists
Paul’s expertise lies in bridging the worlds of psychedelics and high performance. He has helped thousands of individuals harness the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
Paul’s expertise lies in bridging the worlds of psychedelics and high performance. He has helped thousands of individuals harness
the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets including:

Join a movement doing the deep work to transform our world... one person at a time.

Join a movement doing the deep work to transform our world…
…one person at a time.

Program Fees

TOTAL INVESTMENT
IN THE PROGRAM:
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN THE PROGRAM:
 $14,000
Practitioner Certification Program fee includes an all-expenses-paid week-long immersion in Costa Rica (not including travel) and a featured placement in our directory (for those who meet criteria) to help drive clients to your business.
Practitioner Certification Program fee includes an all-expenses-paid week-long immersion in Costa Rica (not including travel) and a featured placement in our directory (for those who meet criteria) to help drive clients to your business.
You can reserve your chance to get a spot in the program by paying a one-time, non-refundable $149 Application Fee deposit today.
You can reserve your chance to get a spot in the program by paying a one-time, non-refundable $149 Application Fee deposit today.
Please note that Application Fee does not guarantee admittance to the program and does not cover the cost of the program.
Please note that Application Fee does not guarantee admittance to the program and does not cover the cost of the program.

Accessibility Matters: The Psychedelic Coaching Institute Scholarship Fund

Accessibility Matters:
The Psychedelic Coaching Institute Scholarship Fund

At Psychedelic Coaching Institute, we believe in the transformative power of psychedelic coaching and its potential to change lives.


At Psychedelic Coaching Institute, we believe in the transformative power of psychedelic coaching and its potential to change lives. We also understand that financial constraints shouldn't be a barrier to those who are called to this important work.


We also understand that financial constraints shouldn't be a barrier to those who are called to this important work.

Introducing the Third Wave Scholarship Fund

We’re proud to announce the Psychedelic Coaching Institute Scholarship Fund, designed to make our Practitioner Certification Program more accessible to passionate individuals facing financial challenges.
Partial tuition subsidies available for qualified applicants
Open to veterans, single parents, and others facing financial hardship
Empowering diverse voices in the psychedelic coaching field

How It Works

Apply First: Complete your
regular application for the
Practitioner Certification
Program.
Express Interest: During the
application process, indicate
your interest in the
scholarship fund.
Discuss Options: If accepted into the program, we’ll have a conversation about your specific needs and scholarship possibilities.
Discuss Options: If accepted into the
program, we’ll have a conversation about
your specific needs and scholarship
possibilities.
Apply First: Complete your
regular application for the
Practitioner Certification
Program.
Express Interest: During the
application process, indicate
your interest in the
scholarship fund.
Discuss Options: If accepted into the
program, we’ll have a conversation about
your specific needs and scholarship
possibilities.
Discuss Options: If accepted into the program, we’ll have a conversation about your specific needs and scholarship possibilities.

Why We're Doing This

We believe that:
Diverse perspectives strengthen
the psychedelic coaching community
Diverse perspectives strengthen the psychedelic coaching community
Financial circumstances shouldn’t limit
your potential to make a difference
Financial circumstances shouldn’t limit your potential to make a difference
Investing in passionate individuals
creates a ripple effect of positive change
Investing in passionate individuals creates a ripple effect of positive change
By offering this scholarship, we’re investing in the future of psychedelic coaching
and in you – the change-makers who will shape this field for years to come.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and let’s discuss how we can
support your journey into psychedelic coaching.
By offering this scholarship, we’re investing in the future of psychedelic coaching and in you – the change-makers who will shape this field for years to come.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and let’s discuss how we can support your journey into psychedelic coaching.
By offering this scholarship, we’re investing in the future of psychedelic coaching and in you – the change-makers who will shape this field for years to come. Ready to take the next step? Apply now and let’s discuss how we can support your journey into psychedelic coaching.

What happens

after you apply?

What happens 
after you apply?

After you pay the Application Fee, you will be automatically taken to a page to schedule an Admissions Interview with Psychedelic Coaching Admissions. The purpose of this call is to ensure you are a perfect candidate for one of our few spots.
After you pay the Application Fee,
you will be automatically taken to a
page to schedule an Admissions
Interview with Psychedelic Coaching
Admissions. The purpose of this call
is to ensure you are a perfect
candidate for one of our few spots.
Once you are approved, you will receive an email with payment instructions. You will have the option to either pay the remaining balance in full or set up a payment plan that works for you
Once you are approved, you will
receive an email with payment
instructions. You will have the
option to either pay the remaining
balance in full or set up a payment
plan that works for you
When you have chosen your
preferred method of payment, you
will get a welcome email confirming
your payment. Detailed onboarding
information will be sent before the
first class.
When you have chosen your preferred method of payment, you will get a welcome email confirming your payment. Detailed onboarding information will be sent before the first class.

What Our Graduates Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions

Our certification program is designed for a diverse range of individuals passionate about personal growth and the transformative potential of psychedelics. This includes:

  • Experienced psychedelic users looking to formalize their knowledge and skills
  • Coaches, therapists, and wellness practitioners interested in expanding their toolkit
  • Professionals from various backgrounds seeking a career transition into psychedelic coaching
  • Individuals with a deep interest in consciousness exploration and human potential

Whether you’re an established coach or new to the field, our program provides comprehensive training to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a proficient psychedelic coach. 
No. There are no licensing or certification requirements to participate in the program.
You will need 4-6 hours per week between classes, workshops, and assignments.
The Practicum part of the course consists of Practice Sessions and a Final Assessment,
a requirement for graduation. This phase lasts for six months and begins after the theoretical portion of the curriculum is complete. The point of the Practicum is to ensure that you understand and can skillfully apply the proprietary PCI coaching methodology.
Participants will be expected to demonstrate consistent ethical and professional integrity. Only graduates who fully understand all course materials, receive high marks from their coach mentor on assignments, and demonstrate ongoing support for their fellow course participants will be invited to be listed on the Third Wave Directory.
While our primary focus is on developing your skills as a psychedelic practitioner, we understand the importance of building a successful practice. Although we don’t provide extensive business or marketing training, we offer valuable resources to support your professional growth:

  1. Listing in our Practitioner Directory upon graduation, providing exposure to potential clients
  2. Access to our exclusive alumni network, where you can connect with fellow practitioners, share insights, and potentially find collaboration opportunities
  3. Ongoing support through our community forums, where you can discuss business challenges and strategies with peers
  4. Occasional workshops and webinars on relevant business topics within the psychedelic coaching field

Additionally, our training equips you with a unique skill set that sets you apart in the coaching market. While you may need to seek additional resources for specific business skills, the foundation we provide gives you a strong starting point for building a successful psychedelic coaching practice.
Yes. Should you decide a payment plan is better for you, as long as you pay the Application Fee to reserve your spot, you have the option to pay the remaining balance via a payment plan.
Refund policies for all Psychedelic Coaching Institute’s courses are outlined on our refund policy page. You can view and download the Practitioner Certification Program Terms and Conditions here.
At the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and values. Our ethics are vital to our business model. Our Ethics Pledge is published here.
The intensive is a key element of the overall experience and is required for certification.

If you cannot attend, please contact us to see if other arrangements can be made.
In addition to meeting our attendance and homework requirements, you will be required to conduct and submit for review a practice coaching session with a client (to be recorded anonymously and deleted after review), and given a final assessment after completing the training. Upon passing this assessment, you will be awarded your Psychedelic Coaching Institute Coaching Certification certificate and all the perks that go with it.

You can view details in Section 7 of the Terms and Conditions.
Yes, we offer the Psychedelic Coaching Institute Scholarship Fund to make our Practitioner Certification Program more accessible to passionate individuals facing financial challenges.

Here are the key points:

  • We offer partial tuition subsidies for qualified applicants.
  • The scholarship is open to veterans, single parents, and others facing financial hardship.
  • Our goal is to empower diverse voices in the psychedelic coaching field.

To apply for the scholarship:

  1. Complete your regular application for the Practitioner Certification Program.
  2. During the application process, indicate your interest in the scholarship fund.
  3. If accepted into the program, we’ll discuss your specific needs and scholarship possibilities.

We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen the psychedelic coaching community and that financial circumstances shouldn’t limit your potential to make a difference. By offering this scholarship, we’re investing in the future of psychedelic coaching and in the change-makers who will shape this field for years to come.

We're Here to Guide You on Your Journey

We're Here to Guide You on Your Journey

Still considering if this program is right for you? Join our Institute Director, Leanne Kallal, for a free live Q&A session. Get all your questions answered and gain clarity on your next steps.
Still considering if this program is right for you? Join our Institute
Director, Leanne Kallal, for a free live Q&A session. Get all your
questions answered and gain clarity on your next steps.

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