Supporting safe, compassionate, and professional practices in the psychedelic field

Meet Shari & Rich, your psychedelic educators & consultants

Neuma is a professional team dedicated to providing helpful information and guidance to psychedelic service providers, journeyers, industry associations, and regulators worldwide. 

With over 40 years of combined experience in mental health and psychedelic services, Shari and Rich bring a unique blend of clinical expertise, entrepreneurial insight, and lived wisdom.

  • More about Shari Hughson

    Shari is an RN and MBA with extensive experience as an emergency and remote practice nurse, with extensive business experience as a successful entrepreneur, university business educator, and consultant. 19 years facilitating psychedelic journeys with an indigenous mentor, as well as setting up clinics and retreat centres globally. Shari set up and obtained the first College of Physicians & Surgeons-approved psychedelic clinic in Alberta.  She was also named one of Canada’s 50 most inspiring female entrepreneurs & business leaders of 2021.

  • More about Richard Tyo

    Rich is a teacher, consultant, and registered psychotherapist. He currently teaches psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for end-of-life distresss and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD with Therapsil, a Canadian non-profit. He is a guest lecturer for Medicinal Mindfulness, TAM Integration, ATMA, Fungi Academy, the Fellowship of Psychonauts, and VIU’s psychedelic-assisted therapy graduate program. He has spoken at Breaking Convention (UK), Beyond Psychedelics (Prague), and Altered Conference (Berlin) about psychedelic, shadow work, equity, and psychedelic harm reduction.

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Our Offerings

We provide education and consulting services. Whether you are an organization, practitioner, or curious individual, our services are designed to help you prepare, respond, and thrive in this emerging field.

Consulting for Psychedelic Service Providers

Professional guidance to help facilitators, clinics, and wellness teams deliver safe and ethical care.

  • Business strategy and regulatory alignment

  • Clinic and retreat design

  • Best practices for client safety and trauma-informed care

  • On-call mentorship and support for teams

Consulting for Individuals Considering Psychedelic Therapy

Personalized guidance for those exploring psychedelics for healing, growth, or curiosity.

  • Preparation and readiness planning

  • Safety screening and risk assessment

  • Referrals to safe, aligned facilitators and services

  • Ongoing integration support

Training & Education for All

Accessible programs and resources for anyone interested in psychedelic safety and literacy.

  • Psychedelic First Aid™ & Preparedness Training

  • Psychedelic First Aid™ Manual (standalone or included with the program)

  • Foundations Programs for understanding psychedelics

  • Tailored workshops and speaking engagements

Interested? Contact us here

Learn Psychedelic Safety Skills & Frameworks

Understand how to recognize risk, respond to psychological or physiological distress, and apply harm reduction principles with clarity and confidence. Designed for all community members and professionals, these offerings provide actionable frameworks to support safe, responsible psychedelic experiences.

Neuma First Aid & Preparedness Training
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Neuma First Aid & Preparedness Manual
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Neuma First Aid & Preparedness Manual
CA$78.00

Join the Foundations for Psychedelic Exploration Waitlist

Foundations is a trauma-informed educational program designed to help participants build a grounded understanding of how psychedelics can support personal growth, self-discovery, and overall well-being.

Participants also receive access to the Psychedelic Field Guide, a practical resource to support preparation and integration.

Participants Learn:

  • What psychedelics are

  • Physiological and psychological effects of psychedelics on the body and mind

  • Maps and frameworks for navigating experiences

  • Self-compassion and nervous system regulation techniques

  • Harm reduction and responsible practice principles

  • Insight into legal and regulatory developments

  • Training in Neuma’s S.E.L.F Protocol

  • How to provide support within their community

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What People Are Saying

“Most courses will teach you knowledge and skills. Neuma taught me a whole new way of being – a new way of relating to other people and to myself. I’m so grateful to have had this experience.”

“I learned actionable concepts presented in a way that encourages instant application. Rich created a welcoming environment and fostered a real sense of community. I would highly recommend Neuma to others! Overall, it was a great experience filled with very useful information, delivered excellently, that will help you transform not only to help others but also to improve yourself.”

Interested in our work? Let’s connect!

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