A Special September Gathering
On Saturday, September 13, Cardea will host a unique group ketamine session co-facilitated by Dimitri Mugianis and Dr. James Amarante.
Dimitri Mugianishas spent decades on the front lines of harm reduction and psychedelic ceremony, guiding thousands through states that most would never dare to enter — from high-profile conferences to underground community gatherings, from New York City basements to remote villages halfway across the world. He’s a poet, a provocateur, and a master of creating spaces where sound, presence, and trust transform the impossible into the inevitable.
Dr. James Amarante is a psychotherapist, harm reductionist, and assistant professor with over 30 years immersed in the world of addictions and altered states. He has facilitated hundreds of ketamine sessions, bringing a rare depth of relational care, clinical precision, and lived experience. His work is known for creating the kind of warmth and connection that makes deep healing not only possible, but inevitable.
Together they bring the unflinching honesty of the street and the grounded skill of the clinic — a one-day convergence of artistry, science, and human connection you’re unlikely to see again in this setting.
