Awakening in the Dream Staff
Rocky Caravelli - From Portland, Oregon. Primary Ibogaine facilitator. Initiated
and detoxed from methadone, heroin and methamphetamine Dec. 2, 2003. Worked at the ibogaine Association for 1 year and spent the following 2 years providing treatment in various communities. In 2006, together with Eric Taub as administrator, he established the Awakening in the Dream House.
Eric Taub - From Gainsville, Florida. Founder of Ibeginagain and Awakening in the Dream House. Has worked with ibogaine longer than anyone in the Western World. For almost 2 decades he has worked with addicts and people seeking personal development.Handles pre and post treatment counseling, organizing and providing treatment options.
Dr Jose Luis Chavez, MD - From Nayarit, Mexico. Our doctor for all medical needs. An emergency room physician who is particularly interested in the field of mental health, he provides all patients with a thorough physical prior to treatment, provides all medications, and designs treatment protocols with Rocky.Provides service to the community and is the founder or the Sayulita Medical Group. Was initiated in May of 2009 for the purpose of gaining understanding of the medicine and to be able to relate more fully to his patients.
Mary Ditton - From New York City. Was initiated and treated for depression in May of 2007. A bodyworker, writer, and caregiver, she deeply appreciates being a part of the ibogaine community and the local Mexican community.Handles follow-up with patients, inquiries regarding press and public relations .
Asha Caravelli - From Portland, Oregon. Business Manager and Queen of the Kitchen for the Dream House. She shares her love of hiking, reading, family, people, healing and Mexico with everyone. She met the spirit of iboga in February of 2007.
Christopher Laurance - Primary facilitator and ibogaine provider with over 7 years experience. Ibogaine saved his life in 2002 from a terminal nightmare of heroin and methadone addiction, polydrug abuse, hopelessness, and homelessness. He is grateful and inspired to be given the chance to be near this work.
Robert Germain - From Montreal, Canada. House manager of the Dream House and care giver. Initiated and detoxed from alcohol in april 2007. Also manages web site design (and livestock).
Roberto Tores - Manages the integration house. Initiated in 2007 for methamphetamine. San Pancho has been his family's home for generations and he is a great guide to the area for nature, local events, kayaking, and many other activities. His main focus is to provide an environment where people can feel comfortable and at home.
Felix Briceno - Born and raised in Nayarit. A wonderful chef and house manager for the integration house. Received an introduction to ibogaine in November of 2009 for personal development. She loves interacting with people and is a great spanish teacher for those who are interested.
Delani Gianna Caravelli - From Portland, Oregon. A facilitator for personal development treatments, she met with the spirit of iboga when she was initiated in 2006. A writer and performer, Delani divides her time between Portland and Mexico. She is a vegetarian chef, and is very helpful in guiding people through the process of integration.
Corey Engstrom - from Boston, Massachusetts. Was treated at the Dream House for opiate addiction in January of 2007. Returned to join the staff in May of 2009.
Jack Ruddy -
Is here at the Dream House to learn why he is here at the Dream House. Once he has completed this task he plans to begin another one. Although, he would rather not.
Minga Pekin - Born and raised in Nayarit. A spirit guide by trade and part time totem animal, he has dedicated his life to getting accepted into a shamanic studies department at any reputable university.
