Expert Advice for the Psychedelic Curious

Mike Bonertz’s work as a Harm Reduction Advocate included offering consultations, education, support, and advice to the psychedelic curious, expert psychonauts, suffering patients, healthcare providers, family members, psychedelic guides and counselors, and businesses of all types (including retreats, facilitators, and treatment centers) to reduce harm and increase safety.

We believed in providing accessible services for those who need them; thus, payment for our consulting and educational services was entirely donation-based. These services were conducted remotely and could be done by phone or video.

These consulting services are not intended to replace accurate medical advice or a medical diagnosis from a licensed medical professional. This site is now an educational archive. I am not currently accepting consultations.

Our aim with our onboarding process was to ascertain a client’s risk factors for psychedelic therapy (if there are any), and to determine the type of support a client may need outside of what R.E.L. could provide, including references to other professionals if a client’s situation appears beyond the abilities and outside the intended scope of our Harm Reduction services.

Clients who booked a remote Harm Reduction Consultation with Mike received a few items by email to fill out beforehand.

The information asked for in these documents was intended to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals interested in participating in psychedelic experiences. They provided us with a comprehensive understanding of your medical history, mental health status, substance use patterns, goals, and current state of mind.

It was important to be 100% completely honest with all of the answers, as it helped to weigh any potential risks or concerns before proceeding with a psychedelic session.

At R.E.L., we believed Harm Reduction was about meeting the patients where they are, finding out what therapies they are interested in, and what works for them. Access was also a massive priority for us. Not just availability--access. Access to information, especially on alternative healing methods, should not have a price tag.

Our consultation services had no set fee — they were entirely donation-based, with no minimum donation.