Neuma
The Centre For Social Wellness

An experiential learning centre dedicated to empowering individuals through the advancement of their emotional well-being using psychedelics & integrative living practices

Learn About Our Story

Neuma
The Centre For Social Wellness

An experiential learning centre dedicated to empowering individuals through the advancement of their emotional well-being using psychedelics & integrative living practices


Set, Setting, Skill & Support

Deepening human connection through group-based learning & wellness experiences

Evidence-Based

Backed by modern science & rooted in natural health

Individual-Led

Giving you the power and confidence to overcome, grow and heal

Expert-Guided

Lead by experts with over 20 years of professional experience


Set, Setting, Skill
& Support

Deepening human connection through group-based learning & wellness experiences

Evidence-Based

Backed by modern science & rooted in natural health

Individual-Led

Giving you the power and confidence to overcome, grow and heal

Expert-Guided

Lead by experts with over 20 years of professional experience

Our Story
Is Your Story

Our story is rooted in over 20 years of grassroots consistency and personal determination, working to expand access to evidence-based integrative practices and natural alternatives that support the mental-emotional health of our community.

Neuma was born out of a shared vision to create an organization where people can explore alternative ways to heal, grow, and feel supported along their journey. Because that is what we want for ourselves. Through this vision we are dedicated to advancing a more compassionate approach to the way we view our overall health and wellbeing – and it starts with something new.

Learn About Our Approach

Our Approach To
Integrative Living



Our approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of our natural biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual functions. By embracing evidence-based practices like mindfulness, breathwork, psychedelics and other natural therapies, we cultivate balance and compassion for all of our experiences, responses and emotions rather than viewing them as a fractioned identity or disorder.

An adaptation of George Engel's Biopsychosocial model

This sustainable and integrative way of living embraces and appreciates the natural complex interplay of the various bio-psycho-social-spiritual components shaping our lives while we collectively navigate the transformations throughout the human journey.

Spiritual

  • Interconnectedness of all things: Self, people, nature, planet
  • Compassion: Self, others and the natural world
  • Meaning, purpose & connection

Biological

  • Neuroplasticity & Default Mode Network
  • Chemical optimization
  • Physical response & nervous system health

Social

  • Relationships & family systems
  • Community & work
  • Social determinants

Psychological

  • Emotional IQ & wellbeing
  • Self-esteem & self-awareness
  • Beliefs & expectations


Our Values
What Keeps Us Grounded

Integrity
In·teg·ri·ty /inˈteɡrədē/

In harmony with the practices and experiences we integrate into our community, we foster uncompromising honesty, reliability and a willingness to improve. We work from integrity to ensure all parts of the whole are healthy, strong and supported.

Respect
Re·spect /rəˈspekt/

Giving and receiving empathy, dignity, validation, and admiration for everyone’s different abilities, culture, qualities, challenges, and achievements. Listening openly and with curiosity to continuously learn from each other.

Equity
Eq·ui·ty /ˈekwədē/

Guided by a grounded notion of equity and self-care, we continue to do our self-work to bring awareness of our own privilege and cultural blind spots, ensuring a sense of respect, diversity, and reverence for all members of our community and ecology. By creating this sense of safe mutuality, we bring an anti-oppression lens to our work and continue to learn with humility and mutual respect.

Compassion
Com·pas·sion /kəmˈpaSHən/

Offering an authentic and empathetic exchange that inspires trust, equality, respect, creativity and collaboration. Individuals feel seen, heard and cared for. United as parts of the whole, the individuals are empowered to grow through the support and strength of the collective.


Meet
The Team

Rich Tyo

Co-Creator & CXO

Rich's Bio

Denise Neuman-Fuhr

Facilitator, RN & Transformational Coach

Shari Hughson

Co-Creator & CFO

Lucy Medrow

Facilitator & Registered Nurse

Caitlyn Chisamore

Co-Creator & COO

Cory Firth

Co-Creator & CEO

Meet
Our Advisors

Kim Haxton

Jazmin Pirozek

Stephanie Stewart

Anoushka Moucessian

Linda Medeiros

Manesh Girn

Our

Social Impact

Equal Access Community Fund

Along with our sliding scale pricing, we have created the Equal Access Community Fund, which borrows a percentage of each individual payment to create access to our programming for those with limited financial resources for those who need support. Each program cohort reserves one open space to be filled by an equal access supporter.