ACADEMY OF ORACLE ARTS PRESENTS
A FREE WEBINAR
Uncover the Wisdom of Plant Allies
AN ONLINE INFORMATIONAL LIVE Q&A WITH
Benjamin Zappin, LAc
(Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Herbalist & Educator with over 30 years of experience & Co-Founder of Allies Botanicals/ Five Flavors Herb)
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An Informational Live Q&A with Benjamin Zappin & Mathew Gerson interviewed by Isis Indriya
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Learn more about Ben's upcoming course: Walking the Path of Plants: Discover the Power of Plant Allies for Psychedelic Transformation.
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Join us for a free introductory webinar on February 19, 2025 where we’ll explore the foundations of integrative psychedelic consumption and the role of plant allies in different types of journeys—therapeutic, ceremonial, and recreational.
On the webinar, you'll meet Benjamin Zappin (Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Herbalist & Educator with over 30 years of experience & Co-Founder of Allies Botanicals) and
Mathew Gerson (CEO/Co-Founder of Allies Botanicals & Co-Creator at Foria) who be interviewed by Isis Indriya, founder of Academy of Oracle Arts.
They'll discuss harm reduction, common effects and risks, beneficial plant pharmacodynamics, and herbal support across the stages of a psychedelic experience.
You’ll also get a glimpse into the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) framework for psychological balance and how specific herbal remedies can enhance well-being.
This online webinar serves as a preview of Benjamin Zappin's upcoming 2-part course, Walking the Path of Plants: Discover the Power of Plant Allies for Psychedelic Transformation, where we’ll take a deeper dive into individual plants and best practices for providing care and support.
Bring your questions and tune in live with us to learn more!
DURING THIS WEBINAR, YOU'LL RECEIVE...
- An introduction to plant allies and their role in integrative psychedelic experiences.
- Insights on therapy, ceremony, and recreation, plus harm reduction strategies.
- Understanding of beneficial herbs and plant medicine pharmacodynamics.
- Guidance on managing common effects and adverse events of psychedelic use.
- Review Allies Botanical products and receive a coupon for 15% off.
- A sneak peek into the full 2-Week course, Walking the Path of Plants: Discover the Power of Plant Allies for Psychedelic Transformation beginning on March 13, 2025
- Opportunity to ask questions
"I see psychedelic plant medicines as gateway herbs that guide participants to the broad range of gentle, nurturing, and effective botanical remedies available to us in nature"
- Benjamin Zappin
Meet Your Guides
MEET BENJAMIN ZAPPIN, LAc
Benjamin Zappin, LAc, is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Educator, and brings over 30 years of experience in Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine. His clinical focus on mental health and integrative psychiatry, paired with his deep work supporting psychedelic seekers, makes this class a rare opportunity to learn from a true pioneer in the field. Ben is also lead formulator and co-founder of Allies Botanicals and Five Flavors Herbs.
MEET MATHEW GERSON
Partner to Colleen and father to Willow with 25+ years of social impact entrepreneurship experience, Mathew brings a lifelong passion for building brands, products and teams that see and act on opportunities to make a difference.
Best known for his work in the sexual wellness and natural products sectors, his companies have had a primary focus on human flourishing and wellbeing in taboo areas of culture with significant opportunities for transformation.
Most recently he was Creator & Co-CEO at Foria, a Cannabis and Hemp focused wellness brand celebrated for its innovative plant based products that addressed underserved challenges in the bedroom and beyond.
Prior to Foria he was the Founder of Sir Richard's Condom Co. in collaboration with Partners in Health in Haiti, a One for One condom company created to address inequalities with regards to access of free and effective contraceptives globally.
