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Journey within,
return renewed.
We all have the capacity to live from our highest potential and deepest purpose. But many of us need a little help to get there.
We’re here to be your guide – and guardian – on that journey.
We are a team of trained nurses providing ketamine-assisted therapy (in Seattle, Washington) & psychedelic practitioner training (virtually) under the leadership of Angela Ward.
Our approach includes a unique mix of coaching combined with medically-supervised treatments. It has proven highly effective for those who are ready for and committed to healing and re-birth. We like to call ourselves soul midwives; we can’t do the ‘birthing’ for you, but we’ll be there to support and care for you every step of the way, and ensure you remain aligned with your intentions.
Whether you’re dealing with mental health challenges or feel stuck and/or want more, it would be our true pleasure to guide you through the wildness of rebirth to a place of profound healing and harmony. Click below to learn more about our flagship programs or read on to get to know us a little better.
Ignition Ketamine Coaching Program
For Individuals
Psychedelic Doula Academy Training
For Practitioners
Meet our Chief Guardian
ANGELA WARD
Nurse. Soul Midwife. Psychedelic therapy expert.
I’m Angela Ward, a nurse, nurse coach, former birth doula and the founder of Guardian at the Gateway. I’m also a survivor of PTSD who understands first-hand the healing power of psychedelic-assisted therapy. I have experienced it in my own life, witnessed it in hundreds of others and built this business so that you (and thousands of others) can reap the benefits, too.
It has become clear over the years that my calling is to support people through transformational experiences. I’ve done it as a labor and delivery nurse, birth doula, perinatal bereavement professional and now, through my work facilitating and supporting ketamine therapy.
I consider it a great honor, privilege and responsibility to cultivate a safe and strong container for people as they travel through the unknown towards deep transformation and healing.
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That’s where ‘Guardian at the Gateway’ came from; what lies ‘beyond’ is full of unknowns and can be scary.
Though your healing is in your hands, my team and I are here to fully support you on this journey, safely guiding you every step of the way.
As you’ll see below, I have extensive training in the psychedelic space. In combination with my nursing background and firsthand experience with ketamine treatments, it allows me to offer a unique method of care that includes the right type and amount of information and integration in addition to the treatments themselves.
When I’m not supporting clients or teaching other practitioners to do the same, you’re most likely to find me travelling, tending to my garden, feeding my chickens and playing with my dogs.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Below is a summary of the workshops, trainings and certifications Angela Ward has completed:
Psychedelic Practitioner Training
The Synthesis Institute
April 2021 – September 2022
Transformative Nurse Coaching
The Nurse Coach Collective
October 2019 – Spring 2020
Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research
California Institute of Integral Studies
March 2017-November 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Seattle University
March 2008 – August 2010
Psychedelic Psychotherapy Forum
Victoria, British Columbia
October 2018
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Certification
Orenda Institute
Cortes Island, British Columbia
September 2018
CranioSacral Therapy 1 Intensive
The Upledger Institute International
Seattle, Washington
June 2018
The Ketamine Training Centre Certification
Berkeley, California
January 2018
The Conscious Baby Emerges: Scientific, Medical, Psycho-Social and Somatic Discoveries
APPAH 20th International Congress
San Diego, California
December 2017
7th Annual Spirit Plant Medicine Conference
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
November 2017
Psychedelic Medicine: New Frontiers in Palliative Care
University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, Washington
October 2017
Bereavement Training: Perinatal Death
Valley Medical entre
Renton, Washington
October 2017
Fierce Grace: Fall Equinox Omnique Method Woman’s Ritual Embodiment Retreat
Vashon Island, Washington
September 2017
Psychedelic Science 2017
Oakland California
April 2017
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