About Don
For much of my life, I have been drawn to the mystery of what it means to be fully human. Beneath our achievements and disappointments, our identities and histories, there is a deeper presence—a quiet awareness that remains whole, even when life feels fragmented. My own path has included more than twenty-five years of contemplative practice, Zen and Tibetan Buddhist retreats, deep immersion in non-dual wisdom traditions, somatic healing work, nature-based spirituality, and transformational work with altered states of consciousness.
I now accompany others who feel called to rediscover that deeper ground of being. Whether you are navigating a life transition, integrating a profound experience, healing old patterns, or sensing that there is “something more” waiting to emerge, I offer a compassionate and grounded space for exploration. Together, we listen beneath the noise of the mind and the demands of the world, allowing the authentic Self—the one that has never been lost—to reveal itself more fully.
Recent Certifications
The first part of my career has been technology startups - with three exits. Early in 2023 I transitioned to coaching with a focus on psychedelic preparation and integration - getting into the space for harm reduction and experience optimization.
My training includes certifications from:
F.I.V.E. : 5-MeO-DMT Facilitator (May 2025)
Psychedelic Coaching Institute (Oct 2023)
Focalizing Institute [Somatic Body Awareness] (Dec 2023)
The Moxie School : The Art of Transformation (IFS + Psychedelics)
Altered States Integration : Start2Finish on Integration Circle Facilitation
Zendo Project's SIT (Sitting and Integration Training)