Beond, a leading provider of medically supervised ibogaine therapy, has announced the successful completion of its first all-female veteran cohort in its innovative Beond Service program—a bold step in addressing the deep wounds of PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), substance use disorder, and military-related emotional trauma.
The participants—five female combat veterans—embarked on a nine-week therapeutic journey designed to confront the complex realities of war, military sexual trauma, and the often-overlooked emotional toll of service on women. The Beond Service program integrates ibogaine treatment, cognitive rehabilitation, and structured aftercare in a safe, supportive, and luxurious healing environment.
Honoring Women Warriors: “Two Wars—One Within”
“Women in combat often fight two wars,” says Talia Eisenberg, Co-Founder of Beond. “First against the enemy, and then within the institution itself—facing prejudice, isolation, and harassment that compound their trauma.”
This recognition is what sets Beond Service apart. Developed in collaboration with decorated veterans and military healthcare specialists, many of whom have personal experience with combat trauma, the program aims to redefine healing for servicewomen.
And the program is offered at no cost to participants.
Transformational Healing with Ibogaine: A Veteran’s Perspective
“I spent years trapped in cycles of depression, anxiety, and trauma,” says Lorna Sturchio, a veteran of the Naval Special Warfare community and now a Combat Peer Support Facilitator at Beond. “Ibogaine offered me something that traditional therapy never could: release. Now I help others find their way back to themselves.”
Each veteran who participated in the program reported significant emotional breakthroughs, describing the experience as a return to selfhood and meaning beyond the identity of service.
- Jessica Duran, a Navy veteran, shared: “This wasn’t just about treating symptoms. This was about healing the root. I feel whole again.”
- Edith Garcia, a veteran and ketamine therapist, called it a “deep and layered” experience that accessed trauma untouched by other psychedelics.
- Jess Quezada, a former Marine Corps combat photographer, said: “Beond helped me step out from behind the lens and into my own healing story.”
Healing the Whole Family: Integration for Spouses and Children
Recognizing that post-traumatic stress ripples through the household, Beond Service includes family education, coaching, and integration support. This whole-family approach seeks to create generational healing, not just short-term relief.
Stanford’s Research on Ibogaine for PTSD and TBI
Beond’s program builds on breakthrough research from Stanford University’s Brain Stimulation Lab, which found that ibogaine treatment reduced PTSD symptoms by 88% and significantly improved cognitive function in veterans with TBI. With rigorous cardiac protocols and a multidisciplinary medical team (9 MDs and 23 RNs), Beond ensures safety without compromise.
“Our clinical model reflects both scientific rigor and sacred respect for the iboga plant,” notes the team. “This is trauma-informed, veteran-led, and spiritually aware healing.”
Why Female Veterans Need Psychedelic Healing Now
For too long, female veterans have been overlooked in both clinical research and therapeutic services. According to Dr. Lynnette Averill, trauma researcher and Chief Science Officer at Reason for Hope:
“A program tailored for female veterans isn’t just overdue—it’s revolutionary. It has the potential to heal individuals, families, and entire communities.”
Beond is setting the bar by placing female veterans and their unique struggles at the center of the healing conversation—acknowledging the intersection of war trauma, military sexual trauma, and the challenges of reintegration.
About Beond: Sacred Psychedelic Healing Meets Medical Excellence
With over 3,500 ibogaine treatments administered since 2021, Beond operates the world’s most advanced network of ibogaine therapy centers. Their five-phase Insight-Oriented Ibogaine Protocol includes:
- Medical screening
- Personalized preparation
- Transformative ibogaine treatment
- Integrative aftercare
- Ongoing community and recovery support
Beond partners with Gabonese preservation organizations like Blessings of the Forest, ensuring ethical sourcing and reciprocity with the indigenous stewards of iboga.
Learn More & Support the Mission
Beond Service is creating a blueprint for veteran recovery that is spiritual, scientific, and compassionate. To learn more, visit www.beond.us or follow Beond on Instagram at @beondservice.
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