Bassé

Kat Courtney - Head of Integration and Aftercare: Kat a pioneering figure in the modern plant medicine movement. She is a traditionally trained Ayahuasquera and Huachumera with over 20 years of professional experience working with psychedelics. Kat apprenticed for more than a decade within the revered Shipibo-Conibo and Quechua-Lamista traditions, developing an immensely profound understanding of shamanic healing traditions. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Plant Medicine People, a community and platform dedicated to honoring and advancing the transformative power of plant medicines.

Kat is also the author of Plant Medicine Mystery School Vol 1: The Superhero Healing Powers of Psychotropic Plants, a visionary book celebrating the sentience and dynamic personalities of entheogenic plants—highlighting their unique capacity to heal and transform.

As a trailblazer in the field of psychedelic integration, Kat is an expert in fostering life-changing relationships with plant spirits. Her mentorship has touched thousands of individuals, guiding them safely and meaningfully through their plant medicine experiences. Currently, she is a highly respected psychedelic integration coach and mentor, working with clients exploring powerful medicines like Ibogaine.

At Bassé, Kat plays a vital role in preserving shamanic integrity and maintaining a sincere connection to Iboga’s tribal roots. She offers her specialized integration protocols and guidance for all aspects of Bassé’s aftercare, ensuring that each journey toward healing is rooted in respect, reverence, and genuine spiritual connection.

Faegan Harlow: Somatic Clinical Director. She / they draws from a rich 25 year career in integrative wellness. With a master’s degree equivalency in holistic health, Faegann supports patients in discovering and developing meaningful relationships with their bodies and deepen their sense of self through group and individual body-based care. Under the tutelage of Kat Courtney, Faegann has navigated the plant medicine space for nearly 15 years, befriending psychedelic allies as powerful stewards of heart-centered healing. She studied Somatic Plant Medicine Integration with Atira Tan, and embodies a grounded, nurturing approach to integrating medicine work.

Dr. Juan Manuel Quijada Gaytán: a leading Mexican psychiatrist and public health expert specializing in mental health and addictions. As former Head of Mexico’s National Mental Health and Addictions Commission (Conasama), he brings decades of experience in clinical care, policy development, and innovative treatment approaches to his current role as Medical Director of Bassé.

With a medical degree from the National Polytechnic Institute and a background as General Director of Psychiatric Care Services, Dr. Quijada Gaytán has overseen nationwide strategies for addiction treatment, suicide prevention, and mental health integration into primary care. His work has impacted millions, with a strong focus on community-based, evidence-driven solutions.

In his role at Bassé, he combines his deep clinical knowledge with a commitment to safe, ethical, and transformative care for individuals seeking recovery from addiction and emotional trauma. His leadership ensures medical excellence, psychological safety, and compassionate support throughout the healing process.

Justine Lapping: Head Nurse - is a Registered Nurse with over six years of experience in Emergency Medicine. She spent several years practicing at Hennepin County Medical Center, one of the United States’ busiest inner-city trauma centers. She later worked at the Mayo Clinic, an internationally renowned medical institution. Throughout her nursing career, she has been deeply honored to support patients and families during some of the most vulnerable and defining moments. She brings a calm, compassionate presence to every interaction and is committed to supporting individuals through times of crisis, uncertainty and healing.

Her professional path is informed by personal experience — Justine has navigated her own journey with addiction. Her time in the ER allowed her to witness firsthand how addiction impacts individuals, families and communities. She considers it her soul’s purpose to support those who are ready to free themselves from the grip of addiction.