Heal Forward Companions™

Trained, non-clinical support guides who walk alongside individuals navigating ketamine treatments and other healing experiences

A Heal Forward Companion™ is a trained, non-clinical support guide who walks alongside individuals navigating ketamine treatments and other healing experiences, and helps them transition into intentional personal development once healing is underway.

Companions do not provide therapy, medical advice, or coaching. They provide presence, preparation, navigation, and integration support—helping individuals feel safe, informed, and supported throughout their healing journey.

The Unmet Need

Ketamine therapy and trauma-informed treatments are growing rapidly across the U.S. Yet many individuals navigate these experiences alone, without structured emotional, logistical, or integration support.

This gap leads to missed appointments, treatment dropout, emotional overwhelm, incomplete healing, and isolation during recovery. Heal Forward Companions™ fill this gap by providing consistent, ethical, human support.

What Companions Do

Prepare Clients

Prepare clients emotionally and practically for sessions

Grounding Presence

Provide grounding presence before and after treatments

Safe Return™

Offer Safe Return™ post-session transport support

Integration Support

Support non-interpretive integration and reflection

Navigate Options

Help clients navigate healing options

Growth Pathways

Support transition into personal development pathways

Their role is to stabilize the journey—not direct it.

BECOME A COMPANION

What Companions Do Not Do

No Diagnosis or Treatment

Diagnose or treat mental health conditions

No Medical Advice

Provide therapy or medical advice

No Interpretation

Interpret psychological experiences

No Replacement

Replace licensed providers

All medical and therapeutic decisions remain between clients and their licensed professionals.

Who They Serve

Ketamine Therapy Seekers

Individuals pursuing ketamine therapy

Frontline Workers

First responders and frontline workers

Community Members

Community members lacking strong support systems

Life Rebuilders

Clients preparing for life rebuilding and growth

Why Clinics Value Heal Forward

Better Attendance

Fewer no-shows and cancellations

Higher Completion

Higher treatment completion rates

Safer Transitions

Safer post-session transitions

Reduced Burnout

Reduced staff burnout

Enhanced Trust

Enhanced patient trust and satisfaction

Core Philosophy

Healing clears what was in the way

Remove barriers and process what has held you back

Growth builds what comes next

Create the life and future you envision for yourself

Heal Forward honors both

Supporting your complete journey from healing to growth

Training & Certification

Heal Forward Companions™ complete comprehensive training in:

Trauma-informed communication

Nervous system awareness

Ethics and boundaries

Modality literacy

Safe Return™ protocols

Growth transition support

Certification Requirements

Demonstrated competency and ongoing recertification required