Magnolia Health
- Individual 1-on-1 guidance to activate your self-healing ability
- Tailored to your personal situation and intentions
Professionally Guided Truffle Experience
At Magnolia Health, we offer a unique, science-based and professionally guided truffle experience. In a safe, serene and medically supported environment, we help you explore the deeper layers of your psyche and activate your self-healing ability. Within our team, there are facilitators who speak fluent English, French, German and Dutch, so that you feel understood and supported in your own language.
Self-Healing Potential
Your inner healing intelligence is central to our structured process based on insights from medical science combined with traditional approaches.
Location in Nature
Our sessions take place in a secluded, soothing environment that helps with relaxation and introspection.
Medical Support
Our psychiatrists, psychologists and doctors have years of experience in guiding non-ordinary state of consciousness experiences and will ensure that you feel safe and supported.
Individual and Personalized Program
Each client receives a program based on personal intentions and needs. This ensures undivided 1-on-1 attention and intensive guidance in English, French, German or Dutch.
"Both in the preparation phase and during the truffle experience, I felt seen and safe with the facilitator. Everything flows now, and I feel deeply connected to my authentic self."
What are the benefits of
a truffle experience?
The potential benefits of a truffle experience, as offered
by Magnolia, are versatile and profound:
Emotional processing
Supports feeling through, releasing and integrating repressed emotions, which can help release emotional blockages.
Breaking rigid thought patterns
Can lead to new ways of thinking and experiencing.
Increased neuroplasticity
Research suggests that psilocybin may promote brain flexibility, allowing for new perspectives.
Psychological flexibility
May increase ability to approach thoughts and emotions in a different way.
Enhanced self-awareness
May lead to new perspectives and personal growth.
Connection and acceptance
Can evoke intense experiences that provide a sense of unity and meaning.
Room for introspection
May increase receptivity to self-reflection and personal insights.
Non-ordinary State of Consciousness Experience
Non-ordinary state of consciousness experiences offer the opportunity to access a deep inner intelligence that can guide a process of healing and transformation. Being in a non-ordinary state of consciousness tends to engage an ‘inner radar’ that automatically brings into consciousness the contents from the unconsciousness that have the strongest emotional charge, are the most relevant at the time, and most readily available for conscious processing.
The process involves freeing and discharging energy that was stuck in emotional and psychosomatic symptoms, then transforming it into a flow of experiences.
While the truffles can act as a powerful catalyst, ultimately you yourself are the medicine that can heal relationships with yourself, others and your environment.
What does the truffle
program look like?
Each client goes through a carefully structured program, consisting of three phases:
Preperation
Preparation
- Free intake – We discuss your current situation and expectations
- Medical screening – Our psychiatrist assesses your suitability
- Preparation session – We discuss your intentions and expectations and explain possible physical, emotional and visual effects
- Preparation workbook to prepare you for the experience
Experience
The Truffle Experience
- 8-hour guided session with an experienced psychologist as facilitator
- Guided introspection using an eye mask and personalized music by Wavepaths
- Safe and serene environment in a natural setting
Integration
Integration & Aftercare
- Two integration sessions – Guidance on processing insights
- Integration workbook to support your process
- Sharing circle – Ongoing support through Magnolia’s community
After the screening, you will start your first session immediately
The Science Behind Psilocybin
Research shows that psilocybin is promising for depression, anxiety, and addiction, with rapid and long-lasting improvements. Studies also suggest broader applications, such as for PTSD, OCD, chronic pain, and Alzheimer’s. While the results are encouraging, further research remains essential to confirm effectiveness and optimal dosing.
The truffle journey was one of the most profound experiences of my life—hard to put into words. The insights have brought deeper meaning to my daily actions.."
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Costs
The truffle program includes a free intake, medical screening, preparation session, 8 hours of guided truffle experience and two integration sessions. You will receive a workbook, personalized music experience by Wavepaths and access to the bi-weekly sharing circle. Cost: €3,750 (including 21% VAT).
The truffle program at Magnolia is not an alternative for medical treatment and assistance, cannot be considered care, and no diagnosis is made.
About us
Magnolia Health complies with the Dutch Healthcare Quality, Complaints, and Disputes Act (Wkkgz) and consists of a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and physicians with extensive experience in guiding non-ordinary state of consciousness experiences. Our facilitation is not an alternative for medical treatment and assistance, cannot be considered care, and no diagnosis is made.
Your team
Emilie Donders
MD, Founder
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Ingmar de Gooijer
Founder
Jorrit Kater
Psychiatrist
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Wiesje Pulles
Facilitator
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Maxime Maanders
Facilitator
Macha Godes
Facilitator
Hasret Alakus
Finance & Operations
Loeki van Rossum
Care Coordinator
Mona Irrmscher
Facilitator
Patrick Zilliacus
Facilitator
Heikki Vanhanen
Facilitator
Gerard van Kesteren
Advisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our truffle program.
What if I experience anxiety or a difficult experience?
At Magnolia Health, you will be continuously supervised by an experienced facilitator (psychologist). We provide a safe setting in which you can surrender to the process. Difficult moments can actually provide valuable insights and emotional processing.
Can I lose control during the session?
Psilocybin can have an intense mind-altering effect, but you are never completely unconscious. You are guided in a supportive environment and can always communicate with the facilitator.
How long does a psilocybin experience last?
The active phase of the truffle experience lasts an average of 4 to 7 hours. The total session, including preparation and completion, takes about 8 hours.
Can I drive after my psilocybin session?
No, you should not participate in traffic for 24 hours after the session. Make sure someone picks you up or arrange an overnight stay nearby.
What is psilocybin and how does it work?
Psilocybin is a natural psychoactive substance found in certain truffles and mushrooms. In the body, psilocybin is converted to psilocin, which affects the serotonin receptors in the brain. This leads to mind-altering effects, such as profound insights, emotional processing and spiritual experiences. Studies show that psilocybin can help with depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction.
What is a guided psilocybin experience?
In an assisted truffle experience, you take psilocybin-containing truffles in a safe, medically supported setting under the supervision of a psychologist. A physician is on site during your experience. The session lasts an average of 4 to 7 hours and is followed by integration sessions to process insights and apply them to your daily life.
Are psilocybin-containing truffles legal in the Netherlands?
Yes, psilocybin-containing truffles are legal in the Netherlands. This is in contrast to magic mushrooms, which have been banned since 2008. Magnolia Health works within the legal framework and complies with the Law on quality, complaints and disputes care (Wkkgz).
For whom is a psilocybin experience NOT suitable?
A psilocybin-containing truffle session is not suitable for people with:
- People with a psychotic disorder (such as schizophrenia) or with a family history of such disorders
- People with a severe personality disorder or with a family history of such disorders
- People experiencing acute depression with suicidal thoughts
- People using medications such as MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
When in doubt, always contact us for a personal consultation.
