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Our Team
At Alternative Coaching Methods, we are committed to guiding you through a transformative journey with plant medicine. Our approach ensures that you will feel fully prepared for this life-changing experience, offering you the support needed to integrate new realizations into your daily life.
Together, we will explore the depths of your mind, cultivating personal growth and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Naga Das (Palveshey)
Founder, Lead Coach
Naga Das helps the greatest leaders from all walks of life transcend trauma and transform into high performers.
Previously, she served as an AI Researcher at MIT. Prior to this she served as a lecturer at the University of Florida’s World Bank Program and an adjunct lecturer at Harvard University. Naga Das has an exemplary academic background ranging from graduate studies in financial technology from Harvard to post graduate studies in Quantum Physics. She has taught subjects from blockchain technology to block universe theory. After an extraordinary journey of her own, she has now geared her mission towards helping to spread consciousness and self-
awareness.
In addition to her work with ACM, Naga Das gives talks on consciousness in leadership and hosts corporate workshops & guided meditations at global retreats/events.
In her free time, she is writing a book on How to Kill Yourself - Finding Peace & Purpose through Pain, sharing client stories and detailing her integration process.
Andrew Greene
Director of Programming, Coach
Andrew brings nearly a decade of experience into his coaching practice. He designs and leads transformational coaching programs, often integrating yoga, fitness, breathwork, and other experiential methods to promote deep healing and personal growth.
Previously a biochemistry and metabolism researcher and personal training studio owner, Andrew brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and holistic wellness practices to his work.
Alicia Freeman
Facilitator
Alicia has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has experience working in the fields of Human Resources, Government and Accounting.
Over the past decade, Alicia has been on a profound spiritual path of self-gnosis and personal healing. During this time, she has stepped into roles of fire keeper, ceremonial musician, sound healer and Astrologer. She has completed studies in BioGeometry, Human Design and Gene Keys, and has been guided by Hermeticism, a deep desire to understand reality and consciousness, and her work with plant medicine.
Laura Small
CEO
Laura plays a key role in executing the company’s strategic vision and driving its growth. With 18 years of experience in the private equity field, she has worked with companies across the agriculture, healthcare, and technology sectors.
In addition to her corporate experience, Laura has had a deeply transformative personal journey with plant medicine, which has become an integral part of her path to healing, growth, and self-discovery.
Micah Tafari
Lead Facilitator
Micah leads group ceremonies on the Jamaica retreats with ACM. He is a firekeeper, and also trained in sustainable building techniques, renewable energy, organic farming, plant medicine, yoga, and meditation.
Micah has over 10 years experience facilitating plant medicine ceremonies and holds space for the deep work on retreat. Micah is passionate about supporting the reestablishment of oneness between humanity and nature.
Ryan Greene, D.O., M.S.
Chief Medical Advisor
Dr. Greene is an osteopathic physician (D.O.) specializing in human performance, sports medicine, nutrition and the most cutting-edge recovery methods available. Dr. Greene’s principal belief is that integration of a constantly collaborative, holistic, evidence-based practice amongst health and wellness practitioners is crucial for an individual’s, and societies in general, sustained success.
Dr. Greene collaborates with ACM by screening applicants’ medical questionnaires, and ensuring that any safety concerns are addressed. He brings former experience in this industry from his work with WAKE/Revitalist clinics.