Bienstar
closedMental health treatment services intended to help patients with depression and mood disorders.
Established in 2021, Bienstar Wellness Corp. operates as a provider of mental health treatment services with a strategic focus on Latin America. The company was co-founded by CEO Marco Algorta and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, although its core operations and initial market focus are in countries like Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Panama.
Bienstar specializes in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, aiming to support patients dealing with depression, mood disorders, and substance abuse issues. This therapeutic model involves the controlled use of regulated substances, such as ketamine and ibogaine, within a psychotherapeutic framework to help individuals access and process deeply held memories and feelings. The company's operations are designed to be fully compliant with local regulations in each market it enters.
A key figure in Bienstar's clinical leadership is Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruno Rasmussen, a recognized pioneer in psychedelic medicine in Brazil with extensive experience in treating patients with ibogaine for substance use disorders since 1994. His expertise was crucial in shaping the company's treatment protocols.
In December 2021, Bienstar secured $1.25 million in a seed funding round, which included a significant investment from Numinus (formerly Novamind Inc.). This strategic partnership also provided Bienstar with access to Numinus' clinical operating procedures to aid its expansion. A notable milestone occurred in May 2022, when Bienstar acquired BRC Saude Mental E Terapias Assistidas, a Brazilian company specializing in ibogaine treatments, marking its official entry and commencement of patient treatment in Brazil.
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