Spirit of Valor
Where courage meets healing — the deepest act of bravery — and the warrior soul finds peace.
Spirit of Valor is a veteran-focused healing initiative being developed by Iowaska Church of Healing to address the deep, often invisible wounds carried by those who have served.
This program is devoted to supporting veterans struggling with PTSD, addiction, depression, anxiety, moral injury, and the lasting effects of trauma — conditions that continue to take a devastating toll on veterans and their families across the United States.
The Reality Veterans Face
Every day, veterans face disproportionately high rates of suicide, substance dependency, and reliance on powerful pharmaceutical medications to manage symptoms rather than resolve root causes.
Many are prescribed complex combinations of antidepressants, antipsychotics, sleep aids, and pain medications while still reporting isolation, emotional numbness, and a loss of purpose.
The wounds of war run deeper than symptoms alone.
Spirit of Valor exists to provide veterans with a path toward root-level healing that addresses the mind, nervous system, and spirit together.
A Different Path to Healing
Spirit of Valor is envisioned as the first veteran-focused Ayahuasca healing program developed on American soil, designed to provide a safe, legally protected, and spiritually grounded environment for healing.
Rooted in sacred ceremony, preparation, and integration, this work recognizes that true recovery requires more than symptom management. It requires reconnecting veterans with their sense of meaning, identity, and inner peace.
At its heart, Spirit of Valor honors the courage it takes not only to serve, but to heal.
Even in contemplating this path of healing takes courage – a sign of being on the right path.
Guided By BaBa DaDo
Spirit of Valor will be led personally by BaBa DaDo, founder of Iowaska Church of Healing — a mystic, shaman, and survivor of war himself.
Having endured extreme hardship and lived through the realities of brutal conflict, BaBa DaDo carries a rare, embodied understanding of trauma, resilience, and the long road back to peace. His work is not theoretical; it is lived.
This depth allows him to guide veterans with profound empathy, spiritual authority, and unwavering respect.
Healing Beyond Ceremony
Spirit of Valor is designed not only to support the veteran, but to extend healing into family life and the future that follows.
From registration and preparation through arrival, retreat, and ceremony, participants are supported at every stage. The program honors the path each warrior has walked — approaching their experiences, sacrifices, and struggles with dignity and respect.
After returning home, the work continues. Integration calls, community connection, and ongoing guidance help veterans process their experience and carry its insights into daily life.
Spirit of Valor supports not only the soul of the soldier, but the full arc of the warrior’s path — honoring where they have been and helping illuminate what comes next.
The goal is not simply recovery.
It is renewal.
Program Development
Spirit of Valor is currently in development as Iowaska Church of Healing continues pursuing full legal recognition and building the necessary foundation to open our doors to veterans with the highest standards of safety, integrity, and care.
This work includes the development of ceremonial programs, integration support, and partnerships with organizations committed to supporting veteran healing.
Invitation
If you are a veteran, or the family member of one, and feel called to learn more, we invite you to reach out and share your story.
Your voice matters.
Your experience matters.
And your healing matters.
Spirit of Valor is not about reliving the past.
It is about reclaiming life, dignity, and peace — together.