While cannabis and mushrooms have proven to be effective tools for enhancing well-being, there’s immense value in non-substance-based journeys. Enter The Starlight House in Paradise Valley, Arizona — a tranquil wellness sanctuary renowned for pioneering non-medicated psychedelic experiences using the power of light, sound, and vibration. This innovative approach helps individuals unlock their true potential, achieve profound healing, and embark on transformative journeys — all without relying on substances.

Kim Roach, founder of The Starlight House, explains:
"Our ceremonies open access to profound experiences without the need for traditional psychedelics, allowing participants to experience deep healing and guidance. We use techniques that mirror the effects of a psychedelic journey, guiding participants with sacred sound, vibrational tools, and intention-setting. The results are awe-inspiring and transformative."
Honeysuckle spoke with Kim Roach about her journey in founding The Starlight House and the transformative value it offers to all who visit.
Where are you from and what is your background?
I grew up in Southern California and have spent most of my adult life in San Diego and Phoenix, where I currently reside. A long-time enthusiast of alternative healing, I have spent over 20 years studying various styles of yoga, including completing three teacher training programs, with an emphasis on Vinyasa. I’m also a dedicated advocate and student of breathwork, meditation, yoga nidra, GDV energy measurement, and plant medicines, attending and facilitating retreats and trainings.
As an entrepreneur at heart, I was previously the CEO and creative director of the yoga sportswear line, Stelari, and also authored the children’s yoga book, The Magical Adventures of Bendy Cindy.
My personal healing practice includes hot and cold hydrotherapy, plant medicine, acupuncture, cranial sacral therapy, medical massage, flower remedies, mineral rebalancing, and scalar energy wave treatments. I bring all my knowledge and personal experiences to my clients, reflecting on and sharing the profound impact of vibrational medicine.
When did you get the idea for The Starlight House, and what was the reality of launching?
The idea for The Starlight House came to me during a transformative 40th birthday retreat in Bali in 2018. Eager for an adventure, I booked my girlfriend and I for a unique experience, and within minutes of my first light, sound, and vibrational healing session, I was captivated. I began envisioning how I could bring something similar back to the U.S. to help others.
However, it took several years and numerous setbacks, including a global pandemic, before I could manifest my vision. In winter 2022, The Starlight House finally opened its doors, offering light, sound, and vibration sessions to a world in desperate need of healing and reconnection to higher wisdom.







What is the value in non-medicated psychedelic trips? How do they compare to psychedelics like mushrooms?
Our non-medicated psychedelic experiences, also known as Digital Psychedelics, provide a safe and approachable way for clients to access the profound effects of psychedelics without any external substances. These sessions can produce vivid visions similar to those of traditional psychedelic experiences but without the need for substances like mushrooms.
This approach is particularly appealing for those who choose sobriety, may not have access to traditional psychedelics, or are seeking to prepare for and integrate their experiences with plant medicine. Our current offering explores the energetics of grandmother ayahuasca, incorporating vibrational tinctures of the plant (without any plant material) to offer the plant’s energetic imprint.
In these ceremonies, clients receive reiki blessings and a 15-minute sound healing session, preparing them for their journey. Sacred songs (Icaros) are played on our custom sound beds, creating vibrations that stimulate the pineal gland, mimicking the brainwave patterns of those on ayahuasca, creating a newly defined microdose experience. Finally, we share a grounding tea to offer space for reflection, questions, and guidance, along with a keepsake ceremony box containing a journal and smudging kit for integration.
While these sessions produce visuals and insights similar to a shroom experience, they focus on psychedelics containing DMT. We stimulate the pineal gland, where DMT is produced endogenously, resulting in soft visuals from the brain.

What kind of clients do you hope to attract?
Our clients span a broad spectrum, from executives seeking ways to proactively manage stress and anxiety or enhance creativity, to individuals who are beginning their spiritual awakening. Many of our clients are ready to move beyond societal expectations (“shoulds”) and are eager to cultivate a life of deeper meaning. Whether it’s through regular vibe sessions or our digital psychedelic ceremonies, we help clients activate their inner intuitive guidance system, empowering them to make aligned decisions for their lives.
How important is this work for mental health?
The pineal gland, often referred to as "the seat of the soul" by philosopher René Descartes, has long been associated with intuition and higher consciousness. Ancient civilizations also revered it for its role in spiritual guidance. When the pineal gland becomes calcified (often due to environmental toxins like fluoride), it can block the flow of intuitive wisdom, leading to confusion and disconnection. Many believe that this disconnection is at the root of all disease.
At The Starlight House, we view our sessions as a "workout for the brain," stimulating the pineal gland and bringing it back online to restore intuitive guidance. Our work helps clients reconnect with their soul and access their inner wisdom, fostering deep healing and a clearer path forward.
The Starlight House provides a unique and profound healing experience through non-medicated psychedelic trips, offering a safe and effective alternative to traditional psychedelics. Their use of light, sound, and vibration creates transformative journeys that guide clients towards deep healing, mental clarity, and reconnection to their true selves.