Synaptic Institute • Retreat Center
Treating:
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction
PTSD
Suicidal Ideation
Relationship Difficulties
Eating Disorders
Mind Expansion
Chronic Illness
Utilizing:
Psilocybin
Ketamine
6536 SE Duke St, Portland, OR 97206
Remote sessions are available via:
Nestled in the Woodstock district of Portland, Oregon, Synaptic Institute specializes in ketamine-assisted therapy, psilocybin facilitation, naturopathic medicine, and entheogenic training. We also offer medical and medication assessments for those seeking to undergo other types of psychedelic experiences.
Led by Drs. Matthew and Olivia Hicks, our team believes healing experiences are the best medicine. We strive to blend traditional wisdom with modern science by fostering deep connections within oneself, with others, and with the broader world.
Inclusivity is at our core. True freedom means equality for all, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or lifestyle.
Our practice is rooted in non-discrimination and cultural competency, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.
The Process
STEP
1
Comprehensive Assessment:
Our team of experienced clinicians conducts a thorough assessment to understand your unique needs, medical history, and treatment goals.
STEP
2
Psychedelic medical & safety screening:
In this short visit, our doctor's will assess your mental and physical health history, along with any current medications to provide recommendations about the safety of engaging with different psychedelics. Some visits may take longer based on number of current medications and complexity of mental/physical health history. Pharmaceutical tapering or medication modifications can be managed in follow up visits and depending on what state you live in.
STEP
3
Personalized Treatment Plan:
Based on the assessment, we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific condition and preferences. This could include ketamine therapy or psilocybin facilitation followed by integration sessions. Sometimes the psychedelic sessions are not necessary or patient's require more support through things like somatic therapy, talk therapy, and naturopathic mental health treatment prior to engaging in psychedelic sessions.
STEP
4
Psychedelic Integration:
To maximize the therapeutic benefits and promote lasting change, ketamine and psilocybin sessions are complemented by personal integration sessions.
Session Types
Ketamine therapy session
During this 2.5 hour visit, you will be give an injection or a lozenge of ketamine at psychedelic doses. Under medical or therapeutic supervision, you will be safe to journey in a relaxing environment immersed in a personalized playlist.
Psilocybin journey
For your psilocybin session, we will start with 2-3 hours of preparation reviewing your paperwork and relevant history. Next we will help you form your intentions and answer any questions you have about the psilocybin journey. On the day of your journey, we will meet at a licensed psilocybin service center in Portland. Here you will buy your mushrooms for the day and we will assist you through your journey. Psilocybin sessions typically last 4-6 hours. We will follow up with you in one to three days for an hour or more of integration. On going integration services and other therapies are also available
Price
Holistic Medical Intake (1.5 hrs)
$380
Psychedelic safety medical screening (25 minutes)
$160
Ketamine therapy session (2.5 hrs)
$620
Integration session with doctor or therapist (1 hr)
$250
Integration session with facilitator (1 hr)
$150
Single psilocybin session with preparation and integration
$1,600
Double psilocybin session with preparation and integration
$3,150
Returning client psilocybin session with integration
$1,300
Hours
Mon9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Staff
Olivia Hicks · Doctor, Psychedelic Therapist, Executive Director
Dr. Olivia Hicks is a naturopathic physician and licensed Oregon psilocybin facilitator. She completed a 4-year accredited naturopathic medical degree at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She holds a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Lewis & Clark College.
She provides a holistic approach to mental health care while specializing in ketamine assisted therapy, psilocybin facilitation, psychedelic safety screening, and psychedelic integration.
Dr. Olivia combines psychedelics, herbalism, physical medicine, nutrition, hydrotherapy, and counseling techniques to help stimulate the body's vital healing force. Ultimately, her goal is to empower her patients to reclaim ownership of their wellbeing.
She believes that psychedelics and medicinal plants have the power to help heal the body, mind, and spirit by gently encouraging these systems back into homeostasis. She uses cranial sacral therapy to alleviate psychosomatic pain and regulate your nervous system.
She also offers Somatic Dialogue- a guided visualization technique aimed at releasing stuck energy/emotions in the body that may present as pain or other dis-ease.
Treating:
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction
PTSD
Chronic Illness
Suicidal Ideation
Mind Expansion
Eating Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Sleep disorders
Epilepsy
Chronic Fatigue
Utilizing:
Psilocybin
Ketamine
Specialties:
Licensed naturopathic physician, licensed psilocybin facilitator, medication tapering, Hakomi-centered therapy, somatic therapy, holistic mental health
Greg Robillard · LMFT, Psychedelic Therapist
Greg is a licensed marriage and family therapist offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. He provides EMDR and trauma informed care to adults and adolescents. He is adjunct faculty at Lewis and Clark College and Synaptic's Entheogenic Medicine Training Program where is also a member of the board of directors.
Greg is a licensed Oregon psilocybin facilitator.
Treating:
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Suicidal Ideation
Mind Expansion
Relationship Difficulties
Addiction
Utilizing:
Psilocybin
Ketamine
Specialties:
Trauma therapy, EMDR, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, psilocybin facilitation, music
Matthew Hicks · Doctor, Founder, Psychedelic Researcher
Dr. Hicks is a post-doctoral fellow at Oregon Health and Science University and the National University of Naturopathic Medicine.
After completing his bachelor's in liberal arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Matthew found his way to the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where he completed a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master of Science in Integrative Medical Research. He then completed an integrative mental health residency before going into private practice.
He has also completed a certificate in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy at the California Institute of Integral Studies.
He is a licensed Oregon psilocybin facilitator.
His therapeutic approaches include a blending of Buddhist psychology, Internal Family Systems, and Hakomi (mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy). He incorporates diet, exercise, meditation, herbs, supplements, and when necessary medication management into his treatment plans. He offers psychedelic integration work and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Treating:
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction
PTSD
Suicidal Ideation
Mind Expansion
Utilizing:
Psilocybin
Ketamine
Specialties:
Licensed naturopathic physician, licensed psilocybin facilitator, psychedelic research, medication tapering, Hakomi-centered therapy, spirituality, holistic mental health
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Locations
6536 SE Duke St, Portland, OR 97206
Remote sessions are available via:
Price
Holistic Medical Intake (1.5 hrs)
$380
Psychedelic safety medical screening (25 minutes)
$160
Ketamine therapy session (2.5 hrs)
$620
Integration session with doctor or therapist (1 hr)
$250
Integration session with facilitator (1 hr)
$150
Single psilocybin session with preparation and integration
$1,600
Double psilocybin session with preparation and integration
$3,150
Returning client psilocybin session with integration
$1,300
Hours
Mon-Thu9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm