Synaptic Institute

12/20/2025

✨ Ketamine Group Meditation ✨
Starting January 2026 at Synaptic Institute

Join us on the second Thursday of each month (6–7:30 PM) for a guided Ketamine-Assisted Meditation Group led by Dr. Matthew Hicks.

This monthly group offers a supportive space to:
🧘 Deepen mindfulness
🌿 Explore inner awareness
🤝 Build community
💛 Support emotional resilience

Low-dose ketamine can help quiet mental resistance and support deeper meditative states, no prior meditation experience required.

Join the group today!
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06/13/2025

The countdown begins! Join us this Saturday at the Open House for our new clinic!

Enjoy light snacks and drinks as we celebrate the opening of Synaptic Institute's new clinic.

06/05/2025

Come visit us on Saturday, June 14th, at our Open House event, happening from 1 pm to 4 pm! 🕰️ This is your chance to meet our amazing doctors, learn about their expertise, and see the beautiful space we use to provide naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, and ketamine assisted therapy. 🌟 Plus, enjoy some refreshments and while meeting other people in this incredible community! ☕️ Don't miss out on this opportunity to get to know us better. Please RSVP here if you would like to attend: https://events.humanitix.com/synaptic-open-house We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

Enjoy light snacks and drinks as we celebrate the opening of Synaptic Institute's new clinic.

01/17/2025

🌟 **Relationship Renewal: A Ketamine-Assisted Group Experience for Couples** 🌟

Rediscover connection, deepen intimacy, and create heart-opening conversations in this transformative group program for couples. 💖

💡 **What’s Included:**
✅ Medical & mental health screenings
✅ Virtual group preparation session
✅ In-person ketamine-assisted dosing session
✅ Virtual group integration session

💰 Sliding scale options available: $600 - $1150 per couple
🗓 **Key Dates:**
- **Feb 13:** Online Preparation (Zoom)
- **Feb 21:** Ketamine Experience (Portland)
- **Feb 24:** Online Integration (Zoom)

Space is limited to 5 couples, so reserve your spot today! 🌈 LGBTQ+ and BIPOC affirming.

Facilitated by Dr. Olivia Hicks, ND, and Greg Robillard, LMFT, experienced guides dedicated to helping couples thrive.

💌 **To learn more or register, visit the link below
https://events.humanitix.com/relationship-renewal

Relationship Renewal Couple's Ketamine Experiential

12/03/2024

This , let’s transform mental health care together. 🌟

At Synaptic Institute, we’re working to expand access to groundbreaking psychedelic-assisted therapies and holistic mental health treatments. With your help, we can grow into a multi-disciplinary clinic offering integrative care—bringing hope and healing to even more people in need.

💡 Every contribution makes an impact:
👉 $25 provides supplies for art and group therapy.
👉 $100 helps create new therapy spaces.
👉 $250 subsidizes sessions for those in financial need.

Join us in building a healthier future for all. Together, we can make a difference. 💙

📢 Donate now and amplify healing: https://linktr.ee/synapticinstitute

11/26/2024

🌟 This GivingTuesday, Let’s Transform Lives Together 🌟

Join Synaptic Institute in creating a brighter future for mental health care. We’re expanding our offerings to include Chinese medicine, psychotherapy, and more naturopathic doctors to meet the growing demand for innovative treatments like psychedelic-assisted therapy.

💛 Your Support Matters 💛

$25 stocks our clinic with comforting essentials.
$100 prepares new therapy rooms for healing.
$250 subsidizes sessions for those in need.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your contributions are tax-deductible and directly fuel our mission. Together, we can make healing accessible to all.

🤝 Be Part of the Change 🤝
Donate now: 🔗 https://linktr.ee/synapticinstitute 🔗
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10/27/2024

Synaptic taking a big step towards transforming mental healthcare by expanding our clinic to offer more services, more support, and more healing opportunities. Our vision includes an integrative space for innovative therapies, new practitioners, and expanded entheogenic treatments.

Every dollar helps bring us closer to making this dream a reality! 💙 Consider joining us on this journey—your support can help build a community where mental healthcare is holistic, compassionate, and accessible.

👉 https://linktr.ee/synapticinstitute

10/16/2024

🌿Exciting Growth Ahead at Synaptic Institute! 🌿

We’re thrilled to announce that Synaptic is expanding! As we continue our mission to provide integrative mental healthcare, we're growing our clinic to offer more services and bring on new practitioners. Our vision is to create a healing space where individuals can access a range of holistic treatments—from Chinese medicine and naturopathic mental health care to cutting-edge psychedelic therapies like ketamine and psilocybin.

But we need your support to make this a reality! We're launching a fundraising effort to move into a new, larger facility and increase accessibility to these life-changing therapies. Each donation is tax deductible!

🫶If you believe in the power of integrative and entheogenic therapies, join us on this journey! Every bit helps us make a greater impact on mental health and wellness.

🤜🤛Learn more and get involved: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/284819cf-9a0b-49ab-b895-69480fd64f6b

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10/11/2024

Coming soon: a weekly, affordable, psilocbyin microdosing and meditation group. Help us find the optimal time and assess interest by taking a short 5-question survey at https://form.jotform.com/242747574814062

09/21/2024

Our latest blog post dives into the world of microdosing psychedelics, exploring how small doses can potentially help improve mood, creativity, and overall mental well-being.

Whether you're new to the concept or just want to learn more, this post breaks it all down for you!

👉 Read the full post here: https://www.synaptic.institute/post/the-essential-guide-to-microdosing-psilocybin

09/11/2024

🌿✨ 5-Day Psilocybin Retreat in Colorado this October! ✨🌿

We are excited to share that our friends at UNIUN Psychospiritual Retreats are hosting an incredible 5-day retreat this October, right in the heart of Colorado's beautiful legal landscape for psilocybin.

This immersive retreat blends therapeutic practitioners and spiritual healers, combining modern therapy and traditional ceremony for a profound journey of healing and self-discovery. ✨

Retreat Highlights Include: 🌟 A 5-week preparation & integration program to support you before, during, and after the retreat. 🌟 Two psilocybin group sessions in a safe, nurturing space. 🌟 Private accommodations for 5 days in a peaceful, restorative environment. 🌟 Delicious, locally sourced organic meals from onsite chefs. 🌟 Daily practices like breathwork, movement, and guided inner work. 🌟 Private transportation to/from Denver Airport.

Special Offer for the Synaptic Community! 🎉 Receive 20% off general ticket prices when you mention Synaptic Institute during booking:

Registration closes on September 15th! Don’t miss this chance for transformation in a supportive and communal space. Schedule your free 30-minute consultation now using the link below:

https://www.uniunretreats.com/

09/03/2024

In partnership with and , Synaptic Institute's Drs. Matthew and Olivia Hicks are conducting a research study to test the feasibility of treating low-income adults with depression using psilocybin-assisted group therapy. There is no cost to participants who will receive a $200 gift card for completing the study. To see if you or someone you know is eligible to participate, please visit us online at www.synaptic.care/research.