Matthew Hicks, ND, MS, LPF

After completing his bachelors in liberal arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and service in the Army, 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, MAPS MDMA, and Polaris ketamine training. He is the founder and president of Synaptic Institute, current chair of the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board, and clinical investigator at the National University of Natural Medicine.