Olivia Hicks, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Portland OR
Dr. Giguere practices ketamine assisted psychotherapy, psilocybin facilitation, and psychedelic integration coaching. She also combines herbalism, physical medicine, nutrition, hydrotherapy, and somatic 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.
Herbalism is at the center of her practice. Plants have the power to help heal the body, mind, and spirit by gently encouraging these systems back into homeostasis. 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. She uses her knowledge of nutrition to help develop meal plans and teach cooking techniques, believing that food is medicine that we make for ourselves everyday.
Dr. Olivia Hicks (formerly Dr. Giguere) is a naturopathic physician and licensed Oregon psilocybin facilitator, specializing in holistic mental health care and psychedelic-assisted therapy. She holds a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Lewis & Clark College and earned her naturopathic medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Dr. Hicks has found that psychedelics, including ketamine and psilocybin, offer profound pathways for emotional and psychological healing. Her own transformative experiences with these medicines have deeply shaped her approach to care, guiding her belief in the power of psychedelic medicine to heal not just the body, but the mind and spirit. Through this lens, she helps clients navigate the challenging yet rewarding process of integrating these experiences into their daily lives.
In her practice, Dr. Hicks combines her expertise in herbal medicine, nutrition, craniosacral therapy, and Hakomi and IFS-informed counseling to foster whole-person healing. She offers medical consultations for individuals exploring psychedelics, ensuring an approach rooted in safety, education, and trust. Her work is driven by a deep respect for the body’s inherent wisdom and its ability to return to balance, particularly when supported by the transformative potential of psychedelic medicine.
Dr. Hicks also utilizes somatic dialogue and craniosacral therapy to address psychosomatic pain, guiding clients to release trapped emotions and restore nervous system regulation. Her mission is to empower individuals to reclaim their mental, emotional, and spiritual health through thoughtful, integrative care.
Synaptic Institute is an integrative nonprofit clinic located in Portland, Oregon, offering holistic approaches to mental health including ketamine and psilocybin assisted therapy. We also train practitioners in entheogenic medicine and support research in the field. Please visit our practitioner bios or our website for more details or to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.