Synaptic Institute 6536 Southeast Duke Street, Portland, OR 97206

"Synaptic EMTP changed my life in so many ways The smaller cohort made it feel like family. I was able to make many connections that I hope to hold onto for years to come. I appreciated the many different sides we learned spiritual information from that was diverse yet mindful. The teachers were capable, caring and available for questions."

"Being a part of Synaptic EMTP training as both a student and facilitator/trainer was inspiring, exciting and truly satisfying. The creation of the learning environment with staff and students provided safety, curiosity, wisdom and deep respect for healing and growth. Thank you, Dr. Hicks, for bringing us together!"

"I have been a student and faculty member in the Synaptic EMTP training. I gained so much in so many ways. Excellent and diverse faculty really take you deep into so many realms of holding space for entheogenic transformational work. You and your perspectives will be challenged & expanded in an atmosphere of love, care & support."

"Before I interviewed with Matthew Hicks, I wasn’t sure Synaptic was the right school for me. After the interview, I just hoped I would get in! I saw in Matthew and in his plan for the school, a heart for healing, an ability to communicate well and clearly, a commitment to success, and the courage to face difficulty and conflict. Synaptic’s cohort size was small, which was just what I needed. I was able to connect deeply with a few people, make friends with everyone, get my questions answered, and even have some heated discussions about what we were learning! Many of the teachers have been fantastic—folks with years of experience in the underground, or who just knew their area of expertise very well. Now, I have a licensed service center in Hood River and my facilitator's license. Let the healing begin! I’d recommend getting to know Synaptic before you commit to any other school."

"I am blown away by the quality of education and personal devotion provided by the wonderful people working at Synaptic Institute. I graduated from their Entheogenic Medicine program in March of 2023 and that experience changed my life forever. Dr. Hicks and his team are truly caring, empathetic and knowledgeable."