Learn · Reflect · Ask questions
Curiosity is a
good place to begin.
A grounded introduction to psilocybin, the research and the care surrounding an experience.
You don’t need to arrive with all the answers. Explore what interests you, learn what remains uncertain and bring your questions to a conversation.
Guides & Articles
Read, reflect,
and ask better questions.
Explore safety, research, and the care around a psychedelic experience.
Chinese medicine & embodied care
A Chinese Medicine Perspective
Explore Five Element reflection and practical ways to bring attention to preparation and integration.
Read the Chinese medicine guide →Choosing your experience
Private Session or Group Retreat?
Compare privacy, preparation, integration, pricing, and the practical questions that help you choose a format.
Read the comparison guide →Safety & informed choice
Psilocybin Safety: Questions to Ask Before You Begin
A thoughtful decision starts with clear information, honest screening, and room to ask difficult questions.
Read the safety guide →Research & perspective
Psilocybin Science: What Research Can and Cannot Tell Us
There are reasons for scientific interest—and good reasons to read beyond the headline.
Read the science article →Preparation & personal agency
Preparing for a Psilocybin Session: A Grounded Guide
Preparation creates room for questions, practical planning, and intentions that do not demand a particular outcome.
Read the preparation guide →Integration & Chinese medicine
Psychedelic Integration: Bringing Reflection into Everyday Life
You do not have to understand everything at once. Begin with what you notice and one manageable next step.
Read the integration guide →Start here
Understand the experience.
Know what to ask.
What is it?
Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms. It can change perception, emotion and thought. Experiences vary widely and can include challenging emotions.
Read the NIH overview ↗Support matters.
Expectations, surroundings, health and other substances can influence an experience. Preparation and trained support matter, but they cannot make an experience risk-free.
Explore safety questions →Read beyond the headline.
Look at who participated, what support they received and how long researchers followed them. A study’s results do not predict an individual’s experience.
Explore the research →Research and real life
Promising findings.
Important distinctions.
A research study, a clinical treatment and a facilitated retreat are different settings.
The studies linked below use specific eligibility criteria, protocols and professional support. They are offered here for education, not as evidence of outcomes from our services.
Our consultation is a place to discuss the offering, the participation process and whether your questions call for input from your healthcare team.
Research & perspective
What research does
and doesn’t show.
Curiosity deserves clear information and room for unanswered questions. This section offers educational context, rather than a promise about what a retreat or private session will do.
Researchers are studying psilocybin in carefully screened participants, often alongside psychotherapy or structured support. Some studies report promising findings for depression, alcohol use, and distress associated with serious illness. Small samples, differences in study design, and limited follow-up leave important questions about safety, lasting effects, and who may benefit.
A clinical study’s findings do not establish that our retreats or private sessions treat a medical or mental health condition, and cannot predict an individual outcome. Research on larger-dose experiences also does not establish that microdosing is safe or effective.
Our offerings focus on preparation, supported experience, and integration. They do not replace medical care, mental health treatment, addiction care, or medically supervised detoxification. Please discuss health concerns and medication questions with your treating clinician; do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own to participate.
Care around the experience
Before, during
and beyond.
Make room for questions.
Discuss intentions, consent, boundaries, the setting and practical arrangements. Health history and medications belong in the separate screening process. Do not change prescribed medication on your own to participate.
Know the plan.
Ask who will be present, what their role is, how support is offered and how unexpected difficulties are handled. Understand the participation requirements before committing.
Take time to reflect.
Integration can include conversation, journaling, gentle movement and attention to daily routines. Ask what follow-up is included and what additional support is available.
Our approach
Chinese medicine
and embodied care.
Dr. LeTa Jussila brings Chinese medicine, acupuncture, qigong, tea and somatic movement into her retreat work. These practices offer ways to pause, notice and engage with preparation and integration.
Specific practices vary by offering. They are part of the retreat’s approach to care, not a guarantee of a particular outcome.
Meet LeTa and explore our approach →Common questions
Let’s make space
for the practical details.
Is psilocybin risk-free?
It’s natural to want to feel safe and supported before considering an experience like this. Psilocybin does carry risks, including nausea, headache, anxiety, panic, and changes in heart rate or blood pressure. Experiences can also be unpredictable. We make time for your questions, individual screening, and a clear support plan so you can make an informed decision, without pressure to move forward.
Can I apply if I take medication?
Yes. Taking medication is something we’ll need to understand through individual screening, with input from your prescribing clinician. Please share your full medication list through the designated screening process, and don’t stop or change medication on your own to participate. Applying is a first step toward exploring suitability, rather than confirmation that you can attend.
Do I need a diagnosis or a specific goal?
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. You might arrive with a clear intention, a question you’ve been carrying, or simply curiosity. Our first conversation gives you space to share what draws you here and learn about the process. Together, we can explore whether this offering may be a fit; participation still depends on individual screening.
How do I choose private work or a retreat?
Think about where you might feel most comfortable receiving support. You may value the privacy and individual attention of a 1-on-1 experience, the connection of a group retreat, or exploring alongside a partner or adult family member. You don’t have to know which format is right before contacting us. We can talk through your preferences, questions, and support needs to help you consider your options.
What is the next step?
Start with a conversation. You’re welcome to bring your curiosity, your concerns, and the questions you’re still finding words for. We’ll talk about what you’re looking for, explain the experience and screening process, and leave room for you to consider what feels right. If you’re interested in the November Boulder retreat, open to adults 21+ from all backgrounds subject to individual screening, you can also begin with its short application. There’s no need to have made a decision before reaching out.
Research links reviewed September 19, 2026. Educational information does not replace individualized medical advice.
Resources by Dr. LeTa
Keep exploring.
Make space to reflect.
Books & Workbooks
The Psilocybin Healing Journey Workbook offers guided preparation and a nine-week integration path for legal psychedelic experiences.
The Mindful Microdosing Journal offers 90 days of check-ins, Five Element reflection, and weekly reviews for personal observation.
Explore both books →A thoughtful place to begin
Explore your questions.
Use the readiness quiz as a starting point for reflection. It does not replace individual health screening or establish eligibility to participate.
Take the readiness quiz →Practical planning
Coming to Colorado?
Review what to confirm before booking travel, including lodging, transportation, and optional private care around your retreat.
Plan your Colorado visit →Bring your questions
You don’t have to
decide alone.
A conversation can help you understand the offering and what to explore next.
Book a consultation