Meet Our Team
At Drop Thesis, we believe the right facilitator is at the heart of every safe and transformative psilocybin journey. Feeling fully supported, safe, comfortable, and deeply cared for allows you to step into the experience with trust. Our facilitators are carefully chosen not only for their training and professional expertise but also for the qualities that matter most: warmth, compassion, presence, and integrity. Each member of our team is dedicated to walking beside you with care, respect, and wisdom, creating a space where true healing and growth can unfold.
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Erin Pappas
Erin has spent over 25 years exploring the transformative potential of plant medicines, blending personal experience with professional expertise. She graduated from the Changa Institute’s accelerated program and is proud to be among the first licensed psilocybin facilitators in the United States. Currently pursuing…
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Josh Goldstein
Josh brings a diverse background in science, education, and therapeutic care to his work with psilocybin, allowing him to meet people exactly where they are on their personal journeys. With nearly 30 years of personal engagement with plant medicine and 15 years of experience in therapeutic environments, Josh…
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Lindsey Reinhart
Lindsey earned a BA in Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and completed a graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies at University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven. She has been a Family Medicine Physician Assistant since 2010 and was in private practice…
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JP Crowe
JP is a state-licensed psilocybin facilitator. He trained with InnerTrek, which provides a comprehensive six-month program, including 120 hours of core training and 40 hours of supervised practicum training. He comes to this work with a deep trust in the non-directive approach to psychedelic therapy…
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Frank Larson
Frank is a licensed psilocybin facilitator who believes we all can achieve wholeness and inner freedom. From his medical career, he’s skilled at listening for the nuances that make each individual unique, and he uses this expertise to help the psilocybin traveler in their journey toward true transformation…
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Brad Piper
Brad Piper is a licensed psilocybin facilitator who is immersed in the supportive and informed psychedelic community in Central Oregon and committed to assisting others in their journeys. I feel psilocybin can help provide people with a fresh look at so many aspects of their life…
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Flow Zeda
Flow Zeda is passionate about guiding individuals to break free from limitations and step into their fullest, most vibrant selves through transformative psilocybin facilitation. With over 15 years of professional experience in healing and expressive arts, an Oregon state facilitation…
