Portland Launches Nation’s First Psilocybin Service Center Combining Mindfulness Practices
In August 2024, Portland became home to the country’s first licensed psilocybin service center, offering a unique approach to wellness by integrating psilocybin therapy with mindfulness practices. The Pacific Northwest Integrative Center (PNWIC) provides a range of services designed to support personal growth and healing, using psilocybin in conjunction with mindfulness techniques like yoga, breath work and meditation.
Holistic Approach To Healing
Founded by Mike Averill, a licensed psilocybin facilitator and clinical social worker, PNWIC focuses on a holistic approach to well-being. Averill has worked with individuals dealing with chronic pain and trauma and brings this expertise into his new center. “When viewing human wellness from a holistic perspective, modern medicine falls short,” Averill said. …