Clinical Clarity for Expanded States
Individual Support for Psychedelic Health
Melissa educates doctors, therapists, wellness professionals and patients around:
Psychiatric risk evaluation
Medication history
Risk assessment and risk reduction planning
Integrating existing conventional medicine treatments with psychedelics
Continuity of care between psychedelics and existing health and medical treatments- including medication tapering or strategies to continue on psychiatric medications
Retreat and Service Center Support
Melissa works with retreats, clinics, and service centers offering:
Screening for psychedelic readiness
Medication reviews and education for non-clinical staff on medication interactions
Medication planning for journeys, including holding or tapering medications
Continuity of care between psychedelics and existing health and medical treatments
Clinical Education for Providers and Health Systems
Melissa offers trainings and continuing medical education including:
Psychedelic pharmacology
Contraindications for psychedelic therapy
Common medication interactions
Current evidence for psychedelic medicines
Potential risks and safety planning for psychedelic experiences
About Dr. Melissa Brewster
Melissa Brewster, PharmD, is a pharmacist, educator, and nationally recognized leader in psychiatric pharmacology, addiction medicine, harm reduction, and psychedelic medicine. For more than fifteen years, she has worked at the intersection of mental health, medication safety, and transformative healing, helping patients and healthcare professionals navigate complex decisions involving psychiatric medications and altered states of consciousness.
Throughout her career, Melissa has served as a Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist, Director of Pharmacy Services, health plan leader, educator, and policy advocate. She has developed innovative programs in addiction treatment, opioid overdose prevention, hepatitis C care, and behavioral health, while leading pharmacy initiatives that improved outcomes for thousands of patients across Oregon and beyond. She has advised healthcare systems, trained clinicians throughout the Pacific Northwest, contributed to state and national policy initiatives, and received recognition for her pioneering work in harm reduction and overdose prevention.
Melissa has spent over a decade studying and teaching the pharmacology, therapeutic potential, and risks of entheogens and psychedelics, delivering continuing education for healthcare professionals and providing consultation to medicine guides, facilitators, and individuals seeking informed, evidence-based support.
Through Satori Rx, Melissa provides independent consultations focused on medication interactions, psychiatric and medical risk assessment, tapering considerations, and harm reduction strategies for individuals considering or working with psychedelic, entheogenic, and dissociative medicines. Her approach combines scientific rigor, clinical expertise, and deep respect for the personal, spiritual, and transformational dimensions of healing.
Consulting Services
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This consultation is designed for individuals seeking personalized guidance before working with psychedelic, entheogenic, or dissociative medicines.
We'll review your current medications, supplements, medical conditions, and mental health history to identify any known or potential interactions, contraindications, or safety considerations. We'll also discuss your goals, intentions, and questions to help you approach this work with greater clarity and confidence.
You'll receive individualized, evidence-based education to help reduce risk and support informed decision-making. When appropriate, this may include medication tapering considerations or guidance for conversations with your prescribing healthcare provider. Any medication changes should always be made in collaboration with the clinician managing your care.
This consultation is intended for individuals with minimal medical history-generally those taking five or fewer medications and without significant active medical or psychiatric conditions.
This consultation is designed for individuals seeking personalized information before working with psychedelic, entheogenic, or dissociative medicines.
Together, we'll review your current medications, supplements, medical conditions, and mental health history to identify any known or potential risks, contraindications, interactions, or considerations that may impact safety or outcomes. We will also discuss your goals, intentions, and questions so you can make informed decisions about your path forward.
Following the assessment, you'll receive tailored education and recommendations to help reduce risk and optimize safety. When appropriate, this may include medication tapering considerations or coordination recommendations for discussions with your prescribing healthcare provider. Any medication changes should always be made in consultation with the clinician managing your care.
This service is particularly well suited for individuals with complex medical or psychiatric histories, those taking multiple medications, or anyone seeking a deeper level of review before engaging in psychedelic work. This may include people living with cardiovascular disease, kidney or liver impairment, cancer, HIV, Hepatitis C, serious mental health conditions, or those navigating end-of-life care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Consultations include a review of medications and potential drug interactions, current health conditions, and education around both tapering medications or how to remain on conventional mental health medications during medicine experiences. We are willing to provide tapering recommendations to your medical providers or consult with them on your personal risk profile.
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We do not prescribe medications and consults are educational in nature. Clients should partner with their medical providers for all decision making and medication tapering. We do not provide medical clearance for psychedelic work, nor do we ever advise to break any laws, as many psychedelics remain schedule I controlled substances.
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You can schedule your consultation on the Satori Rx Calendar located below, payment is collected at the time of booking. The Consult Intake Form should be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the consultation, this is located at the link below. The Terms and Conditions of the consult are included in the booking process.
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30-minute consultations are intended for clients with mild medical complexity and five or fewer medications. I recommend 60-minute consultations for clients with cardiac conditions, seizure disorders, serious mental health conditions, kidney or liver disease, and end-of-life clients (this list is not inclusive). Patients with six or more medications should consider a longer consult, especially if considering tapering a medication prior to psychedelic work.
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Monthly memberships for guides and facilitators include quick access to and medical or drug information questions or concerns about clients who are considering psychedelic. work. Many facilitators do not have the clinical expertise to evaluate a client’s risks- using Satori Rx as a resource can provide guides and clients with evidence-based information that helps them to understand their specific risks. We aim to answer questions within 24 hours whenever possible.
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Read the Membership Terms and Conditions. Click the “Subscribe” button on the Services page underneath the Monthly Membership product.
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Once you purchase a membership, you will receive a welcome email that includes Dr. Brewster’s direct contact information to ask her questions on an encrypted, HIPAA compliant platform.
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Terms and conditions for Psychedelic Safety Reviews can be found here.
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Monthly membership terms and conditions can be found here.
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For retreat support, please submit a message below in the contact section. You will be contacted to discuss your specific needs and pricing will be dependent on the number of participants and the degree of review needed. Guides and facilitators can also sign up for a monthly membership, which can support questions for individual clients in a retreat who may have more medical complexity.
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Melissa can create individualized continuing medical or pharmacy education, or education specific to cohorts going through training for psychedelic therapy. Reach out to Dr. Brewster in the contact section below to request more information.
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