Cascadia Psychedelic Community

Trauma-Informed Relational Somatic Skillsets for Psychedelic Therapy

Dr. Devon Christie is a family doctor who practices in Functional Medicine and Interventional Pain Management. She is also a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher and yoga instructor, and certified Relational Somatic Therapist.  Devon was trained as a research therapist for a Phase 3 study funded by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, investigating MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. She is passionate about helping see that psychedelic therapists of the future develop proficiencies in somatic skillsets for trauma resolution and relational repair.  

Devon is devoted to helping people uncover the root causes that lead to illness, connect with the wisdom and intelligence of their bodies, and become active participants in their wellbeing.

“My own experience has shown me that balanced attention to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing is essential, as represented in the medicine wheels of many indigenous traditions. Years of inquiry into the broad and deep field of healing has naturally me to explore world shamanic disciplines and Eastern systems of medicine. My ongoing study of mindfulness practices and altered states of consciousness stems from my passion to uncover technologies that may assist us in achieving authentic healing, alleviation of suffering, true freedom and happiness.”