Erin Pappas R.N.

I have spent over 25 years exploring the transformative potential of plant medicines, combining personal experience with professional expertise. I graduated from the Changa Institute’s accelerated program and am proud to be one of the first legal, licensed psilocybin facilitators in the U.S. I am currently pursuing my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree through Oregon Health and Science University, to deepen my capacity to provide integrative, evidence-based mental health care and merge ancestral wisdom with contemporary knowledge. I am a member of the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association and OPENnurses (Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses). I volunteer with the Zendo Project, offering harm-reduction support at festivals, and am actively involved in Bend’s vibrant psychedelic community.

With 17 years of experience as a registered nurse, I combine compassionate care with a deep understanding of trauma-informed practices to support clients on their healing journeys. I specialize in working with those navigating challenging life transitions, C-PTSD, anxiety and depression, or seeking spiritual connection.

At Drop Thesis, I am dedicated to creating meaningful, life-changing experiences for my clients. My aim is to create a space where you feel heard, understood and supported. Each session is approached with empathy, creating a safe and nurturing space allowing you to embrace your healing journey with an open and playful spirit. I believe in the power of psilocybin to catalyze healing and growth, and my mission as the Director of Services is to ensure this powerful modality is accessible to all who seek it.

Outside of my professional work, I live in beautiful Bend, Oregon, where I enjoy hiking, meditation and cheering for my beloved New England sports teams. You can usually find me on the river trail with my rescue dog, Oopsie. I am the proud mother of 2 incredible grown children–my daughter, who is following in my footsteps by pursuing nursing, and my son, who serves in the Air Force.