Natalie Metz
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Natalie Metz

Teacher

Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research

Biography

Natalie Metz, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Herbalist, and Core Faculty Member of the Integrative Health Studies department at CIIS, where she completed a Master's degree in Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness, and is among the first graduating class of the Center for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and has a background as a medicinal chemist, designing novel pharmaceutical agents. Dr. Metz has a private practice in Oakland with a focus on women’s health, botanical medicine, and Digestive Wellness. She is featured in the documentary The Future of Medicine and is a contributing author for the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine textbook. Dr. Metz teaches about the holistic aspects of supporting psychedelic-assisted therapy in the CPTR program and has a passion for educating people about the healing potential of psychedelic medicines. She is a lover of dance, travel, and all things purple.