MICRO & LOW DOSING:
MEETING THE MEDICINE

For those who wish to develop a positive relationship with psilocybin before diving into expanded consciousness, our ELEMENTALS Program is an ideal option. Microdosing is offered as a 1-3x/week subscription at 1-2mg dose. Low dosing is offered as ala carte classes at 4-8mg.

(For reference, the consciousness altering threshold is 10-15mg in unmedicated individuals.)

ELEMENTALS PROGRAM PHASES:

INTAKE & PREP

New clients will go through a shortened version of safety intake & a short preparation session to review your forms before your first session. After this, additional prep sessions are not needed.

CLASS/SESSION

You will book either a weekly subscription for microdosing, or an individual ‘Meet the Medicine’ class according to our Center schedule. Classes range from 1 to 2.5 hours.

REFLECTION

Microdose and Low dose psilocybin therapy is an excellent pairing to other practices such as journaling, meditation, time spent walking in nature, and taking care of your body through nutrition and movement.

ELEMENTALS Micro Membership Plans

Starter

$197

per month

Includes:

✓ONE session per week

✓Regular time slot

✓1 to 2mg dose

✓$10 to $20 dose cost per session

✓Session themes vary

Standard

$297

per month

Includes:

✓TWO sessions per week

✓Regular time slots

✓1 to 2mg dose

✓$10 to $20 dose cost per session

✓Session themes vary

Intensive

$397

per month

Includes:

✓THREE sessions per week

✓Regular time slots

✓1 to 2mg dose

✓$10 to $20 dose cost per session

✓Session themes vary

HOW TO REGISTER

STEP 1: Choose the frequency you would like to commit to microdosing sessions, and which days/times would work regularly with your schedule. Please remember each session is held onsite at Fractal’s Service Center in Beaverton, Oregon. There are no refunds for late or missed attendance.

STEP 2: Email the Center (frontdesk@fractalsoulpdx.com or jason@fractalsoulpdx.com) to confirm there is space in the time slot(s) you would like. We will add you to the weekly group class once you have registered and paid below.

STEP 3: Register using the booking widget below to get your monthly subscription activated. If you are a new client, the system will also send you intake forms to fill out once. You will review these forms with your facilitator before your first session. The forms are good for one year unless there is a change in circumstance.

CURRENT SCHEDULE
MONDAY @ NOON: Mindfulness/Meditation with Jason in Group Space (12 max)
WEDNESDAY @ 6PM: Creative Flow with Jason & AJ in Group Space (12 max)
FRIDAY @ NOON: Vagal Nerve Toning with Kat in the Lounge (5 max)
We will add more time slots as our microdosing community grows.

MICRODOSING IS A ‘GROUP ADMINISTRATION SESSION’ PER OREGON LAW

This makes microdosing subject to the same rules around Group Administration sessions as macrodose group sessions. Some of these rules include: Clients must have an opportunity to meet one another and the facilitator before the session. Clients must consent in writing to have other individuals present for the session. Clients must all dose at the same time. Clients are discouraged from operating a motor vehicle immediately after their session minimum duration time, which is 30 minutes for a microdose. Facilitators are required to call emergency services if a client fails to follow their transportation plan and is believed to be a safety threat to themselves or others. Clients must sign a release form after each session.

HOW CAN MICRO/LOW DOSING HELP ME?

Micro and low doses of psilocybin have a very different set of effects than consciousness-altering doses – they are almost like two different medicines. Dosing 1 to 10mg is beneficial for managing the following common symptoms:

STRESSED OUT

Those struggling with the daily stresses of typical modern life, including job, finances, household, parenting, and relationships. This stress isn’t tied to one traumatic event, but it’s persistent and often causes self-medicating or checking/numbing out.

ANXIOUS

Those who suffer from a persistent, low grade anxiety that doesn’t have a specific (current) cause or solution. Rather, the nervous system always seems to be on high alert, stuck in fight or flight mode. This is often related to chronic stress or past trauma.

SELF CRITICAL

Those who tend toward self-criticism, perfectionism, or OCD/control issues may find these behaviors impacting their happiness, job and relationships. These individuals tend to have sharply critical, even bullying or hateful, inner voices, which are relics of the past.

DISCONNECTED

Those who feel isolated or lonely and want to feel more connected to nature, the universe, their family and friends, and themselves. They desire a place to belong and be seen. Alternatively, they may be disconnected from themselves and their own emotions – chronic repressers or avoidants.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does the ELEMENTALS Microdosing (1-2mg) Subscription work?

Clients will sign up for one or more recurring weekly time slots (cohorts), paid with a monthly subscription fee. Clients may choose from one, two or three sessions per week. For example, a client may sign up for Mondays and Fridays at noon as their every-week microdosing sessions. This is similar to a gym membership – you pay up front and there are no refunds for non-attendance. Please contact the Center for current time slots available.

Time slots will be one hour. Clients are asked to arrive on time or slightly early. Dosing will happen within 10 minutes after the hour. Clients are only required to stay 30 minutes after dosing, but encouraged to stay the full hour especially if there is a class/guided session happening.

How do MEET THE MEDICINE (4-8mg) Classes work?

Low Dosing is offered once or twice a month as ala carte, 2 hour small group sessions. This is a dose larger than a microdose but less than a consciousness altering dose. Participants will be asked to arrive 15-30 minutes before class, which will include optional and non-directive activities such as art or meditation. Occasionally we host fun/social events such as Karaoke. Please contact the Center for current availability.

What is the difference between a ‘micro’ dose and a ‘low’ dose?

Fractal defines a microdose as 1mg or 2mg psilocybin analyte.

The purpose of a microdose is to improve the overall quality of life by helping lessen feelings of depression and anxiety, and increasing positive benefits such as creativity, focus, empathy and connection. We call microdosing ‘sub perceptual’ because it should barely be felt. Any impacts will be subtle, and certainly not to the level of feeling high or mentally altered in any way. A great litmus test for an effective microdose is whether it is ‘professionally appropriate’ – clients should be able to maintain work conversations and productivity on this dose.

A ‘low dose’ is considered less than 10mg psilocybin analyte. We offer 4mg and 8mg dosing options in this range. Low doses have heavier effects of relaxation and calm, creativity, empathy and general well-being. It can vaguely be compared to one or two alcoholic beverages in terms of the initial relaxation effects, but the similarities end there since psilocybin is not an acute poison, does not lead to hangovers, and its effects last for hours.

Either dose range is an excellent place to start for people who are interested in using natural, earth-produced psychedelic medicines to improve their quality of life but are not ready for a full altered-state experience, or are ineligible for a macrodose due to safety concerns.

How do you decide what cadence is the best for microdosing?

Clients who have researched microdosing may be familiar with popular protocols such as Fadiman protocol (one day on, two days off) or Stamets protocol (four days on, three days off).

Our microdosing program at Fractal is offered Mon, Wed and Fri. Clients may choose a subscription based on a desired dose of once a week, twice a week or three times a week. They will choose a regular time slot for these days and pre-pay one month at a time.

Do you offer the Stamets stack?

Very popular question! We do not stack this ourselves in the same capsule but encourage clients to do so on their own if they wish.

For those who don’t know what this is, let us catch you up really quick: The Stamets stack was invented and has been researched by expert mycologist Paul Stamets. It refers to taking a psilocybin microdose in conjunction with Lion’s Mane (usually 500mg) and niacin (usually 50-100mg).

We encourage this ‘stack’ for its entourage effect, which means that together they do more for the brain than they would alone. However, some people cannot tolerate niacin (it can make them hot or itchy) or lion’s mane (side effects are rare but include upset tummy). Please do not exceed the recommended dosages. You can read more here.

What if I don’t feel anything on a micro or low dose?

Clients who are on certain serotonin blunting/desensitizing medications may need higher levels of psilocybin to achieve their desired effects. It is very rare to not feel any effects at 4mg and more even for those on blunting medications.

We also encourage clients to practice intentionally tuning inward – pausing, doing body and emotion scans, and checking in on how you are doing. This is an unfamiliar practice for most people in today’s busy society. Many clients find that they don’t feel a microdose when they aren’t paying attention to it, but when they pause and turn their focus inward, the presence of the medicine comes forward.

We should also touch base to ensure you don’t have unrealistic expectations of your microdose practice. Psilocybin doesn’t eliminate the sources of stress in your life, for example, it just eases your response to them and helps you see actions you can take more clearly. And a microdose is not going to have the same intensive therapeutic effects that clients can achieve in higher, expanded forms of consciousness.

Low Dose Class Pricing

New Client

$497

one time

Includes:

✓Screening & Intake

✓Private prep session

✓4 to 8mg dose

✓2.5 hour class

Return Client

$347

one time

Includes:

✓Return client quick form

✓4 to 8mg dose

✓2.5 hour class

Monthly

$297

per month (3 mos min)

Includes:

✓One session per month

✓Return client form

✓4 to 8mg dose

✓2.5 hour class

Low Dose Classes are held once or twice a month, usually on Wednesday evenings.
Please contact the Jason or AJ for current availability of our Low Dose classes:

jason@fractalsoulpdx.com or aj@fractalsoulpdx.com

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MICRO & LOW DOSING:MEETING THE MEDICINE

ELEMENTALS PROGRAM PHASES:

ELEMENTALS Micro Membership Plans

Starter

Standard

Intensive

HOW TO REGISTER

MICRODOSING IS A ‘GROUP ADMINISTRATION SESSION’ PER OREGON LAW

HOW CAN MICRO/LOW DOSING HELP ME?

STRESSED OUT

ANXIOUS

SELF CRITICAL

DISCONNECTED

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Low Dose Class Pricing

New Client

Return Client

Monthly

Low Dose Classes are held once or twice a month, usually on Wednesday evenings. Please contact the Jason or AJ for current availability of our Low Dose classes:jason@fractalsoulpdx.com or aj@fractalsoulpdx.com

JOIN THE FRACTAL INNER CIRCLE

MICRO & LOW DOSING:
MEETING THE MEDICINE

Low Dose Classes are held once or twice a month, usually on Wednesday evenings.
Please contact the Jason or AJ for current availability of our Low Dose classes:

jason@fractalsoulpdx.com or aj@fractalsoulpdx.com