Prism Bend: Psilocybin Journeys with a Licensed Facilitator
Led by Cate Ritter, a state-Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator and Wellness Coach, we’re dedicated to guiding you throughout your legal psilocybin experience. We believe that personal transformation begins with a shift in perspective, viewing life's challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities to unlock a more fulfilling and co-created life. This journey goes beyond healing; it’s about reclaiming your inner power, embracing all parts of yourself, and seeing life in a more illuminated way.
Our process connects you with your inner healing wisdom, guiding you from overthinking to heartfelt awareness and from stress to flow. With a holistic wellness-centered approach, we help you move beyond limitations and create space for meaningful, lasting change. Our intuitive and compassionate methods support you in uncovering life’s underlying lessons, allowing for deep, sustainable growth.
Meet Cate Ritter, Your Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator and Wellness Coach
As part of Oregon’s pioneering first wave of licensed psilocybin facilitators, I’m passionate about guiding individuals, couples, and groups through safe and meaningful therapeutic psilocybin experiences. My journey into psychedelic facilitation began in 2018, inspired by life-changing ayahuasca ceremonies in the jungle outside of Iquitos, Peru.
With a background in wellness coaching and extensive psychedelic training across Peru and the Pacific Northwest—including a two-month Shaman Initiation training (2019) in the remote Amazon jungle and a 180-hour psilocybin facilitator training program (2023) at InnerTrek in Portland, Oregon—I bring a unique blend of skills and a deep understanding of the healing process. In addition to being a licensed psilocybin facilitator, I’m a PSYCH-K® Subconscious Reprogramming Facilitator and Biofield Tuning Sound Therapy Practitioner. Learn more at Cate Ritter Wellness.
My approach integrates scientific research with indigenous wisdom to create a nurturing space where individuals can fully engage with the psilocybin experience. I specialize in working with empaths, sensitive souls, and those navigating anxiety, depression, grief, perfectionism, addiction, and substance use disorder. Through my holistic wellness modalities, I offer effective tools for trauma healing, ancestral clearing, and creating new perspectives. I guide individuals to connect with their inner healer and transformative potential.
Cate’s Psychedelic Journey: From Ayahuasca in the Amazon to Magic Mushroom Facilitator in Bend, Oregon
Ayahuasca in the Amazon Jungle
In 2018, I experienced a profound awakening. Despite outward success, I struggled in my relationship with myself, which challenged my ability to connect with others, be present, and enjoy life. I was exhausted by a harsh inner critic and often neglected my needs. These patterns were so ingrained that I was barely aware of them. Yet my body didn't lie, and my health reflected a desperate need for change. This internal struggle led to my “dark night of the soul.”
Inspired by a documentary with Deepak Chopra endorsing ayahuasca, I embarked on a life-altering journey to the Amazon. There, I delved deep into an immersive healing retreat in the remote jungle, a stark contrast to the life I knew. The ayahuasca ceremonies were indescribable—a rollercoaster of purging, pain, awakening, and transcendent inner connection that sparked deep healing.
Psychedelic Transformation
I continued my psychedelic journey with a transformative eight-week Ayahuasca Plant Medicine Shaman Initiation Training, learning from indigenous Shipibo healers in the natural world of the Peruvian jungle. Despite challenges like parasitic infections, these experiences profoundly impacted my healing and my understanding of serving others. While I declined an offer to become an ayahuasca facilitator, I’m deeply grateful for the foundation these experiences provided.
After considerable integration, I explored psilocybin's therapeutic potential, which helped me overcome limiting beliefs, heal trauma, and cultivate more feelings of trust, safety, and compassion. Though I've experienced many healing tools, psychedelics, especially psilocybin, have had the greatest impact.
My first legal magic mushroom journey was one of the most transformative experiences, more so than over 40 ayahuasca ceremonies!
This ongoing journey has led to greater love, joy, harmony, and fulfillment. I view this path as a hero’s journey—one of self-discovery with collective healing. Now, I’m honored to facilitate psilocybin experiences, supporting others in their inward exploration and potential with the same depth and compassion cultivated throughout my path.
Facilitated Psilocybin Journeys
My years of experience with psychedelics have ranged from transformative to traumatic, often due to a lack of safety. I've witnessed the chaos that can arise without adequate screening, properly trained facilitators, and supportive environments. In the jungle, risks were constant, from scorpion stings to malaria. I also observed cases of unsafe, inappropriate conduct, and facilitators prioritizing their own agendas over participants’ well-being.
My experiences highlight the importance of well-regulated, safe settings for psychedelic use.
As a licensed psilocybin guide, I emphasize working with a professionally trained psychedelic facilitator and using psychedelics therapeutically in controlled environments. To ensure your facilitator is a good fit, check out What to Look for With a Psilocybin Guide.
The advancements in Oregon through Measure 109 are encouraging steps toward safe, regulated psilocybin experiences. With a licensed facilitator in a structured setting, individuals can engage with psilocybin safely, supported by clear safety protocols and a commitment to therapeutic integrity.
GENUINE PSILOCYBIN GUIDE YOU CAN TRUST
“Cate Ritter is one of those rare individuals you meet and immediately sense that everything about her is genuine. Her intelligence, authenticity, compassion, and knowledge are truly exceptional. Cate has a natural gift for guiding, teaching, and coaching. And, though she’ll never tell you how remarkable she is, you’ll quickly discover for yourself—she’s one of the most humble and gracious people you’ll ever meet."
— Erik L. from Utah
Bendable Therapy's Licensed Service Center
The state of Oregon is the first state in the United States where people can legally access psilocybin therapy and services. We operate out of Bendable Therapy’s licensed psilocybin service center in downtown Bend, Central Oregon for our individual, couple, and small group magic mushrooms journeys. Bendable Therapy is a lovely space founded by Amanda Gow.
Our psilocybin services meet the highest standards of safety and legality by adhering to the administrative rules set by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). These offerings include preparation sessions, a psilocybin session, and integration sessions.
Clinical trials on the therapeutic use of psilocybin show promising potential for improving a range of issues and mental health conditions. These include treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), addiction, chronic pain, grief, and existential distress. As a psychedelic therapy, the benefits of psilocybin mushrooms may shift our mental health care approach.
Training And Credentials
Bringing decades of wellness industry experience, Cate has a truly unique skill set. Her dedication to continuous learning and personal growth has culminated in diverse trainings, enriching her expertise as a Bend, Oregon Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator and Wellness Coach.
Oregon Health Authority Psilocybin Facilitator License
InnerTrek Psilocybin Facilitation Certification
Ayahuasca Shaman Initiation Course — 8 Weeks, Amazon Jungle
Noya Rao Master Plant Diet — 4 Weeks
Chullachaqui Master Plant Diet — 4 Weeks
Ayahuasca Retreat — 5 Weeks, Amazon Jungle
PSYCH-K® Facilitator — Basic, Advanced and Master Level Training
Biofield Tuning® Sound Therapy Practitioner
Laird Superfood, Product Development Director
PSYCH-K® Divine Integration Retreat
HeartMath® Certified Coach
Practitioner of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®
Holistic Nutrition Certification — SW Institute of Healing Arts
Yoga Instructor, 200-Hour — SW Institute of Healing Arts
Wellness Coach for Celebrities and Professional Athletes
Personal Chef and In-Home Cooking Coach
Professional Chef (UK & USA)
Bachelor’s Degree — Honors English from CSU, Chico
Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY — Golf Scholarship
Cate Ritter Featured In…
Cate and her work have been featured across international, national, and local news, underscoring her commitment to wellness and transformation. Prominent outlets include U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Women’s Health, Outside Magazine, Runner’s World, Golf Digest, GolfPunk UK, Golf Channel Magazine, ABC15 News, Reader’s Digest, Brit+Co, Golf Tips Magazine, The Arizona Republic, The Bend Bulletin, Visit Bend, and more.
BEST PSILOCYBIN FACILITATOR
“Cate and Prism Bend facilitated a perfect environment and guided me throughout my psychedelic experience with a level of professionalism that was beyond my wildest dreams. I feel part of something greater than myself today. This is a fresh start and I have a bunch of hope! Forever grateful…”
— John B. from Idaho