Ann M. MacKenzie

Ann M. MacKenzie is the founder of Nova Tierra, offering professional, compassionate, and trauma-informed psilocybin facilitation services in Bend, Oregon. She provides comprehensive preparation, facilitation, and integration support within a safe and grounded container for inner exploration.

Ann brings over 15 years of experience in the mental health field as a licensed psychotherapist, certified breathwork facilitator, and instructor of mindfulness meditation and somatic awareness. Ann is certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy & Research through the California Institute of Integral Studies, and is an advocate for the responsible use of psilocybin in safe, legal, and regulated contexts.

In addition to extensive professional training, Ann brings personal experiential understanding to her facilitation work, informed by immersive studies in South and Central America in traditional healing contexts. She is passionate about holding space for deeply meaningful experiences to unfold, and supporting participants in integrating the wisdom and insights from their sessions into daily life. Outside of her professional work, you will find Ann enjoying music, practicing yoga, and spending time in nature.