Áureo Ethics, Values, Mission, and Vision
Ethics in the Psychedelic Space
At Áureo, we are committed to the highest ethical standards in holistic integrative medicine and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed, patient-centered care, honoring the autonomy, dignity, and lived experiences of each individual we serve.
We recognize that healing is deeply personal, intersectional, and influenced by systemic and historical factors. We commit to decolonizing healthcare by fostering inclusivity, cultural humility, and equitable access to care. We aim to create a collaborative, transparent, and safe healing environment for patients, providers, and our community.
Our practice is grounded in the ethical use of ketamine-assisted therapy and other holistic modalities, adhering to best practices in the field. We invite you to explore ethical guidelines in ketamine treatment, such as those published in the Journal of Psychedelic Psychiatry.
Our Ethical Commitments
Integrity & Transparency – We provide clear, accurate, and honest information about our treatments, risks, benefits, and alternative options.
Collaborative & Patient-Centered Care – We believe in shared decision-making, informed consent, and empowering patients to make choices that align with their values.
Equity & Accessibility – We actively work to reduce barriers to care by offering financial accessibility options and prioritizing inclusivity in our services.
Cultural & Historical Awareness – We acknowledge the indigenous roots of many holistic and psychedelic healing practices and are committed to honoring, not appropriating these traditions.
Ongoing Education & Ethical Evolution – We continuously engage in professional development, mentorship, and dialogue to refine our ethical approach as this field grows.
Áureo Mission:
Áureo is a holistic naturopathic clinic providing compassionate, evidence-informed, and integrative healthcare. We support mental, emotional, and physical well-being through naturopathic medicine, somatic therapy, ketamine-assisted treatment, and other alternative healing modalities.
Our mission is to offer personalized, trauma-responsive, and transformative care that empowers individuals to reclaim their wellness, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate resilience.
Áureo Vision:
We envision a world where mental health care is deeply healing, integrative, and accessible to all. Áureo strives to be a leader in conscious, ethical, and science-backed holistic medicine, bridging modern and traditional healing practices to support whole-person transformation.
We believe in breaking down stigma, fostering radical self-acceptance, and empowering individuals to heal on their own terms.
Áureo Values:
🌱 Holistic Healing & Whole-Person Care – We honor the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the healing journey.
🌎 Sustainability & Earth Stewardship – We recognize that personal and planetary health are intertwined. Our practice embraces sustainable, ecologically responsible medicine.
🫱🏾🫲🏼 Equity, Inclusion, & Decolonization – We actively challenge systemic inequities in healthcare, ensuring culturally affirming and accessible treatment for all identities, bodies, and backgrounds.
💡 Empowerment & Patient Autonomy – We view healing as a collaborative process, prioritizing informed consent, choice, and self-determination.
🧘♀️ Trauma-Informed & Consent-Driven Care – We uphold safety, consent, and harm reduction as foundational principles in every treatment we offer.
💬 Integrity, Authenticity, & Open Communication – We believe in honesty, ongoing reflection, and ethical transparency in every aspect of our work.
The Artist
Liz Gold is an artist and writer living in Portland, Oregon. Liz discovered her true calling - to make beautiful things and put them out into the world to inspire others to do the same - while taking psilocybin to treat depression. She heard messages from spirit to start painting, had a vision of herself painting at an easel in her garage and as a result, picked up a paintbrush in April 2021. Her mixed media abstract paintings are all intuitive, drawing together feelings of nostalgia, emotion, movement and transformation. See more of her work or contact her via her website.
Artist Website: www.lizgold.online
Áureo Clinic Location
When you arrive:
There is street parking available for no cost, make sure to note whether the space is unmarked or for 1-hour parking.
You will receive a code to access the building via email the week of your appointment.
Take the elevator or stairs to the 4th or 5th floor.
If you are in suite 407, turn right out of the elevator.
If you are in suite 511, turn left out of the elevator (toward the Coca-Cola machine).
Please wait in one of the chairs in the lobby until an Áureo medical provider comes out to get you.
Restrooms:
5th floor - there is a gender-neutral restroom just past the elevator (near the Pac-Man arcade game).
4th floor - please use the 5th floor restroom via the elevator or stairs.
Noise: Please silence cell phones in the waiting area and keep conversations to a minimum with low voices as there are other offices on the 4th and 5th floors.