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Keith Heinzerling

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Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Medical Officer at TRIP Clinics at Psychedelic Science Institute
📍 Santa Monica, California, United States

Dr. Keith Heinzerling is the Chief Scientific and Medical Officer for TRIP Clinics, leveraging over 20 years of experience in clinical trials for mental health and addiction. A Stanford Medical School alumnus and former UCLA faculty, he is a nationally recognized expert in addiction medicine, psychedelics, and developing new cannabinoid-based medications through his startup, BDH Pharma.

Outside of his clinical work, Keith is a self-described "student of spiritual science, " aiming to merge science and spirituality to advance human consciousness. He co-founded ReWild Medicine to explore how psychedelics can deepen our connection to nature and SkyFire Retreats to host gatherings for profound spiritual growth. He also enjoys hiking, skiing, and backpacking.

He is a pioneer in researching and offering psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, leading clinical trials with psilocybin and LSD for addiction and mental health disorders.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Medical Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
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Psychedelic Research
He leads clinical trials using psilocybin and LSD to treat conditions like alcohol use disorder, depression, and anxiety at TRIP Clinics and formerly at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.
Spiritual Science
He actively works to integrate scientific and spiritual frameworks to advance human consciousness, as detailed on his personal website and through his retreat work.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Medical Officer
TRIP Clinics at Psychedelic Science Institute
7-2024 - 12-2025
Co-Founder
SkyFire Retreats
1-2023
Co-Founder
ReWild Medicine
8-2019 - 9-2025
Director, Pacific Treatment and Research in Psychedelics (TRIP) Program
Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI)
8-2019 - 6-2022
Associate Professor, Health Sciences
UCLA Health
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Education
Bachelor's degree
Stanford University
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Stanford University School of Medicine
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