Our Emcee  ·  Psychedelic & Clinical Services

Healing guided by science, grounded in presence.

Every profound experience deserves a steady, skilled presence to hold the space. A guide who knows the territory: clinically, personally, and humanly.

Rachel Cooksey, BSN, RN, CPN  ·  Kansas City

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The master of ceremony for your most important work.

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Rachel Cooksey
BSN · RN · CPN
Kansas City, Missouri

Our Emcee is RMC: Rachel M. Cooksey. Say those initials out loud and you already have the name: R. M. C. Our Emcee. But the name carries a second meaning just as intentional.

An emcee is a master of ceremony. Not the one in the spotlight, but the one who holds it. Who reads the room, sets the tone, and ensures that what needs to happen, happens with intention and grace. The emcee is the skilled, calm presence that makes space for something bigger than themselves.

That is exactly what this work calls for. Whether you are moving through a psychedelic experience, integrating its aftermath, exploring ketamine-assisted therapy, or building a clinical research program: you need someone who knows the territory, honors the gravity of the moment, and shows up with both expertise and heart.

Rachel brings over a decade of high-acuity pediatric nursing, frontline clinical trial experience with psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT, and a deep commitment to the humans who trust her with their most significant moments. She is, in every sense of the word, your emcee.

Local & Domestic: Psychedelic facilitation and integration available in-person in Kansas City and throughout the United States.
Domestic: Ketamine-assisted therapy available within the United States.
International: Clinical research consultation and nurse facilitator training available worldwide.

Three ways to work together.

Each offering reflects a commitment to safety, intention, and the transformative potential of expanded states, supported by deep clinical expertise.

Psychedelic Facilitation & Integration

Compassionate, safety-centered support before, during, and after psychedelic experiences. Integration sessions help you weave insights into lasting, meaningful change, at your own pace.

Local · Domestic · International

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Structured, evidence-informed ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with clinical oversight and therapeutic support. Rachel has completed the 2025–2026 Polaris KAP Training Cohort and will be offering ketamine-assisted therapy services soon.

Domestic (U.S.)

Clinical Research Consultation

Subject matter expertise for researchers, institutions, and organizations. Specializing in clinical trial protocol development (including psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT research) and training nurses as psychedelic facilitators.

Domestic & International

Experience & Training

Credentials built at the frontier.

Rachel Cooksey
BSN · RN · CPN

Over a decade of clinical nursing experience spanning high-acuity pediatric care, clinical trial leadership, and emerging psychedelic medicine, brought together under one roof.

2025 — 2026
Polaris KAP Training Cohort
Completed the 2025–2026 Polaris Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Training Cohort, a rigorous, clinically-grounded program preparing practitioners to deliver ketamine-assisted therapy with therapeutic depth and safety. Ketamine-assisted therapy services coming soon.
Ketamine-Assisted TherapyKAP Training
2026 — Present
Clinical Research Nurse Specialist
Advanced clinical research nursing practice with a focus on protocol compliance, participant safety, and study integrity across therapeutic areas including psychedelic medicine.
Clinical Research
2022 — Present
Clinical Trial Lead Co-Facilitator
Lead co-facilitator for IRB-approved clinical trials involving psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT. Responsible for participant safety, session facilitation, protocol adherence, and post-session integration support.
Psilocybin5-MeO-DMTClinical Trials
Ongoing
Clinical Trial Protocol Consultant
Subject matter expert consulted on protocol development across endocrinology, vaccine research, and psychedelic research programs. Work includes protocol design, regulatory guidance, and training development for clinical staff.
Protocol Development Endocrinology Vaccines Psychedelic Research
Ongoing
Nurse Facilitator Trainer
Develops and delivers training programs for registered nurses entering psychedelic-assisted therapy roles. Curriculum bridges clinical nursing competencies with the relational and psychological demands of psychedelic facilitation.
Nurse TrainingCurriculum Development
10+ Years
Pediatric Bedside Nurse
Over a decade of bedside nursing in high-acuity pediatric settings. This foundation in critical care, family-centered communication, and rapid clinical decision-making informs every aspect of Rachel's facilitation and consultation work.
Pediatric NursingHigh-Acuity Care

The Approach

Every ceremony deserves a worthy guide.

The word ceremony comes from the Latin caerimonia: a rite, a sacred observance, a moment set apart from the ordinary. A master of ceremony does not perform the rite. They protect it. They hold the container so that what is sacred can unfold safely.

This is the animating principle behind every service offered here. Clinical knowledge, research expertise, and years of bedside presence are not the point. They are the tools that make the real work possible. The real work is being present with another human being at a threshold moment, and ensuring they do not have to cross it alone.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're curious about a specific service, seeking guidance for an upcoming experience, or representing an organization in need of consultation. Reach out. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.

Our Emcee serves clients with respect for the full range of motivations that bring people to this work. All inquiries will be met thoughtfully and without judgment.
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Important Notice & Disclaimer

Our Emcee, LLC and Rachel Cooksey, BSN, RN, CPN provide facilitation, integration support, and consultation services. These services are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed physician or other qualified healthcare provider.

Nothing on this website or communicated through Our Emcee, LLC should be construed as medical advice. Psychedelic facilitation and integration services are distinct from the practice of medicine and nursing as defined by applicable state and federal law. Rachel Cooksey does not act in a nursing capacity through Our Emcee, LLC. All clinical research consultation is provided in an advisory capacity only.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you have questions about a specific medical condition, please consult a licensed physician or qualified healthcare provider.

Psychedelic substances may be controlled substances under applicable federal, state, or local law. Our Emcee, LLC does not facilitate, encourage, or assist in any unlawful activity. All facilitation services are provided exclusively within legal contexts.