Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our patients, and we prioritize thorough psychiatric and medical evaluations prior to initiating ketamine therapy. During these evaluations, we address any concerns or questions our patients may have.
After determining suitability for treatment with the guidance of a Medical Doctor, we may begin ketamine infusion therapy. In many cases, patients experience a noticeable improvement in symptoms within minutes or hours. To ensure the best possible outcome, we typically recommend a stabilization phase consisting of six ketamine infusions over several weeks. Following this phase, patients may enter a maintenance phase in which booster infusions can be administered as needed based on individual symptoms.
During a ketamine session, a patient can expect to be closely monitored by qualified healthcare professionals in a controlled and safe environment. The session typically involves the intravenous administration of a low dose of ketamine, which may last up to 40 minutes.
The effects of ketamine may be noticeable within minutes of administration, and can include changes in perception, mood, and thought processes. Some patients may experience dissociative effects, such as feeling detached from their body or environment.
Throughout the session, healthcare professionals will monitor the patient to ensure their safety and comfort. During the treatment process, the patient will have headphones with non lyrical music and a sleep mask to block out any distractions and to help patients feel more comfortable and to enhance the therapeutic effects of the ketamine. After the medication is administered, a life-coach will come in and help the patient integrate the experience.
After the session, patients may continue to experience the effects of ketamine for several hours. It’s important for patients to arrange for a ride home after the session, as they may be impaired or drowsy.
It’s important to note that the specific details of a ketamine session may vary depending on the individual’s unique needs.
In psychedelic therapy, journaling enables people to unpack and make sense of the often dense psychological and emotional material that arises during psychedelic experiences.
We’ve taken a look at the science behind journaling, how and why it works. But what exactly is integration journaling? And how do we use it in the context of psychedelic therapy?
Integration journaling is a way to understand and process the wealth of information revealed by psychedelics. By keeping up a consistent journaling routine, you can start to make sense of your experiences in the context of your daily life.
Taking the time to reflect on and explore the thoughts and feelings you encounter during a psychedelic experience is the only way to fully integrate your insights into the way you’re living your life. Otherwise, those revelations tend to slip away amidst daily distractions.
The answer is yes. Our ketamine treatment center is serving in a consulting capacity to provide infusion therapy. Individual patients will continue with their current medical professionals.