FAQs

Ketamine is commonly prescribed for a variety of persistent mood disorders and chronic pain conditions. It’s particularly effective for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and general anxiety disorders (GAD). Additionally, ketamine has shown promise in alleviating depressive symptoms associated with broader conditions like bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). In terms of pain management, ketamine can be beneficial for conditions such as chronic headaches, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (also known as complex regional pain syndromes), and fibromyalgia. It can also offer support for substance use disorders, eating Disorders, palliative and end-of-life care, existential distress, grief, self-realization and acceptance, and for couples + intimacy.

Integrative medicine is a holistic approach to health care that combines conventional medical care with complementary therapies & approaches. It focuses on treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit, including social connections—rather than just the symptoms, emphasizing personalized care and preventive measures to promote optimal health.

We offer Ketamine by intramuscular injection (like a vaccine) into your shoulder muscle or by intravenous (IV) infusion. A discussion with our clinical team will help guide which route of administration is best for you. You will relax in a comfortable setting and Zero Gravity chair, with eye shades, and music selected to accompany your experience. You will be supported by 2 members of our clinical team.

Ketamine functions as an NMDA receptor antagonist, impacting brain areas related to pain perception, memory, and learning. During and after ketamine treatments, there’s an observed increase in neuroplasticity, essentially a re-wiring or reorganization of certain neural pathways. This neurological shift creates an opportunity for developing new thought processes and approaches to processing experiences, as well as novel strategies for managing internal and external stressors in one’s life.

Integration therapy is a crucial component of the overall psychedelic therapy process, including ketamine therapy. It involves working with a mental health professional, typically a therapist or counselor, to make sense of and integrate the insights, emotions, and experiences that individuals encounter during their ketamine sessions.

During a ketamine session, individuals may undergo profound and transformative experiences that can bring up deep-seated emotions, memories, or insights.

Integration therapy helps individuals process and understand these experiences in a safe and supportive environment