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Ketamine is a well respected, FDA-approved anesthetic used for over 60 years. Its “off-label” use has gained popularity for treatment resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicidal ideations due to it’s powerful effects: the ability to produce rapid relief with very high success rates (70% or more in treatment-resistant individuals).

Ketamine does not only produce rapid relief. It also helps heal the underlying causes leading to the symptoms someone is experiencing, through improved brain function and often a perspective change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medical contraindications for the use of ketamine are uncontrolled high blood pressure, recent cardiovascular events (stroke and heart attack), recent head trauma, significant kidney, liver, lung, or heart disease, seizures, excessive use of alcohol, or active illegal drug use. Psychiatric contraindications include schizophrenia, psychosis, and mania.

Improved mood, energy, and motivation, ability to feel joy, return of hope, decrease or resolution of suicidal thoughts, decreased anxiety, feeling less triggered, ability to forgive past hurts, feeling less irritable and more!

You are not alone. Most people have a healthy dose of anxiety when trying something new. Majority of people who trust us with their care experience anxiety when they arrive for the first treatment. After the first session, patients report that they felt relaxed and safe, and feel at peace when they come back for following sessions.

During the initial series we offer complementary use of our slow wave chair (link it to the slow wave page), which can help you relax prior to your session and allow you to have a more profound and relaxing experience.

Most common side effect we see is nausea, which is easily treated with anti-nausea medication. Best way to avoid nausea is to not eat food 4-6 hours and not drink for 2 hours before the treatment. Ketamine can also cause mild elevation in heart rate and blood pressure, which we can treat with medications, if needed.
It is important to remember that everyone has a different path and a different story. Some people notice some relief following the first session and for the majority of people it takes more treatments. In fact, some of our patients started to notice improvements in the last week of treatment. Having expectations that one or a couple of treatments will have profound effects can be damaging to overall progress you could make.
Yes. We have a strict no-driving policy, in which we indicate that anyone who attempts to drive themselves home will be discharged from our clinic.
Our initial series consist of 6-8 treatments. Most individuals find that six sessions are sufficient, however occasionally we extend the treatment for another session or two. The treatments are administered twice a week, mostly on Tuesdays and Fridays in consecutive weeks.
Insurance covers part of the treatment, including initial psychiatric evaluation and portion of the treatment. We can conduct benefit investigation on your behalf and provide you with an estimate for your treatment.

We offer third party financing through advance care card, with an option for interest free financing for up to 14 months. To apply visit advancecarecard.com

We have administered over 5000 infusions and we believe that IV ketamine administration is superior to other routes. For those individuals where IV ketamine may be cost prohibitive, we offer lozenges, which are also administered at our clinic.

We believe that therapy is an integral part of healing and can have more profound benefits when combined with ketamine. Working with your therapist within 24-48 hours following a session is ideal.

Ultimately engaging in therapy is a personal decision that we respect.

If you would like to have support, but therapy is not what you are looking for – we offer life coaching (link to life coaching page), which focuses more on present time (as opposed to heavy focus on your past).

Ketamine does not cause addiction. In fact, ketamine is used in some addiction centers across the country to help treat addiction.
Majority of people return for maintenance infusion. The intervals vary from person to person. Some individuals have the most benefits when receiving maintenance infusions every 4-6 weeks, and others return less frequently. In fact, some of the patients make significant progress and don’t need repeat ketamine therapy.
No. Ketamine is used as an adjunct to the therapy you are already receiving. During your psychiatric evaluation, we will discuss medications that you may need to hold the morning of the treatment.
Absolutely. Keeping the line of communication is important.

While receiving your initial series, you are welcome to use our slow wave chair (link). If you wish to do so, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit time.

Once you complete the assessment forms, you will be escorted to one of our infusion rooms. One of our providers will speak to you about the treatment plan and you will be prepared for your session. Following your first visit, each time you return we will speak about any improvements you may be noticing, we will discuss the treatment plan, and provide support.

Most people describe their experience as very pleasant and some call it “brain-spa.” You will be safe and monitored. Most of our patients prefer to be alone in the room to honor their time and experience, but you are welcome to have a family member or a friend with you. If you need one of our staff members to stay in the room with you, all you need to do is just let us know!

Some people feel tired after their session and nap when they arrive home. Usually older individuals seem to experience more fatigue on the day of the treatment, which can linger the next day. Drinking a lot of water and eating fresh food is helpful. Some people report experiencing a variety of emotions that they haven’t felt a long time. Some individuals benefit from journaling.
You can expect to spend two hours or less at the clinic on your treatment days.
Please review our website for information about the logistics if you have not already done so. Complete a consultation request form. Once you submit the form you will see a calendar with available times and dates. Please select the appointment time that works best for you and complete the screening form via the link you receive as a text message. (Please make sure you enter your cell phone number).

The purpose of the initial screening is to establish if you would be a good candidate for the ketamine therapy.

During psychiatric evaluation we will talk more in depth about your medical and psychiatric history and your goals. Our providers will answer additional questions that you may have about the treatment.

Remember not to eat for 6 hours and not to drink liquids for 2 hours prior to your appointment.

Follow the instructions about what medications to take or skip the day of your appointment.

Avoid cannabis the day or your treatment and minimize your alcohol consumption.

Make sure you have a ride home.

Bring a blanket (if you prefer to use your own), headphones, and a good playlist. Music is an important part of the experience.

Avoid stressful situations prior to your treatment.
Wear loose fitting clothing.

Meditation and exercise are two great ways to improve your brain function and when added to your ketamine therapy can lead to longer lasting effects. Increasing the consumption of fresh, whole foods can also improve your mood and overall well being. Surround yourself with people you love. Dedicating just 15 minutes a day to the activity you like will help make your progress even more profound.
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