WHAT IS KETAMINE INFUSION THERAPY?
Ketamine treatments are given through IV infusion and are
administered and monitored by our medical director who is a board certified
anesthesiologist.
Most people notice some relief of symptoms in one to three
sessions. Some people will need more infusions (usually six) to experience the
full benefit of Ketamine infusion. Ketamine therapy for depression provides safe, effective long-term relief without the negative side effects associated with antidepressant medications.
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH YOUR KETAMINE INFUSION EXPERIENCE
THE SPACE: Our state-of-the-art facility blends luxury conveniences and cutting-edge medicine. The infusion space, which includes recliners, warmed blankets, dimmed
lights and music create a spa-like, calming experience. Our goal is to make you as comfortable as
possible.
INTAKE: At or before your arrival to our facility, you will complete paperwork to provide information on your health and treatment history, as well as complete a mood assessment. Once in our infusion room, your practitioner will also review this information with you and happily answer all of your questions. They will then give you a brief physical exam, including taking your vital
signs (standard procedure).
INFUSION: Once you are comfortable, a individually-tailored dose is administered via an IV. You are welcome to have a support person present in the room if desired. If you are under the care of a therapist in the facility, you are also able to schedule to have them present during your infusion, as they can offer grounding techniques and be there to assist you in processing the experience. (We recommend that your guests avoid conversing with you unless you initiate conversation.)
The typical Ketamine Infusion is 45-50 minutes long. In this clinical setting and with the correct dosage, most experience a "deep relaxation" and for some, mild dissociative effects. If at any time these are bothersome, the practitioner can stop the infusion, as these effects wear of fairly quickly.
AFTER YOUR INFUSION: After your infusion, the drug generally wears off quickly, but you may stay and rest until you are ready to go home with your support person.You will need someone to drive you home from your infusion and to stay with you for 24 hours after your infusion. You also cannot drive for 24 hours after the infusion, but you can return to other normal daily activities as you feel able.
