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What to Expect During a Ketamine Treatment Session

Our treatment room, featuring soft lighting, cozy seating, blankets, and calming decor, providing a welcoming space for ketamine therapy sessions.
Our treatment room is thoughtfully designed to promote relaxation and a sense of calm.

Starting any new treatment can bring up a range of emotions, from excitement to nervousness, and that’s perfectly normal. We understand the importance of feeling grounded and supported during each step of your healing journey. With this guide, we hope to ease any uncertainties and give you a sense of what what to expect during a ketamine treatment session.

 

A Personalized Approach: Setting the Stage for Healing

 

Each ketamine session at our clinic is uniquely tailored to you. From the moment you arrive, your comfort, safety, and emotional support are our top priorities. Here’s what to expect:

 

  1. Preparation: A Warm Welcome

 

When you arrive, we’ll begin with a check-in. This includes taking your vital signs and discussing how you’re feeling emotionally and physically on that particular day. We want to understand any thoughts, concerns, or intentions you’re bringing into the session to help us make this experience as personalized as possible.

 

Once we’ve checked in, you’ll settle into our carefully designed treatment space, created to promote relaxation and a sense of calm. Our team will ensure you’re physically comfortable—blankets, eye masks, pillows, and optional aromatherapy are available to enhance your comfort and deepen your relaxation.


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We believe the details matter - each element in our space is chosen to foster inspiration and a sense of connection.

  1. The Ketamine Administration: Precision and Care

 

For your treatment, ketamine is administered through an intramuscular injection, typically in the shoulder. Our approach includes giving two separate doses, spaced about 10 minutes apart, to closely monitor your body’s response. This gradual, attentive dosing allows us to ensure both your safety and a smooth experience as you transition into the effects of ketamine.

 

  1. The Onset of Effects: Easing into a New Perspective

 

Ketamine’s effects often start within about 5 minutes. You may notice a sensation of calm relaxation, a gentle shift in your perception, or a feeling of detachment from your surroundings. Many patients describe a “disconnect” from usual thoughts or feelings—a sensation that may feel unfamiliar at first, but which quickly becomes an integral part of the therapeutic process.

 

During the session’s peak—typically between 15 to 30 minutes after administration—you may feel as though you’re floating, dreamlike, or viewing your thoughts from a new perspective. Our team will be present throughout to support you and monitor your comfort.

 


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  1. Journeying Through the Experience: Insights and Emotions

 

In this dissociative state, you may experience things that feel novel or surprising. Sensations of lightness, vivid colors, or altered sounds are all common, and many patients describe feeling “outside” their usual thoughts and emotions. This shift allows you to see familiar patterns from a new vantage point, accessing insights that may not surface in day-to-day consciousness.

 

We’ll be there with you every step of the way. Most patients find comfort in silence during their experience, but we are always present for conversation or gentle guidance. We also offer carefully selected playlists, curated to complement the therapeutic experience and enhance your journey. This tailored environment allows you to process emotions, gain new perspectives, and perhaps even achieve a powerful release or clarity that supports your healing.

 

  1. Returning and Reflecting: Integrating Your Experience

 

As the ketamine effects begin to fade, you’ll gently return to your usual state of consciousness. This process is gradual, allowing you time to process and reflect. We’ll sit with you, discussing your experience and helping you explore any insights or emotions that arose during the session. Your mental and physical state will be monitored until you feel fully alert, and once ready, you’ll be discharged with a designated driver to take you home.

 

Moving Forward with a Supportive Path

 

Ketamine therapy can be transformative, and every session is an opportunity to deepen your healing journey. Our goal is to provide not just a treatment, but a safe, calming environment that allows you to explore and process with full support.

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