What To Expect

What to Expect in Ketamine Treatment 

There are four primary treatment stages, each with several steps.

1. Phone Intake 

• Our client experience coordinator will review your medical background and explain our process over the phone.

2. Pre-Infusion Appointments 

• A diagnostic assessment with one of our mental health providers to review psychological history, social history, medications, and to determine if you meet the criteria for ketamine infusion therapy. This is a telehealth appointment.
• A telehealth appointment with one of our medical professionals to review your medical history and explain what to expect during ketamine infusion therapy.
• Once you have been cleared for ketamine infusion therapy, we will schedule you for six infusions over a two-to-three-week period. If our providers feel ketamine infusion therapy is not suitable for you, they will offer you alternative options.

3. Initial Infusions 

• Each infusion for mental health conditions lasts approximately 40 minutes, but you should plan on being here for up to two hours.
• Infusions take place in a private room which has a calming and therapeutic atmosphere. You may bring a book, music, tablet, and anything else you would like for comfort.
• Prior to the infusion, an IV will be placed, and we’ll obtain your baseline vital signs.
• During the infusion, our medical provider will monitor your vital signs and assess your comfort level on a continuous basis.
• Possible side effects during the ketamine infusion include hypersensitivity to sounds and light, feeling tired, a “floating” sensation, nausea, etc.
• Upon completion of the infusion, you will need approximately 30 minutes to recover before being discharged.
• Driving a motor vehicle is prohibited for at least 12 to 24 hours after the infusion. All drivers must sign a consent before the patient can leave. We have special instructions when this is a ride-share driver (Uber, Lyft, Metro Mobility, etc.).

4. Maintenance Infusions (“Booster Infusions”) 

• The maintenance schedule varies for each patient.
• Our staff will evaluate your progress and tailor the maintenance period based on your individual needs.