Risks

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• Cardiovascular: Ketamine may temporarily elevate blood pressure. This can be dangerous for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension, a history of aneurysms, or coronary disease.

• Psychiatric: Individuals with a history of psychosis may experience psychotic episodes due to ketamine use.

• Dependency and Addiction: Ketamine has the potential for misuse and addiction, particularly when used outside a supervised medical setting or in doses higher than prescribed.

• Chronic Use: The long-term effects of frequent ketamine use are not yet fully understood.

• Bladder and Urinary Tract Issues: Excessive or long-term use of ketamine has been linked to bladder and urinary tract problems, including a condition known as ketamine-induced cystitis.

• Cognitive Impairment: Chronic and heavy use of ketamine may lead to cognitive and memory issues.

• Psychological Effects: Ketamine can cause hallucinations, dissociation, and altered perceptions of time and space. These effects may sometimes be distressing or unpredictable.

 

Side Effects

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• Sleep: A small percentage of individuals may experience disrupted sleep in the first few days, with most reporting improvements within two weeks.

• Dizziness and Lightheadedness: While most individuals (over 80%) experience no dizziness or lightheadedness, a minority report tolerable symptoms, and severe cases are rare.

• Nausea: The majority of patients do not report nausea; however, a small percentage experience mild or tolerable nausea, with severe cases being very uncommon.

 

Therapeutic Use

 

For therapeutic applications, ketamine is administered in controlled doses under professional supervision. Research suggests that it may offer rapid relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. To enhance and prolong these effects, our approach integrates supportive services such as coaching, mindfulness, and therapeutic integration work. These additional services are designed to help clients process their experiences, gain deeper insights, and promote long-term healing.

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• Personalized Treatment Plans: Each client’s treatment plan is customized to their unique needs and goals, ensuring a personalized approach to healing.

• Collaborative Care: When appropriate, we work collaboratively with clients’ broader care teams to ensure safe and comprehensive treatment.

• Informed Consent: All clients are provided with thorough information about the potential benefits, risks, and side effects to make an informed decision about their care.

• Not a Standalone Solution: Ketamine therapy is one component of a holistic healing journey and is most effective when combined with ongoing personal growth and support.

• Monitoring and Follow-Up: Clients are closely monitored during and after each session to ensure safety and evaluate treatment progress.

 

Important Note

 

The long-term safety and efficacy of ketamine for mental health conditions are still being studied. While ketamine therapy has shown promise in providing relief for certain conditions, it is not FDA-approved for the treatment of depression, anxiety, or PTSD and is used off-label for these purposes under professional supervision.