Resources

Ketamine FAQs

Are there any contraindications to KAP? There are some medical and psychiatric conditions that are contraindicated with KAP. They are pregnancy, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, certain medications and a history of psychosis or mania.

What does a KAP session look like? The medicine (ketamine) sessions last 3 hours. We begin by reviewing your intentions and goals for the session that were previously explored during the preparation session. You are then given a dose of ketamine that is appropriate for you based on your previous experiences and intention. You put on your eye-shades (to assist in going inward), the music begins, and after 7-10 minutes you’ll begin to feel the medicine in your system. We are with you the entire time maintaining safety and documenting your insights, feelings, thoughts, sensations and revelations as that material arises. The journey lasts about an hour before you return to your normative self. This last portion of the journey is precious time because you will begin to integrate your experience. This integration process continues with the actual integration sessions that happen within a week of your journey.

Do we accept insurance? Currently, we are not contracted with any insurance companies. However, we will provide a ‘superbill’ for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Stay in touch, because we intend to contract with insurers soon!

What conditions is KAP being used for? KAP is being used off-label to work and lessen depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), existential distress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Psylocybin FAQs

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy and Resources

Research over the last 70 years has proven that psilocybin-assisted therapy is helpful for depression, anxiety, substance-use disharmony, and existential angst. The healing power of psilocybin is thought to be connected to the mechanism of neuroplasticity (the ability of neural networks in the brain to grow, reorganize and change.) Neuroplasticity allows us to “re-write” our narrative of how we view ourselves and the world around us. This new narrative allows us to let go of unhelpful stories and cultivate a new relationship with past traumas that is congruent with the safety of our present circumstance.

Healing with psilocybin shows us that the only way out is through and you’ve got to feel it to heal it. As long as we are pushing away or repressing parts of our consciousness, we will continue to suffer. Instead, we aim for radical self-acceptance and radical inclusivity of all of our parts. When we courageously face the parts of us that we fear, we can re-negotiate our relationship with these parts and integrate them into the wholeness of our being. This is a movement toward wholeness, psychological flexibility, radical acceptance of oneself, and ultimately, deep healing.

End-Of-Life Care

The diagnosis of a terminal illness can often lead to anxiety, depression, severe grief, and the loss of meaning in one’s life. End of life is an important developmental stage just like infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and elderhood. Even when we are dying, it is possible to heal. Often the healing that can happen at the end of life benefits the loved ones and family members surrounding the dying. It can open a window of healing that includes offering/receiving forgiveness, love, and appreciation; tying up loose ends and saying goodbyes. It has been shown that transformative approaches such as KAP not only relieve pain but can also help alleviate those feelings and general distress associated with the thought of dying. For some, this can lead to an increase in purpose, presence and acceptance while also decreasing fear. Some may also realize that even at the end there is still great beauty in life and its transitions)

Additionally, psilocybin-assisted therapy is being studied for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Smoking Cessation, Alzheimer’s disease, Post-Treatment Lyme Disease, Anorexia Nervosa.

Interviews & Videos

1.) Dr. Ian Luepker: Holism, Healing and Mystical Experiences

2.) Meditation, Mortality and Psychedelics: A conversation between Tara Brach and Roland Griffiths

3.) The science of psilocybin and its use to relieve suffering