What is Ketamine?
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At Mind in Motion, we offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy as part of our commitment to providing innovative mental health solutions. While our sister company, E'tat d'âme, facilitates the service, you can expect the same high-quality care and expertise throughout your psychedelic-assisted therapy experience. We're also in partnership with Journey Clinical, who's medical team supports you on all medical aspects. This approach allows us to continue offering the best possible treatment while meeting all regulatory standards.
Ketamine is a legal, safe and effective medicine used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and PTSD. Ketamine has rapidly-acting antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, which can begin to take effect within 1-2 hours after treatment and last for up to 2 weeks. It works by blocking the brain’s NMDA receptors as well as by stimulating AMPA receptors, which are thought to help form new synaptic connections and boost neural circuits that regulate stress and mood. Ketamine has also been shown to enhance overall neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement.
Ketamine can be administered in a variety of ways, we only use the sublingual lozenge form. Administration happens under expert medical supervision in a safe environment of our office in Queens and Albany.
How does KAP work?
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic approach in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help eligible patients experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. For clients in psychotherapy process to start KAP is as follows:
Initial consultation
Preparation sessions
KAP Dosing Session
Integration Sessions
Follow-up consultations
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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is an innovative and carefully monitored treatment. To ensure your safety and success, our partnering medical team will assess your eligibility, create a personalized treatment plan, prescribe the appropriate medication, and monitor your progress throughout. Your ongoing psychotherapy plays a crucial role in this process, helping you integrate the insights and breakthroughs from your ketamine sessions into your broader therapeutic journey. This collaborative approach prevents abuse and recreational use, and ensures the best possible therapeutic outcome.
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How Does Ketamine Feel?
Ketamine’s pleasant effects last around 45 minutes, distancing you from your body and facilitating expansive perceptual shifts. With reduced motor and verbal abilities, you’ll lie comfortably during the experience. Afterwards, we’ll provide space to process and discuss insights that, while hard to articulate, often feel clear. Studies show mood and neurological benefits can persist for up to two weeks post-experience.
What is the Cost of Treatment?
Although the medical intake and follow-ups are not covered by insurance, they are eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with État d’âme – hourly rate is $250/hr. Please note that a dosing session costs $500 and typically takes 2.5 – 3 hours.
Medical Costs with Journey Clinical. First-time patients: Initial medical consultation: $250; Cost of medication: $88 (enough for 2 sessions) Ongoing treatment: Follow-up medical consultation $150 (at least 1X per quarter) Cost of medication: $148 (enough for up to 6 sessions)